C# control of X52

[Moni]

Hi there,

Trying to programmatically control X52. All fine - except reading the MODE twist button on the Joystick.

The generic .NET samples found on the Internet read every other button except the Mode button.

Saitek Tech support told me - "we do not provide any sample code", which is strange as it will take them like 15 min work to provide something so needed.

Did anybody had any experience in programming the X52? Any language is fine with me.

Many Many thanks.

[osmith]

With the X52 drivers loaded, the Mode knob's buttons are suppressed by the driver (because they are shift/mode buttons). This means that DirectInput and all applications will not see these buttons being pressed.

Without the driver loaded, i.e. using the generic Windows Joystick drivers, these buttons will be visible, but the advanced features of the programming software will not work.