[Linux\SDL\Input] Supermodel unable to read inputs from game controllers

[cinnamonmatexfce]

Probably related to #223

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Game controller is correctly recognized (NO force feedback support) by pressing "i" during -config-inputs, but Supermodel intercepts keyboard inputs only.

Last working commit (without force feedback, sadly): 161f1e39b43828fc81462d3903f5b233432515b3

In other program (WINE, Steam's Proton, native emulalors, KDE System Settings) it works just fine.

Useful infos:

• executing with SDL_JOYSTICK_HIDAPI=0

• packages

local/lib32-sdl12-compat 1.2.68-2
local/sdl12-compat 1.2.68-2
local/sdl2-compat 2.30.52-1
local/sdl2-gamepad-mapper 0.0.4-3
local/sdl2_net 1:2.2.0-2
local/sdl2_ttf 2.24.0-1
local/sdl3 3.2.2-1
local/sdl_mixer 1.2.12-12

• gamepad (DualShock 4, USB)

playstation 0003:054C:09CC.0004: hidraw2: USB HID v1.11 Gamepad [Sony Interactive Entertainment Wireless Controller] on usb-0000:00:14.0-3/inp>
input: Sony Interactive Entertainment Wireless Controller as /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:14.0/usb1/1-3/1-3:1.3/0003:054C:09CC.0004/input/input>
input: Sony Interactive Entertainment Wireless Controller Motion Sensors as /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:14.0/usb1/1-3/1-3:1.3/0003:054C:09CC.0>
input: Sony Interactive Entertainment Wireless Controller Touchpad as /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:14.0/usb1/1-3/1-3:1.3/0003:054C:09CC.0004/in>

• kernel

local/linux 6.13.1.arch1-1

• compiler

local/gcc 14.2.1+r730+gc061ad5a36ba-1
local/gcc-libs 14.2.1+r730+gc061ad5a36ba-1

[vanfanel]

I am seeing exactly the same issue with an Xbox360 controller: it's listed correctly by pressing "i" during -config-inputs, but Supermodel intercepts keyboard inputs only: I can't configure it, no matter what.

[trzy]

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[vanfanel]

@trzy Yes, I am sure the Supermodel window is active, not the TTY console. In fact, gamepad buttons are recognized in-game. It's in the configuration (via -config-inputs or on the new imgui UI) where it fails to recognize button/axis presses.

[cinnamonmatexfce]

I am seeing exactly the same issue with an Xbox360 controller: it's listed correctly by pressing "i" during -config-inputs, but Supermodel intercepts keyboard inputs only: I can't configure it, no matter what.

Hey @vanfanel ! I won't have access to Supermodel anytime soon these days, so I'm asking you to try something if you can and have spare time: what if you first calibrate analog axes before starting configuring the joystick inputs?

[vanfanel]

@cinnamonmatexfce No problem! I can do any experiments and re-builds as you need/want.

Calibrating analog axes can be done correctly with -config-inputs then b and the returned values are correct.

However, after that, buttons and axis are still not recognized when assigning them.

Needless to say, this pad works correctly on any other SDL2 game/program including the gamepad tool.

[cinnamonmatexfce]

@cinnamonmatexfce No problem! I can do any experiments and re-builds as you need/want.

Calibrating analog axes can be done correctly with -config-inputs then b and the returned values are correct.

However, after that, buttons and axis are still not recognized when assigning them.

Needless to say, this pad works correctly on any other SDL2 game/program including the gamepad tool.

If you haven't done it already... What about saving calibration at first as a separate step? Let it save it onto the .ini file and exit Supermodel. Then, reopen Supermodel and re-issue inputs configuration and check if joystick inputs are now being read correctly.

Anyway, you're in the same boat as mine: SDL2 works perfectly fine for all other applications onto my ArchLinux box.

[vanfanel]

@cinnamonmatexfce I also tried that, but it makes no difference either.