Nostromo Array Programming Software Manual Glossary: Ø Quick Install and Use Ø Introduction Ø Making a Profile o o o o o o o o Profile Editor Main Screen Make a Profile Remapping Single Key Assignments Macro Editor Creating a Macro Programming an Axis Other Remapping/Reprogramming Options Ø Using the Profile o Loadout Manager o Load the Profile You Just Made Ø Troubleshooting 1
Quick Install and Use Getting Started Your Nostromo Array Programming Software will work with any Win98, Win2000 or Win ME game. If you are using Windows 2000, please be sure to plug in your gamepad before installing any software on the enclosed CD. If you are using a Mac there is no need to install any software. Install the Software Ø Installation of the Nostromo Array Programming Software on the enclosed CD will give you added functionality and programming options.
Assign Profile to Game in Loadout Manager Ø Ø Ø Open the Loadout Manager by clicking on the in the taskbar, your desktop or in the Start Menu/Program Files. On the left, click on the bar that shows your attached controller. Select the profile you would like to use. Then on the right, click Browse and find the game executable (.exe) file you would like to use. You can select the game’s link on your desktop.
Introduction The Nostromo Array Programming Software is a suite of tools that enhances your gaming experience when using the Nostromo Game Controllers. With the Nostromo Array Programming Software you get increase functionality and customization, allowing you to remap your controller however you like depending on what games you are playing. There are two major components to the Nostromo Array Programming Software. • • The Profile Editor which is used to create and change Profiles.
Making A Profile Profile Editor The Profile Editor is the tool used to create and edit profiles. With a profile, you can program a game controller to perform several actions beyond what game controllers typically do. Some examples of the types of actions you can program are: • • • • • • • Single Key - make a button on the controller work like a keyboard key. Macros - record a sequence of keyboard keys and/or game controller events to be played back when a button is pushed.
The Main Screen Consists of: • • • • • Views of the Device o This will make clear which keys you are programming. Menu Bar & Tool Bar Mode Bar o This will allow you to select between Red, Green and Blue modes. Controller Selection Corner o This will allow owners of multiple Nostromo devices to easily switch back and forth between controllers when programming. Function Assignment Hardpoints o These are the button or axis identifiers, such as “Button 01”, where you click to open your programming windows.
At this point, press a key on the keyboard such as the space bar. Once you press the key the screen will display which key you pressed. Notice that in addition to displaying the key you pressed, the edit window in the middle displays the same key name but highlighted. You can elect to keep the default name, or type your own such as 'Fire Guns': Now you can click OK if you are happy with the current setup, or you can click Cancel to abort the key assignment altogether.
This switch turn recording of delays on or off. A macro without recorded delays replays the events at the maximum possible rate which about 10 milliseconds between events. Repeat This Macro While Button Remains Pressed This switch sets the macro to repeat as long as the button it is assigned to is pressed. Repeat Delay Adjust This control allows you to adjust the repeat rate. Creating a Macro Type a new name for the macro in the Name field at the top.
You will see the axis window open and list all the axis available to reassign.To reassign an axis, simply select the axis you want to assign to the current axis. AXIS BANDING Axis Banding is dividing an axis into sections, then assigning functions to the individual sections. With Axis Banding, you can transform X Axis Left into any keyboard function or macro that you create. To use Axis Banding, left click on the Axis Hardpoint you wish to program. Then select Define Axis.
To divide the axis, double click on the approximate range on the right or left side of the axis. You will see a line appear, as in the diagram below: Each band that you create will be a new area that you can assign functions to. To assign functions to bands, left click on the band you want to program. You will see a window where you can choose Single Key, New Macro, Delete Region and Off. Programming Single Key and New Macros are the same as programming functions in the profile editor.
ASSIGNING A MOUSE BUTTON TO A NOSTROMO GAME CONTROLLER To assign a Mouse Button to a button on a Nostromo Game Device, simply left-click on the button number you would like and select Mouse Button. This will open the Mouse Button window. To reassign the Left, Center or Right Mouse button, simply select the circle of the mouse button you want to assign to your selected controller button. Select OK to remap the button.
By filling in this window, you get something similar to a name tag for your profile. You can have the profile identified as yours, including your comments, email address, etc for the Nostromo community. Once your profile is saved and identified, you can submit it to the Belkin Nostromo team by emailing the profile in an email attachment to nostromoprofiles@belkin.com for inclusion on the Belkin website.
Using A Profile: The Loadout Manager The Loadout Manager is responsible for "programming" the game controllers with profiles. The Loadout Manager can be used in two ways: manual mode and automatic mode. A Loadout is a set of a 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). Loading that game causes the Loadout Manager to automatically load the profiles as you've set up.
Load The Profile You Just Made After making a profile, you will need to activate it with a game in the Loadout Manager. To do this you simply select the controller, the profile and the game executable file. Then you can easily launch the game from within the Loadout Manager. 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING When I start the game with the loadout manager there is no response or control from my Nostromo game controller: Ø Check the status in the Game Controller Icon in the Control Panel (click Start, Control Panel, Game Controllers). Make sure the controller is listed in the game controller panel and the status is listed as OK. Ø In your game, make sure the keyboard is selected as the default controller. Ø Make sure your controller cable is connected properly.
The Gamepad is not in the Windows Control Panel Ø Unplug your gamepad, uninstall the software and drivers. Then reboot, re-install the software and plug in the pad. If you are using Windows 2000 be sure to plug in the gamepad first. If you are still having problems, contact Belkin Tech Support at the following numbers. First make sure that the problem you are having is related to the Nostromo game controllers and the Nostromo Array Programming Software and is not an issue with the game you are playing.
