Couple of Ubuntu Questions for the master

Mak213 · 02-18-2008, 02:45 AM

Alright Chris. You said i could ask so now i am. I have a Razer Diamonback mouse. I would like to use the Click buttons on the side to go forward and backward. How do i accomplish this? I have tried all sorts of this i read on the net. But nothing seems to work right. Editing the conf.xorg does nothing. Need a solution.

Also i need to install my wired XBOX 360 controller. I have also read thru all the guides for this but to no avail.

Since you are the Linux master Chris i would like some of you words of Wisdom here. Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy is the OS.

CalcProgrammer1 · 02-18-2008, 12:42 PM

I was able to install a PC gamepad in Linux a while back (Logitech Rumble Pad 2) and it worked fine, but I don't remember how I installed it. I think I just installed "joystick" in Synaptic. I'm not sure if it works with 360 controllers though.

As for mice, you probably have to edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf, but I don't know about your particular mouse. I used this to get my ThinkPad's scroll button to work correctly.

Saxon · 02-18-2008, 01:19 PM

joystick should detect a 360 controller as a generic usb game controller.

I will look into your mouse for you, I used to have a logitec mouse with something very much like yours (buttons controlling forward an back) I managed to get them working but only just an even then it was spotty functionality so i will try it again.

Mak213 · 02-18-2008, 05:18 PM

Well my PS2 and Gamecube controllers work fine. It is just the 360 that doesnt. I will see if i can find all that info i used before...

Nitestick · 02-21-2008, 01:54 AM

i believe you need the xpad module compiled with the kernel. this was made for the original xbox controller but i think they extended it to work with the 360 controller.

Baez · 02-21-2008, 03:40 PM

Yep nitestick's right. Had to compile xpad before my 360 controller worked at all.

Mak213 · 02-21-2008, 05:56 PM

I have tried xpad. It didnt work for me. :*(

Nitestick · 02-22-2008, 03:11 PM

bugger

. that should give you a direction to search in though.

Schecters · 02-26-2008, 01:39 PM

I tried the xpad route also a couple months ago, and I had no success (for my wired 360 controller). I'll try it out again in a couple of days on a different computer.

What did you use for your ps2 controller, Makaveli?

Mak213 · 02-26-2008, 10:29 PM

I have a Game Pad to PC converter box. It allows a Gamecube, Regular XBOX and PS2 controller hookups to a PC with software. But it jsut works in Ubuntu. The box plugs in via USB. I got it at Wal-Mart.

Shenzhen Gameware Electronic Co., Ltd - FT8D91 PS2/XBOX/GC TO PC-USB CONVERTER

That is the one i got. They sold it at Wal-Mart for a short period of tiem for about $10.

02-18-2008, 02:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mak213 Commander Super Mod Joker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Trotter's Basement Posts: 17,393	Couple of Ubuntu Questions for the master Alright Chris. You said i could ask so now i am. I have a Razer Diamonback mouse. I would like to use the Click buttons on the side to go forward and backward. How do i accomplish this? I have tried all sorts of this i read on the net. But nothing seems to work right. Editing the conf.xorg does nothing. Need a solution. Also i need to install my wired XBOX 360 controller. I have also read thru all the guides for this but to no avail. Since you are the Linux master Chris i would like some of you words of Wisdom here. Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy is the OS. __________________ Google...USE IT \| There is a EDIT button. Use It and don't multiple post. \| Image created by CarnageX \| You've been Mak'd!

02-18-2008, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
CalcProgrammer1 Monster Techie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 1,328	Re: Couple of Ubuntu Questions for hte master I was able to install a PC gamepad in Linux a while back (Logitech Rumble Pad 2) and it worked fine, but I don't remember how I installed it. I think I just installed "joystick" in Synaptic. I'm not sure if it works with 360 controllers though. As for mice, you probably have to edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf, but I don't know about your particular mouse. I used this to get my ThinkPad's scroll button to work correctly. __________________

02-18-2008, 01:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Saxon call me... tater salad Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,752	Re: Couple of Ubuntu Questions for hte master joystick should detect a 360 controller as a generic usb game controller. I will look into your mouse for you, I used to have a logitec mouse with something very much like yours (buttons controlling forward an back) I managed to get them working but only just an even then it was spotty functionality so i will try it again. __________________ 8GB DDR2 800, Asus M2N-SLI, AMD 4200+ X2, 500GB SATA + 250 SATA, Asus 8500GTS silent 512mb, Debian Linux, FreeBSD7, Solaris. Isaac is coming...

02-18-2008, 05:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mak213 Commander Super Mod Joker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Trotter's Basement Posts: 17,393	Re: Couple of Ubuntu Questions for hte master Well my PS2 and Gamecube controllers work fine. It is just the 360 that doesnt. I will see if i can find all that info i used before... __________________ Google...USE IT \| There is a EDIT button. Use It and don't multiple post. \| Image created by CarnageX \| You've been Mak'd!

02-21-2008, 03:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Baez Virgin Techie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,898	Re: Couple of Ubuntu Questions for the master Yep nitestick's right. Had to compile xpad before my 360 controller worked at all. __________________ The dispute flips Tech-Forums within the easiest galaxy.

02-21-2008, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mak213 Commander Super Mod Joker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Trotter's Basement Posts: 17,393	Re: Couple of Ubuntu Questions for the master I have tried xpad. It didnt work for me. :( __________________ Google...USE IT \| There is a EDIT button. Use It and don't multiple post. \| Image created by CarnageX \| You've been Mak'd!*

02-26-2008, 01:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Schecters True Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 245	Re: Couple of Ubuntu Questions for the master I tried the xpad route also a couple months ago, and I had no success (for my wired 360 controller). I'll try it out again in a couple of days on a different computer. What did you use for your ps2 controller, Makaveli? __________________ DESKTOP \| XP AMD 4200+ \| 2gigs Corsair XMS 3200 \| EVGA nf41 sli \| EVGA & XFX 7800 GT's Tagan ITZ 700w \| Audigy 2 ZS \| 250 gig WD \| 80 gig WD LAPPY \| Vista Business x86 Dell Vostro 1500 \| 2 gigs dell junk\| 160 gig \| 8600M GT

02-26-2008, 10:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mak213 Commander Super Mod Joker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Trotter's Basement Posts: 17,393	Re: Couple of Ubuntu Questions for the master I have a Game Pad to PC converter box. It allows a Gamecube, Regular XBOX and PS2 controller hookups to a PC with software. But it jsut works in Ubuntu. The box plugs in via USB. I got it at Wal-Mart. Shenzhen Gameware Electronic Co., Ltd - FT8D91 PS2/XBOX/GC TO PC-USB CONVERTER That is the one i got. They sold it at Wal-Mart for a short period of tiem for about $10. __________________ Google...USE IT \| There is a EDIT button. Use It and don't multiple post. \| Image created by CarnageX \| You've been Mak'd!

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