Pi 3 - Logitech F710

KC93

@RapidEdwin08 said in Pi 3 - Logitech F710:

@KC93 Try installing the xpad driver from retropie setup.

It was already installed by source. Removed it and reinstalled by source. Rebooted.
Having same issue.

Just to clarify, the F710 is "detected" in Emulation Station but pushing any buttons on it doesn't start the configure process.

RapidEdwin08

@KC93 There's a small switch top center of the game pad, O - X.
If I recall, the O is for old school Driver mode, the X is for newer driver mode.
Try to flip the switch to X if not already.

KC93

@RapidEdwin08 said in Pi 3 - Logitech F710:

@KC93 There's a small switch top center of the game pad, O - X.
If I recall, the O is for old school Driver mode, the X is for newer driver mode.
Try to flip the switch to X if not already.

Tried that at the beginning. Thanks man, I appreciate it though!
Unfortunately not changing anything.

mitu

Can you run the following commands (with just the the F710 controller connected) and post the output:

cat /proc/bus/input/devices
lsusb

Is the controller working with a normal PC ? Does it have fresh batteries ?

You can checked whether any inputs are generated by the Linux drives with jstest , run jstest /dev/input/js0 and press the inputs (buttons/triggers/joysticks) to see if anything registers on the screen. Make sure the F710 is the only controller connected otherwise the joystick device number is different. You can interrupt the test at any time by entering Ctrl + C.

KC93

@mitu said in Pi 3 - Logitech F710:

Can you run the following commands (with just the the F710 controller connected) and post the output:
cat /proc/bus/input/devices
lsusb
Is the controller working with a normal PC ? Does it have fresh batteries ?

You can checked whether any inputs are generated by the Linux drives with jstest , run jstest /dev/input/js0 and press the inputs (buttons/triggers/joysticks) to see if anything registers on the screen. Make sure the F710 is the only controller connected otherwise the joystick device number is different. You can interrupt the test at any time by entering Ctrl + C.

I have to use my wireless keyboard to run the commands. Can't just have only F710 plugged in unfortunately...
After running those commands I got this output:

Bus 001 Device 006: ID 3554:fc03
Bus 001 Device 007: ID 046d:c21f Logitech, Inc. F710 Wireless Gamepad [Xinput Mode]
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0424:ec00 Standard Microsystems Corp. SMSC9512/9514 Fast Ethernet Adapter
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0424:9514 Standard Microsystems Corp. SMC9514 Hub
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

Yes fresh batteries. I do not have a PC right now to make sure gamepad works there.

Jstest isn't recognizing any buttons....

mitu

@KC93 said in Pi 3 - Logitech F710:

I have to use my wireless keyboard to run the commands. Can't just have only F710 plugged in unfortunately...

That's ok, but you forgot to run the 1st command.

Jstest isn't recognizing any buttons....

Not a surprise, this means there's either nothing transmitted or the device is not recognized as a gamepad (1st command I posted would have showed if it's detected or not as a gamepad).

Yes fresh batteries. I do not have a PC right now to make sure gamepad works there.

Please try to see if it works on a PC (with Windows if possible), just to confirm is not a hardware/pairing issue.

KC93

@mitu

I did enter the first command. Output is a long list of stuff. I am trying to scroll up to see all of it.
I've tried Ctrl+Shift up key.....crtl+shift page up....and other stuff. Can't seem to be able to "scroll" through the entire output....obviously new to terminal/Linux and all this.

Once I figure that out, I will need to either post a pic of the output or figure out a way to copy-paste it to here.

I know it's pathetic haha but I have been typing all this on a cell phone. It's a lot to type that entire output from first command.

I will try to get access to a Windows PC.
I appreciate all of your help!

mitu

@KC93 said in Pi 3 - Logitech F710:

I did enter the first command. Output is a long list of stuff. I am trying to scroll up to see all of it.

You can redirect the output to a file and open the file from the PC/Phone and copy/paste the output


cat /proc/bus/input/devices > $HOME/RetroPie/roms/devices.txt

then open the file via file shares (\\retropie\roms) or using SSH/WinSCP.

I will try to get access to a Windows PC.

Yeah, maybe do this first.

KC93

@mitu
Do I need any particular program or anything to test the gamepad on a Windows PC?

Once I plug the dongle from Logitech F710 into a PC, what shall I do from there to do the test?

Thanks!

mitu

@KC93 said in Pi 3 - Logitech F710:

Once I plug the dongle from Logitech F710 into a PC, what shall I do from there to do the test?

There's an online gamepad testing page that you can use to check - https://hardwaretester.com/gamepad.

KC93

@mitu

Alright here we go....I purchased two of these "Amazon renewed" F710 controllers. Didn't think to try other one until now.
The one I have been trying to get to work this whole time likely does have a hardware issue (I'm guessing the dongle).

I just tried the other "Amazon renewed" F710 controller (no joke; they sent it to me with hairs, dirt and other "cheeto dust" stuff on it...it is soon to be returned so wasn't even going to even mess with it)...anyway, it was easily recognized/configured just like any other controller I've wanted to use.

Unfortunately the controller that is all clean & nice doesn't connect due to the hardware issue or whatever it is.

Will be returning both controllers and probably just paying a few bucks more for brand new.

mitu

@KC93 That's unfortunate; choose a better seller next time.

KC93

@mitu

That's for sure! Nothing like buying "like new" and having a bit of grandpa Jim's hair and Anne's grandchildren's Cheeto finger prints on the joysticks....someone was having fun lol ..

Just going to buy new and shouldn't have any issues.

Thank you again for all the help! I appreciate it.

sugarfree

If you are going to buy a new one, just avoid the F710. I have had the same one for 2 years now, and I have issues with wired disconnections during gaming, lost inputs, issues with the L1 and L2 buttons, and lately, sometimes the system doesn't recognize the controller. I have confirmed these issues with other operating systems as well.

KC93

@sugarfree said in Pi 3 - Logitech F710:

If you are going to buy a new one, just avoid the F710. I have had the same one for 2 years now, and I have issues with wired disconnections during gaming, lost inputs, issues with the L1 and L2 buttons, and lately, sometimes the system doesn't recognize the controller. I have confirmed these issues with other operating systems as well.

What's your personal reccomendation for a good controller instead of the F710?

(I will mostly be playing Playstation and Dreamcast games)

sugarfree

@KC93 If you search in the RetroPie forum or Reddit, you will find a lot of recommendations. I have a Logitech F310 (4 years) and an 8BitDo SN30 Pro (1 year), both wired, and they are working fine so far.
A personal recommendation is to not prefer controllers with Bluetooth connections, as I have seen many topics here discussing issues related to them.

KC93

@sugarfree
Thanks!