Greenfuzz Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I finally got around to downloading Stella and loading all the ROMS. I purchased a Retrolink USB joystick but can't get it to actually work once plugged in. Does it have something to so with the Input Settings? I do see the joystick being recognized, but when I hit F1, nothing happens. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_79 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Hit F2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I don't remember on Stella, but many emulators won't recognize a controller plugged in while their running. Plug in the controller, then start the emulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TwentySixHundred Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I don't remember on Stella, but many emulators won't recognize a controller plugged in while their running. Plug in the controller, then start the emulator. Yep, plug the joystick in first then start Stella - Options - Input Settings then assign each direction and fire button. Remember P0 is player one and player 1 is actually player two on the VCS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+xucaen Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Did you get it working? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenfuzz Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) I've got the joystick directions working, but the fire button isn't working. Any ideas? If I were to order the 2600-daptor, would it automatically solve any problems I might be having? Edited December 22, 2017 by Greenfuzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stephena Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 The 2600-daptor is completely plug-and-play, since Stella has special code to deal with it. That being said, you should not be having problems with your current device either. If you can map directions, you should also be able to map buttons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenfuzz Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 The joystick directions just happened to work...I didn't map them. Maybe the button is defective? I might give the 2600-daptor a go anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 I ordered the CirKa "A77" Premium Joystick USB Controller from Amazon. I'm hoping that one works with Stella too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TwentySixHundred Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) The joystick directions just happened to work...I didn't map them. Maybe the button is defective? I might give the 2600-daptor a go anyway... Have you tried to map them? If not that's probably the reason why. Stella probably has detected a generic joystick thus why the directional buttons work but hasn't detected the fire until you map it. Edit: i would remap them all Edited December 23, 2017 by Tony The 2600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stephena Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 It's actually very hard to properly deal with any random input device that is plugged into Stella, without needing some manual intervention from the user. Sometimes it automatically picks up everything, sometimes only the directions and not the buttons, and sometimes vice-versa. It is very rare that a device won't work at all; sometimes it just needs a little extra effort. I've been thinking of ways to solve this, but then I think about Steam and its library of games, and realize that if they still have issues, then it's a very large problem that I may never solve just by myself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dualcam Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Use a game controller check program/app. On windows, Start->Run->enter joy.cpl. For Linux, there is jstest-gtk. This will eliminate the variable of an emulator settings or mapping issue. Tom http://2600-daptor.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TwentySixHundred Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Well to be fair it's not Stephana's fault, when using emulators you need to learn how to assign the input controls as every emulator needs the same attention. Just the way it is, as they can't completely do everything for you, especially if using some obscure third party controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Invader Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) Stella is the most reliable emulator I know of in this area. It picks up pretty much everything I throw at it no questions asked and I have a ton of different USB controllers - just off the top of my head: - XBox 360 (including d-pad) - PS2 with USB adaptor - generic PS2 style gamepad - Atari CX-40, Mindscape Powerplayer and Zipstick with Retro Designs 9-pin to USB adaptor - Saitek P3200 (this one is quite difficult to use with a lot of games/emulators but it has a way of coming in handy for the few programs that won't pick up the 360 or PS2 and a lot of kudos to Stella for picking it up) - PlaySega imitation Saturn controller Yeah, Stella is pretty much at the forefront when it comes to USB support. Edited December 23, 2017 by English Invader 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dphirschler Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 2600 Daptor is awesome and works so well with Stella. Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I ordered the CirKa "A77" Premium Joystick USB Controller from Amazon. I'm hoping that one works with Stella too. I just got my order.. So why is it that this CirKa A77 joystick is listed as a USB but I got it and its a standard Atari plug????? Its listed as the 2nd one when you do a search on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_8?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=usb+atari+joystick&sprefix=usb+atar%2Caps%2C160&crid=1635H6LUHO9CP Now I still don't have a USB joystick!?!?!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I just got my order.. So why is it that this CirKa A77 joystick is listed as a USB but I got it and its a standard Atari plug????? Its listed as the 2nd one when you do a search on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_8?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=usb+atari+joystick&sprefix=usb+atar%2Caps%2C160&crid=1635H6LUHO9CP Now I still don't have a USB joystick!?!?!?? It doesn't say USB in the ad. It says it works with the atari 2600 and 7800 (like the original CX40). It just popped up with the other list items in your amazon search even though it is not USB. As you can see, there is pretty much a grand total of one atari CX40 USB clone on amazon. Also, for the 2600daptor, you plug a regular 9-pin DSUB joystick like the CX40 into the 2600daptor and then plug the 2600daptor into your PC with a printer-type USB cable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 It doesn't say USB in the ad. It says it works with the atari 2600 and 7800 (like the original CX40). It just popped up with the other list items in your amazon search even though it is not USB. As you can see, there is pretty much a grand total of one atari CX40 USB clone on amazon. Also, for the 2600daptor, you plug a regular 9-pin DSUB joystick like the CX40 into the 2600daptor and then plug the 2600daptor into your PC with a printer-type USB cable. Yeah, I noticed that now, unfortunately. That one clone has bad reviews, so I'll probably have to get one of those adapters in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stephena Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Yeah, I noticed that now, unfortunately. That one clone has bad reviews, so I'll probably have to get one of those adapters in the future. If it's any consolation, the adaptors (Stelladaptor, 2600-daptor) are 100% supported in Stella, completely plug and play. You won't need to remap anything, as the emulator will automatically recognize the USB device and set everything up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+groundtrooper Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 It doesn't say USB in the ad. It says it works with the atari 2600 and 7800 (like the original CX40). It just popped up with the other list items in your amazon search even though it is not USB. As you can see, there is pretty much a grand total of one atari CX40 USB clone on amazon. Also, for the 2600daptor, you plug a regular 9-pin DSUB joystick like the CX40 into the 2600daptor and then plug the 2600daptor into your PC with a printer-type USB cable. This is the simplest solution. Since the OP has the Cirka 77 just order a 2600daptor and be done with it. I have 2 that I use with my Best Gold Refurb kit on my original 1978 CX-40 Joysticks and it works like you are playing on real hardware. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 This is the simplest solution. Since the OP has the Cirka 77 just order a 2600daptor and be done with it. I have 2 that I use with my Best Gold Refurb kit on my original 1978 CX-40 Joysticks and it works like you are playing on real hardware. And you can use your original or Flashback Atari wired joysticks and paddles as well. The 2600-daptor II is worth the little extra since you can use all the original Atari 2600, 7800 and A8 peripherals with it, plus ST and Amiga trackballs and mice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stephena Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I also recommend the 2600-daptor II. The first one is good, but the second one allows so many more devices that it would be silly not to get it for the small extra cost. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixel artist Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I have a USB joystick but I keep pressing down on top of the stick by accident which resets the game. Is there a setting I can use to prevent this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 On 4/10/2021 at 10:01 PM, Pixel artist said: I have a USB joystick but I keep pressing down on top of the stick by accident which resets the game. Is there a setting I can use to prevent this? Change or Remove the mapping for the Reset event in Options/Input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danjovic Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 If you prefer a DIY approach for USB adapter, take a look at my Control Freak project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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