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== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
An example is when you're mapping a [[HOW-TO:PlayStation 4 controller|PS4 controller]]: | |||
<gallery widths=360px heights=180px> | <gallery widths=360px heights=180px> | ||
File:Mapping a trigger.jpg|First, Kodi prompts you to press Left Trigger | File:Mapping a trigger.jpg|First, Kodi prompts you to press Left Trigger | ||
File:Trigger was skipped 2.jpg|Pressing Left Trigger causes Right Trigger to be skipped | File:Trigger was skipped 2.jpg|Pressing Left Trigger causes Right Trigger to be skipped | ||
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Other examples include skipping immediately after the prompt is started, or skipping when the controller is moved. | |||
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File:Ignore input.jpg|Use the "Ignore Input" utility | File:Ignore input.jpg|Use the "Ignore Input" utility | ||
File:Ignore input dialog.jpg| | File:Ignore input dialog.jpg|Press buttons to detect erratic input | ||
File:Buttons were ignored.jpg| | File:Buttons were ignored.jpg|Confirm the dialog to ignore the listed input | ||
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Revision as of 08:40, 10 February 2017
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While following HOW-TO:Configure controllers, you may notice that some buttons are skipped. This page lists possible causes and solutions.
Symptoms
An example is when you're mapping a PS4 controller:
First, Kodi prompts you to press Left Trigger
Pressing Left Trigger causes Right Trigger to be skipped
Other examples include skipping immediately after the prompt is started, or skipping when the controller is moved.
Causes
You're holding it wrong.
Real causes
The real cause is usually a bug in the driver. Joystick drivers sucks. If the driver sucks hard enough, it will send erratic input and cause buttons to be skipped.
Fortunately, Kodi has a utility to detect this erratic input.
Solution
Use the "Ignore Input" utility
Press buttons to detect erratic input
Confirm the dialog to ignore the listed input
When you confirm the dialog, all the listed buttons and axes will be ignored. To reset this, select Reset.
Other solutions
- Try moving the trigger or analog stick slower (especially on OSX!)
- If your controller has an accelerometer, try placing it flat on a table
- If skipping continues to occur, please ask for help in the forum