Hi!

You need to change the Linux kernel to use 2 joysticks using XinMo USB controller.

Try it!

Custom Kernel for Xinmo
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f610y6q91mfv9zb/custom_kernel_1.20150317-1.tar.gz?dl=0

@andrewvalentine

I was in your position not long ago! I’ve learned a lot since then!

Assuming you’re running the most recent version of RetroPie! Follow this post to sort out the XinMo:

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No need to patch the kernel, simply go through the terminal and run “sudo nano /boot/cmdline.txt” to add the “usbhid.quirks=0x16c0:0x05e1:0x040” entry or take your SD card and plug it into a PC which will give you access to the cmdline text file.

Good luck!

@andrewvalentine

No problem!

I understand the logic for the auto config files like you mentioned but since I only use a Xin-Mo with my setup, I’ve not really delved into utilising them I’m afraid.

If it helps, here are the steps that I took to set up my controls once I had added the entry to cmdline.txt:

Quit to the terminal using F4
Type “cd /dev/input” to change to that directory
Type “ls” and it will show the directory contents
Look for js0, js1, js2, etc.
Type “jstest js0”
Press buttons to see what they are identified as and make a list/diagram, press Ctrl-C to quit jstest

Type “sudo nano /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg”
Go to the end of this file and add custom controls using the list/diagram such as:

input_enable_hotkey_btn = “9”
input_pause_toggle_btn = “7”
input_exit_emulator_btn = “10”
input_menu_toggle_btn = “6”
input_volume_up_axis = “-1”
input_volume_down_axis = “+1”
input_audio_mute_btn = “8”

input_player1_joypad_index = “1”

input_player1_up_axis = “-1”
input_player1_down_axis = “+1”
input_player1_left_axis = “-0”
input_player1_right_axis = “+0”
input_player1_a_btn = “1”
input_player1_b_btn = “0”
input_player1_x_btn = “2”
input_player1_y_btn = “3”
input_player1_l_btn = “4”
input_player1_r_btn = “5”
input_player1_select_btn = “6”
input_player1_start_btn = “7”

input_player2_joypad_index = “0”

input_player2_up_axis = “-1”
input_player2_down_axis = “+1”
input_player2_left_axis = “-0”
input_player2_right_axis = “+0”
input_player2_a_btn = “1”
input_player2_b_btn = “0”
input_player2_x_btn = “2”
input_player2_y_btn = “3”
input_player2_l_btn = “4”
input_player2_r_btn = “5”
input_player2_select_btn = “6”
input_player2_start_btn = “7”

input_player1_joypad_index = “1” should refer to the js name found previously
Press Ctrl-X to quit and make sure to press Y to save
Type “emulationstation” to get back to the familiar menus and try one of the retroarch emulators!

Hope this helps! Maybe not the clearest steps but if you need any more help just ask!

This sounds similar to my issue, I have also just completed the Instructables Guide and bought the XinMo USB only difference is I went for the LED version.

I have managed go through terminal and followed your structions making a map

This is what is in my retroarch.cfg and also my xin-moxin…cfg file

input_device = “Xin-Mo Xin-Mo Dual Arcade”
input_driver = “udev”
input_player1_joypad_index = “1”
input_player1_up_axis = “-1”
input_player1_down_axis = “+1”
input_player1_left_axis = “-0”
input_player1_right_axis = “+0”
input_player1_a_btn = “3”
input_player1_b_btn = “4”
input_player1_x_btn = “0”
input_player1_y_btn = “1”
input_player1_l_btn = “2”
input_player1_r_btn = “5”
input_player1_start_btn = “8”
input_player2_joypad_index = “0”
input_player2_up_axis = “-1”
input_player2_down_axis = “+1”
input_player2_left_axis = “-0”
input_player2_right_axis = “+0”
input_player2_a_btn = “19”
input_player2_b_btn = “20”
input_player2_x_btn = “6”
input_player2_y_btn = “7”
input_player2_l_btn = “18”
input_player2_r_btn = “21”
input_player2_start_btn = “9”

However when I go into Emulation station the joystick etc works fine however when I load an emulator no configuration is there except when i press Button 0 it does everything :S on the same button i.e Start, A, B. All in one go

I am a complete novice at programming etc so may need some more help. Is there any information I can copy and paste into a reply that you can let me know what’s right and wrong

Try with this:

2 x joystick config

It’s better that changing Kernel.

looks like i needed to update the cmdline.txt line with my product id that i got from lsusb.

i guess my xin-mo isnt the same as everyone elses. it does work now though.

also, you may want to specify to append that line vice creating a new line. if you create a new line, its not recognized.

Hi!

You can download the modified kernel from here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gqqmx5l8m3vqb30/custom_kernel_1.20150317-1.tar?dl=0

Yes, always that you update Retropie with script (retropie-setup.sh), you must apply the path again :)