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    Input for specific ROM not working

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      abrad1212 @mediamogul
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      @mediamogul said in Input for specific ROM not working:

      @abrad1212

      Looking over your config file, it appears as though no changes have been made from the default. For example:

      input_b_btn = "1"   # Name: Cross, Default: 1
      

      'B' is mapped to "1" and the default is also mapped to "1". It looks like it's simply a mirrored map of your default layout all the way through.

      Yeah I changed them all back because the X button on my controller started moving the player forward when it was only supposed to shoot. But even though I changed it all back to the default the X button still moves the player forward and shoots.

      @mediamogul said in Input for specific ROM not working:

      @abrad1212

      Is it that the new controls don't persist between sessions, or does the new scheme also fail to work in the same session it was mapped?

      I have no clue.

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        mediamogul Global Moderator @abrad1212
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        @abrad1212

        As a troubleshooting method, try deleting the file completely. Then, run the game and see how it controls. After that, try remapping again and see if the new controls work before you quit back to ES. Finally, exit out to ES and see how the controls behave when launched again.

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          abrad1212 @mediamogul
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          @mediamogul I'm kinda confused on the input cfg
          Like:

          • input_x_btn = "3" # Triangle Button
          • input_l_btn = "3" # Name: L1

          They have the same numbers but they do different things

          Oh and the deleting and remapping didn't work

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          • mediamogulM
            mediamogul Global Moderator @abrad1212
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            @abrad1212

            If you'll notice, it's not that way on your main controller config.

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              abrad1212
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              @mediamogul
              Ok so I reset the Doom (USA).sfc.cfg to have all the defaults, and now the PS button (the button with the Playstation Logo on it) is moving the character to the right. WHAT IS WRONG YOU CURSED CFG FILES

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                mediamogul Global Moderator @abrad1212
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                @abrad1212

                Ha! Well, that is strange. What happens when you delete ~/RetroPie/roms/snes/Doom (USA).sfc.cfg outright?

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                  abrad1212 @mediamogul
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                  @mediamogul said in Input for specific ROM not working:

                  @abrad1212

                  Ha! Well, that is strange. What happens when you delete ~/RetroPie/roms/snes/Doom (USA).sfc.cfg outright?

                  All the controls stay the same PS button moves me to the right, X button shoots and moves me forward

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                    mediamogul Global Moderator @abrad1212
                    last edited by mediamogul

                    @abrad1212

                    Am I correct in assuming that this is only happening in your SNES emulator and that it started when you tried to remap 'Doom'?

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                      abrad1212 @mediamogul
                      last edited by abrad1212

                      @mediamogul said in Input for specific ROM not working:

                      @abrad1212

                      Am I correct in assuming that this is only happening in your SNES emulator and that it started when you tried to remap 'Doom'?

                      No it is not working in other games/emulators. Are there other logs other than ~/.emulationstation/es_log.txt

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                        mediamogul Global Moderator @abrad1212
                        last edited by mediamogul

                        @abrad1212

                        There's /dev/shm/runcommand.log. You'll want to use the runcommand menu to enable 'Launch with verbose logging' to get the most information possible.

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                          abrad1212 @mediamogul
                          last edited by abrad1212

                          @mediamogul
                          Well here is some useful info (maybe)
                          EDIT: Check link again more detailed log now :)

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                            mediamogul Global Moderator @abrad1212
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                            @abrad1212

                            Nothing that I see. Unfortunately these kinds of issues don't usually present themselves there. Can you post the contents of /opt/retropie/configs/snes/retroarch.cfg?

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                              abrad1212
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                              @mediamogul look at link again

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                                abrad1212
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                                @mediamogul said in Input for specific ROM not working:

                                @abrad1212

                                Nothing that I see. Unfortunately these kinds of issues don't usually present themselves there. Can you post the contents of /opt/retropie/configs/snes/retroarch.cfg?

                                Settings made here will only override settings in the global retroarch.cfg if placed above the #include line

                                input_remapping_directory = "/opt/retropie/configs/snes/"

                                input_player1_analog_dpad_mode = "1"
                                input_overlay = ""
                                #include "/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg"

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                                  mediamogul Global Moderator @abrad1212
                                  last edited by mediamogul

                                  @abrad1212

                                  OK, it seems to still be loading the Doom config file.

                                  RetroArch [INFO] :: Config: appending config "/home/pi/RetroPie/roms/snes/Doom (USA).sfc.cfg"
                                  

                                  Is this another attempt you've made or is it the original?

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                                    abrad1212
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                                    @mediamogul said in Input for specific ROM not working:

                                    @abrad1212

                                    OK, it seems to still be loading the Doom config file.

                                    RetroArch [INFO] :: Config: appending config "/home/pi/RetroPie/roms/snes/Doom (USA).sfc.cfg"
                                    

                                    Is this another attempt you made or is it the original?

                                    This is another attempt.

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                                      mediamogul Global Moderator @abrad1212
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                                      @abrad1212

                                      Deleting that file should at least put the controls back inline with the defaults. It's bizarre that it doesn't, but I'm sure it's all related. I'm afraid I'm out of ideas for the time being. I'll keep thinking on it though.

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                                        abrad1212
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                                        Alright my PS4 controller is all screwed up on the menu now too. I'm going to be and will figure this out tommorow

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                                          pjft @abrad1212
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                                          @abrad1212 apologies for asking, but what happens if you do re-configure the controls in emulationstation?

                                          Could it be that the original settings are messed up and that's what's causing this across all emulators?

                                          I didn't seem to find the details on what was failing with the original controls setup that caused you to have to manually edit the configurations?

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                                            abrad1212
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                                            @pjft said in Input for specific ROM not working:

                                            @abrad1212 apologies for asking, but what happens if you do re-configure the controls in emulationstation?

                                            Could it be that the original settings are messed up and that's what's causing this across all emulators?

                                            I didn't seem to find the details on what was failing with the original controls setup that caused you to have to manually edit the configurations?

                                            Yeah I actually remapped the controller and that is what screwed up the controls on the main menu. So the menu controls are working now.

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