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    GPIO Devices not detected

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      accountToSearch
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      Model:
      Raspberry Pi 2 Model B

      Power Supply:
      Cannakit 5V

      Built From:
      Pre made SD Image on RetroPie website

      USB Devices connected:
      Keyboard
      Wifi dongle

      Controller used:
      GPIO / Keyboard
      https://www.adafruit.com/product/3272?gclid=CjwKCAjwk7rmBRAaEiwAhDGhxEEn-tGirz8ERSCXErm4KPjDO6-YE1mbCL_hpfBvToSSovvx0ktpRhoCMfMQAvD_BwE

      Error messages received:
      None, GPIO devices fail to be detected when used in input configuration screen.

      Guide used:
      https://learn.adafruit.com/retro-gaming-with-raspberry-pi

      Configs
      /boot/retrogame.cfg
      https://pastebin.com/LkCRg4m9

      How to replicate the problem:

      Hi! I’m having a problem where Retropie seems to not recognize my GPIO button and joystick even when seemly configured properly.
      I’ve done the following:

      • Downloaded, booted and updated retropie to it’s most recent version
      • installed gamecon-gpio-rpi driver from raspi-confg
      • installed and run retrogame.sh
      • plugging in all GPIO devices from this guide https://learn.adafruit.com/retro-gaming-with-raspberry-pi
      • gone to the input configuration screen and pressed the arcade buttons and joystick.

      Is there something I’m missing? Is it possible the Joystick and buttons are broken? The keyboard works fine however.

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        fdr4prez
        last edited by fdr4prez

        Sounds like retrogame isn't installed, or it isn't loading when booting, or isn't configured properly.

        If you open the terminal (press F4) and push your buttons and see if the corresponding letters appear.

        If you see no letters when moving the joystick or pushing buttons, then retrogame isn't working

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