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    Another case of hotkeys not working..

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    • mediamogulM
      mediamogul Global Moderator @WetpantsMcGee
      last edited by

      @WetpantsMcGee

      If either is too long, use pastebin, if short, use code blocks per https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first. The other required information can be posted straight.

      RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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        WetpantsMcGee
        last edited by

        Pi Model or other hardware: Pi3 Model B
        Power Supply used: Yes
        RetroPie Version Used (eg 3.6, 3.8.1, 4.1 - do not write latest): 4.2.4
        Built From: Pre made SD Image on RetroPie website
        USB Devices connected: 1
        Controller used: iBuffalo USB SNES
        Error messages received: None
        Log found in /dev/shm/runcommand.log (if relevant):
        Guide used: Every search result on Google for retropie hotkeys not working
        File: (File with issue - with FULL path)
        Emulator: NES, SNES, Megadrive (All but FBA actually)
        Attachment of config files:
        How to replicate the problem: Run any emulator except FBA

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          WetpantsMcGee
          last edited by

          retroarch.cfg for FBA

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

          input_remapping_directory = "/opt/retropie/configs/fba/"

          #include "/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg"

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            WetpantsMcGee
            last edited by

            retroarch.cfg for SNES

            # 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_enable_hotkey = "nul"
            input_enable_hotkey_btn = 8
            input_exit_emulator_btn = 9
            input_menu_toggle_btn = 1
            input_load_state_btn = 2
            input_save_state_btn = 5
            input_reset_btn = 3
            input_state_slot_increase_axis = +0
            input_state_slot_decrease_axis = -0
            input_volume_up_axis = -1
            input_volume_down_axis = +1

            #include "/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg"

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            • mediamogulM
              mediamogul Global Moderator @WetpantsMcGee
              last edited by mediamogul

              @WetpantsMcGee

              It looks like you might currently have, or at one time had 'save on exit' set in RetroArch.

              Try pasting:

              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/"
              
              #include "/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg"
              

              into /opt/retropie/configs/snes/retroarch.cfg
              Then paste:

              Settings made here will only override settings in the global retroarch.cfg if placed above the #include line
              
              input_remapping_directory = "/opt/retropie/configs/nes/"
              
              #include "/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg"
              

              into /opt/retropie/configs/nes/retroarch.cfg
              Then paste:

              Settings made here will only override settings in the global retroarch.cfg if placed above the #include line
              
              input_remapping_directory = "/opt/retropie/configs/megadrive/"
              
              #include "/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg"
              

              into /opt/retropie/configs/megadrive/retroarch.cfg

              RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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                WetpantsMcGee
                last edited by

                Ok, I'll give this a try and report back. Thanks!

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                  WetpantsMcGee
                  last edited by

                  Ok, copied and pasted into the appropriate retroarch.cfg files, but still no luck with the hotkeys :(

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                  • mediamogulM
                    mediamogul Global Moderator @WetpantsMcGee
                    last edited by

                    @WetpantsMcGee

                    Now post the contents of /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg as well as your particular controller config located at /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch/autoconfig/ and let's see what shows up there.

                    RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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                    • mediamogulM
                      mediamogul Global Moderator @WetpantsMcGee
                      last edited by

                      @WetpantsMcGee

                      Also, open up the retroarch.cfg file for whatever system you just tested to see if what you pasted is still there.

                      RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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                        WetpantsMcGee
                        last edited by

                        https://pastebin.com/embed_js/b2LJM1P5

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                          WetpantsMcGee
                          last edited by

                          I checked the udev folder under /op/retropie/configs/all/retroarch/autoconfig/ and it is empty :( So I am lacking a .cfg for my particular controller.

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                          • mediamogulM
                            mediamogul Global Moderator @WetpantsMcGee
                            last edited by

                            @WetpantsMcGee

                            Try re-configuring your controller through Emulation Station and check to see if it is created at that location.

                            RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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                              WetpantsMcGee @mediamogul
                              last edited by

                              @mediamogul Looks like that did it! I had tried reconfiguring it before but to no avail. Just tested it on all systems and I have menu access and can exit to ES!

                              Thanks so much! I feel so much better now.

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                              • mediamogulM
                                mediamogul Global Moderator @WetpantsMcGee
                                last edited by

                                @WetpantsMcGee

                                Good to hear. Welcome to the forums btw.

                                RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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