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DarkBASIC Discussion / Multiple Joysticks

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TheComet
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Posted: 6th Mar 2009 14:14 Edited at: 6th Mar 2009 14:19
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Hello everyone!

I just bought two

"macro kit(tm) easyhold(tm) speed link strike 2 force vibration dual analogue programmable buttons for precise gaming control"

joystick thingies (unbelievable how long the names of some devices are these days) that pretty much look like a playstation 2 controller with a D-pad and a few extra functions.

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I want to be able to use both of them in my game for 2 players. Is this possible with DBC, or do I have to pay?

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Posted: 11th Mar 2009 19:13
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Anyone?

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BN2 Productions
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You could try switching to controller 1, figuring out what is pressed, switch to controller 2, figure out what is pressed, and then act on those.

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Posted: 11th Mar 2009 20:11
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What do you mean with "switching"? And what if they are both pressing the same button at the same time?

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If you use PERFORM CHECKLIST FOR CONTROL DEVICES, you may get a list of the attached controllers using checklist string$().

If so, then like BN2 said, swap between the control devices for input:



I don't know which commands you'd use to receive the buttons inputs. Maybe once the control device is set you could use the joystick commands. There seem to only be control device x() y and z commands. But after switching the device, see if the joystick commands work for it.

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Benjamin
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Posted: 12th Mar 2009 16:22
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Something like this should technically work although for some reason it acts strangely:



Note that if the device names are the same, you won't be able to switch between them.

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Posted: 5th Apr 2009 22:27
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FINALLY, I got around to testing your great examples.

Thanks a lot for every ones help, but something happend:

*copy* - *open DarkEdit* - *paste* - *run* - "whoa!! OMG!! My game is running at 0.5 fps!!!"

The set control device command slows everything down and makes the game un-playable... Am I doing something wrong?

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hey, u asked for a solution, not a FAST solution

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Quote: "The set control device command slows everything down and makes the game un-playable... Am I doing something wrong?"

Yes, line 15 of your code... wait, you haven't shown as any code.

It may be that set control device is slow, which wouldn't surprise me.

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Quote: "Yes, line 15 of your code... wait, you haven't shown as any code.

It may be that set control device is slow, which wouldn't surprise me."


Well, I don't really need to post any code because it all comes down to the code you posted. And yes, the set control device IS slow...

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