eMac with Macally iStick

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eMac with Macally iStick

I am successfully running version 10.3 (Panther) in classic mode on an eMac (1 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 Mb memory), but I cannot get an old USB Macally iStick (joystick) to work. Specifically, the hardware profiler recognizes that it is plugged in to the USB port, but when I move the joystick the cursor does not move. I have installed the iStick driver from the original disc and it says the installation was successful. Is there something I need to do differently?

PowerMac, iOS 10.3, eMac G4 PowerPC, 1GHz

Posted on Sep 16, 2018 4:40 PM

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K Shaffer

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Sep 18, 2018 5:24 PM in response to Phil03

Depending on what else you tried, for this to work after installing drivers

someone may venture a reply, in hopes that it may be a correct answer.

Some older hardware items may not work. Perhaps the USB port isn't

powerful enough -- or some other detail that age may have affected.

If you happen to have a powered USB hub, you could try & see if that helps.

At times a few restarts may help. Uncertain reset of NVRAM/PRAM can help

where you hold four keys on restart, and let go after three chimes.

There are certain power management re-set methods for older PPC Mac.

eMac G4 power reset instructions ~ are in this Battery instruction article:

eMac: How to Replace the Backup Battery - Apple Support

•Reset Power-Management Chip in Mac:

http://thexlab.com/faqs/resetpmchip.html

• Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

Not sure what else to suggest. I have older G4 Macs, some work OK; and

a few that need repair. ~ I've not given up them (have no time, &/or place.)

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Phil03 Author

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Sep 20, 2018 10:48 AM in response to K Shaffer

Thanks for your response! I tried your suggestions. Still no response from the iStick even though it is detected/identified in the hardware profile. I was especially hopeful that the powered USB hub would work, since that sort of made sense. Again -- thanks. Phil

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