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    Pi 3 - Logitech F710

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      KC93 @mitu
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      @mitu

      I did enter the first command. Output is a long list of stuff. I am trying to scroll up to see all of it.
      I've tried Ctrl+Shift up key.....crtl+shift page up....and other stuff. Can't seem to be able to "scroll" through the entire output....obviously new to terminal/Linux and all this.

      Once I figure that out, I will need to either post a pic of the output or figure out a way to copy-paste it to here.

      I know it's pathetic haha but I have been typing all this on a cell phone. It's a lot to type that entire output from first command.

      I will try to get access to a Windows PC.
      I appreciate all of your help!

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        mitu Global Moderator @KC93
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        @KC93 said in Pi 3 - Logitech F710:

        I did enter the first command. Output is a long list of stuff. I am trying to scroll up to see all of it.

        You can redirect the output to a file and open the file from the PC/Phone and copy/paste the output

        
        cat /proc/bus/input/devices > $HOME/RetroPie/roms/devices.txt
        

        then open the file via file shares (\\retropie\roms) or using SSH/WinSCP.

        I will try to get access to a Windows PC.

        Yeah, maybe do this first.

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          KC93 @mitu
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          @mitu
          Do I need any particular program or anything to test the gamepad on a Windows PC?

          Once I plug the dongle from Logitech F710 into a PC, what shall I do from there to do the test?

          Thanks!

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            mitu Global Moderator @KC93
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            @KC93 said in Pi 3 - Logitech F710:

            Once I plug the dongle from Logitech F710 into a PC, what shall I do from there to do the test?

            There's an online gamepad testing page that you can use to check - https://hardwaretester.com/gamepad.

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              KC93 @mitu
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              @mitu

              Alright here we go....I purchased two of these "Amazon renewed" F710 controllers. Didn't think to try other one until now.
              The one I have been trying to get to work this whole time likely does have a hardware issue (I'm guessing the dongle).

              I just tried the other "Amazon renewed" F710 controller (no joke; they sent it to me with hairs, dirt and other "cheeto dust" stuff on it...it is soon to be returned so wasn't even going to even mess with it)...anyway, it was easily recognized/configured just like any other controller I've wanted to use.

              Unfortunately the controller that is all clean & nice doesn't connect due to the hardware issue or whatever it is.

              Will be returning both controllers and probably just paying a few bucks more for brand new.

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                mitu Global Moderator @KC93
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                @KC93 That's unfortunate; choose a better seller next time.

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                  KC93 @mitu
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                  @mitu

                  That's for sure! Nothing like buying "like new" and having a bit of grandpa Jim's hair and Anne's grandchildren's Cheeto finger prints on the joysticks....someone was having fun lol ..

                  Just going to buy new and shouldn't have any issues.

                  Thank you again for all the help! I appreciate it.

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                    sugarfree
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                    If you are going to buy a new one, just avoid the F710. I have had the same one for 2 years now, and I have issues with wired disconnections during gaming, lost inputs, issues with the L1 and L2 buttons, and lately, sometimes the system doesn't recognize the controller. I have confirmed these issues with other operating systems as well.

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                      KC93 @sugarfree
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                      @sugarfree said in Pi 3 - Logitech F710:

                      If you are going to buy a new one, just avoid the F710. I have had the same one for 2 years now, and I have issues with wired disconnections during gaming, lost inputs, issues with the L1 and L2 buttons, and lately, sometimes the system doesn't recognize the controller. I have confirmed these issues with other operating systems as well.

                      What's your personal reccomendation for a good controller instead of the F710?

                      (I will mostly be playing Playstation and Dreamcast games)

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                        sugarfree @KC93
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                        @KC93 If you search in the RetroPie forum or Reddit, you will find a lot of recommendations. I have a Logitech F310 (4 years) and an 8BitDo SN30 Pro (1 year), both wired, and they are working fine so far.
                        A personal recommendation is to not prefer controllers with Bluetooth connections, as I have seen many topics here discussing issues related to them.

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                          KC93 @sugarfree
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                          @sugarfree
                          Thanks!

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