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    Another case of hotkeys not working..

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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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