# The Mugen Fighters Guild Forum

## M.U.G.E.N Central => Introduction and Guides => Topic started by: darkdez on October 28, 2005, 01:28:41 AM

Title: Tired of using the Keyboard to play Mugen? Look at this J2K tutorial VR 1.0
Post by: darkdez on October 28, 2005, 01:28:41 AM

Hey guys. I finally came across a friend of mine that I was trying for so long to get in contact with. He was the only one I knew of to connect game controllers to play Mugen >:(
So I wanted to make this tutorial for you guys since about maybe 95% of people in this site may not even know how to use Joy2Key. I also notice that they took off the link to the site to download the J2K program --; Why? maybe because no one could had figured it out :-\
So put on your caps and lets start this tutorial. Keep in mind that this tutorial is version 1.0. There is still stuff in this program that I need to figure out and in this section I couldnt up load any pictures to make this tutorial easier to understand, but if you need it, just post up you email and I will send you the HTML file and the program if you cant find J2K.
Thank you Revanto, for fixing up the tutorial. I havent been doing any web work for a while. I need to brush up my skills again ;P
Joy2Key is a program that tricks the computer (or Mugen) in thinking its a Keyboard. This is not only useful for Mugen but other Emulated games and so forth. I know that by now you guys must be used to the keyboard, but just imagine how well you can do with a Controller now.
J2K can hold up to 16 controllers, but for Mugen you will only be needing four (just for the Team Battles).
(http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:Y6pfy08F9jwJ:www.radioshack.com/images/ProductCatalog)
You will need a USB converter called PSXTOUSB. You can find it in Radio Shack for about $11.00 bucks. You will need a PSX1 or 2 controller and just incase if you computer doesnt have Direct X 6.0 or higher, your computer wont run J2K. But before you worry about that just put the controller in and run J2K and if it opens you are good to go.
I just have been having problems with windows 98. Its not reconizing the USB converter. The PSXTOUSB did come with a disk for this problem but nothing has gotten better so far. Dont mind me though, It might just be this Laptop that My fiance has. So if you connect the converter and it reconizes it with no problem, then its okay. I tried it on XP and it works fine so its all on how well you computer is when it comes to those stuff.
This is a quick tutorial which I will upgrade it when I mess around with it more okay. So, read on.
Well, here we go. What you need to do now is go to My Computer (which should be located on your Desktop or Start Menu) and double click it.
Go over to Control Panel (this is where you have many options from add/remove programs to internet connections) and double click it.
Look for a contoller icon which says, Game Controllers and double click his as well. When you do, a menu will pop up.
When you click on Properties, a Sub-menu will pop up. It will start off in the testing section. When you press on the game controller, things starts to light up or move around (IE. When the D-pad is pressed, the cross icon will move in the box corasponding to your input; and for the triggers and other buttons, they will light up where you see the numbers at) Give it a go and this is also a good time to take notes on which buttons matches with the numbers. This is very inportant when it comes to the last part of this tutoiral.
When you are done messing around with it you can close it or keep it minimized for referance whenever you need it or if you feel too lazy to write notes down.
Now on to the good stuff. Go back to your desktop and open the Joy2key folder and double click on the Joy To Key program.
When you are in Joy2key you will see to your left that I have already assign this program for other games including Mugen. But when you download your own, it wont have any. So what we are going to do is Create a new lets say "controller name". I am going to put testing.
You can put whatever you would like. ;)
When you have pressed okay, it will show that all the buttons are disable Go over to the right buttom where it says, Auto Setting Wizard Press it and A little sub menu will come up. To tell you to Key in the buttons.
Now, I am going to be talking about the first controller only. When you are done, just apply it the same way to the second controller.
So as you are in Wizard mode, you will want to ONLY press these keys: q,w,e,r,t,y,u,i,o,p,[,],a,s. (IE. On the keyboard). Why do I want you to only press these keys? Because if you are planning to use a second controller (which I know you will) it will be easy to assign keys to the second controller which is: d,f,g,h,j,k,l,;,',z,x,c,v,b.
So in other words, you dont want to have the same KB button as the second controller because if that happens, everytime you press that button on the first controller will happen to the second controller and thats a no no. >:(
There are 14 key inputs: the D-pad, four triggers, four basic buttons, start and select. When you are done, just press exit.
Again, you can assign the keys to any buttons you want just dont assign the same one to another controller and avoid using the Arrow Keys. For some reason, they tend to slow down Mugen when you are playing. :-\
When you press exit, just minimize (do not close it) Joy2key, go to Notepad and start a new document. Now press on the controller's buttons and you will see that the keys you have assigned the controller to have is typing on the Notepad document which is a very good sign.
Go back to Joy2key (we are almost done ;)) and press on the Others opion.
Make sure that all three are clicked and that the throust hold is at 10% Why? Because I said so (joking :P) I will explain it later on my next updated tutorial for Joy2Key.
And now you are done. But again, just minimize the Joy2Key program while you are using Mugen or else it wont work. Also try to have only J2K and Mugen running because that is when J2K runs its best. ;)
Now when you are in Mugen just go to the controller/buttons opions and input the keys using the controller as if you was using the keyboard. Save and you are good to go. No more keyboard. :sugoi:
This works for both Dos Mugen and Win Mugen and many other games.
Note 1: make sure your anolog is off. :-X
Note 2: Dont worry when you click on the Axes other than X and Y. When you go back to joy stick, you are going to notice that it changed the wording around. If you want to make sure the the keys are still inputed into you controller just type on notepad again. :)
Darkdez//tutorial version 1.0
Note 3: I will soon post up how to config 3xkicks and 3xpunches to your controller. :thumbsup:
Good luck and I hope this will be good enough...for now.
Once again, if you want my Tutorial HTML file and if you cant find the Joy2Key program just post your email up and I will send it to you when ever I am on line.
Edit1: found a Picture
Edit2: found a link to get the program http://www.electracode.com/4/joy2key/JoyToKey%20English%20Version_files/jtk374en.zip (http://www.electracode.com/4/joy2key/JoyToKey%20English%20Version_files/jtk374en.zip)
Edit3: this is the version I have: JoyToKey Ver3.7.4
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Title: Re: Tired of using the Keyboard to play Mugen? Look at this J2K tutorial VR 1.0
Post by: Azraelalpha on November 30, 2005, 02:04:54 AM

OMG WTF LOL
I'm using my USB gamepad now, no need to configure anythin' else.
i just plugged it in and started playing, worked for my mugen 0414 and WinMugen as well, and it's just a damn USB controller....

Title: Re: Tired of using the Keyboard to play Mugen? Look at this J2K tutorial VR 1.0
Post by: Byakko on November 30, 2005, 02:31:48 AM

Except you can't use 2 controllers like that.

Title: Re: Tired of using the Keyboard to play Mugen? Look at this J2K tutorial VR 1.0
Post by: DooM on November 30, 2005, 06:34:02 AM

Quote from: Azraelalpha on November 30, 2005, 02:04:54 AM
OMG WTF LOL
I'm using my USB gamepad now, no need to configure anythin' else.
i just plugged it in and started playing, worked for my mugen 0414 and WinMugen as well, and it's just a damn USB controller....
usb 2.0? :smartass2:

Title: Re: Tired of using the Keyboard to play Mugen? Look at this J2K tutorial VR 1.0
Post by: Azraelalpha on December 12, 2005, 10:13:07 PM

it is possible to use more than 1 usb controller, and yes, usb 2.0.
mugen configures the controllers by itself as controller 1 and controler 2, depending on what id's you have for each one. i had a generic usb controlled installed first, and then i plugged in an analog controller with the profile aready edited ;) (Nostromo USB Dual Analog GamePad).
the generic was set as A controller and the nostromo was set as B controller, mugen detected both just fine.

Title: Re: Tired of using the Keyboard to play Mugen? Look at this J2K tutorial VR 1.0
Post by: darkdez on December 19, 2005, 10:46:14 AM

Well, the Old Mugen and WinMugen never detected the controlers like that and besides. I hate using PC controllers. --; ;D

Title: Re: Tired of using the Keyboard to play Mugen? Look at this J2K tutorial VR 1.0
Post by: akyra on July 12, 2006, 06:40:30 PM

can i use a psp as a controller

Title: Re: Tired of using the Keyboard to play Mugen? Look at this J2K tutorial VR 1.0
Post by: N-Mario on July 13, 2006, 03:22:19 PM

Wow..... old topic revival! :o
As long as it has a USB connector, I suppose it could work, but I really doubt it.
You might want to find, or buy a gamepad controller though. might be easier to handle than a PSP. Although I neever tried using a PSP as a gamepad. ;)

Title: Re: Tired of using the Keyboard to play Mugen? Look at this J2K tutorial VR 1.0
Post by: halofreak548 on December 26, 2007, 11:32:37 PM

can i use a ps3 controller without buying the usb converter ???

Title: Re: Tired of using the Keyboard to play Mugen? Look at this J2K tutorial VR 1.0
Post by: anthonygamer on January 02, 2008, 04:21:15 AM

Quote from: halofreak548 on December 26, 2007, 11:32:37 PM
can i use a ps3 controller without buying the usb converter ???
http://dl.qj.net/SIXAXIS-driver-for-PC-PlayStation-3/pg/12/fid/11679/catid/518
1. Download and install the filter driver (libusb-win32-filter-bin-0.1.10.1.exe).
2. Unpack ps3sixaxis_en.exe
3. Plug the SIXAXIS into your PC.
4. Run ps3sixaxis_en.exe once.
5. Push the PS button on the SIXAXIS once if it doesn't see it straight away.

Title: Re: Tired of using the Keyboard to play Mugen? Look at this J2K tutorial VR 1.0
Post by: Scud on January 06, 2008, 09:50:01 PM

Will this work for multiple 360 controllers? I've had a lot of trouble in the past getting emulators to work with more than one. Everything keeps picking two up as the same controller.

Title: Re: Tired of using the Keyboard to play Mugen? Look at this J2K tutorial VR 1.0
Post by: Messatsu on January 07, 2008, 06:24:14 PM

You might be better asking elsewhere as that is a 360 controller specific issue. J2K handles 4 controllers and the problem isn't on that end.

Title: Re: Tired of using the Keyboard to play Mugen? Look at this J2K tutorial VR 1.0
Post by: Jessica Chantelle on January 07, 2008, 07:23:44 PM

bleh...Joy to Key SUX!!
I have two USB PSx converters to pc...since one year ago..I recommend that...you can connect PSX Arcade Joysticks too using that...are not very expensive...

Title: Re: Tired of using the Keyboard to play Mugen? Look at this J2K tutorial VR 1.0
Post by: suffah on January 09, 2008, 01:23:41 PM

yea i been trying to get my super nintendo or the wii classic controller, or even an arcade stick so this would help
good looks mang

Title: Re: Tired of using the Keyboard to play Mugen? Look at this J2K tutorial VR 1.0
Post by: nix311hive on February 03, 2008, 01:23:55 AM

or you guys could build a mugen/mame cabinet and buy the joysticks and buttons. thats wut i did :) the game is now even more amazing.
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