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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: XBox360 Controller Plugin New User Info

« on: March 04, 2012, 12:18:45 AM »

First of all, I would suggest that you go ahead and upgrade to XP SP3.  The "not a valid Win32 app" message indicates that XBox360_32Eng.exe was damaged during download.  That file is simply the driver for the XBox360 controller.  If your controller was working, then you do not need to reinstall it.  Try downloading and installing the plugin from the MachSupport page again and see if it is working now.  If not then go to the following location:

https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=0684eede15b08730&resid=684EEDE15B08730!322&parid=684EEDE15B08730!321&authkey=!APyvaSOc1ayKAAI

and download the file XBox360Controllertest. Unzip it and run it.

You should see a picture of the controller.  When you move the thumbsticks, you should see a small blue line on the thumbstick image that changes its length as you move the thumbstick.  If it does that, then your thumbstick is working properly.  Try that and then let me know what is happening.

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: XBox360 Controller Plugin New User Info

« on: March 03, 2012, 03:06:48 PM »

Then there are 3 possibilities:
1. the controller is defective
2. you did not download the DirectX redistributables as indicated on the plugin page
3. the installation was damaged. You have to back it out and reinstall it

If you have not downloaded and installed the DirectX, then I would do that first.  After that I would remove and reinstall the plugin.  Here is a link on how to do it:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mach1mach2cnc/message/132662

If you have a way to test the controller or replace it with another one then you could try that last.  After these steps, if the problem still exists, you can send me the XML file and I'll look at it.

Keep me posted.
Lee

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: XBox360 Controller Plugin New User Info

« on: March 03, 2012, 11:04:38 AM »

The thumbsticks should work the same as the keyboard.  Does the keyboard allow you to go continuous?

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: XBox360 Controller Plugin New User Info

« on: March 02, 2012, 11:56:58 PM »

Hi Drafterman,

First of all, the thumbpad (below left thumbstick) only does incremental jog.  It never does continuous.  The 2 thumbsticks will be in whatever mode you set them as.  Go to Mach screen and hit tab. Then (on tab flyout) press JogMode button to cycle to Cont. or Step.  If you set it to Cont, the 2 thumbsticks should work as continuous.  Most people will define one of the buttons on the Controller to be "Jog Mode Inc/Cont"  Then you can shift in and out of continuous jog by pressing the button and then moving the thumbstick.  Give it a try and let me know if you have any more problems.

Lee

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: XBox360 Controller Plugin New User Info

« on: November 27, 2011, 10:46:52 PM »

If you get an "XBox360 Wireless Controller For Windows" it includes a USB transceiver.  They are about $40.00 on EBay.  If you only get the Wireless Controller then you will have to also buy the USB transceiver.  It does not work with a Bluetooth dongle.
Here is a link to the right one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/XBox-360-Wireless-Controller-Windows-Original-Pack-/320691218375?pt=AU_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item4aaaafa7c7

Notice the small white rectanglular item above the controller.
 
Lee

Thanks for your prompt response, I think I will get a xbox360 controller, wired or wireless,  in time and extra$, if I get the wireless do you think my bluetooth dongle will talk with the xbox360 controller? reply when you can. thank you, Robert

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: XBox360 Controller Plugin New User Info

« on: November 27, 2011, 11:47:34 AM »

Were you able to solve your problem?  The plugin works with those devices that use the Microsoft XInput header.  Many clone controllers use the same commands and structures as the Microsoft Controller.  That is why they work with the plugin.  I suspect that the Sony uses its own drivers based upon a different set of commands.  Therefore the plugin cannot see it.   Especially since it is for the playstation and not the XBox360.  I think you just need to get a different controller.

Lee

Hi, I am trying to get the xbox360 plugin to work. The wireless controller I have is a sony sixaxis and is working (talking) with my pc using XP with a bluetooth dongle,  I am entering the vid and pid I got from device manager, then closing/open mach3 but it does not hold the values, it resets back to zeroes, and it does not dither the found/none controller option box, I did use Xpadder to get it temporary running but am concerned of safety. Is there something simple That I am missing here? As I would like to be able to use the plugin with all the options it has, Thank you, Robert

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: XBox360 Controller Plugin Version 2.3.8 Now Available

« on: October 18, 2011, 02:54:46 PM »

Thanks for the info on the chatpad.  I'll check it out.

Lee

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: XBox360 Controller Plugin Version 2.3.8 Now Available

« on: October 06, 2011, 06:52:20 PM »

To DashX and BR549,

DashX -

The right up down thumbstick moves at the same speed as the others when I test it here.  It is going through the same code.  Your problem is likely either the motor tuning or your controller has a problem. Chech your tuning and try another controller and then let me know.

BR549 -

The minikeyboard is called a chatpad.  Please indicate where you have seen the reference to the gamers getting it working.  The driver that has been out there for awhile did not work very well and the installation had problems.  If they have fixed it or if there is a new driver I will be glad to try it.

For general info, it is possible to use the xbox360 controller at the same time as the ShuttlePro to gain a few extra buttons and the wheel control.

Lee

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / XBox360 Controller Plugin Version 2.3.8 Now Available

« on: August 11, 2011, 12:09:03 PM »

A new version of the XBox 360 Controller plugin is available.  This version contains one change from the previous version.  Previously, if the controller was moving an axis and the controlller became disconnected, Mach would continue moving the axis.  This has been corrected.  Now all movement started by the controller will stop as soon as the controller looses connection.

Thank you
Lee

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: XBox360 Controller Plugin Version 2.3.7 Now Available

« on: August 05, 2011, 04:26:46 PM »

Hi John,

I am sure it is possible.  That is something you will have to ask someone who knows more about macros than I.  One important part is what kind of controller you have.  Let me know what you find out.  I may want to add something like that to my mill.

Lee