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 This tutorial focuses on simplicity and easiness. If you want more details, please read the [[DIY_USB_adapter]] page.
-Welcome to the straight-to-the-point tutorial on how to build the GIMX PC to PS3/360 USB adapter, solderless!<br/ >
+Welcome to the straight-to-the-point tutorial on how to build the GIMX DIY USB adapter, solderless!<br/ >
 Everything you need to know to build and get started with the adapter is covered here if you read it carefully!<br/ >
 I suggest you read it through at least once, just to have a heads up on what you're going to do.
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 *[http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?rt=nc&LH_BIN=1&_nkw=mini+usb+a+male+to+usb+b+5+pin+male+retractable Mini USB A Male to USB B 5 Pin Male Retractable Cable]
 *[http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?rt=nc&LH_BIN=1&_nkw=usb+male+to+female+extension+retractable USB Male to Female Extension Retractable Cable]
 Optional:
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 *[http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-windows-32bits GIMX software, 32bit] / [http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-windows-64bits GIMX software, 64bit]
 *[http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-firmwares Firmwares]
-{{Firmwares}}
+{{Firmwares/en}}
 *[http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/loader_vista.html Teensy firmware loader]
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 *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHwBcIUWBZA See this video] for some important installation instructions!
 *[http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-firmwares Firmwares]
-{{Firmwares}}
+{{Firmwares/en}}
 *[http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/loader_linux.html Teensy firmware loader]
 :(You will have to follow the instructions on that page if you want to use the Teensy Loader with Ubuntu)
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 =Assemble the adapter=
-'''To begin with, carefully check that your serial converter is exactly the same as in this tutorial.<br />
+'''To begin with, carefully check that your serial converter is exactly the same as in this tutorial.'''<br />
 <span style="color:red">'''If it is not exactly the same, you may have to connect different pins:'''</span>
 {| class="wikitable"
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 | GND     || GND
 |-
-| D2     || TX / TXO / RXD
+| D2     || TX / TXO / TXD
 |-
-| D3     || RX / RXI / TXD
+| D3     || RX / RXI / RXD
 |}

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 You can also check out the Configuration Requests and Index thread for other configurations available for download, or post requests that we or the community might be able to fulfill.
-NOTE!
+NOTE! To open the configuration directory, click on File>Open config directory in gimx-config, gimx-fpsconfig, or gimx-launcher.
 =Good to go!=

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 http://gimx.fr/img/screenshots/tuto/gfd/gfd-cp2102.jpg<br />
-*[http://pjrc.com/store/teensy_pins.html Teensy w/ pins]
+*[http://pjrc.com/store/teensy_pins.html Teensy 2.0 w/ pins]
 :You need the one with pins to be able to connect everything without soldering.
 And if you don't already have it, you need to get some USB cables, like these:
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 ==Windows==
-*[http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-windows.html GIMX software]
+*[http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-windows-32bits GIMX software, 32bit] / [http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-windows-64bits GIMX software, 64bit]
-*[http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-firmwares.html Firmwares]
+*[http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-firmwares Firmwares]
-:* Joystick: 16bit stick axes, for PS3
+{{Firmwares}}
 *[http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/loader_vista.html Teensy firmware loader]
 For easy access later on, just save/extract all the files to your desktop.
 http://gimx.fr/img/screenshots/tuto/gfd/gfd-files.png
 ==Ubuntu==
-*[http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-ubuntu-32bits.html GIMX software, 32bit] / [http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-ubuntu-64bits.html GIMX software, 64bit]
+*[http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-ubuntu-32bits GIMX software, 32bit] / [http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-ubuntu-64bits GIMX software, 64bit]
 *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHwBcIUWBZA See this video] for some important installation instructions!
-*[http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-firmwares.html Firmwares]
+*[http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-firmwares Firmwares]
-:* Joystick: 16bit stick axes, for PS3
+{{Firmwares}}
 *[http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/loader_linux.html Teensy firmware loader]
 :(You will have to follow the instructions on that page if you want to use the Teensy Loader with Ubuntu)
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 When the installation is done you should have three GIMX icons on your desktop.
 http://gimx.fr/img/screenshots/tuto/gfd/gfd-icons.png
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 NOTE!
-:For Windows 32bit, downloaded configurations go in the C:\Program Files\GIMX\config folder.
+:To open the configuration directory, click on File>Open config directory in gimx-config, gimx-fpsconfig, or gimx-launcher.
 =Good to go!=
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 That's it. You're ready to start using the GIMX USB adapter!
-*Connect the regular USB side to your PC and install the serial converter drivers (CP210x_VCP_Win_XP_S2K3_Vista_7.exe on your desktop)
+*Connect the regular USB side to your PC
 http://gimx.fr/img/screenshots/tuto/gfd/gfd-contopc.jpg
-*Connect the USB Mini-B side to your console, run gimx-serial and make sure the adapter is recognized on a COM port.
+*Connect the USB Mini-B side to your console, run gimx-launcher and make sure the adapter is recognized on a COM port.
-:(If the Device box is blank, refer to the Support section and report the problem if a solution isn't found)
+:(If the Device box is blank, refer to the Support section and report the problem if a solution isn't found)<br />
 http://gimx.fr/img/screenshots/tuto/gfd/gfd-comport.jpg
 *Select the config you made/downloaded from the drop down menu, click the Start button and a couple of windows should pop up to start capturing your mouse and keyboard input!

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 '''To begin with, carefully check that your serial converter is exactly the same as in this tutorial.<br />
-<span style="color:red">'''If it is not exactly the same as in the above picture, you may have to connect different pins:'''</span>
+<span style="color:red">'''If it is not exactly the same, you may have to connect different pins:'''</span>
 {| class="wikitable"
 | Teensy || USB to UART board

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 :It should come with a set of cables and look like this:
 http://gimx.fr/img/screenshots/tuto/gfd/gfd-cp2102.jpg<br />
-<span style="color:red">If it is not exactly the same as in the above picture, you may have to [[DIY_USB_adapter#Wiring|connect different pins]].</span>
 *[http://pjrc.com/store/teensy_pins.html Teensy w/ pins]
 :You need the one with pins to be able to connect everything without soldering.
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 =Assemble the adapter=
-'''To begin with, carefully check that your serial converter is exactly the same as in this tutorial. If it is not exactly the same, you may have to [[DIY_USB_adapter#Wiring|connect different pins]].'''
+'''To begin with, carefully check that your serial converter is exactly the same as in this tutorial.<br />
 Next, I recommend you insulate the serial converter using the electrical tape if it's going to be in a tight enclosure, to avoid any shorts between it and the Teensy.
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 *Select the config you made/downloaded from the drop down menu, click the Start button and a couple of windows should pop up to start capturing your mouse and keyboard input!
 http://gimx.fr/img/screenshots/tuto/gfd/gfd-selconfig.png

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 *[http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?rt=nc&LH_BIN=1&_nkw=UART+Serial+Converter+CP2102 USB 2.0 to UART TTL 6PIN Module Serial Converter CP2102]
-:It should come with a set of cables and look [http://gimx.fr/img/screenshots/tuto/gfd/gfd-cp2102.jpg like this].
+:It should come with a set of cables and look like this:
 *[http://pjrc.com/store/teensy_pins.html Teensy w/ pins]
 :You need the one with pins to be able to connect everything without soldering.
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 Click the Program button and you should get the message "Download Complete"
 Now click the Reboot button and your GIMX USB adapter is ready for use!
 http://gimx.fr/img/screenshots/tuto/gfd/gfd-connect.jpg

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 This tutorial focuses on simplicity and easiness. If you want more details, please read the [[DIY_USB_adapter]] page.
-Welcome to the straight-to-the-point tutorial on how to build the GIMX PC to PS3 USB adapter, solderless!<br/ >
+Welcome to the straight-to-the-point tutorial on how to build the GIMX PC to PS3/360 USB adapter, solderless!<br/ >
 Everything you need to know to build and get started with the adapter is covered here if you read it carefully!<br/ >
 I suggest you read it through at least once, just to have a heads up on what you're going to do.
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 *[http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-windows.html GIMX software]
-*Firmwares:
+*[http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-firmwares.html Firmwares]
-:* [http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-firmwares.html joystick (with 16bit stick axes, for PS3)]
+:* Joystick: 16bit stick axes, for PS3
-:* [http://gimx.fr/download/EMUPS3 sixaxis]
+:* EMUPS3: Sixaxis emulation, for PS3
-:* [http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-firmwares-360.html 360 pad] (experimental)
+:* EMU360: 360 pad emulation, for Xbox 360
 *[http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/loader_vista.html Teensy firmware loader]
 *[http://gimx.fr/download/CP210x_VCP_Windows Serial converter drivers]
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 *[http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-ubuntu-32bits.html GIMX software, 32bit] / [http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-ubuntu-64bits.html GIMX software, 64bit]
 *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHwBcIUWBZA See this video] for some important installation instructions!
-*Firmwares:
+*[http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-firmwares.html Firmwares]
-:* [http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-firmwares.html joystick (with 16bit stick axes, for PS3)]
+:* Joystick: 16bit stick axes, for PS3
-:* [http://gimx.fr/download/EMUPS3 sixaxis]
+:* EMUPS3: Sixaxis emulation, for PS3
-:* [http://gimx.fr/download/gimx-firmwares-360.html 360 pad] (experimental)
+:* EMU360: 360 pad emulation, for Xbox 360
 *[http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/loader_linux.html Teensy firmware loader]
 :(You will have to follow the instructions on that page if you want to use the Teensy Loader with Ubuntu)
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 Enjoy!