How do I "talk" to a joystick using VB 5 or 6?

[Bregga]

I understand there is a DirectX control that you should use to read from joysticks, but how do I get started. Where does this control appear and how do you get it on your form, etc?<br>

 

[Horrid]

I would suggest starting by downloading DirectX 7 SDK from Microsoft. Be warned, it is HUGE. 150mb Plus. Direct X doesn't actually add any controls, you do everything in code. Examples are inculded for Joysticks including force feedback. If you are lucky you will be able to copy and paste the code from the tutorial files.