Gamepad companion compatibility install#
Gamepad companion compatibility update#
Gamepad companion compatibility pro#
Gamepad companion compatibility Ps4#

Try resetting the Adapter (perform the quick closure of RST and GND power pins twice). There is a chance that reWASD did not read the COM port properly. I'm stuck on Checking the firmware step, replugging did not help Please try to replug GIMX Adapter USB ports that are connected to the PC.

Gamepad companion compatibility update#

Hardware issues I am stuck on Checking the firmware / Firmware update is required step in firmware update wizard Pay attention to the status of the adapter in the lower-left corner, Remap is ON should appear, and the status of GIMX Adapter should be Connected. Now click Save and now you can Apply the config to your prefered device or a group of them. Check Authorize with the gamepad, and plug in the controller that you will use to authorize with the console. Now you need to plug GIMX Adapter to your target device. Choose adapter for the External virtual controller

Don't forget that if you plan to use GIMX Adapter with the console, you will need the original gamepad for authorization, and it should be connected to the PC wirelessly or wired, while remap is ON. Right now you can plug in the second USB cable to the device that you wish to use the virtual gamepad with. Good news, firmware was updates successfully! You are all set up!

Gamepad companion compatibility install#

GIMX should flash while we install the firmware. Please wait until reWASD finishes the firmware update, and do not disconnect the Adapter from PC. Sometimes you need to replug GIMX Adapter on this step.

Firmware update is requiredД¬onnect the second USB cable to the PC (if you have't done that already in the previous step) so reWASD could install the appropriate firmware to it. Now you need to plug the second USB cable to any power source, plugging UART USB CP210xx in your PC will do just perfectly. If you're sure that the connected device is GIMX Adapter, press Next once again.

Once we detect it, Next button is enabled, and you can proceed to the further step. Now plug in or replug GIMX Adapter to your PC (FTDI Adruino side), so we could detect a new port. Change its alias if needed, and click Next. For demonstrational purposes, here is a video guide from our team:Д¬hoose the type of adapter you want to add, GIMX, in this case. Once it's all ready, enable External device in Virtual controller settings, click on the icon in the lower-left corner (near Remap is OFF / Nothing is applied) to run the Wizard. Use the quality short cables to connect GIMX Adapter to PC (and further GIMX adapter from PC to the target device).

Do NOT use any hubs, monitor or keyboard USB-ports, or the ports that locate on the front part of the system unit.

In case you want to update the firmware manually before using GIMX with reWASD, feel free to get the firmware from here and follow these steps.

Make sure GIMX Adapter has proper drivers, both for CP210x chip and for FTDI chip.

Gamepad companion compatibility Ps4#

If you don't have a pre-made config, get one from reWASD Community, or try PS4 Remote Play config you have in reWADS after installation

A config that has an appropriate Virtual controller set up.

Make sure to use the Detection mode to define and initialize all the devices properly

A group of devices you want to control your External virtual controller.

You should have a PC or laptop with reWASD installed situated near the target device (PC, console).

Then you can plug any device you wish to remap and use to the laptop / PC, and start remapping.Д«efore you start working with GIMX Adapter Wizard, we recommend you to have several things prepared in reWASD: After reWASD installs the needed firmware, you need to plug the FTDI Arduino side to the target device, and UART USB side to your PC with reWASD installed.

GIMX Adapter is a wired solution for External controller emulation: it is quick and has the minimal latency comparing to other methods. Check the workaround with a Bluetooth adapter.

Gamepad companion compatibility pro#

It is also possible to use GIMX Adapter for Nintendo Switch console with Switch Pro controller, but you won't be able to use Virtual amiibos in this setup. With the reWASD + GIMX Adapter alliance, you can use all the features reWASD provides on PlayStation 4 console. You can use GIMX Adapter to emulate an External virtual controller.