How do I keep Xbox controller as active joystick in the background when receiving window is...

Discus and support How do I keep Xbox controller as active joystick in the background when receiving window is... in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Background I use an Xbox controller to control PTZ cameras using the Rocosoft PTZJoy Controller software (rocosoft.com) for a church live stream... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Benjamin Paasch, Feb 1, 2023.

  1. How do I keep Xbox controller as active joystick in the background when receiving window is...


    Background

    I use an Xbox controller to control PTZ cameras using the Rocosoft PTZJoy Controller software (rocosoft.com) for a church live stream services. I use OBS Studio for the streaming and OpenSong for displaying lyrics and verses on the stream.

    What is happening

    Given that OBS Studio, OpenSong, and PTZJoy Controller software are all running and the focus is on the PTZJoy Controller software and the Xbox Controller is plugged in to the PC using a USB-C cable and the controller is successfully controlling the camera, when changing focus from the PTZJoy Controller software to one of the other software to perform a task, then the Xbox Controller can no longer control the camera (this is due to the PTZJoy Contoller software to no longer be receiving the signals from the controller).

    What I expect to happen

    In the above situation, I expect that the Xbox controller would continue to send signals to the windows machine such that the PTZJoy Controller software would be able to continue to move the camera as the controller sends input to do so.

    Another Example

    When having the Xbox Controller plugged into the PC, if you open the Windows Game Controllers app and select "Properties" on it and then go to the test tab, as long as that windows is in focus/active, it registered all of the button pushes and the joystick movements. As soon as a different window is brought into focus to be active, it no longer registers the input of the Xbox Controller buttons and joystick movements.

    The software works with other joysticks as the PC registers the input from those joysticks continuously.

    What can be done to get the Xbox Controller to continuously register input no matter if the window is in focus similar to a regular joystick?

    Versions and Models

    Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19045.2486]

    Xbox Wireless Controller Model 1914

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    Benjamin Paasch, Feb 1, 2023
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  2. emilio256 Win User

    Xbox one headset on PC

    I used the wireless adapter to connect the the joystick to the PC, with that done all i needed to do was connect the headset to the controller and the windows would recognize it as Headset (Xbox360 wireless receiver for windows). But i contacted microsoft
    support about the X1 headset and i was told that it will work fine as well, and i already ordered it. When it arrives i will report the result here.
  3. SpiralOut46and2 Win User

    Xbox controller turning off

    It will keep automatically turning off after a few minutes of inactivity, even if you are charging it. The only way to keep it active is to press buttons periodically. I have heard of people putting something on the controller to push the joystick up or
    to hold a button down to make the character keep walking or moving or jumping. This will keep the controller active, but if you try it, just be mindful that you don't cause any permanent damage to the controller.
  4. Galactic Geek Win User

    Xbox one controller deadlines/vibration

    Okay, I tested it. If I barely move the joystick, it won't do anything, but it's such a miniscule dead-zone, it's not really worth mentioning; no game would ever need to be that sensitive. The only reason it's there in the 1st place is because the bottom
    plastic edge of the joysticks have to move down (as you push the joystick up, down, left, or right) to touch the sensor inside of the controller to activate the signal so that it knows you're moving the joystick - that's all; that would be true for ANY controller.
  5. ArminatorX Win User

    Xbox adaptive controller re-binding joysticks

    Just so I understand you correctly:

    What you are trying to do is to have the controller send a button press when you move the Joystick?

    As for example, when you push up on the joystick you press A, when you press down on the joystick the controller sends button B, and left and right will be LB RB for example?

    If so, then I'm afraid this is not possible.

    You can however try to build a similar setup, so that an arcade stick gets wired to 3.5mm jacks that you plug into the A, B, X, Y, LB, RB inputs on the adaptive controller.

    For more information on how to connect inputs to the Adaptive Controller,
    see this website which links to an in-depth specification document that explains how to connect various hardware to the Xbox Adaptive Controller
    .
  6. NASTY NEIL 357 Win User

    Xbox series s not recognising t flight hotas one controller.

    Joysticks arent meant for fps games

    You do need.dual analogue sticks for most games
    Mainly playing enlisted which is infantry units with also tank and plane units , it’s made by the same devs as war thunder and I wanted to use the joystick to fly the plane units then switch back to the controller when I spawn infantry or tank units.

    With multiple spawns per battle using the co pilot feature to use the controller and joystick on the same account will be perfect.

    I can’t understand why the joystick buttons work on the dashboard but isn’t recognised when I try to activate the co pilot feature.

    If it works and I can sign in and navigate the menus with it why isn’t it visible in the menus.
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