Troubleshoot USB Joystick Recognition on Ubuntu

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📅 2023-10-07 — Session: Troubleshoot USB Joystick Recognition on Ubuntu

🕒 21:55–22:05
🏷️ Labels: USB, Joystick, Ubuntu, Troubleshooting, Drivers
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal

The goal of this session was to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to USB joystick recognition on Ubuntu, specifically focusing on the OnePAD plugin for PCSX2.

Key Activities

  • System Recognition Check: Verified if the system recognized the joystick using tools like lsusb and dmesg.
  • Functionality Testing: Utilized jstest to test the joystick’s functionality.
  • Configuration Adjustments: Configured settings within the PCSX2 emulator to ensure proper joystick recognition.
  • Driver and USB Checks: Conducted checks on USB connections and driver installations to diagnose potential issues.

Achievements

  • Developed a step-by-step guide for troubleshooting joystick recognition issues on Ubuntu.
  • Identified key areas such as USB connections, driver installations, and system diagnostics as critical components in resolving the issue.

Pending Tasks

  • Further testing on different devices to rule out hardware faults.
  • Exploration of additional drivers or updates that may enhance compatibility.

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