RetroLinc USB SNES Adapter

JimM

Hello,
I am trying to get my 2 SNES controllers to work in RetroPie loaded on an RPi3.

I have a RetroLink SNES Usb Adapter :https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BYH9Q4Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I can test this in linux using jstest /dev/input/js0 or /dev/input/js1 for player 2.
This is also available using evtest /dev/input/event0 or /dev/input/event1 for player2

in RetroPie-Setup (Loaded through the Gui) I can use the Player1 controller to navigate the GUI.

In EmulationStation when I try to configure the Input I get No GamePads Detected.

I am trying to determine how to get emulation station to detect the controllers.

I did create a file Testsns.cfg in /opt/retropie/config/all/retroarch-joypads. It contents are:

input_vendor_id = 1292
input_product_id = 5366

input_device = "InnoMedia SNES Controller""
input_driver = "linuxraw"
input_b_btn = "0"
input_select_btn = "2"
input_start_btn = "3"
input_up_axis = "-1"
input_down_axis = "+1"
input_left_axis = "-0"
input_right_axis = "+0"
input_a_btn = "1"

input_b_btn_label = "B"
input_select_btn_label = "SELECT"
input_start_btn_label = "START"
input_up_axis_label = "D-Pad Up"
input_down_axis_label = "D-Pad Down"
input_left_axis_label = "D-Pad Left"
input_right_axis_label = "D-Pad Right"
input_a_btn_label = "A"
input_enable_hotkey_btn = "2"
input_exit_emulator_btn = "3"
input_reset_btn = "0"
input_state_slot_increase_axis = "+0"
input_state_slot_decrease_axis = "-0"

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mattray114

I'm also looking for a solution to this! If anyone could point me in the right direction I'd be grateful!!

Mr-Meeseeks

I know this is an old post, but I see this problem everywhere with the same usb adapter.
I suspect the problem lies in the fact that the adapter combines 2 controller inputs for one usb output.
This is why I ordered 2 separate snes to usb adapters. The ones with single snes ports.
I am currently waiting for them in the mail, so if there is anybody still interested, just let me know and I'll tell you if they work or not.

mediamogul

@Mr-Meeseeks

It's possible the original problem could be solved by mapping the shared controller event into two virtual controllers using xboxdrv. The following line would have to be added to the two configurations so that the same event could be used twice.

--evdev-no-grab

JimM

@Mr-Meeseeks I gave up on the Retrolinc as I couldn't find a driver that would make it available to RetroArch. I did get a working solution for around $10 on Amazon that is a dual SNES via USB. It works great with no extra config required. It's from Mayflash

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IXZ5DE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mr-Meeseeks

@Mr-Meeseeks
Got my adapters today
Same problem only left on the d pad doesn't work along with the b button