XIM Technologies EDGE User Manual

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XIM EDGE

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of XIM Edge! Designed by gamers, XIM Edge provides the best possible

mouse and keyboard (and more) solution for the Xbox 360 and PS3. XIM Edge is focused on quality gaming

experiences. Fully customizable and easy to use, XIM Edge has the flexibility to adapt your gaming-grade PC input

peripherals to your favorite Xbox 360 and PS3 games. Through advanced technology called Smart Translators,

XIM Edge is able to provide a level of mouse precision unachievable by any other gaming adapter available.

CONTENTS

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

The Advantage of XIM Edge ............................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Smart Translators .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2

XIM Edge Manager ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Gaming Hardware .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Controller ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Mouse ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Gaming Scenarios ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Desktop ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Living Room ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Wireless Nav Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Cross Console Controller .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Managing Configs ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Connecting XIM Edge to your PC .................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Connecting to XIM Edge Manager .............................................................................................................................................................. 10

XIM Edge Manager Main Window .............................................................................................................................................................. 11

Adding a Config ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Editing a Config ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Mouse Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Movement .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Action Bindings ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Display Color ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Load Hotkey ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

More Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Deleting a Config .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Selecting Startup Config ................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Printing Configs Summary............................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Global Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Disconnecting From XIM Edge Manager................................................................................................................................................. 18

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USER MANUAL

V.2012-09-08

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Congratulations on your purchase of XIM Edge! Designed by gamers, XIM Edge provides the best possible mouse and keyboard (and more) solution for the Xbox 360 and PS3. XIM Edge is focused on quality gaming experiences. Fully customizable and easy to use, XIM Edge has the flexibility to adapt your gaming-grade PC input peripherals to your favorite Xbox 360 and PS3 games.
Page 2: The Advantage Of Xim Edge
Be cautious of any console mouse adapter that claims “PC-feel” without talking about how it solves all these challenges. XIM Edge’s Smart Translators is the only comprehensive solution for the entire look mechanic problem.
Page 3: Xim Edge Manager
Before you begin gaming with your XIM Edge (also referred to as just “Edge” in this manual), there are a few things that you’ll need to do to ensure you are set up for an optimal gaming experience. XIM EDGE MANAGER XIM Edge Manager (also referred to as “Manager”...
Page 4: Mouse
Make sure your mouse is running at its maximum DPI. Some mice have on-board memory to save your DPI settings and some don’t, so, when you plug your mouse into Edge, it may not be running its maximum. Even brand new high-DPI mice may not be factory set for their highest possible value out of the box.
Page 5: Gaming Scenarios
The following table lists the suggested mouse report rates to use depending on the console you are gaming on. Since Edge is designed for perfect timing between your mouse and the console, it’s important to note that higher report rates don’t have any benefit over lower. However, your mouse hardware may actually perform tracking better at certain values.
Page 6 The Logitech G13 (shown here) is seen by Edge as a Joystick because of its integrated analog thumbstick. The G13 also has many buttons for use as well. Make sure to configure your Edge as using an “Analog (Joystick)” device (see the...
Page 7: Living Room
Edge’s precision mouse aiming. Various wireless keyboards are supported, but, they are typically large and would be cumbersome to use from a couch. To solve this problem, XIM Edge supports the Sony Move Navigation Controller in wireless mode.
Page 8 If you are a lower sensitivity player, or, you just prefer having a larger surface to game on, many lap desks are available that come in different shapes and sizes to suit your needs. http://XIMEdge.com Copyright © 2012 XIM Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 9: Wireless Nav Setup
CROSS CONSOLE CONTROLLER Your XIM Edge gives you the ability to game using an Xbox controller on a Playstation 3 (and vice versa). Edge will treat the different console’s controller like a Joystick. You can remap any of the buttons. Please note that you will still need to have your console’s native controller plugged into your Edge at all times.
Page 10: Connecting To Xim Edge Manager
To connect your Edge to your PC, simply use the included USB cable to attach your Edge to a free USB slot on your PC. Make sure there are no other devices connected to your Edge before you connect it to your PC.
Page 11: Xim Edge Manager Main Window
XIM EDGE MANAGER MAIN WINDOW Edge Configs are specific to a single game (either for Xbox 360 or PS3) and all of them will be displayed in Manager’s main list. Your Edge comes preloaded with several Configs for both Xbox and PS3. Since every gamer has unique gaming preferences, you’ll likely want to either modify the existing Configs, or, delete them and add...
Page 12: Adding A Config
(unless it’s an exclusive game whereas the console is chosen for you). Choose a game and the name of the Config and then press OK. If you are playing the same game with your Edge on both Xbox and PS3, it is recommended that you choose a name that makes it easy for you to tell your Configs apart (such as “Modern...
Page 13: Mouse Sensitivity
(button) bindings. MOUSE SENSITIVITY The most difficult task for a console input adapter like Edge is the conversion of your mouse movement into a precise and fluid aiming experience. Edge’s Smart Translators handle all the difficulties behind this. All you need to do is set how fast (sensitive) you want your aim to feel.
Page 14: Movement
ADS. Edge even has a setting to compensate for this called Delay. Use Delay to control how fast you want Edge to switch from hip to ADS (in milliseconds). This is an advanced feature, so if you are unsure about it, leave it at 0.
Page 15: Display Color
Config for the game you are playing. If you aren’t, you’re aiming will be unstable. Every Config is assigned a color so you can identify which Config you currently have loaded. http://XIMEdge.com Copyright © 2012 XIM Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 16: Load Hotkey
Click on the color button to cycle through available colors. When the Config is loaded, the color will be displayed. LOAD HOTKEY Your Edge can hold multiple Configs, so, you need a way to load those Configs when you are gaming. The Hotkey setting is used to choose the key you press to load this Config.
Page 17: Deleting A Config
PRINTING CONFIGS SUMMARY Edge can hold a lot of game Configs, so, to help you remember what you have on the Edge (and what hotkeys are used to load those Configs), you can print out a summary by clicking Print.
Page 18: Global Settings
DISCONNECTING FROM XIM EDGE MANAGER When you are done making changes to your Edge, you must disconnect from Manager by pressing Save & Disconnect. If you don’t want to save your changes, press the red X to close Manager and choose not to save when asked.
Page 19: Connecting To Your Console
To connect your Edge to your Xbox 360 or PS3, first connect your controller, mouse, and keyboard/joystick to your Edge (PS3 users, make sure your Dualshock 3 is off). Although you can plug your peripherals into any of Edge’s USB ports, to avoid compatibility issues with some peripherals, it’s recommended that you plug them into their “preferred ports”:...
Page 20: In-Game Config Editing
(such as mouse sensitivity and button bindings). Outside of Manager, Edge communicates to you via its light. The light animates in different ways depending if Edge is running in Play Mode or Config Mode. The following Light Guide describes various Edge functions and their corresponding light sequences. These sequences are represented in this manual as light “timelines”.
Page 21: Aim-Down-Sight Activated
The game you are playing may have a completely different aiming system for aim-down-sight (ADS) as compared to hip. In this case, Edge will use a different Smart Translator when ADS is active. It is very important that you are notified when you’ve activated ADS so that you know you’ve configured your bindings correctly.
Page 22: Adjusting Hip Sensitivity
ADJUSTING HIP SENSITIVITY Use your controller’s D-Pad Up to increase hip aiming sensitivity. As it is increased, your Edge will display yellow brightening pulses: Likewise, use your controller’s D-Pad Down to decrease hip aiming sensitivity. As it is decreased, your Edge will...
Page 23: Mouse Ballistics Editor
1-to-1 (or “linear”) ballistics experience no matter which direction or how fast you are aiming (of course, up to the maximum turn speed limit of the game). Smart Translators provide a unique and important foundation that can be leveraged to make possible other great features built on top. One such feature is Edge’s Mouse Ballistics Editor.
Page 24: Editing Modes
Configs in “offline” mode. REQUIRED HARDWARE Live mode allows you adjust your curves and the changes apply immediately to your Edge. As your Edge will be connected to your console (i.e. not in “PC-Mode”), communication with your PC instead occurs via a standard...
Page 25 PC, a wizard may pop up. If so, simply cancel it.) To start the ballistics editor, click on Mouse Ballistics Preview within Manager’s startup window: Once started, the editor will try to connect to your Edge. Once connected, your Edge will be placed and kept in Config Mode until you are done editing.
Page 26 To make aiming , simply adjust the dots in the graph (each dot may only be moved vertically) for the behavior you are interested in. Your Edge will notify you that it received the curve changes by displaying white brightening pulses:...
Page 27 The purpose behind live curve editing is to be able to validate your curve designs in-game (likely in online matches). As you have your Easy Transfer Cable connected to Edge in the right-most port and you controller in Your mouse and keyboard will need to left-most, this means you only have one USB slot left (the center port).
Page 29: Common Issues
Be aware that you will lose all your Configs/Settings. If your Edge will not enter “PC-Mode”, you can force it into that mode by pressing and holding the red button next to the mini-USB port while simultaneously plugging in your Edge into your PC.