JoystickCapture

AsTeRICS Configuration Suite

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Joystick Capture

Component Type: Sensor (Subcategory: Standard Input Devices)

The JoystickCapture component provides data from the first detected Joystick controller which is available on the local system. Six Joystick analog positions (axis), the Point-Of-View angle and up to 20 Buttons are available as output ports and event triggers.

Screenshot: JoystickCapture plugin JoystickCapture plugin

Requirements

A joystick has to be connected and available to the operating system.
PC compatible GamePad
PC compatible GamePad

Output Port Description

  • x [integer]: The X-Position of the Joystick.
  • y [integer]: The Y-Position of the Joystick.
  • z [integer]: The Z-Position of the Joystick.
  • r [integer]: The R-Position of the Joystick.
  • u [integer]: The U-Position of the Joystick.
  • v [integer]: The V-Position of the Joystick.
  • pov [integer]: The POV-angle of the Joystick.

Event Trigger Description

  • pressedButton1 - pressedButton20: This event is fired if the corresponding button of the Joystick has been pressed.
  • releasedButton1 - releasedButton20: This event is fired if the corresponding button of the Joystick has been released.

Properties

  • updatePeriod [integer]: This property value sets the update time for refreshing the joystick information (in milliseconds).
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