Wondering what joysticks will be compatible with this machine. I already have a couple of USB controllers. Would those work? Looks like the would on the standard Buildbotics controller, but it sounds like there might be some differences with this version.

Will one of these type controllers work, or would it be missing functionality compared to a more traditional newer gamepad? [image]

Not sure if it would work, but it doesn’t have the analog control that the other controllers have to allow you to move slower or faster within the set speed range.

Good info, great point. Thanks for the input @Bikerdan .

It is also missing the 2nd joystick that controls the Z-Axis so I would not use it even if it did “technically” work Especially when you can get a cordless one that does work for $30 and works as intended. -Alex

I picked up a USB controller on Amazon. I can control all aspects but the Z. Anyone have any tips. Is there a setting in the controller that I am not aware of?

[image] Joystick Controller Accessories oh man. they looked the same to me. I guess the internals may be different. This one looks closer to the one they actually sell: Although, it may be time to buy strait from them… There is the thread, and the link that Ben s…

I just bought a wireless controller on Amazon. Same problem X/Y ok no Z. Then I realized it was for Android not Xbox. Going to send it back but now I am not sure what to buy.

Some controllers have ‘modes’ (our official one does). Only some ‘modes’ seems to make the Y axis work. If you buy a controller that is not our official one, see if you can change the ‘modes’.

Tried a Sony Play Station 4 controller, plugged in via USB. The X and Y work. Z will move using the right trigger, but as soon as you let go of it it moves back up.

Got my second controller today. Same problem X/Y working no Z. Now I don’t know what to do. Tried to save a couple of bucks. Guess I should have gotten the OFhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CN9Q3MN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

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MindOfMcClure (Alex McClure (Community Admin)) October 13, 2020, 4:39pm 17

There is the thread, and the link that Ben shared. It also has the model number from OneFinity

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