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🎮 DualSense Trigger Effects: Console Commands & HEX Reference

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This page provides the technical reference for testing adaptive trigger effects using raw console commands in the Unreal Engine console. This is primarily intended for debugging, rapid prototyping, and fine-tuning haptic sensations.

Appendix: Hexadecimal (HEX) Quick Reference

Using the console commands or Data Tables requires you to provide values in hexadecimal (HEX) format. This is just a different way of writing numbers. Most parameters you'll use (like force, position, or frequency) are ultimately converted to a single number between 0 and 255 (which is called a 'byte').

1. The Basic Digits (Decimal to HEX)

Hexadecimal uses 16 "digits" instead of 10.

0-9 Hex. 10-15 Hex. ...255 Hex.
0 0x0 10 0x0A 16 0x10
1 0x1 11 0x0B 64 0x40
9 0x9 15 0x0F 255 0xFF

Open this link in a new tab to convert decimals from 0 to 255 to hexadecimal.

2. Console Commands

These commands can be executed directly in the Unreal Engine output log console. The <DeviceId> parameter typically corresponds to the Player ID (e.g., 0, 1, etc.).

Command Parameters Description
ds.SetTrigR <DeviceId> <hex bytes...> Sends a HEX byte array (up to 10 bytes) directly to the right trigger.
ds.SetTrigL <DeviceId> <hex bytes...> Sends a HEX byte array (up to 10 bytes) directly to the left trigger.
ds.ClearTrig <DeviceId> Removes all trigger effects (sends mode 0x00 to both).
ds.DumpTrig <DeviceId> Prints the current HEX override bytes for both triggers to the console.

3. HEX Mapping Reference: DualSense Triggers

The DualSense controller accepts a 10-byte array to configure each trigger. The first byte (Mode) defines the effect type.

🟢 0x00 - Off (Reset)

  • Base Command: [00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00]
  • Description: Disables any resistance or vibration on the trigger.
  • Console Example: ds.SetTrigR 1 00

🔵 0x01 - Continuous Resistance

  • Description: Applies a continuous resistance force starting from an initial position.
  • Structure: [01] [StartPos 0-255] [Force 0-255] [00 00 00 00 00 00 00]
  • Notes: StartPos (Start Position) and Force are 0-255 values.
  • Console Example: (Starts resistance at ~75% with max force)
ds.SetTrigR <DeviceId> <hex bytes...>
ds.SetTrigR 1 01 4f cf
ds.SetTrigR 1 01 8c ff
ds.SetTrigR 1 01 a5 ff
ds.SetTrigR 1 01 8a ff
ds.SetTrigR 1 01 4a ff
ds.SetTrigR 1 01 1a ff

🟡 0x02 - GameCube Click (Simple Feedback)

  • Description: Simulates a digital "click" at the end of the trigger pull, similar to a GameCube controller button.
  • Base Command (Fixed): [02 80 a0 ff 00 00 00 00 00 00]
  • Console Examples (from Log):
ds.SetTrigR <DeviceId> <hex bytes...>
ds.SetTrigR 1 02 80 a0 ff
ds.SetTrigL 1 02 80 a0 ff

🔵 0x21 - Inclination Feedback

  • Description: Linear resistance between two points with configurable start and end forces. Ideal for pedals (gas/brake) or springs.
  • Console Examples (from Log):
ds.SetTrigR <DeviceId> <hex bytes...>
ds.SetTrigR 1 21 fe 03 f8 ff ff 3f
ds.SetTrigL 1 21 c0 03 00 00 fc 3f
ds.SetTrigR 1 21 c7 00 ff 01 fc 00
ds.SetTrigR 1 21 f8 03 00 48 92 24
ds.SetTrigR 1 21 0e 03 00 00 92 24
ds.SetTrigR 1 21 c0 03 00 00 00 3f
ds.SetTrigR 1 21 fe 03 f8 6f bb 2d
ds.SetTrigR 1 21 fe 03 f8 ed b6 24
ds.SetTrigR 1 21 fe 03 b8 dd 72 13
ds.SetTrigR 1 21 fe 03 b8 cb 4d 01
ds.SetTrigR 1 21 e0 03 00 80 77 02
ds.SetTrigR 1 21 fe 03 b0 ed ff 3f
ds.SetTrigR 1 21 fe 03 d0 c6 d6 3e
ds.SetTrigR 1 21 f0 03 00 f0 4e
ds.SetTrigR 1 21 fe 03 b8 b9

🟡 0x22 - Bow (Tension)

  • Description: Simulates the tension of pulling a bowstring, with a "snap-back".
  • Structure: [22] [Start_Zone] [Behavior_Flag] [Force_Amplitude] 
Command Ex: 22 82 00 3F
Breakdown:
  22 = Bow
  82 = B1 -> high=8 (END=8), low=2 (START=2)
  00 = B2 -> Range (no click)
  3F = B3 -> spring profile 3 (high nibble) + force 0xF (max)

Result: Strong, clickless bow from position 2 to 8.

  • Console Examples (from Log):
ds.SetTrigR <DeviceId> <hex bytes...>
ds.SetTrigR 1 22 02 01 0f
ds.SetTrigR 1 22 82 02 3f
ds.SetTrigR 1 22 02 01 3b
ds.SetTrigR 1 22 02 01 3f
ds.SetTrigR 1 22 82 00 3f
ds.SetTrigR 1 22 04 01 24
ds.SetTrigR 1 22 02 02 1e
ds.SetTrigR 1 22 02 01 3f

🟣 0x23 - Galloping

  • Description: Rhythmic effect that simulates horse steps.
  • Structure: [23] [StartPos_Bitmask] [EndPos_Bitmask] [Foot1_Foot2_Nibbles] [Frequency 0-255] ...
  • Notes: Byte 3 combines the "foot" positions (4 bits each).
  • Console Examples (from Log):
ds.SetTrigR <DeviceId> <hex bytes...>
ds.SetTrigR 1 23 02 02 1e 04
ds.SetTrigR 1 23 04 01 0f 04
ds.SetTrigR 1 23 20 02 0f 02
ds.SetTrigR 1 23 04 01 0f 04
ds.SetTrigR 1 23 20 02 0f 02

🔴 0x25 - Weapon (Semiautomatic)

  • Description: Resistance simulating a firearm trigger, with a "break point" before firing.
  • Structure: [25] [StartPos_Bitmask_LSB] [StartPos_Bitmask_MSB] [Force 0-255] ...
  • Console Examples (from Log):
ds.SetTrigR <DeviceId> <hex bytes...>
ds.SetTrigR 1 25 20 01 07
ds.SetTrigR 1 25 c0 00 02
ds.SetTrigR 1 25 40 01 07
ds.SetTrigR 1 25 10 01 07
ds.SetTrigR 1 25 80 01 07
ds.SetTrigR 1 25 08 01 07
ds.SetTrigR 1 25 20 01 00

🟤 0x26 - Automatic Gun (Vibration)

  • Description: Continuous vibration on the trigger. Ideal for simulating automatic weapons.
  • Structure: [26] [StartPos 0-255] [Amplitude 0-255] [Frequency 0-255] ...
  • Notes: The console examples below work perfectly with the Custom Trigger node. (The plugin also offers a dedicated Blueprint node, Set Automatic Gun Effect, which uses simpler parameters like 'Amplitude' and 'Frequency' instead of HEX.).
  • Console Examples (from Log):
ds.SetTrigR <DeviceId> <hex bytes...>
ds.SetTrigR 1 26 f8 3 00 00 8f 3f 0 0 9
ds.SetTrigR 1 26 fc 3 80 24 49 12 0 0 9
ds.SetTrigR 1 26 f0 3 00 40 92 24 0 0 9
ds.SetTrigR 1 26 fc 3 80 24 49 12 0 0 9
ds.SetTrigR 1 26 f0 3 00 40 92 24 0 0 9
ds.SetTrigR 1 26 80 3 00 00 e0 3f 0 0 4
ds.SetTrigR 1 26 00 2 00 00 00 38 0 0 0c
ds.SetTrigR 1 26 00 2 00 00 00 38 0 0 04
ds.SetTrigR 1 26 00 3 00 00 00 1b 0 0 0c

⚫ 0x27 - Machine

  • Description: Rhythmic vibration more complex than 0x26, allowing configuration of two amplitude levels and a period.

  • Structure: [27] [Start_Zone] [Behavior_Flag] [Force_Amplitude] [Period] [Frequency]

  • Notes:

    • Start_Zone: Dropdown (int) { Start = 130 (0x82), Middle = 132 (0x84), End = 128 (0x80), MidLow = 136 (0x88) }
    • Behavior_Flag: Dropdown (int) { EndAtPos = 1, KeepEffect = 2 }
    • Force_Amplitude (High Nibble) must be 1-3. Amplitude (Low Nibble) must be 10-15.
    • Period: Slider (int) 0 - 20
    • Frequency: Slider (int) 0 - 40 (ex: 2)

Console Examples (from Log):

ds.SetTrigR <DeviceId> <hex bytes...>
ds.SetTrigR 1 27 02 02 3a 0a 05
ds.SetTrigR 1 27 02 02 3a 0a 05
ds.SetTrigR 1 27 40 01 3a 0a 05
ds.SetTrigR 1 27 10 01 28 0f 06
ds.SetTrigR 1 27 80 02 32 19 02
ds.SetTrigR 1 27 10 01 28 0f 0d

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