Windows 10 Joystick support

[Charles Linquist]

I'm using a custom 6 channel ANALOG USB Joystick. That is, it has three "joyticks", none of which are buttons. The first 4 channels work fine. But the last two channels do not work properly. The Channels I'm using are "named" Rz, Y, Z, X, Slider2, Slider1. The Slider 1 and Slider 2 channels are the problem ones. Sometimes channel 5 works full-scale (full one way to full the other way), at other times, it works with a compressed scale - midpoint to full only. I was thinking I could calibrate the joysticks using the Windows joystick calibration routines, but I can't find those routines in the latest version of Win10, and the procedures I have seen on the net refer to an earlier version. I know that the joystick works because it works perfectly on a Linux machine - no calibration needed. So, can anyone tell me how to make the joystick routines work for 3 ANALOG (1024 bit) joysticks. My application is a drone where I need to fly using two joysticks, and control the camera angle using the third.

 

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Calibrating and configuring three analog joysticks for precise control can be crucial, especially for specific applications like piloting drones. Here are some steps and recommendations to calibrate your joysticks in Windows 10: 1. Access the Windows Settings: - Open the Windows Settings by pressing Windows Key + I. - Go to "Devices" settings. 2. Calibrate the Game Controllers: - In the "Devices" settings, select "Connected devices." - Click on the joystick you want to calibrate. - Look for an option like "Calibrate" or "Game controller settings" to initiate the calibration wizard. 3. Using the Control Panel: - You can also access game controller settings through the Control Panel. - Open the Control Panel and navigate to "Devices and Printers." - Locate your joystick, right-click on it, and choose "Game controller settings." This will open the legacy game controller configuration tool. 4. Windows Legacy Game Controller Tool: - Within the Game Controller settings, select your joystick and click on "Properties." - Look for an option to calibrate the joystick. Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate each axis of the joystick accurately. 5. Testing and Calibration Tips: - Ensure there are no driver issues with the USB joystick by checking the Device Manager for any yellow exclamation marks. - For precise control, calibrate each axis separately. Check the sensitivity and dead zones for each direction. - Test the sliders individually to ensure full-range movement. - Consider checking for any driver updates or specialized software provided by the joystick manufacturer for calibration and advanced settings. Calibrating joysticks in Windows 10 may vary slightly depending on the joystick model and Windows version. If you cannot find the calibration settings in the Settings or Control Panel, you may need to explore additional software tools provided by the joystick manufacturer or third-party calibration software.