Running mouse controlled systems using arcade controller.

[Dime333]

Edit: See post #9 for more info.

 

I made a post on the old hyperspin forums about a great way to control the mouse cursor with an arcade controller if you don't have a trackball. I use it with ScummVM, PopCap, Big FIsh Games and so on.

The post was deleted when the new site was launched, but I thought I could post it again if people are interested. I'm going away for the weekend, but I could post it when I get back.

[SUBZERO]

I am interested in make this work with the analog of the xbox one controller, the other idea i have is to use the 2 analog for games like Smash T.V and so one. also using the analog for games like ikari warrior that have the rotary thing. (there are joystick hack roms for them i know) but i want to see how all this stuff will work.

[vaderag]

I think that'd be handy - even for us with a trackball it could help with 2p setups and the odd game here and there

[kylecp1979]

I am interested also please re-post when you have time. Thanks!

[scooter1974]

I just got PopCap games set up today and was wondering this exact thing. Would love to see how to do it.

[Spawk]

I know it seems like I am always pushing this here on the forums... but joytokey can imitate mouse movements as well. Fully adjustable sensitivity and everything.

I swear I don't work for them or am affiliated with them in any way. It's just a great program.

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[Dime333]

That's great if you are using a gamepad. However,this thread is about controlling the mouse with an arcade controller (keyboard). I'll make a post explaining how I did it when I get back home.

[Spawk]

OK sorry then, I always assumed the buttons acted like keystrokes and the joystick was... well a joystick! Lol. So the joysticks act like arrows? Or numpad numbers for 8 way? No analog support for cabs? You're right on, I don't own a cab but I am always interested in learning. Looking forward to hearing your method.

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[Dime333]

OK. Here's how I did it.

 

Download the mouse emulator from here. http://rhdesigns.browseto.org/mouseemulator.html

Download the Hyperspin Startup Script and set it up to start mouseemu.exe when Hyperspin starts. http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/files/file/7415-hyperspin-startup-script/

There are a few reg files in the mouseemu.zip file that will change the speed of the emulated mouse when you run them. I didn't like any of them so I'm using a custom one. Just play around with the settings until you find something that works for you, Here's what I'm using,

 

REGEDIT4

 

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\RH Designs\Mouse Emulator]

"Mouse Max Speed"=dword:00000066

 

Now, let's take ScummVM as an example. In RocketLauncherUI I have made a AHK keymapping profile for ScummVM that is beeing used globally for all games,

 

Up::Numpad8 ; Moves the mouse up

Down::Numpad5 ; Moves the mouse down

Left::Numpad4 ; Moves the mouse left

Right::Numpad6 ; Moves the mouse right

t::Numpad1 ; Makes my button one act as left mouse button

y::Numpad2 ; Makes my button two act as right mouse button

Enter::Esc ; Makes my start button act as Escape key

 

For games the require you to type. Old King's Quest games and so on. I Just use  a blank AHK profile so all keys work normally.

 

I hope this will help.