Logitech Dual Action Setup Guide (For analog throttle and leaning)

Are you having problems trying to get your Logitech Dual Action controller working? Do you want both analog (variable) throttle and leaning? Lets take a look at what it takes to get this working. This process is by no means easy, but well worth the time so you can conquer the hard tracks in Trials!

INSTALLING THE X360CE PROGRAM

Step 1 - Download 32bit x360ce link--> https://code.google.com/p/x360ce/downloads/list
Notes: It makes the game think your controller is an xbox 360 controller. Works with nearly all games I've tried it with.

Step 2 - Once downloaded unzip(extract) contents and move the x360ce.exe to the Trials game folder, the same folder with the Trials.exe file (this is important, or it won't work). On my computer, it is in the directory:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\TrialsPC\datapack

Step 3 - Make sure your controller is connected then run x360ce.exe at its new location

Step 4 - The program will ask you to create x360ce.ini. Click on yes, and then it will want to create "xinput1_3.dll" so hit yes again.
Notes: It should say New Device Detected and a green arrow points toward "Search automatically for settings." Hit next and once it's done searching hit finished.

CONFIGURING THE X360CE PROGRAM

Step 5 - A graphic of an xbox360 controller should visible; move your sticks and buttons and they'll flash green on the graphic. At this point we need to switch the throttle from the trigger to the analog stick so it looks like this:

Notes: The problem is, that the right analog stick is not centered, we will deal with that in STEP 8

Step 6 - Once the controls are set, save and exit.

Step 7 – In the “C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\TrialsPC\datapack” directory, rename xinput1_3.dll to xinput9_1_0.dll

RECENTERING THE DUAL ACTION CONTROLLER

In order to use both analog sticks, we had to reassign the right trigger to the right analog stick in X360CE… DONE!

But there is a problem... it seems the default position of the right analog stick is half throttle, argh. Instead of re-centering at the default resting position, we must center the right analog stick at the bottom of its range (pressed all the way down). This way, the throttle will be at zero when you start and not half throttle.

Step 8 –
(a) In Windows 7, go to the start button, then devices and printers.
(b) Right click your Logitech Dual Action Gamepad, then click “Game Controller Settings”
(c) Hold “CTRL+ Shift”, then click Properties.
(d) Click Calibrate.

Step 9 – Now instead of re-centering the right analog stick at the default resting position, I had to center the right analog stick at the bottom of its range (pressed all the way down). This way, the throttle will be at zero when you start and not half throttle. Save and exit.

TROUBLESHOOTING

(1). The only time I've had problems with the program not working was when I placed x360ce.exe in the wrong folder, so pay close attention to that.

(2). 2.1.2.190 is the latest version right now but I'm having a weird issue with it. If the dpad isn't working properly on it, then try version 2.0.2.163 found here:
https://code.google.com/p/x360ce/downloads/detail?name=x360ce.App-2.0.2.163.zip&can=1&q=x360ce.App-2.0.2.163

(3). If something didn't map properly, like there's a setting on your controller you need to hit to use analog sticks, just delete the x360ce.ini, make your changes, the rename your "xinput1_3.dll" files and start again.

CREDITS

**Many Thanks to Dr_Gero
**Give a thumbs up if this helped you
**Let me know if anything needs changed or updated, thanks.

[DaOne]

When i try to configure the left analog stick, it keeps showing as the d-pad being pressed, but when i press on the d-pad, it acts as if the left analog is being pulled.

[Zmetal]

I do not have a trialspc folder in steamapps/common. Not sure why, but can't get past step 2

[Radio]

I cannot for the life of me figure out how to switch the left analog stick and the d-pad. Any advice?

[FayeeMoon]

Alright...I'll see if I can get my dad to help (since he's the one who deals with all the tech stuff in our house...) but this is a lead on how I can get my controller to work in games!

[Swiggity Swagger]

It could yes. But it would take some trial and error. Basically the game you are playing sees your controller as it would an xbox controller.

[FayeeMoon]

Does anyone know if this would work for other games too? (ARK: Survival Evolved is the one I'm trying to do and it does support controllers because in the options there is a button I can click that gives me the controller controls)

[Swiggity Swagger]

Next place you may try is the logitech setup application, as in step 8. If step 8 works, the only thing left is to make sure everything is copied in the proper directory.

[Sjarken]

It is working in x360 program, but not in game. Strange, as it worked perfectly the first time i tried it. And nothing i can do to change settings in game, as only a few buttons work there. (start button, digital direction buttons)

[Swiggity Swagger]

Oh no.... The best you can do is make sure it is working in the X360 program first. If it is working there, then your next step is to get it to work in game.

[Sjarken]

Did follow instructions and got it to work, but today when i tried running the gane again the analog wont work, and most of the buttons dont work. tried following the troubleshooting instructions but problem comes back.