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    NES controller not working with New ControlBlock2 build

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      SuperPitendo @Hravnkel
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      @hravnkel said in NES controller not working with New ControlBlock2 build:

      I am now able to compile and install the driver, however I do not get all buttons functionable anymore. I tried this on two different units that has been functioning with the exact same wiring before, so I am confident it's not a problem with wiring.

      pi@retropie:~ $ jstest /dev/input/js0
      Driver version is 2.1.0.
      Joystick (ControlBlock SNES Gamepad) has 2 axes (X, Y)
      and 8 buttons (BtnA, BtnB, BtnX, BtnY, BtnTL, BtnTR, BtnSelect, BtnStart).
      Testing ... (interrupt to exit)
      Axes: 0: 0 1: 0 Buttons: 0:on 1:on 2:on 3:off 4:on 5:on 6:on 7:off

      This is the output I get from jstest, and as seen here only button 3 (B on a NES controller) and 7 (Start on a NES controller) as well as the axes are responsive. The rest is in a constant "on"-mode.

      The /etc/controlblockconfig.cfg is edited to interpret the controllers as SNES-controllers and both units worked before trying to upgrade.

      It seems like the unit is also very slow in reaction but that could be the jstest command not registering very fast. I haven't moved forward to installing any games before the control-issues are solved. :)

      Hi, I have exactly the same issue. The Controlblock worked perfectly until I upgraded my build with a Pi 3b+ and used the 4.4 Image (Previously Pi 3b & 4.3).

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        petrockblog Global Moderator
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        Strange, I will test this on my side with a complete hardware setup and fresh RetroPie 4.4!

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          Herzog Leto
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          Hi,
          Im using a old SNES case with Pi3 and Controlblock version 2.1 some time without any Problems.
          Now i also has a similar problem after updating Retropie from 4.3 to 4.4.

          After setting the controblock config to "SNES" Button 1 and 6 on controler port one (js0) are always "on". Controler port two (js1), Power switch and reset button works fine.

          Im made a few tests:

          • I've also testet it with a new Retropie 4.4 Image without update. Exact the same issue.
          • I'm also getting exact this signals without any wires on the controlblock beside the power switch.
          • I'm set the controlbock config to "arcade" according to the Tutorial to check all pins seperat - with success. The Hardware seems fine.

          I'm also noticed that the default controlblock.cfg has no "genesis" entry like the readme on github.

          I hope you can fix this problem.
          Thanks for all the great work.

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          • NeoKnuxN
            NeoKnux
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            I am having the EXACT same issue as Herzog.
            I actually performed the exact same tests as well before checking this thread, and had the exact same results.

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              petrockblog Global Moderator
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              There was a bug with a recently added additional virtual keyboard button, which is fixed now (finally). Sorry for this bug!

              You can attach any momentary buttons on Player 1 A or B. Pressing the buttons will lead to a simulated press of the ESC or the F1 key.

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                Herzog Leto
                last edited by Herzog Leto

                Thanks for your fast response! I will test it the next few days.

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                • NeoKnuxN
                  NeoKnux
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                  Thank you for the amazing turn around time! I reinstalled the driver, and everything is working perfect again.

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                    SuperPitendo
                    last edited by

                    Nope...
                    After reinstallation of the driver I still have the same problem like Hravnkel.
                    Setting: RPI 3b+, 4.4 Image, Controlblock2, SNES Controller.
                    Gamepadtype is configured as "snes".
                    The powerswitch function works well but if I want to configure the input just the "B" button is recognized...

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                      petrockblog Global Moderator
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                      Ok, I was able to reproduce your observation with NES controllers. I have fixed it a few minutes ago.

                      There is now a dedicated NES gamepad type in the configuration: Use "nes" as gamepad type in /etc/controlblockconfig.cfg.

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                        Herzog Leto
                        last edited by

                        My problems are also gone. Thanks a lot!
                        By the way, this time I used the Retropie-setup script to install the driver. Works fine.

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                          Sledrunner21
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                          Original poster here.

                          I was able to install the latest driver using:
                          wget -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/petrockblog/ControlBlockService2/master/install.sh | sudo bash

                          I took me a while to understand the difference between US & UK keyboards to make the "|" (pipe) symbol. For those w/ US keyboards, use the lower right ALT + "~" (next to #1).

                          I am struggling again w/ having and empty /ect/controlblockconfig.cfg file which is preventing me from setting the controller as NES or SNES.
                          cd ControlBlockService2
                          sudo nano /ect/controlblockconfig.cfg

                          I can run jstest /dev/input/js0 and it shows driver 2.1.0 (same as before) and being set as arcade (I had switched it to SNES w/ the old driver back when I could open the config file).

                          How do I get the /ect/controlblockconfig.cfg file to open again so I can edit it to NES now?

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                            petrockblog Global Moderator
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                            You can restore the original configuration file by running the install script again, e.g., by running sudo ./install.sh from within the ControlBlockService2 directory.

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                              petrockblog Global Moderator
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                              Also, the config file is located in the folder supplementary within the driver folder ControlBlockService2.

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