Homebrew Official HID to VPAD

[lordelan]

Hi! So I've been having an issue recently with a First-Party Switch Pro Controller. Every time I connect it via the USB-C before HID to VPAD starts, it won't boot-up unless I unplug the cable and re-plug it in. Then, when I try to press the A button to confirm which controller I'm going to input over, it automatically selects it even though I never pressed the button A. Futhermore, it shows the 2 analog sticks being pressed in an upward manner and the up d-pad being pressed. Even though no buttons were being touched.

I've tried it on three separate builds. One nightly, the latest nightly and the latest stable version. Any idea of a potential fix or has this issue cropped up at all before?

I have even tried plugging it into other ports, but to no avail.

I did try searching around and couldn't really find anything, so I'm hoping to shed some light on this issue.

What you described is what happened to my newly bought USB SNES controllers before I made ini files for them.
I know that there should already be an ini file for the Switch Pro Controller included in HID to VPAD but it may be the case that yours have another firmware or god knows what else so to be on the safe side, just take your time and make a new ini file for it which you place in SD:\wiiu\controller\

Take this as a source:

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[vid=0x57e,pid=0x2009]
[IgnoreDefault] //Ignoring the built in default values
VPAD_BUTTON_A               = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_A
VPAD_BUTTON_B               = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_B
VPAD_BUTTON_X               = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_X
VPAD_BUTTON_Y               = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_Y

VPAD_BUTTON_PLUS            = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_PLUS
VPAD_BUTTON_MINUS           = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_MINUS
VPAD_BUTTON_HOME            = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_HOME

VPAD_BUTTON_L               = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_L
VPAD_BUTTON_R               = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_R

VPAD_BUTTON_STICK_L         = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_STICK_L
VPAD_BUTTON_STICK_R         = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_STICK_R

VPAD_BUTTON_ZL              = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_ZL
VPAD_BUTTON_ZR              = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_ZR

DPAD_MODE                   = SWITCH_PRO_DPAD_MODE
VPAD_BUTTON_DPAD_N          = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_DPAD_N
VPAD_BUTTON_DPAD_NE         = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_DPAD_NE
VPAD_BUTTON_DPAD_E          = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_DPAD_E
VPAD_BUTTON_DPAD_SE         = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_DPAD_SE
VPAD_BUTTON_DPAD_S          = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_DPAD_S
VPAD_BUTTON_DPAD_SW         = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_DPAD_SW
VPAD_BUTTON_DPAD_W          = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_DPAD_W
VPAD_BUTTON_DPAD_NW         = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_DPAD_NW
VPAD_BUTTON_DPAD_Neutral    = SWITCH_PRO_BUTTON_DPAD_NEUTRAL

VPAD_L_STICK_X              = SWITCH_PRO_STICK_L_X
VPAD_L_STICK_Y              = SWITCH_PRO_STICK_L_Y
VPAD_R_STICK_X              = SWITCH_PRO_STICK_R_X
VPAD_R_STICK_Y              = SWITCH_PRO_STICK_R_Y

VPAD_L_STICK_X_MINMAX        =   0x2A,0xE0
VPAD_L_STICK_Y_MINMAX        =   0x2A,0xE0
VPAD_R_STICK_X_MINMAX        =   0x2A,0xE0
VPAD_R_STICK_Y_MINMAX        =   0x2A,0xE0

//This device is no adapter that can't have more than 1 pads.
PAD_COUNT                   =   0x01

Go to the Wii U, connect your controller and launch this:
http://wiiubru.com/appstore/#/app/hidtest
Now press the A button on your controller and look at which bit a value changes.
Let's assume the value for 05 changes to 2F.
Then you would change the line for VPAD_BUTTON_A in your ini to:

VPAD_BUTTON_A = 0x05,0x2F

Repeat this for all buttons and make sure to check if the vid and pid from the ini are the same as shown in HID Test at the top.
Don't change the MINMAX values at the end of the file.
Save it as SD:\wiiu\controller\switchpro.ini

It should work. I dunno why you have to reconnect the wire everytime though.

 

[Borsalino]

I was reading this for HID to VPAD support for my USB Snes controller which I got from ebay.

https://github.com/Maschell/controller_patcher/wiki/5.d-Controller-|-Adding-new-devices

I was wondering how I could find the addresses of the controller. Is there a tool for windows that can allow me to determine what are the addresses?

Figured it out but for some reason its not working. My DS3 controller was working perfectly. Here's the config I got.

[vid=0x0810,pid=0xE501]

VPAD_BUTTON_A = 0x05,0x2F
VPAD_BUTTON_B = 0x05,0x4F
VPAD_BUTTON_X = 0x05,0x1F
VPAD_BUTTON_Y = 0x05,0x8F
VPAD_BUTTON_PLUS = 0x06,0x20
VPAD_BUTTON_MINUS = 0x06,0x10

VPAD_BUTTON_L = 0x06,0x01
VPAD_BUTTON_R = 0x06,0x02

VPAD_BUTTON_LEFT = 0x03,0x00
VPAD_BUTTON_RIGHT = 0x03,0xFF
VPAD_BUTTON_UP = 0x04,0x00
VPAD_BUTTON_DOWN = 0x04,0xFF

PAD_COUNT = 1

 

[lordelan]

I was reading this for HID to VPAD support for my USB Snes controller which I got from ebay.

https://github.com/Maschell/controller_patcher/wiki/5.d-Controller-|-Adding-new-devices

I was wondering how I could find the addresses of the controller. Is there a tool for windows that can allow me to determine what are the addresses?

Figured it out but for some reason its not working. My DS3 controller was working perfectly. Here's the config I got.

[vid=0x0810,pid=0xE501]

VPAD_BUTTON_A = 0x05,0x2F
VPAD_BUTTON_B = 0x05,0x4F
VPAD_BUTTON_X = 0x05,0x1F
VPAD_BUTTON_Y = 0x05,0x8F
VPAD_BUTTON_PLUS = 0x06,0x20
VPAD_BUTTON_MINUS = 0x06,0x10

VPAD_BUTTON_L = 0x06,0x01
VPAD_BUTTON_R = 0x06,0x02

VPAD_BUTTON_LEFT = 0x03,0x00
VPAD_BUTTON_RIGHT = 0x03,0xFF
VPAD_BUTTON_UP = 0x04,0x00
VPAD_BUTTON_DOWN = 0x04,0xFF

PAD_COUNT = 1

Seems like you've got one with the exact same vid/pid as me. Look a few posts back where I upped my.config and look whether that is working for you because it is for me.

 

[Borsalino]

Hi folks,

I've bought the following cheap SNES USB controllers from AliExpress:
View attachment 102840

Full sized image:

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View attachment 102840

They are from a brand called DATA FROG and thanks to @Maschell's Wiki I've built an ini file which is attached here.
Unzip it to sd:\wiiu\controller\

The controllers can be bought here:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Dat...oystick-Gamepads-For-Windows/32798223929.html

The ini is working just fine.

I tried using the .ini attachment on this post. Apparently its still not working for me... We have the save vid and pid. I got this one from ebay though. I don't know why it won't work.

Here's the hidtest screenshot:

 

[lordelan]

I tried using the .ini attachment on this post. Apparently its still not working for me... We have the save vid and pid. I got this one from ebay though. I don't know why it won't work.

Here's the hidtest screenshot:

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Hmm here's mine:

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As you can see they look exactly the same.
Where did you put the controller ini?
Which USB port are you using?
Do you use something like a HUB?

 

[Borsalino]

Hmm here's mine:

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View attachment 104088

As you can see they look exactly the same.
Where did you put the controller ini?
Which USB port are you using?
Do you use something like a HUB?

Controller ini file is located ati sd:\wiiu\controller folder along with the other ini files provided by Maschell

I'm using the one at the front beside the SD card slot

Nope I just plug it in directly.

 

[lordelan]

Controller ini file is located ati sd:\wiiu\controller folder along with the other ini files provided by Maschell

I'm using the one at the front beside the SD card slot

Nope I just plug it in directly.

Could you try it with RetroArch please?
I have a suspicion.

 

[Borsalino]

Could you try it with RetroArch please?
I have a suspicion.

Negative. Retroarch can only read my Gamepad.

EDIT: Fu*k I just realized why. It was controller, not controller"s". I am so blind.

@lordelan How do I make this work with retroarch?

 

[lordelan]

Negative. Retroarch can only read my Gamepad.

EDIT: Fu*k I just realized why. It was controller's'. I am so blind.

@lordelan How do I make this work with retroarch?

Does that mean it works in HID to VPAD now?
If that's the case then it automatically works in RetroArch as well.
To activate the controller, set the max users (input settings) to the max value. I guess 15 or 16 was the max value.
Then go to the input for the user you want to use the controller with (e.g. user 2) and on device press right until the device shows up with the vid/pid.

 

[Moon164]

Here you go. Extract the zip and place the file in wiiu/controller on your SD card.

Thanks, The left analog stick of Switch Pro Controller is Way Better now ^^

 

[zeldaism]

Thanks, The left analog stick of Switch Pro Controller is Way Better now ^^

You're welcome.

 

[lordelan]

You're welcome.

Unfortunately I'm facing the same issue with RetroArch on PC (e.g. in Super Mario 64) but that hasn't anything to do with HID to VPAD or it's ini files. Just sayin'. :/

 

[BQuail]

Can anyone verify if the 4 port mayflash gamecube adapter works with this? Those are a lot easier to get your hands on than the official Nintendo one.

 

[lordelan]

Can anyone verify if the 4 port mayflash gamecube adapter works with this? Those are a lot easier to get your hands on than the official Nintendo one.

Yep. Using it for ages now. Works great for MK8.
In RetroArch too of course.

 

[BQuail]

Yep. Using it for ages now. Works great for MK8.
In RetroArch too of course.

Appreciate the response. Would you happen to know if that adapter supports the wavebird?

 

[lordelan]

Appreciate the response. Would you happen to know if that adapter supports the wavebird?

From what I'have heard it does.
Technically (for the port) a Wavebird is nothing but a regular GC controller.

 

[RepeatingDigits]

You just saved us from Smash Bros hell. Now we can play something else.
Thank you.

 

[d0n0x]

Hello friends. I made it work the Logitech Driving Force pro steering whell partially because when i turn the steering whell the initial position value changes and the buttons don´t work untill i return the steering wheel to the original position.

For example i have this code for the button A in my .ini file

VPAD_BUTTON_A = 0x01,0x11

but when i turn the steering wheel the initial value changes of 0x01 to 0x00 or 0x02 and the A button don´t work untill i return the steering whell to the initial position. the same happend with other buttons.

theres a way to fix this? i need ideas.

PD: i´m noob xD

 

[lordelan]

Hello friends. I made it work the Logitech Driving Force pro steering whell partially because when i turn the steering whell the initial position value changes and the buttons don´t work untill i return the steering wheel to the original position.

For example i have this code for the button A in my .ini file

VPAD_BUTTON_A = 0x01,0x11

but when i turn the steering wheel the initial value changes of 0x01 to 0x00 or 0x02 and the A button don´t work. the same happend with other buttons.

theres a way to fix this? i need ideas.

PD: i´m noob xD

What?
Can you try to describe it in more detail pls?

 

[owamugen]

I just got the Ps4 taiko no tatsujin controller, Is there anyway to emulate it as a wii tatacon instead of a gamepad or pro controller. I'm probably asking for something that only me will use it. I can play songs just fine but scrolling through the menu with the drum is not the same.