Summary of Contents for Celtic Magic FEATHER
- Page 1 USER MANUAL FEATHER Light Force & Customisable Joystick / Mouse www.CelticMagic.org Ver 280421...
- Page 2 Feather device. The Feather joystick has an exchangeable knob that would be a choking hazard to small children. The Feather is a very sensitive device. Avoid leaving the in direct sunlight that may cause small distortions affecting its accuracy.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Introduction Models Hardware view Configuration Application 1.3.1 Basic Joystick Controls Mounting Adjusting the force Knob selection Options 1.8.1 External displays 1.8.2 Sip & Puff 2 Operation Mouse Model CM/FM 2.1.1 Configuration 2.1.2 Manual / Auto Scanning Joystick Model CM/FJ 2.2.1 Configuration Game Control Mixer Model CM/FGCM... -
Page 4: Introduction
There are three models, the hardware is the same between each model but the software within the Feather models differs. Models: CM/FM Feather: Mouse model CM/FJ Feather: Joystick model CM/FGCM Feather: Game Control Mixer (an advanced gaming version) 1.2 Hardware View www.CelticMagic.org... -
Page 5: Configuration Application
1.3 Configuration Application The PC Feather Configuration App can be downloaded from the Celtic Magic website and is used to configure any model of Feather. 1.3.1 Basic Joystick Controls Angular Sensitivity: This sets the angle of movement to achieve 100% output. -
Page 6: Mounting
Mounting Feathers can be mounted either by simple Vel- cro tape or using the 4mm mounting holes. Any screws must not enter the Feather further than 5mm or damage may occur. Adaptors supplied with the Feather 1) Camera Mount 1/4” UNC threaded... -
Page 7: Adjusting The Force
1.5 Adjusting the Force The force necessary to move the Feather is adjustable in four steps ranging from approx. 5 grams to 20 grams. The force is set by fitting one, two, three or four magnets. These being fitted under the 3mm grub screw at the centre of the of the base. - Page 8 1 Magnet 4 Magnets Warnings DO NOT mix up the storage grubscrew with the centre grub- screw as they are slightly different. To avoid damage only screw the grub screw until level (flush) with the body of the Feather. www.CelticMagic.org...
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Page 9: Knob Selection
5g to 20g. See section 1.5 Other knob options are not rec- ommended for the lightest (5g) force option as the heavier knobs can tend to hold the Feather off centre. Large Cork Small Cork (20mm) Extended Cork Large Rubber 35mm diameter... -
Page 10: Options
Options Dependant on the model of Feather several additional options are available 1.7.1 External Displays Feather Mouse : display type CM/ED1 If the user requires scanning to select controls then the Celtic Magic external Display bar type CM/ED1 is required. - Page 11 2.1 Operation Mouse: model CM/FM Mouse Control The Feather mouse model CM/FM appears to the computer as a USB mouse and can be customised using the Celtic Magic Feather PC configuration application to suit the user. There are three basic types of mouse operation to choose from.
- Page 12 Scroll Speed: The rate that the screen scrolls up and down when scroll is activated. Standard Inputs: Each button can be selected to be any of the shown functions. Optional Inputs: As standard Inputs using Sip & Puff if Feather has the Sip & Puff option fitted. www.CelticMagic.org...
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Page 13: Manual / Auto Scanning
2.1.2 Manual & Auto Scanning Using the external display (CM/ED1) any mouse features can be selected either by using a single button configured as Manual Scan or by using no buttons if the button free Auto Scan is turned on. www.CelticMagic.org... -
Page 14: Configuration
2.2 Operation Joystick: model CM/FJ Simple Joystick Control The Feather joystick model CM/FM appears to a computer as a simple PC joystick with two buttons & is customised using the Celtic Magic Feather PC configuration application. When used with a PC the two buttons can be configured to be any of 1–8 buttons available on a PC joystick. -
Page 15: Fgcm Button Inputs
2.3.1 FGCM Button inputs Unlike the Mouse & standard Joystick models the Feather FGCM supports up to 4 inputs in is normally used with two spitter cables that allows for byttons PB1—PB4 as shown. - Page 16 2.3.2 FGCM Configuration One of the two Standard Inputs PB inputs should be configured as SHIFT and by default this is PB2. Additional Optional Inputs are available ,up to four PBs on request. Sip & Puff is also supported* and offers the same options along with TITAN ONLY where analogue levels of Sip &...
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Page 17: Connecting Things Up
2.3.3 Connecting things up : FGCM 2.3.4 Changing J-modes basics : FGCM www.CelticMagic.org... -
Page 18: J-Mode Summary
2.3.5 Changing J-mode detailed : FGCM 2.3.6 J-mode summary : FGCM www.CelticMagic.org... -
Page 19: Single Stick Walking & Driving
2.3.7 Single stick Walking & Driving : For more information on using all the advanced features of the FGCM model of the Feather Joystick visit... www.celticmagic.org\feather 3 Specification & Support Dimensions www.CelticMagic.org... -
Page 20: Support & Recalibration
QR code www.celticmagic.org/feather-support If the feather exhibits symptoms that indicate a recalibration is necessary such as creeping on its own or not achieving full output then it is simple to recalibrate follow the short video on the same webpage. -
Page 21: Legal & Conformity
Celtic Magic that the product is licensed under the Open Source Hardware (OSHW) Definition 1.0. The product described in this document is subject to continuous development and improvements.