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ControllerMate - 4.1

customize input device behavior

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All Time:	(4.6)
Version 4.1:	(5.0)
Selected Version:	4.1
Release Date:	2006-11-30
License:	Commercial
Downloads (version 4.1):	1,218
Downloads (all versions):	18,001
Price:	$15.00

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Product Description:

ControllerMate is a controller programming tool that allows users to add custom functionality to standard HID devices (joysticks, trackballs, gamepads, keyboards, etc.)

Using a highly graphical interface and drag-and-drop editing, users can program controller buttons to perform complex keyboard and mouse sequences. Programming is accomplished using "building blocks". Each type of building block performs a different type of function. Building blocks can be individually configured and linked together to perform an endless variety of tasks.

Common programming tasks that can be performed with ControllerMate include:

Configuring controller buttons to act like individual keyboard keys
Configuring controller buttons to generate simple text
Configuring controller axes to act like mouse axes
Assigning an AppleScript to a controller button
Redefining keyboard keys
Assigning a custom acceleration curve to a mouse

What's new in this version:

New in ControllerMate v4.1 is the ability to import "Controller Type" files. These files contain detailed descriptions of specific devices, improving ControllerMate's compatibility with these devices. This improvement can take the form of compatibility with non-standard controls that ControllerMate previously ignored, ignoring standard controls which don't really exist on the device, or simply using more descriptive names for the standard controls that the device does have.

Along with the release of ControllerMate v4.1, several Controller Type files are currently available for devices from manufacturers such as Belkin, Logitech, and Microsoft. New downloadable Controller Type files will become available as they are created. Users who are so inclined can assist with the creation of new downloadable Controller Type files by testing their devices which the new "ControllerMate Device Scanner"

See http://www.orderedbytes.com/controllermate/compatibility for more details.

ControllerMate v4.1 also contains updates to the following items:

[FIXED] Eliminated a hang which was caused by the Mouse Button building block when used in a specific configuration in combination with other building blocks.
[IMPROVED] The installer now allows the user to choose which ControllerMate drivers to install.
[IMPROVED] Reduced the ranking of the ControllerMate drivers to allow users to use other custom drivers.
[IMPROVED] Minor user interface modifications.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
Mac OS X 10.3.9
Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.3.9 or newer; Universal Binary

Feedback Summary:

Version 4.1:
Overall Rating:	(5.0)	Features:	(5.0)	Support:	(5.0)
Ease of Use:	(5.0)	Quality / Stability:	(5.0)	Price:	(5.0)

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Wow! - Version: 4.3.10, 5/2/2009 03:32PM PST

jarlaxle.merc

If you're a Mac Power User or eventually want to be then this is a "must-have" for your Mac arsenal! In my experience the hardest, initial decision to make about an application like this is whether or not it's worth the time it's going to take me to learn how to use it and transition it into my current workflow. I can easy say that for the Mac Power User, ControllerMate is definitely worth your time. Set aside a Saturday afternoon to grab your favorite beverage and dig in to the ControllerMate help docs, you won't regret it. Similar to those times after you adopted a Mac, when you've found yourself wondering how you ever put up with using Windows in the past, soon you'll struggle to remember life before ControllerMate. Anyone who has ever uncovered the magic of Blacktree's Quicksilver (i.e. all the features beyond mere application launching) knows exactly what I am talking about.

Excellent! Allowed me to set up F-key volume controls on my Macally full-size keyboard. - Version: 4.3.9, 1/15/2009 10:20PM PST

wildtrack

I have been using a full-size Mac-compatible keyboard instead of the smaller Apple keyboard which came with my iMac. This full size keyboard (brand name Macally) does not have VOLUME keys, which is a problem when I need to mute the sound level quickly to take a phone call or to talk to someone at my desk. ControllerMate allowed me to assign "F" keys to the functions of VOLUME DOWN, VOLUME UP and MUTE.

I chose to configure F1=VOLUME DOWN, F2=VOLUME UP and F4=MUTE.

(F3=FIND AGAIN in Firefox, so I did not use that key.)

After just a few minutes of head-scratching and fiddling around with ControllerMate, I was able to set up this configuration. The graphic format of ControllerMate is very simple and fun, once you get the hang of it. I am looking forward to using this program to configure other functions, if the need arises.

So far, these new volume keys are working for me. If I have any problems, I will leave another review here.

There is a tutorial and a users' forum on the developer's website at http://www.orderedbytes.com/

Amazing Program - Version: 4.3.5, 7/27/2008 01:22AM PST

Merf--2008

This program is Great! Helped me with my problems. Takes a little bit to get used to but well worth the 15 dollars it costs.