How do I configure devices?

Engines, Libraries and Tools JInput
#1

Hello,

I’m just wondering what the best method would be to be able to associate a component with its place on the controller. eg. Which axis is the input from the up/down direction on the right stick? Which button is the ‘Start’ button?

All I can think of right now is that I would have to get each user to configure their device, and save the results in a file. The file would contain the component index number, and its position on the actual controller.

Also there is a complication as with one of my gamepads there are five axes detected (It’s a playstation style copy). One of these axes provides input when either stick is moved… :-\

Is there a better way of doing this?

Thanks

Charlie

#2

Hi

When you get an event from the event queue the component identifier lets you know which axis it was.

Endolf

#3

Yes, but do all gamepads have

X Axis - Left stick horizontal
Y Axis - Left stick vertical
Z Axis - Right stick horizontal
RZ Axis - Right stick vertical

as the one I’m testing with does?

#4

Ok, I see what you mean.

Short answer: no

Longer answer: no, it’s up to the directx/linux/osx driver what axis relates to what physical component.

Endolf.