Check out the rest of the Nostromo gaming arsenal, as well as our wide array of PC accessories, at belkin.com. The Nostromo SpeedPad n52 is a simple Plug-and-Play controller that sets up easily with (or without) the Array Programming Software.
Additional profiles are available for download at www.belkin.com/nostromo. To submit your own profiles, e-mail them as an attachment to nostromoprofiles@belkin.com. Please note that pre-built profiles are created by other gamers, which means you may not feel comfortable with the key layout for them. It is always recommended to create your own profiles so that the n52 is customized to your needs, according to the ways you play.
NOSTROMO ARRAY PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE Introduction The Nostromo Array Programming Software is a suite of tools that enhances your gaming experience when using the Nostromo SpeedPad n52. The Nostromo Array Programming Software increases your play functionality and customization options. It allows you to remap your controller however you like, depending on which games you are playing.
MAKING A PROFILE Profile Editor The Profile Editor is the tool used to create and customize profiles. A profile is a set of remapped button functions that can be saved. Some examples of the types of actions you can program are: Single Key—Make a button on the controller work like a keyboard key.
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5. Now you can click “OK” if you are happy with the current setup, or you can click “Cancel” to abort the key assignment. You can also click “Record Key” to record a different key on the keyboard. Note: If you record a new key, any name you type in the edit box will be erased.
CREATING A MACRO 1. Type a new name for the macro in the “Name” field at the top. 2. Left-click on the “Start” button to start recording keyboard events. 3. Using the keyboard, type in the key-press combination of the macro you want to create.
YourInstallDirectory\Profiles. Uploading and Downloading Profiles Please submit any profiles you create for addition to the profile list at belkin.com. To submit a profile, please send it as an e-mail attachment to nostromoprofiles@belkin.com. To download profiles, go to belkin.com/nostromo and click on “Downloads”.
USING THE PROFILE LOADOUT MANAGER The Loadout Manager is responsible for “programming” the game controllers with profiles. The Loadout Manager can be used in two modes: manual and automatic. A loadout is a set of profiles that are assigned to the Nostromo game controllers on your system (one profile for each controller), and an associated game (or really any application).
If you are using Windows 2000, be sure to plug in the n52 before rebooting. If you are still having problems, contact Belkin Tech Support at the numbers listed on the back cover. First make sure that the problem you...
® USER GUIDE FOR MAC USERS CHOOSING AN APPLICATION The software loads a profile based on the settings and the currently running application. If no profile exists for the current application, the software uses the “Global Settings” profile. The Global Settings profile applies to all applications that do not have a profile specifically assigned to them.
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7. All the other controls default to values that we want; select “OK” to accept this macro. Test your Profile Notice that the hardpoints that you have assigned actions to now have text that describes what that button will do. You have assigned the “a” key to game controller button 01 and the “My Macro”...
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No Device Found This indicator is shown when the software does not detect an n52 plugged into your Mac computer. You can still create profiles if there is no n52 plugged into the computer. If the controller is plugged in and the software does not detect it, try unplugging the controller, and then plugging it in again.
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11. Hold Shift State: This action causes pressing the triggering control to enter the appropriate shift state. The controller remains in that shift state until the triggering control is pressed a second time. 12. Scroll Direction: This scrolls in the selected direction. Action - Type Keystroke When “Type Keystroke”...
CE Declaration of Conformity We, Belkin, declare under our sole responsibility that the F8GFPC100, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with Generic Emissions Standard EN55022 1998 and with Generic Immunity Standard EN55024 1998, and with low voltage directive.