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Version 7.1 - Hotfix

22 Nov 11:26
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Fixes config reading not working when the locale is set to countries whereby the floating-point delimiter is a , (rather than the US' .)

Thanks, @BurndiL ! I would have been scratching my head for a while

Version 7 - 3rd Party Support + Fixes

18 Nov 12:10
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Lots of changes - specific list in the commits - but the summary:

  • 3rd party controller support - not perfect, so check the issues tab for hints/tips/trick; done via the "Add Controllers" button
    • can change default calibration for 3rd party controller in the config file: acc_sensiti, gyr_sensiti etc.. (useful for gyro/sticks not working as expected)
  • Implemented gyro-to-joystick
  • Significantly improved gyro-to-mouse accuracy/stability by using a DCM filter
  • Added option to double click sticks to change joycon orientation (split or join)
  • Added "DoNotRejoinJoycons" setting that allows you to use two joycons (or more) separately while in vertical mode
  • Updated ViGEm drivers
  • Fixed DS4 mappings
  • Fixed bug with keyboard being messed up by bumping WindowsInput version
  • Fixed hidapi.dll not loading for some people (mainly older versions of Windows)

This version has been out and about for some time in the issues page as various zips, so I decided to finally release it officially. Enjoy!

Version 6.4β - Quick Fix

24 Oct 18:03
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Primarily dropping to fix the window not popping up for some people.

Changes:

  • Low battery notification
  • Mappable shake input @shukenmg
  • Fix accelerometer axis to have correct data for orientation @german77

Single zip for all bit-ness too, courtesy of @shukenmg

Version 6.4α - Even Less Lag™, Gyro Toggle, Rumble Fix

06 Sep 16:12
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An alpha (α) release of v6.4 - primarily to push the improved rumble out. This version gets rid of the annoying high-pitched rumble sounds that occurred at certain amplitudes.

α is because there is an "Add Controllers" option that hasn't been fully tested, but should allow (at least in theory) to add 3rd party Joycons and Pro Controllers.

Version 6.3 - Gyro Trigger Inputs, Less Lag

22 May 15:51
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  • Added ability to map gyro to analogue trigger inputs
  • Added checks to forbid running multiple instances of the program
  • Fixed input lag
  • Added ability to specify inactivity timeout period (default: 30 mins)

Version 6.2 - fixed input lag, convenient power-off, bug fixes

17 May 16:52
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  • Rumble motor fix
  • Added power off options
    • thanks andreabak
    • default: hold home button for 2 seconds
    • option to turn off automatically after program close
  • Fixed input lag for USB and BT

Version 6.1 - DS4 emulation, Bugfixes, Name Change

06 May 12:45
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Mostly bug-fixes and QoL

  • Fixed rumble lag introduced in v6 but not present in v5
  • Added DS4 emulation
  • Changed driver installation process to be a lot more pain-free
  • Fixed joycon-to-joycon mapping
  • Name change to BetterJoy
  • Implemented activate-gyro button
  • Bugfixes

Version 6 - SNES, Re-Mapping, Gyro-as-Mouse, QoL

03 Apr 15:51
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Huge update. Rightfully so - the last version was out 1.5 years ago.

  • Added option from starting the application minimized to tray
  • Fixed gyro drift on some controllers
  • Added option to config to remove affected devices at application shutdown
    • Should prevent any more issues of the controller being unusable after the program (even though this can be fixed if you read the README)
  • Added battery level indicator by changing background colour of respective controller icon
  • Fixed multi-joycon lag
  • Allow for more than one pair of joycons to be joined up
  • Fixed stick casting overflow
  • Separated swap buttons into swapAB and swapXY; hid BetterJoy from Alt+Tab when minimised
  • Added way to automatically enumerate options and enable to control them directly from the UI. Any further options can be supported.
    • Click the arrow to open config panel.
    • thanks StarryTony
  • Fixed joycon LED bug and minimising behaviour.
  • Added option to calibrate gyroscope for 3rd (and 1st) party controllers.
    • Experimental - only supports pro controllers at the moment
    • thanks xqdoo00o
    • see NonOriginalController option
  • Fixed exception when pressing Add Controllers button
  • Added the ability to toggle the HOME button ring LED on and off
  • Perform null check on enumerate.serial_number. Caused by Mayflash Dolphinbar and nonOriginal selected
  • Added a way to use single joycon in vertical mode
    • with a single joycon attached, click on the icon to change its orientation
  • Added Switch SNES controller support
  • Added option to use gyro input as mouse input
    • works quite well actually! It's a bit like playing Wii!
    • with left-handed mode
  • Improved start-up and shut-down time
    • improves usability immensely
  • Added option to disable motion server
  • Fixed USB lag (hopefully)
  • Added option to remap special buttons to keybindings

Version 5 - Passive Scanning, Single Joycon Mode, QoL

23 Aug 13:44
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Quite a big update feature lots of quality of life improvements that make the program actually usable in my opinion.

  • Progressive scanning
    • You can keep BetterJoyForCemu running and just connect controllers to your PC - it will detect them.
  • UI rework
    • Buttons for locating controllers through vibration
    • Click on the joycon controller buttons to toggle single/joint Joycon mode.
  • Improved rumble
  • Added options to turn off HidGuardian and XInput emulation
    • Allows BetterJoy to be used exclusively for gyro (for example when using Citra + Steam)
  • Improved driver install batch files (thanks BetaLeaf)
  • General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience

Version 4 - GUI and HidGuardian

02 May 18:02
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Reworked the program to have a GUI.

If you have used a previous version of BetterJoyForCemu, please uninstall that driver before installing this version's

After installation - connect your controllers and then run BetterJoyForCemu - this will add the controllers to the Windows devices blacklist. First time running, everything might glitch out - worry not though. Once BetterJoy starts up, close it normally and restart your computer.

Added HidGuardian support.

  • Weird jittering / Windows / steam glitching shouldn't happen anymore
  • Streamlined driver install process
  • Installs HidGuardian as a Windows process - don't move the BetterJoyForCemu folder after installation without uninstalling first.