Hacking GamePad to PC Controller [RELEASE/TUTORIAL]

[pwsincd]

yeah but if he's manageing to browse to his IP on the wiiu it would suggest the apache server is running ok , mine wouldnt run initially as skype was hogging 443 so i tweaked that.

 

[nuttyriv3r]

yeah but if he's manageing to browse to his IP on the wiiu it would suggest the apache server is running ok , mine wouldnt run initially as skype was hogging 443 so i tweaked that.

Ah, yeah...I had to do that too. Thanks for the reminder. It wasn't directed at anybody specific. Just threw a plop of info for anyone that stumbles across this thread.

 

[HtheB]

Yes, apache works just fine... The only thing that doesn't work is that my laptop doesn't "detect" (doesn't do anything) on the keys that I've set up.

 

[pwsincd]

you have correctly edited pc.html and are running it from the correct location ?

 

[Cyan]

Thank you for this program
I'm looking forward the remote desktop feature.

 

[HtheB]

you have correctly edited pc.html and are running it from the correct location ?

Again, there is nothing to edit on my pc.html

It's just localhost, why would I have to change that again to the IP number?
Then again, I did change it... and the outcome is still the same. I can see the numbers when pushing the buttons on my gamepad, but nothing happens on my laptop (where the server itself is running)

 

[pwsincd]

step 2 from the OP :

2) Open index.html in your favorite editor and change the IP address pointing to now.js to your PC's local IP address (ie.http://192.168.2.1:8080/nowjs/now.js). The port (although you can change it if you please, within server.js) will remain 8080, and the path to now.js will remain constant as well.

basically set the IP in the pc.html file to your PCs local IP .
Then browse to your server address/<folder you stored the application> on the WiiU

 

[vashgs]

I'm having the same problem. Aftering spending an hour or so just figuring out how to establish the correct http port scheme for apache and this app..It appeared everything was fine on the PC (capturing hotkeys) and the server (Gamepad showing number codes for button presses), but when I tried to test it out with say Dolphin or Steam, or just to move the cursor around in notepad...nothing happened. So if there is any enlightenment out there...because I'm feeling a bit 'tarded.

Both Dolphin and most Steam games require DirectInput be activated.

 

[HtheB]

step 2 from the OP :

2) Open index.html in your favorite editor and change the IP address pointing to now.js to your PC's local IP address (ie.http://192.168.2.1:8080/nowjs/now.js). The port (although you can change it if you please, within server.js) will remain 8080, and the path to now.js will remain constant as well.

I should really read more carefully...
(seriously, why did I only check "pc.html"?)

Thanks for pointing this out, It's working now!

 

[Seth A Drekin]

I'm able to connect with the game pad, but none of the set keystrokes seem to be working pc side. No firewall enabled, server seems to be running correctly otherwise (I'm able to connect with the gamepad) I'm just getting no response from button presses. Tried setting different keys/buttons no response in Windows or VBA.

I was having this problem when I first tried to run the server. Sadly, the solution was so simple I never even considered it. Spent about four hours poking around and thinking I made some tiny mistake somewhere..

I did not have Java installed on my Laptop. Just upgraded to Windows 8. Installing Java fixed the problem.

 

[Plunt]

@Seth...
I have the latest java installed still no luck... I'll try this again later after a few more updates... My 360 controller will suffice for now for emulated keys/mouse... Just was looking forward to the wireless aspect of this.

 

[vashgs]

Added Mouse video with CS:GO in the first post.

 

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[RPG Hacker]

So... what about delay? Since it runs through the web browser (and therefore through the main console) it should certainly have a noticable delay, right?

 

[vashgs]

So... what about delay? Since it runs through the web browser (and therefore through the main console) it should certainly have a noticable delay, right?

None that I, or any of the many testers, have noticed.

 

[pwsincd]

No lag to note here

 

[RPG Hacker]

That is hard to imagine for me. :/
Basically it's streaming the input like this:
Wii U Gamepad > Wii U Console > Router > Internet > PC
I'd guess that at least when playing games that require precise timing you'd notice something.

 

[Devin]

None that I, or any of the many testers, have noticed.

SWAT 4 is calling out to me.

GOD DARN IT. I JUST REMEMBERED MY WII U GAMEPAD IS BROKEN.. Has to be sent in for repairs. So no controlling my PC till then.

 

[pwsincd]

Broken , fek how that happen ... Im dying to try MOH:SH need mouse control

 

[Psych0tic]

Are there currently any plans for a Linux version of this program to be created?