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Welcome to the GIMX wiki! 
Feel free to create an account and contribute! 
Check [[Translate|this page]] for translation instructions.

==About GIMX== 


GIMX stands for Game Input MultipleXer or Game Input MatriX. The purpose of this free software is to control a video game console with a computer (e.g. a PC or a [http://www.raspberrypi.org/ Raspberry Pi]). It works with the PS3, the Xbox 360, the PS4 and the Xbox One. 


It operates:
* over bluetooth: works with GNU/Linux (PS3, PS4) only. A compatible bluetooth dongle is required. A USB development board such as a Teensy 2.00 is required for pairing the bluetooth dongle with the PS4.
* over usb: works with GNU/Linux and Windows (PS3, PS4, 360, XOne). A USB adapter is required.


The application gets data from the peripherals (mice, keyboards and joysticks) and sends controls to the console over bluetooth or usb. 
Other controls such as gesture or voice are possible through the use of external software that emulate peripherals.


GIMX features are further described on the [[Features|Features page]].


Compatibility issues are listed on the [[Compatibility|Compatibility page]].


The source code of GIMX is available under the [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GPLv3] [http://gimx.fr/source there].


There's also a [http://blog.gimx.fr/ blog] with a few posts about the GIMX development, and a [http://forum.gimx.fr support forum].


To contribute to GIMX, see the [[Contribute|Contribute page]].

==Hardware requirements== 

===PC=== 
GIMX is designed to run on a PC with Ubuntu or Windows. This is a strong requirement. 
GIMX can run on smaller targets such as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi Raspberry Pi] or Thin clients running a small Linux distro.


About Ubuntu and Raspbian: 
:The only supported versions are [http://releases.ubuntu.com/14.04/ Ubuntu 14.04] and [https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/ Raspbian Jessie], to use with [http://gimx.fr/downloads latest GIMX]. 
:It's also possible to use Ubuntu derivates such as [http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php Linux Mint]. 
:Running GIMX in a virtual machine (vmware, virtualbox...) is NOT OFFICIALY supported (no help will be given for that). 
:It's possible to run Ubuntu from a live usb disk (nothing is saved on the hard drive). 
:Feel free to install Ubuntu on your PC! If you have a Windows OS installed, you can [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WindowsDualBoot read this page] if you want to install Ubuntu on your hard drive without erasing the Windows OS. 
:Another way to use GIMX is to run it from a Ubuntu [http://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/ Live USB Persistent Flash Drive].

===Connector=== 
====Bluetooth dongle====
:GIMX can emulate a sixaxis/dualshock 3 or a dualshock 4 using a bluetooth dongle or an internal bluetooth module. 
:This obviously only works with the PS3 and the PS4. 
:This doesn't work with Windows because there is no appropriate access to the bluetooth stack. 
:While all bluetooth dongles/modules can't work with GIMX, working dongles are quite common. 
:Check the [[Bluetooth_dongle|compatibility list]].
:For PS4 only:
:*A genuine DS4 controller is required because GIMX has to authenticate to the PS4.
:*An AVR USB board such as the Teensy 2.0 is also required for the bluetooth pairing procedure.

====USB adapter==== 
:It works in both Ubuntu-based distributions and Windows. 
:Using a specific [[DIY_USB_adapter|Do-It-Yourself USB adapter]], the following emulations are available:
:{{Firmwares/en}}
:'''Third-party ready to use adapters are available here:'''
:* [http://www.tiaowiki.com/w/TIAO_GIMX_System_Connection_Diagram TIAO GBoard/GIMX Adapter (includes 2 USB to Mini USB B cables]
:GIMX can also work with a [http://www.consoletuner.com/ Titan One] (formerly known as GamepadProxy/Cronus/CronusMax), which can emulate a '''gamepad''' (not a wheel), and can work with the PS3, the Xbox 360, the Xbox One, and the PS4. 
:Forget about using any other USB to USB cable (like file transfer cables, or direct cables), they are not suited to this use. 
:For 360: a genuine wired 360 controller is required because the USB adapter has to authenticate to the console. A wireless 360 controller with a play and charge kit will NOT work.
:For PS4: a genuine DS4 controller is required because GIMX has to authenticate to the console.
:For Xbox One: a genuine Xbox One controller is required because GIMX has to authenticate to the console. Controllers with the 3.5mm jack are not supported yet.

===Gaming mouse=== 
If you want to play console FPS games with a mouse, forget about using a mouse with anything less than 2000DPI and 250Hz. 
A gaming mouse with 5000+ DPI and running at 500Hz is highly recommended. 
Whereas a gaming mouse with more than 1600 DPI doesn't really make a difference on a PC, it's not the case with GIMX. 
GIMX can decelerate mouse movements so as to counteract the in-game acceleration. 
A high DPI mouse gives a better linearity (i.e. smoother movements) in this specific case.

==Tutorials== 


'''[[Installation|Software installation]]'''


'''[[Quick_Start|Quick start]]'''


'''[[Config_Editors|Config editors]]'''


'''[[Axis_translation_parameters|Axis translation parameters]]'''


'''[[Mouse_Calibration|Mouse calibration]]'''


'''[[Mouse_tweaks|Mouse tweaks]]'''


'''[[Macros|Macros]]'''


'''[[DIY_USB_adapter|DIY USB adapter]]'''


'''[[DIY_USB_adapter_for_dummies|DIY USB adapter for dummies]]'''


'''[[Logitech_Wheels|Logitech force feedback wheels]]'''


'''[[RPi|Raspberry Pi setup hints]]'''

==Troubleshooting== 


First make sure you have the latest GIMX version. 
Then look at the [[FAQ]] and the [http://gimx.fr/buglist bug list], see if your problem is already known, and if it's not, [http://gimx.fr/newissue report it]. 
If you think you may have misconfigured something, ask for help on the [http://gimx.fr/forum/viewforum.php?f=5 forum].

==Old tutorials== 


'''Translations'''


The GIMX version in these tutorials is 0.24: they are outdated.


* [http://forum.gimx.fr/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13 German (outdated)]
* [http://forum.gimx.fr/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=173 Spanish (outdated)]
* [http://forum.gimx.fr/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=34 Russian (outdated)]


'''Configuration & Calibration'''


This tutorial gives more details about how to adjust your configuration with gimx-config.


* [http://forum.gimx.fr/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=39 English]

==GIMX "the hard way"== 


'''Running GIMX from the command line'''


* [[Command_line|Command line]]


'''Development'''


* [[Development_on_Linux|Linux]]
* [[Development_on_Windows|Windows]]
* [[GUI_translation|GUI translation]]
* [[GE|The GIMX Event library]]
* [[Network_API|Network API]]
* [[Bbb_sniffer|Use a BeagleBone Black as cheap a USB sniffer]]
* Controller protocols:
** [http://eleccelerator.com/wiki/index.php?title=DualShock_3 Dualshock 3]
** [http://eleccelerator.com/wiki/index.php?title=DualShock_4 Dualshock 4]
** [[T300RS_PS4|T300RS PS4]]
** [[G27_PS3|G27 PS3]]
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Brisk:

<languages />
<translate>
Welcome to the GIMX wiki! 
Feel free to create an account and contribute! 
Check [[Translate|this page]] for translation instructions.

==About GIMX== 


GIMX stands for Game Input MultipleXer or Game Input MatriX. The purpose of this free software is to control a video game console with a computer (e.g. a PC or a [http://www.raspberrypi.org/ Raspberry Pi]). It works with the PS3, the Xbox 360, the PS4 and the Xbox One. 


It operates:
* over bluetooth: works with GNU/Linux (PS3, PS4) only. A compatible bluetooth dongle is required. A USB development board such as a Teensy 2.00 is required for pairing the bluetooth dongle with the PS4.
* over usb: works with GNU/Linux and Windows (PS3, PS4, 360, XOne). A USB adapter is required.


The application gets data from the peripherals (mice, keyboards and joysticks) and sends controls to the console over bluetooth or usb. 
Other controls such as gesture or voice are possible through the use of external software that emulate peripherals.


GIMX features are further described on the [[Features|Features page]].


Compatibility issues are listed on the [[Compatibility|Compatibility page]].


The source code of GIMX is available under the [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GPLv3] [http://gimx.fr/source there].


There's also a [http://blog.gimx.fr/ blog] with a few posts about the GIMX development, and a [http://forum.gimx.fr support forum].


To contribute to GIMX, see the [[Contribute|Contribute page]].

==Hardware requirements== 

===PC=== 
GIMX is designed to run on a PC with Ubuntu or Windows. This is a strong requirement. 
GIMX can run on smaller targets such as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi Raspberry Pi] or Thin clients running a small Linux distro.


About Ubuntu and Raspbian: 
:The only supported versions are [http://releases.ubuntu.com/14.04/ Ubuntu 14.04] and [https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/ Raspbian Jessie], to use with [http://gimx.fr/downloads latest GIMX]. 
:It's also possible to use Ubuntu derivates such as [http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php Linux Mint]. 
:Running GIMX in a virtual machine (vmware, virtualbox...) is NOT OFFICIALY supported (no help will be given for that). 
:It's possible to run Ubuntu from a live usb disk (nothing is saved on the hard drive). 
:Feel free to install Ubuntu on your PC! If you have a Windows OS installed, you can [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WindowsDualBoot read this page] if you want to install Ubuntu on your hard drive without erasing the Windows OS. 
:Another way to use GIMX is to run it from a Ubuntu [http://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/ Live USB Persistent Flash Drive].

===Connector=== 
====Bluetooth dongle====
:GIMX can emulate a sixaxis/dualshock 3 or a dualshock 4 using a bluetooth dongle or an internal bluetooth module. 
:This obviously only works with the PS3 and the PS4. 
:This doesn't work with Windows because there is no appropriate access to the bluetooth stack. 
:While all bluetooth dongles/modules can't work with GIMX, working dongles are quite common. 
:Check the [[Bluetooth_dongle|compatibility list]].
:For PS4 only:
:*A genuine DS4 controller is required because GIMX has to authenticate to the PS4.
:*An AVR USB board such as the Teensy 2.0 is also required for the bluetooth pairing procedure.

====USB adapter==== 
:It works in both Ubuntu-based distributions and Windows. 
:Using a specific [[DIY_USB_adapter|Do-It-Yourself USB adapter]] or [http://www.tiaowiki.com/w/TIAO_GIMX_System_Connection_Diagram TIAO GBoard/GIMX Adapter], the following emulations are available:
:{{Firmwares/en}}
:GIMX can also work with a [http://www.consoletuner.com/ Titan One] (formerly known as GamepadProxy/Cronus/CronusMax), which can emulate a '''gamepad''' (not a wheel), and can work with the PS3, the Xbox 360, the Xbox One, and the PS4. 
:Forget about using any other USB to USB cable (like file transfer cables, or direct cables), they are not suited to this use. 
:For 360: a genuine wired 360 controller is required because the USB adapter has to authenticate to the console. A wireless 360 controller with a play and charge kit will NOT work.
:For PS4: a genuine DS4 controller is required because GIMX has to authenticate to the console.
:For Xbox One: a genuine Xbox One controller is required because GIMX has to authenticate to the console. Controllers with the 3.5mm jack are not supported yet.

===Gaming mouse=== 
If you want to play console FPS games with a mouse, forget about using a mouse with anything less than 2000DPI and 250Hz. 
A gaming mouse with 5000+ DPI and running at 500Hz is highly recommended. 
Whereas a gaming mouse with more than 1600 DPI doesn't really make a difference on a PC, it's not the case with GIMX. 
GIMX can decelerate mouse movements so as to counteract the in-game acceleration. 
A high DPI mouse gives a better linearity (i.e. smoother movements) in this specific case.

==Tutorials== 


'''[[Installation|Software installation]]'''


'''[[Quick_Start|Quick start]]'''


'''[[Config_Editors|Config editors]]'''


'''[[Axis_translation_parameters|Axis translation parameters]]'''


'''[[Mouse_Calibration|Mouse calibration]]'''


'''[[Mouse_tweaks|Mouse tweaks]]'''


'''[[Macros|Macros]]'''


'''[[DIY_USB_adapter|DIY USB adapter]]'''


'''[[DIY_USB_adapter_for_dummies|DIY USB adapter for dummies]]'''


'''[[Logitech_Wheels|Logitech force feedback wheels]]'''


'''[[RPi|Raspberry Pi setup hints]]'''

==Troubleshooting== 


First make sure you have the latest GIMX version. 
Then look at the [[FAQ]] and the [http://gimx.fr/buglist bug list], see if your problem is already known, and if it's not, [http://gimx.fr/newissue report it]. 
If you think you may have misconfigured something, ask for help on the [http://gimx.fr/forum/viewforum.php?f=5 forum].

==Old tutorials== 


'''Translations'''


The GIMX version in these tutorials is 0.24: they are outdated.


* [http://forum.gimx.fr/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13 German (outdated)]
* [http://forum.gimx.fr/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=173 Spanish (outdated)]
* [http://forum.gimx.fr/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=34 Russian (outdated)]


'''Configuration & Calibration'''


This tutorial gives more details about how to adjust your configuration with gimx-config.


* [http://forum.gimx.fr/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=39 English]

==GIMX "the hard way"== 


'''Running GIMX from the command line'''


* [[Command_line|Command line]]


'''Development'''


* [[Development_on_Linux|Linux]]
* [[Development_on_Windows|Windows]]
* [[GUI_translation|GUI translation]]
* [[GE|The GIMX Event library]]
* [[Network_API|Network API]]
* [[Bbb_sniffer|Use a BeagleBone Black as cheap a USB sniffer]]
* Controller protocols:
** [http://eleccelerator.com/wiki/index.php?title=DualShock_3 Dualshock 3]
** [http://eleccelerator.com/wiki/index.php?title=DualShock_4 Dualshock 4]
** [[T300RS_PS4|T300RS PS4]]
** [[G27_PS3|G27 PS3]]
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