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 <languages />
 Welcome to the GIMX wiki!<br />
 Feel free to create an account and contribute!<br />
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 '''About Ubuntu and Raspbian''':<br />
-:The only supported versions are [http://releases.ubuntu.com/16.04/ Ubuntu 16.04] and [https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/ Raspbian Jessie], to use with [https://gimx.fr/downloads latest GIMX].<br />
+:The only supported versions are [http://releases.ubuntu.com/16.04/ Ubuntu 16.04] and [https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/ Raspbian Stretch], to use with [https://gimx.fr/downloads latest GIMX].<br />
 :It's also possible to use Ubuntu derivates such as [http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php Linux Mint].<br />
 :Running GIMX in a virtual machine (vmware, virtualbox...) '''is NOT OFFICIALY supported''' (no help will be given for that).<br />
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 ===Connector===
-<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
+<div class="mw-collapsible">
 ====Bluetooth dongle====
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 ====USB adapter====
-<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
+<div class="mw-collapsible">
 :OS compatibility: Ubuntu-based GNU/Linux distributions and Windows (7 or later).<br />
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 GIMX can decelerate mouse movements so as to counteract the in-game acceleration.<br />
 A high DPI mouse gives a better linearity (i.e. smoother movements) in this specific case.
 </div>

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 :OS compatibility: Ubuntu-based GNU/Linux distributions and Windows (7 or later).<br />
 =====GIMX adapter=====
 :This is an adapter that you can either build yourself or buy from the GIMX shop:

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 ===Computer===
 GIMX is designed to run on a computer running Ubuntu-based GNU/Linux distributions or Windows (7 or later). This is a strong requirement.<br />
 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:<br />
+'''About Ubuntu and Raspbian''':<br />
 :The only supported versions are [http://releases.ubuntu.com/16.04/ Ubuntu 16.04] and [https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/ Raspbian Jessie], to use with [https://gimx.fr/downloads latest GIMX].<br />
 :It's also possible to use Ubuntu derivates such as [http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php Linux Mint].<br />
-:Running GIMX in a virtual machine (vmware, virtualbox...) is NOT OFFICIALY supported (no help will be given for that).<br />
+:Running GIMX in a virtual machine (vmware, virtualbox...) '''is NOT OFFICIALY supported''' (no help will be given for that).<br />
 :It's possible to run Ubuntu from a live usb disk (nothing is saved on the hard drive).<br />
 :Feel free to install Ubuntu on your computer! 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.<br />
 :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====
 :OS compatibility: Ubuntu-based GNU/Linux distributions only (there is no appropriate access to the bluetooth stack on Windows).<br />
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 :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.
+:*A genuine Dualshock 4 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====
 :OS compatibility: Ubuntu-based GNU/Linux distributions and Windows (7 or later).<br />
 =====GIMX adapter=====
-:Using a specific [[DIY_USB_adapter|Do-It-Yourself USB adapter]], the following emulations are available:
+:This is an adapter that you can either build yourself or buy from the GIMX shop:
 :{{Firmwares/en}}
 :{{Third_party_adapters}}
 :Notes:
 ::Forget about using any other USB to USB cable (like file transfer cables, or direct cables), they are not suited to this use.<br />
 ::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 PS4: a genuine Dualshock 4 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.
 =====Titan One=====
 :GIMX can also emulate a '''gamepad''' (not a wheel) using a [http://www.consoletuner.com/ Titan One] (formerly known as GamepadProxy/Cronus/CronusMax). The Titan One can work with the PS3, the Xbox 360, the Xbox One, and the PS4.<br />
 ===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.<br />
 A gaming mouse with 5000+ DPI and running at 500Hz is highly recommended.<br />
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 GIMX can decelerate mouse movements so as to counteract the in-game acceleration.<br />
 A high DPI mouse gives a better linearity (i.e. smoother movements) in this specific case.
 ==Tutorials==
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 '''[[Quick_Start|Quick start]]'''
 '''[[Config_Editors|Config editors]]'''
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 '''[[RPi|Raspberry Pi setup hints]]'''
 ==Troubleshooting==
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 ==Old tutorials==
 '''Translations'''
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 * [http://forum.gimx.fr/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=39 English]
 ==GIMX "the hard way"==
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 '''Development'''
 * [[Development_on_Linux|Linux]]
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 ** [[T300RS_PS4|T300RS PS4]]
 ** [[G27_PS3|G27 PS3]]

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 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].
+The source code of GIMX is available under the [https://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GPLv3] [https://gimx.fr/source here].
-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].
+There's also a [https://blog.gimx.fr/ blog] with a few posts about the GIMX development, and a [https://forum.gimx.fr support forum].
 To contribute to GIMX, see the [[Contribute|Contribute page]].
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 ==Hardware requirements==
-===PC===
+===Computer===
-GIMX is designed to run on a PC with Ubuntu or Windows. This is a strong requirement.<br />
+GIMX is designed to run on a computer running Ubuntu-based GNU/Linux distributions or Windows (7 or later). This is a strong requirement.<br />
 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:<br />
-: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].<br />
+:The only supported versions are [http://releases.ubuntu.com/16.04/ Ubuntu 16.04] and [https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/ Raspbian Jessie], to use with [https://gimx.fr/downloads latest GIMX].<br />
 :It's also possible to use Ubuntu derivates such as [http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php Linux Mint].<br />
 :Running GIMX in a virtual machine (vmware, virtualbox...) is NOT OFFICIALY supported (no help will be given for that).<br />
 :It's possible to run Ubuntu from a live usb disk (nothing is saved on the hard drive).<br />
-: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.<br />
+:Feel free to install Ubuntu on your computer! 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.<br />
 :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.<br />
+:OS compatibility: Ubuntu-based GNU/Linux distributions only (there is no appropriate access to the bluetooth stack on Windows).<br />
-:This obviously only works with the PS3 and the PS4.<br />
-:This doesn't work with Windows because there is no appropriate access to the bluetooth stack.<br />
+:Using a bluetooth dongle or an internal bluetooth module, GIMX can emulate the following controllers:
-:While all bluetooth dongles/modules can't work with GIMX, working dongles are quite common.<br />
+:*Dualshock 3, for PS3
-:Check the [[Bluetooth_dongle|compatibility list]].
+:*Dualshock 4, for PS4
 :For PS4 only:
 :*A genuine DS4 controller is required because GIMX has to authenticate to the PS4.
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 ====USB adapter====
-:It works in both Ubuntu-based distributions and Windows.<br />
+:OS compatibility: Ubuntu-based GNU/Linux distributions and Windows (7 or later).<br />
 :Using a specific [[DIY_USB_adapter|Do-It-Yourself USB 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.<br />
+:{{Third_party_adapters}}
-:Forget about using any other USB to USB cable (like file transfer cables, or direct cables), they are not suited to this use.<br />
+:Notes:
-: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.
+::Forget about using any other USB to USB cable (like file transfer cables, or direct cables), they are not suited to this use.<br />
-:For PS4: a genuine DS4 controller is required because GIMX has to authenticate to the console.
+::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 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.
+::For PS4: a genuine DS4 controller is required because GIMX has to authenticate to the console.
 ===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.<br />
 A gaming mouse with 5000+ DPI and running at 500Hz is highly recommended.<br />
-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.<br />
+Whereas a gaming mouse with more than 1600 DPI doesn't really make a difference on a computer, it's not the case with GIMX.<br />
 GIMX can decelerate mouse movements so as to counteract the in-game acceleration.<br />
 A high DPI mouse gives a better linearity (i.e. smoother movements) in this specific case.
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 First make sure you have the latest GIMX version.<br />
-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].<br />
+Then look at the [[FAQ]] and the [https://gimx.fr/buglist bug list], see if your problem is already known, and if it's not, [https://gimx.fr/newissue report it].<br />
-If you think you may have misconfigured something, ask for help on the [http://gimx.fr/forum/viewforum.php?f=5 forum].
+If you think you may have misconfigured something, ask for help on the [https://gimx.fr/forum/viewforum.php?f=5 forum].
 ==Old tutorials==
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 * [[GUI_translation|GUI translation]]
 * [[GE|The GIMX Event library]]
 * [[Network_API|Network API]]
-* [[Bbb_sniffer|Use a BeagleBone Black as cheap a USB sniffer]]
+* [https://github.com/matlo/serialusb Use the DIY USB adapter as a cheap USB proxy (~$5)]
 * Controller protocols:
 ** [http://eleccelerator.com/wiki/index.php?title=DualShock_3 Dualshock 3]

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 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:<br />
+About Ubuntu and Raspbian:<br />
-:The only supported version is [http://releases.ubuntu.com/14.04/ Ubuntu 14.04], to use with [http://gimx.fr/downloads latest GIMX].<br />
+: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].<br />
 :It's also possible to use Ubuntu derivates such as [http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php Linux Mint].<br />
 :Running GIMX in a virtual machine (vmware, virtualbox...) is NOT OFFICIALY supported (no help will be given for that).<br />
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 '''[[Config_Editors|Config editors]]'''
-'''[[Calibration|Calibration]]'''
+'''[[Axis_translation_parameters|Axis translation parameters]]'''
 '''[[Mouse_Calibration|Mouse calibration]]'''