Joypad problems

[twin78]

Here is the problem that I have with my MAME controller:

I just bought a Logitech Precision control pad for my MAME games. I calibrated the control and everything, and yet it doesn't work for the games I downloaded. My laptop recognizes it, but my MAME games doesn't. Instead, I've been using my laptop to play my games, which I don't want to do. I have Windows Vista Home Premiun on my laptop, F.Y.I. Is there anybody out there that could help me so that I can start playing my games on my joypad instead of my keyboard in simpliest step by step terms? Pictures and/or photos would surely be of help. Please help! Thanks in advance!

twin78

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[ulaoulao]

If I had a dime for every time someone asked why wont my logitec joystick work on my X emulator.. Id be richer the gates him self. We need sticky on the main form page "DONT BUY LOGITECH JOYSTICKS FOR EMULATION" :D

Ok bottom line is Logitec joysticks (not all) give you grief because they like to go crazy with there drivers. Emulators like basic joysticks (i.e HID). The best joystick for any emulator is a usb->original (i.e. usb2psx).

If you want you can try some of those joy to keys apps. Map your buttons to keys and config it that way.

[twin78]

Where do I buy these controllers and how much do they cost? Please teach me 2 program my controller 'cause I'm bout 2 buy a new 1.


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[ulaoulao]

joy 2 keys are free apps, use a very common web page called "google". As for usb2controllerX use another common website called "ebay".

examples:

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=psx+usb&category0=


using google I found this.
http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Best/joystick-to-key.html

[twin78]

Thanks, bro! I now have an XBOX 360 controller. The guys @ Gamestop told me I could go to a site called www.switchbladegaming.com to set up my controller. Is that a good site to go to or is there something better out there 4 me 2 program my controller so that I can play my MAME games on it? Reply back soon!


2N

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[ulaoulao]

chances are its just a HID. Just open up mame go the the controller menu and push the buttons you want.

switchbladegaming is for keyboard mouse emulation mainly, you dont really need that for mame. Just plug it in and go.

[azoreseuropa]

I am curious about joy2key because I cannot figure it out.. I am using psx adapter and how do I use my buttons and d-pad with joy2key ? I config them but nothing.. still "disable" and no response. Do I have to config them with keyboard for psx adapter to work ? I dont understand. This program is weird and confusion.

[ulaoulao]

Yes you configure them to press keys. The best way to test it is to open up notepad and press buttons. 'You should see your keys getting pressed.

Tip: Dont use keys like shift ad ctrl. Use lame keys, q,w,e,r,t,y, etc...

[azoreseuropa]

I do not notice anything in the joy2key notepad after I press keyboard keys.

:glare:

[ulaoulao]

Hmm from reading your post I think you got that backwards.

open a joy to key app
set buttons (for example : button a on you joystick to key "a")
open notepad
press the button a
the letter 'a" should appear on the screen

If the letter is not appearing you may need a new joy 2 key app.

[azoreseuropa]

I just download a new joy 2 key app. :)

I am still confused.

My PSX Controller:

Square
X
Triangle
Circle
Up
Down
Left
Right
Select
Start

Now what ? I tried them with abc's onto joy2key and I got some
response but up down left right didnt response. Now I am confused.

[ulaoulao]

First make sure to map to lame keys, IMO I would not suggest arrow keys. Since the keys you pick are irrelevant it wont matter anyways.

EXAMPLE:

Square - > a
X- > b
Triangle- > c
Circle- > d
Up- > e
Down- > f
Left- > g
Right- > h
Select- > i
Start- > j

I know it seem weird but its just for testing.

Now I'm going to assume you are using a dual shock. Make sure the analog button is red ( on ). In notepad your up should type "f". If it still wont work. I'm going to guess the joy to keys app you have wont support that button code (you can always try another ;P ).

[azoreseuropa]

Okay.. if it still won't work then what another ? :p

[ulaoulao]

another joy 2 key app. So it is not working?

Did you try these

http://www.redcl0ud.com/controlmk/

http://www.electracode.com/4/joy2key/JoyToKey%20English%20Version.htm

[azoreseuropa]

never heard of controlmk.

I already have the latest joy2key.

The buttons works fine for joy2key with psx controller but d-pad have no
response.

How do I use controlmk ? I see controller found then what ?

[twin78]

My xbox360 controller is STILL not working on MAME. Maybe 2nite u could help me. Just add me on Yahoo! Instant Messenger (tha_2N). I'll be online 11:00pm EST

[ulaoulao]

Bad timing twin78, wifey home ;) Ill be able to comment on here possibly though. Also make sure to check the controller options in mame32. Even if you use mame. It will edit the same file.





never heard of controlmk.

How do I use controlmk ? I see controller found then what ?
I have only heard good things, never tried it.



The buttons works fine for joy2key with psx controller but d-pad have no
response. - that is very strange. For S&G try with analog off. Those shoudl be the easy ones ?


update: I guess your not alone.

http://www.driverheaven.net/gaming-discussion/82491-anyone-know-program-remap-gamepad-buttons.html

Also; did you try, "use Axes other than X and Y" and "Use POV Switches" on the "Others" tab

[azoreseuropa]

Please understand that I am using for PCSX2 emulator. Some joystick plugins have D-Pad response but only left and right but not up and down. oO

[FatTrucker]

X-Padder is my current favourite absolutely hands down. It seems far more compatible and user friendly than Joy2Key.

For people having problems I would definitely recommend giving it a try.

http://xpadder.com/

[twin78]

Bad timing twin78, wifey home ;) Ill be able to comment on here possibly though. Also make sure to check the controller options in mame32. Even if you use mame. It will edit the same file.




Damn! I guess I'll be playin' my games on my keyboard. *sigh* Thanks n-e ways! Could some1 help me program my xbox360 controller 2 my MAME32 player even tho' it isn't recognizing it?

[ulaoulao]

try this, tell me where you get stuck.

http://www.gopodular.com/mame_32_emulator_setup_tutorial/index2.htm

[azoreseuropa]

I already know about it but I dont have xbox controller.

[twin78]

try this, tell me where you get stuck.

http://www.gopodular.com/mame_32_emulator_setup_tutorial/index2.htm

Well, it explains how to do it if u have Windows XP, and I have Windows Vista. When I open my MAME file. I don't see "mame.ini" I gotta do somethin' 'cause this is taking me nowhere fast.

[ulaoulao]

I don't see "mame.ini" I gotta do somethin' 'cause this is taking me nowhere fast. - So ?? the instructions say nothing about making changes to it.. They are only telling you that the files is used by mame and about it. Granted its very strange you dont have it but again tell me what point in that walk thru you get stuck.

Your troubles may be vista.. Zach?, can you comment on this I know your all about vista power :) does mame work well on vista?

[twin78]

I don't know what to do. Maybe I should install another MAME program and delete the one I have. Will it erase the games I currently have if I do this?


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[ulaoulao]

I don't know what to do. - Dude you ever see Jerry Maguire? - "help me , help you"...

Now again.. If it is not too much trouble... Tell me where you get stuck,Following the guild I linked to you.. Then I can help.


Maybe I should install another MAME program and delete the one I have. Will it erase the games I currently have if I do this? All mames are for the most part the same.. You will lose your games if you delete the folder they are in. Installing a new mame wont hurt them.

[twin78]

O.K. I went on the weblink that u referred me to. It said to plug in the controller, which I did. I clicked on my MAME file to start it up. Then the websited said: "Go to "Options" -> "Default Game Options" and click on the "Controllers" tab. Check the box that says "Enable Joystick Input". I don't see none of that when I pulled it on my computer. THIS IS WHERE I GET STUCK! There is no options choices when I right clicked on the MAME. The website u referred me to was designed for PCs that have Windows XP or older. Nothing for Windows Vista Home Premium.


The following documents are in my MAME folder:

Artwork
Cfg
Ctrlr
Docs
Nvram
Roms
Samples
Snap
*all these are folder documents*
chdman
jedutil
ledutil
mame
romcmp
*all of these are APPLICATIONS documents*

Now which 1 of these documents do I go to make the transitions to my controller?

B.T.W. Jerry McGuire was a good movie. ;)

[twin78]

O.K. I know what I did wrong! I accidently deleted the default application file! However, I was able to bring it back up--as a notepad instead of a application file. Do I make another default app or do I have to delete the one I have, make another default app, or download another MAME? Thanks 4 being patient w/me! REPLY ASAP! DEUCES!

2N

[ulaoulao]

I dont know what you mean by app. but If you deleted stuff, then re download and install over what you have.


an application is an executable file, not a data file.

example of an app. notepad.exe
example of a data file. mame.ini

[twin78]

Nevermind. I'll just delete my MAME and download another 1 and start all over. I quit.