Barcode scanning

I see in the new beta release that you have added barcode scanning as an option to get information into the OrangeCD database. My question is can I use any barecode scanner or must I only use the CueCat scanner discribed in the beta release information? If I can only use the CueCat where can I get one? (already searched online. Alot of discuissions on how to modify it but none for sale) Also, if I can :P only use the CueCat do I have to modify it?

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Originally Posted by allclear

I see in the new beta release that you have added barcode scanning as an option to get information into the OrangeCD database. My question is can I use any barecode scanner or must I only use the CueCat scanner discribed in the beta release information? If I can only use the CueCat where can I get one? (already searched online. Alot of discuissions on how to modify it but none for sale) Also, if I can :P only use the CueCat do I have to modify it?

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I found a lot of stores selling USB and PS2 CueCats on Ebay

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Originally Posted by allclear

I see in the new beta release that you have added barcode scanning as an option to get information into the OrangeCD database. My question is can I use any barecode scanner or must I only use the CueCat scanner discribed in the beta release information? If I can only use the CueCat where can I get one? (already searched online. Alot of discuissions on how to modify it but none for sale) Also, if I can :P only use the CueCat do I have to modify it?

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Theoretically, you can use any scanner that simulates keystrokes, for example, by plugging in the keyboard port. However I don't know of any other model. If you buy the scanner from e-bay, make sure to get modified one. Current beta will not work with original (unmodified) version yet.

I am now waiting for the unmodified scanner to arrive in mail, so I can add support for unmodified output as well.

:D Thanks for the feedback. I've found the modified CueCat on EBay and have one on it's way.