Retroarch and Joypad problems (solved)

CapNinja · 25 Oct 2019, 14:11

@mitu It's the wrong one

[INFO] [autoconf]: selected configuration: /home/pi/.config/retroarch/autoconfig/udev/Sony-PlayStation4-DualShock4v2-Controller.cfg

mitu · 25 Oct 2019, 16:31

Try clearing up the /home/pi/.config/retroarch/autoconfig/ folder and leave only the .cfg files - you should have one for each one of your controllers. See if this time the right configuration is picked up.

CapNinja · 25 Oct 2019, 22:56

@mitu said in Retroarch and Joypad problems:

Try clearing up the /home/pi/.config/retroarch/autoconfig/

my path is kinda different on my Pi folder. There is only "hascheevos", "RetroPie", "RetroPie-Extra" and "RetroPie-Setup".
How can I see this "/.config/"?
I'm using WinSCP, but can use Putty too.

CapNinja · 25 Oct 2019, 23:00

@CapNinja said in Retroarch and Joypad problems:

How can I see this "/.config/"?

This is part is for the people from future, people who probably did the same mistakes. To follow Mitu advice I needed to learn two things
I used Putty to see that folder, on there:
to delete files
rm myFile.txt

to delete folders
rm -rf foldername/

Now I need to thank this person who help lost souls like me.
Thank you very much @mitu my problem is solved. For learning reasons I just want to understand your line of thought, can you please explain to me?

mitu · 26 Oct 2019, 04:41

@CapNinja said in Retroarch and Joypad problems (solved):

Thank you very much @mitu my problem is solved. For learning reasons I just want to understand your line of thought, can you please explain to me?

You updated your auto-configuration profile from RetroArch, this downloaded the .cfg files from https://github.com/libretro/retroarch-joypad-autoconfig to the /home/pi/.config/retroarch/autoconfig/ folder. The same folder also holds the RetroPie generated gamepad configuration files, the difference between them is that the ones shipped by Libretro don't have a hotkey assigned.

When starting, RetroArch prioritised loading the Libretro config file (this one) so deleting that file - along with the other profiles which might apply to your other controllers - will make RetroArch load the correct .cfg file - the one produced by the RetroPie scripts.

Clyde · 26 Oct 2019, 08:17

@CapNinja said in Retroarch and Joypad problems (solved):

This is part is for the people from future, people who probably did the same mistakes. To follow Mitu advice I needed to learn two things
I used Putty to see that folder, on there:
to delete files
rm myFile.txt

to delete folders
rm -rf foldername/

For the you and others from the future: For such file operations, you can also start a text-based file manager by entering mc (Midnight Commander). Just mentioned as another option to the console commands and their simplistic might. 😌

CapNinja · 26 Oct 2019, 22:45

@mitu suddenly my problem came back and said "THIS IS NOT EVEN MY FINAL FORM!".
I played with every control to test and it was fine yesterday, and today too. But was 1p games, and my kid wanted to play some Mickey game (that Mickey & Donald from snes). After choosing 2p suddenly the configuration was all wrong again.
Now my PS4 controller works fine, but the 2 8bitdo is all messed up.
And my shader options reset everytime, even with "core override"

mitu · 27 Oct 2019, 03:58

@CapNinja said in Retroarch and Joypad problems (solved):

Now my PS4 controller works fine, but the 2 8bitdo is all messed up.

Check if you have any extra auto-configuration configuration files for the 8bitdo in the auto-config folder.

And my shader options reset everytime, even with "core override"

Shaders pre-sets are not saved from the core overrides, but with the 'Save Shader pre-set' option from the 'Shaders' menu.

CapNinja · 27 Oct 2019, 04:09

@mitu said in Retroarch and Joypad problems (solved):

Check if you have any extra auto-configuration configuration files for the 8bitdo in the auto-config folder.

I have one for each controller in that folder

@mitu said in Retroarch and Joypad problems (solved):

Shaders pre-sets are not saved from the core overrides, but with the 'Save Shader pre-set' option from the 'Shaders' menu.

It wasn't working properly (I've created a topic talking about it not much time ago) and override was a workaround to set it, but I've tried and it worked like it should.

mitu · 27 Oct 2019, 05:14

Do you have any controller remapping set-up ? Maybe you've re-mapped the 2nd player controls ? Check the /home/pi/.config/retroarch/config/retroarch/config/remaps/ folder and see if you've set any such re-mapping.

CapNinja · 27 Oct 2019, 05:29

@mitu no remaps

Clyde · 27 Oct 2019, 08:52

@CapNinja said in Retroarch and Joypad problems (solved):

It wasn't working properly (I've created a topic talking about it not much time ago) and override was a workaround to set it, but I've tried and it worked like it should.

This is the thread. Just for the record. :)

CapNinja · 27 Oct 2019, 13:54

@Clyde thanks man. Re-reading my stuff... Oof, it's so hard write in another language. I understand and I listen, but speak...
Even using Google translator before post something my texts go out so poorly written.
I'm sorry :'(

mitu · 27 Oct 2019, 19:10

@CapNinja It's ok, you're better than google translate so far :). For your original problem though, I have no idea what could interfere with the player 2 bindings (especially since the same gamepad works as P1).

CapNinja · 28 Oct 2019, 01:27

@mitu said in Retroarch and Joypad problems (solved):

you're better than google translate

Your kindness is very much appreciated, thank you :)

@mitu said in Retroarch and Joypad problems (solved):

I have no idea what could interfere with the player 2 bindings (especially since the same gamepad works as P1).

Here is the catch, isn't working as P1 anymore too. And if it's unknown territory for you, may I be a guinea pig for this problem. I will accept any suggestion for anything, even if I need to format later.
What I wanna try to do is directly edit the .cfg for that controller located on that folder.
Private Noob here is going to war, good night from Brazil.

mitu · 28 Oct 2019, 03:52

@CapNinja said in Retroarch and Joypad problems (solved):

What I wanna try to do is directly edit the .cfg for that controller located on that folder.

If you re-configure the controller from Emulationstation, the .cfg file for the controller would be re-created with the new configuration.

CapNinja · 28 Oct 2019, 20:13

@mitu didn't work

CapNinja · 30 Oct 2019, 00:59

@mitu one success for us. The edition on that .cfg worked. One interesting thing I've noticed is: every value was 11 more than normal.
If my select button value is 10, on that .cfg he was 21.
If my B button value is 4, there was 15.

On a side note, I've used @Clyde "mc" tip and man, it saved at least 1h of my time.

Again, guys. Thanks for your time, for your effort, for your attention and for caring and sharing your knowledge with us.
I request now my promotion to Private 1st Class Noob.