Xbox One Adaptive Controller and a R-net Compact Joystick

DarylFaulkner · Nov 22, 2018

Hello all,

I drive my wheelchair with a R-net Compact Joystick with my chin. The joystick appears to have a 9-pin serial port connection. Does anyone know if I connected the joystick with a serial to USB adapter to the Xbox Adaptive Controller, would it work? If so,
what type of adapter would I need?

:)

DatelessBrick51 · Nov 22, 2018

Adaptive Xbox controller and joystick

Logitech Extreme Pro 3D Joystick is actually one of the recommended joystick or accessory for the Xbox adaptive controller. However, we can only use the Joystick and not the buttons and thumbstick, for now.

XBF Javier R · Nov 22, 2018

XBox Adaptive Controllor with Logitech 3D Pro Joystick setup

Hello Cat5ive,

The Logitech 3D Pro Joystick was one of the recommended joysticks for use on the adaptive controller; the joystick works, although the buttons around or on the joystick unit are not currently supported.

Here are a list of Xbox Adaptive Controller accessories that are fully supported.

Check this out, we hope this helps.

Best wishes!

XBF George L · Nov 22, 2018

Hello Daryl!

Thanks for bringing this inquiry to our attention here on the forums. Take a peek at some of the support articles found here:

All about the Xbox Adaptive Controller . With recommendations about the Xbox Adaptive controller I recommend submitting the suggestion at Xbox
Ideas when you see the option of "Accepting Ideas" and find the appropriate Idea Drive. As far as your specific joystick if you can find a converter to be able to plug it into the Adaptive Controller you should be able to map it for use as a the
left or right joystick. I would contact he manufacturer for more information about their device.

Hope this helps

Arminator · Nov 6, 2018

... if I connected the joystick with a serial to USB adapter to the Xbox Adaptive Controller, would it work? If so, what type of adapter would I need?
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In order for the Adaptive Controller to recognize an USB joystick, the USB adapter would present itself as a HID-compliant (Human Interface Device) Joystick.

Most USB to Serial adapters however advertise themselves as a serial COM Port, so normal USB to 9-pin converters won't work.

You could try to
contact Curtiss Wright, the maker of the Compact Joystick, if they know of an USB adapter that makes this joystick available as an actual USB Joystick device.

When talking to Curtiss Wright, make absolutely sure that they are aware of the HID Joystick requirement. A serial port USB adapter will not do the trick!

DarylFaulkner

Would something like this work?

https://www.instructables.com/id/Classic-Joystick-to-USB-Adaptor/

XBF Nestor S

Hey Daryl thanks for keeping in touch!

Unfortunately since that adapter isn't first party (made by Microsoft) we can say for certain it will or wont work. Check out the link
All about the Xbox Adaptive Controller provided by fellow XBF George L since all the information on the Adaptive Controller is on our website. Hope this helps!

XBF George L

Hello Daryl!

Thanks for bringing this inquiry to our attention here on the forums. Take a peek at some of the support articles found here:

All about the Xbox Adaptive Controller . With recommendations about the Xbox Adaptive controller I recommend submitting the suggestion at Xbox
Ideas when you see the option of "Accepting Ideas" and find the appropriate Idea Drive. As far as your specific joystick if you can find a converter to be able to plug it into the Adaptive Controller you should be able to map it for use as a the
left or right joystick. I would contact he manufacturer for more information about their device.

Hope this helps

ArminatorX

... if I connected the joystick with a serial to USB adapter to the Xbox Adaptive Controller, would it work? If so, what type of adapter would I need?

In order for the Adaptive Controller to recognize an USB joystick, the USB adapter would present itself as a HID-compliant (Human Interface Device) Joystick.

Most USB to Serial adapters however advertise themselves as a serial COM Port, so normal USB to 9-pin converters won't work.

You could try to
contact Curtiss Wright, the maker of the Compact Joystick, if they know of an USB adapter that makes this joystick available as an actual USB Joystick device.

When talking to Curtiss Wright, make absolutely sure that they are aware of the HID Joystick requirement. A serial port USB adapter will not do the trick!

XBF Leslie D

Hi there,

The
Xbox Adaptive Controller only comes with the USB cable to charge the controller. You can
connect external devices such as switches, buttons, mounts, and joysticks to create a custom controllers experience that is uniquely yours. Button,
thumb-stick and trigger inputs are controlled with assistive devices (sold separately) connected through 3.5mm jacks and USB ports.

Hope this information helps.

Xbox One Adaptive Controller and a R-net Compact Joystick