diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 54ac041..3c8a101 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -3,308 +3,52 @@ This repository contains my own personal set of tools to help running Windows on Steam Deck. **This software is provided on best-effort basis and can break your SteamDeck.** -To learn more go to [Risks](#4-risks). -### If you found it useful buy me [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/ayufan). +## Help this project -Buy Me a Coffee at ko-fi.com +**This project is provided free of charge, but development of it is not free**: -## 1. Steam Deck Fan Control +- Consider donating to keep this project alive. +- Donating also helps to fund features that you might request. -This is a very early and highly experimental fan controller for Windows build based -on `linux/jupiter-fan-control.py` available on SteamOS. +Buy Me a Coffee at ko-fi.com +Donate with PayPal + - +## Applications -### 1.1. Usage +This project provides the following application: -You can download latest precompiled build from Releases tab. Currently the application requires -administrative privileges in order to read various temperature sensors. +- [Fan Control](docs/fan-control.md) - control Fan on Windows +- [Performance Overlay](docs/performance-overlay.md) - see FPS and other stats +- [Power Control](docs/power-control.md) - change TDP or refresh rate +- [Steam Controller](docs/steam-controller.md) - use Steam Deck with Game Pass -It provides 3 modes of operation: +## Additional informations -1. **Default** - use EC to control fan (as done today) -1. **SteamOS** - use reimplemented `jupiter-fan-control.py` (as in SteamOS when Fan Control is enabled) -1. **Max** - blow at full speed. +- [Controller Shortcuts](docs/shortcuts.md) - default shortcuts when using [Steam Controller](docs/steam-controller.md) +- [Development](docs/development.md) - how to compile this project +- [Risks](docs/risks.md) - this project users kernel manipulation and might result in unstable system -### 1.2. How it works? +## Screenshots -See [Risks](#4-risks). + -### 1.3. Limitations +## Requirements -As of Today (Nov, 2022) the GPU temperature is missing on Windows. Which makes it a little incomplete. -However, it should be expected that GPU temperature is "kind of similar" to CPU due to GPU being in the same -silicon. But! The device might overheat and break due to this missing temperature. **So, use at your own risk.** +This project requires those dependencies to be installed in order to function properly: -### 1.4. Supported devices +- [Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable](https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe) +- [Rivatuner Statistics Server](https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download.html) +- [ViGEmBus](https://github.com/ViGEm/ViGEmBus/releases) -The application tries it best to not harm device (just in case). So, it validates bios version. -Those are currently supported: +It is strongly advised that following software is uninstalled or disabled: -- F7A0107 (PD ver: 0xB030) -- F7A0110 (PD ver: 0xB030) +- [SWICD](https://github.com/mKenfenheuer/steam-deck-windows-usermode-driver) +- [GlosSI](https://github.com/Alia5/GlosSI) +- [HidHide](https://github.com/ViGEm/HidHide) -## 2. Performance Overlay - -This is a very simple application that requires [Rivatuner Statistics Server Download](https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download.html)) -and provides asthetics of SteamOS Performance Overlay. - -Uninstall MSI Afterburner and any other OSD software. - -It currently registers two global hotkeys: - -- **Shift+F11** - enable performance overlay -- **Alt+Shift+F11** - cycle to next performance overlay (and enable it) - -There are 5 modes of presentation: - -### 2.1. FPS - - - -### 2.2. FPS with Battery - - - -### 2.3. Minimal - - - -### 2.4. Detail - - - -### 2.5. Full - - - -## 3. Power Control - -This is a very simple application that requires [Rivatuner Statistics Server Download](https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download.html) -and provides an easily accessible controls. - -Uninstall MSI Afterburner and any other OSD software. - -There are currently configurable settings: - -- Volume -- Brightness -- Refresh Rate -- Resolution (requires enabling `EnableExperimentalFeatures` in `appconfig`) -- FPS Limit (requires: RTSS > Setup > Enable Framelimit) -- TDP -- SMT (Each core of AMD has 2 threads, this allows to enable/disable second threads) -- OSD / OSDMode (requires PerformanceOverlay running) -- Fan (requires FanControl running) - - - -### 3.1. Use it - -It will only work in OSD mode when rendering graphics. -The notification setting is always available. - -- SteamDeck Controller: press and hold Quick Access (3 dots), and then DPad Left, Rigth, Up, Down. -- Keyboard: `Ctrl+Win+Numpad2` (Down), `Ctrl+Win+Numpad4` (Left), `Ctrl+Win+Numpad6` (Right), `Ctrl+Win+Numpad8` (Up) - -Additional shortcuts: - -- Control Volume: use Volume Up and Down -- Control Brightness: press and hold Quick Access (3 dots), and then Volume Up and Down -- Press `3 dots + L4 + R4 + L5 + R5` to reset (TDP, Refresh Rate, FPS limit) to default - -### 3.2. SWICD configuration - -- Set 3 dots to **NONE** in button mapping - - - -## 4. Steam Controller - -This is highly experimental "opinionated" implementation of Steam Controller that is meant -to replace [SWICD](https://github.com/mKenfenheuer/steam-deck-windows-usermode-driver/) -and [Glossi](https://github.com/Alia5/GlosSI). This is hard piece and it is rather -unsupported (by me), so if it works it works. - -It offers 3 main modes of operation: - -- **Desktop** -- **X360 emulation** (optionally with Rumble) - activated automatically when entering Playnite Fullscreen -- **Steam** - active automatically when running Steam Gamepad UI, Steam Big Screen UI or running Steam Game - -You can easily switch between Desktop and X360 by holding Options button (3 horizontal lines, -on top of the right joystick). When profile is switched you will hear a beep. - -It is strongly advised that you uninstall (unless you know what are you doing): - -1. SWICD -1. Glossi -1. HidHide - -Requirements: - -1. Ensure that you have SWICD, Glossi and HidHide disabled, stopped or uninstalled! -1. Ensure that HidHide is disabled, or ensure that `Steam Controller.exe` can see `Neptune Valve Controller`. -1. Install latest version of [https://github.com/ViGEm/ViGEmBus/releases](https://github.com/ViGEm/ViGEmBus/releases). - -### 4.1. Possible setups - -The are various ways how `Steam Controller` can work with Steam. -If you do not use Steam this is simple, just run it and enjoy. -Since when there's no Steam, there's no problem at all. - -#### 4.1.1. Most compatible - Use X360 Controller with Steam - -This pretty much work always. It hides the `Valve Software Steam Controller` from Steam. - -It is out of box experience. In this mode you would use either Desktop or X360 controls, -and all Steam games would use X360. - -The Back Panel buttons can be assigned to some user-defined keys. - -#### 4.1.2. Works, but sometimes finicky - Use Steam Input with Steam - -It is **required** to configure Steam as described in [Configure Steam](#43-configure-steam). - -This is setup that allows you to enable `Steam Input` and use community provided profiles -on Steam. However, this requires special configuration and in some cases is finicky. - -The `SteamController.exe` automatically detects Steam running game and disable itself -for the duration of game play switch to specially currated `Steam profile` (non selectable, and hidden). - -The are two primary ways how to use it. The best experience is achieved when -**STEAM IS NOT RUNNING IN BACKGROUND**. Use Playnite Fullscreen to start game on the Steam -and close it after session (there's an option in Playnite settings). Keep Steam closed -otherwise at all times. - -Alternative if Steam is running in background it should be pretty stable when -[configured desktop mode buttons](#43-configure-steam). There will be sometimes finicky behavior -when using STEAM button shortcuts. However, this is mostly stable otherwise. - -> Getting controllers support is hard especially with Steam not making it easy to disable it. -> I'm doing this to solve my usage pattern. So, I might have limited will to fix all quirks -> of handling Steam running in background alongside `Steam Controller`. This will never -> be supported mode of operation. - -#### 4.1.3. If you know what you do - Ignore Steam - -This makes `Steam Controller` to disable Steam detection. Now, you would have to do everything -you were doing before: like HidHide, additional controllers, etc. - -It is **not needed** to configure Steam as described in [Configure Steam](#43-configure-steam). - -In this mode you would use either Desktop or X360 controls, and all Steam games would use X360. -When running in this mode you would have to switch between Desktop and X360 mode with `Options` button -or with `PowerControl`. - -Of course you will have access to all described shortcuts. - -### 4.2. Mappings - -| Button | Desktop | X360 (with Rumble) | Steam | Steam With Shortcuts | -|----------------------------|------------------------|------------------------|------------------------|------------------------| -| X360 Controller | Not connected | Connected | Not connected | Not connected | -| Options (hold for 1s) | Switch to next profile | Switch to next profile | Switch to next profile | Switch to next profile | -| Options (hold for 2s) | Toggle desktop mode | Toggle desktop mode | | | -| STEAM + 3 dots | CTRL + SHIFT + ESCAPE | CTRL + SHIFT + ESCAPE | CTRL + SHIFT + ESCAPE | CTRL + SHIFT + ESCAPE | -| STEAM + Menu | WIN + TAB | WIN + TAB | WIN + TAB | WIN + TAB | -| STEAM + Options | F11 | F11 | F11 | F11 | -| STEAM + A | RETURN | RETURN | | RETURN | -| STEAM + B (hold for 1s) | ALT + F4 | ALT + F4 | | ALT + F4 | -| STEAM + B (hold for 3s) | Kill active process | Kill active process | | Kill active process | -| STEAM + X | Toggle Keyboard | Toggle Keyboard | | Toggle Keyboard | -| STEAM + L1 | Toggle Magnify | Toggle Magnify | | Toggle Magnify | -| STEAM + R1 | Screenshot | Screenshot | | Screenshot | -| STEAM + Left Joystick Up | Increase Brightness | Increase Brightness | | Increase Brightness | -| STEAM + Left Joystick Down | Decrease Brightness | Decrease Brightness | | Decrease Brightness | -| STEAM + DPad Right | RETURN | RETURN | | RETURN | -| STEAM + DPad Down | TAB | TAB | | TAB | -| STEAM + DPad Left | ESCAPE | ESCAPE | | ESCAPE | -| STEAM + DPad Up | CTRL + ALT + U | CTRL + ALT + U | | CTRL + ALT + U | -| STEAM + Left Pad | Mouse Scroll | Mouse Scroll | | Mouse Scroll | -| STEAM + Left Joystick | Mouse Scroll | Mouse Scroll | | Mouse Scroll | -| STEAM + Right Joystick | Mouse Trackpad | Mouse Trackpad | | Mouse Trackpad | -| STEAM + Right Pad | Mouse Move | Mouse Move | | Mouse Move | -| STEAM + L2 | Mouse Right Click | Mouse Right Click | | Mouse Right Click | -| STEAM + R2 | Mouse Left Click | Mouse Left Click | | Mouse Left Click | -| STEAM + Left Pad Press | Mouse Right Click | Mouse Right Click | | Mouse Right Click | -| STEAM + Right Pad Press | Mouse Left Click | Mouse Left Click | | Mouse Left Click | -| Left Pad | Mouse Scroll | | | | -| Left Joystick | Mouse Scroll | | | | -| Right Joystick | Mouse Trackpad | | | | -| Right Pad | Mouse Move | | | | -| DPad Arrows | Keyboard Arrows | | | | -| A | RETURN | | | | -| B | BACKSPACE | | | | - -### 4.3. Configure Steam - -If Steam is running in background it is essential to remove Desktop mode configuration -to make `SteamController.exe` the one mapping those. - -#### 4.3.1. Disable Desktop mode in Steam Gamepad UI (preferred) - -1. Run `steam.exe` with `-gamepadui`. -1. Click `Steam` button, go to `Settings` > `Controller`. -1. Scroll down to find `Desktop Layout`, click `Edit` and `Edit Layout`. -1. Go to `Action Sets` > `Add Action Set`. -1. In `Add Action Set` type `Empty` and `Continue`. -1. Now click on `Default`, `Remove Set` and `Confirm`. -1. You can now exit with `B` (Back). - -#### 4.3.2. Disable Desktop mode in Steam Desktop (slightly buggy on Steam Deck) - -1. Run Steam. -1. Go to `Steam` > `Settings` > `Controller` > `Desktop Configuration`. -1. Click `Add Action Set`. -1. In new window type `Empty` and click `OK`. -1. At top select `Default`. -1. Now click `Menu` button (the button on top of left joystick with two squares) - on Steam Deck (or `Manage Action Set` button). -1. In a new window click `DELETE`. -1. Now click `B` or `DONE`. - -### 4.4. Fullscreen Scaling Hotkey (Steam + Up Pad Press) - -Many games in Windows will crash when attempting to start in fullscreen. To have a fullscreen experience on the Steam Deck, you can use this keybind in any fullscreen scaling application to provide a shortcut capable of toggling the scaling. - -Example of Scaling software: https://store.steampowered.com/app/993090/Lossless_Scaling/ - -To configure the hotkey in Lossless Scaling: -1. Launch Lossless Scaling -1. Open "Settings" -1. Select the "Scale hotkey" -1. Press "STEAM + DPad Up" -1. Verify that the hotkey was set to "CTRL + ALT + U" -1. Close the settings dialog - -## 5. Risks - -**This software is provided on best-effort basis and can break your SteamDeck.** It does a direct manipulation -of kernel memory to control usage the EC (Embedded Controller) and setting desired fan RPM via VLV0100 - -The Tools are written trying to check if you are truly using SteamDeck and compatible system. -The applications try it's best to start only on **validated configurations** to avoid breaking your system. - -It was build based on knowledge gained in Steam Deck kernel patch and DSDT presented by bios. -The memory addresses used are hardcoded and can be changed any moment by the Bios update. - -Fortunately quite amount of people are using it with a success and no problems observed. -However, you should be aware of the consequences. - -### 5.1. Risk of CPU and GPU frequency change - -The APU manipulation of CPU and GPU frequency uses a ported implementation from Linux kernel. -It is more unstable than Fan Control (since the Fan Control is controller managing EC on Windows). -The change of the CPU and GPU frequency switch might sometimes crash system. -The AMD Display Driver periodically requests GPU metrics and in some rare circumstances the change request -might lock the GPU driver. If something like this happens it is advised to -power shutdown the device. Disconnect from charging, and hold power button for a few seconds. -Power device normally afterwards. This is rather unlikely to break the device if done right -after when such event occurs. - -## 6. Anti-Cheat and Antivirus software +## Anti-Cheat and Antivirus software Since this project uses direct manipulation of kernel memory via `inpoutx64.dll` it might trigger Antivirus and Anti-Cheat software. @@ -313,12 +57,6 @@ If you use at least version `0.5.x` you can disable kernel drivers usage that sh avoid trippping Anti-Cheat detection. Set FAN to `Default` and disable `OSD Kernel Drivers`. Of course you will miss some metrics due to that. -## 7. Development - -It should be enough to run `scripts/build.bat` to see binaries in `build-release/`. - -You might also run `scripts/test_debug.bat` which will build and run built version. - ## Author Kamil Trzciński, 2022 diff --git a/docs/development.md b/docs/development.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cc17ca2 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/development.md @@ -0,0 +1,5 @@ +# Development + +It should be enough to run `scripts/build.bat` to see binaries in `build-release/`. + +You might also run `scripts/test_debug.bat` which will build and run built version. diff --git a/docs/fan-control.md b/docs/fan-control.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5bc4972 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/fan-control.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +# Fan Control + +This is a very early and highly experimental fan controller for Windows build based +on `linux/jupiter-fan-control.py` available on SteamOS. + + + +## 1. Usage + +You can download latest precompiled build from Releases tab. Currently the application requires +administrative privileges in order to read various temperature sensors. + +It provides 3 modes of operation: + +1. **Default** - use EC to control fan (as done today) +1. **SteamOS** - use reimplemented `jupiter-fan-control.py` (as in SteamOS when Fan Control is enabled) +1. **Max** - blow at full speed. + +## 2. How it works? + +See [Risks](#4-risks). + +## 3. Limitations + +As of Today (Nov, 2022) the GPU temperature is missing on Windows. Which makes it a little incomplete. +However, it should be expected that GPU temperature is "kind of similar" to CPU due to GPU being in the same +silicon. But! The device might overheat and break due to this missing temperature. **So, use at your own risk.** + +## 4. Supported devices + +The application tries it best to not harm device (just in case). So, it validates bios version. +Those are currently supported: + +- F7A0107 (PD ver: 0xB030) +- F7A0110 (PD ver: 0xB030) diff --git a/images/fan_control.png b/docs/images/fan_control.png similarity index 100% rename from images/fan_control.png rename to docs/images/fan_control.png diff --git a/images/perf_overlay_detail.png b/docs/images/perf_overlay_detail.png similarity index 100% rename from images/perf_overlay_detail.png rename to docs/images/perf_overlay_detail.png diff --git a/images/perf_overlay_fps.png b/docs/images/perf_overlay_fps.png similarity index 100% rename from images/perf_overlay_fps.png rename to docs/images/perf_overlay_fps.png diff --git a/images/perf_overlay_fpsbat.png b/docs/images/perf_overlay_fpsbat.png similarity index 100% rename from images/perf_overlay_fpsbat.png rename to docs/images/perf_overlay_fpsbat.png diff --git a/images/perf_overlay_full.png b/docs/images/perf_overlay_full.png similarity index 100% rename from images/perf_overlay_full.png rename to docs/images/perf_overlay_full.png diff --git a/images/perf_overlay_min.png b/docs/images/perf_overlay_min.png similarity index 100% rename from images/perf_overlay_min.png rename to docs/images/perf_overlay_min.png diff --git a/images/power_control.png b/docs/images/power_control.png similarity index 100% rename from images/power_control.png rename to docs/images/power_control.png diff --git a/images/power_control_swicd_1.png b/docs/images/power_control_swicd_1.png similarity index 100% rename from images/power_control_swicd_1.png rename to docs/images/power_control_swicd_1.png diff --git a/images/power_control_swicd_2.png b/docs/images/power_control_swicd_2.png similarity index 100% rename from images/power_control_swicd_2.png rename to docs/images/power_control_swicd_2.png diff --git a/images/power_control_swicd_3.png b/docs/images/power_control_swicd_3.png similarity index 100% rename from images/power_control_swicd_3.png rename to docs/images/power_control_swicd_3.png diff --git a/docs/performance-overlay.md b/docs/performance-overlay.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..94f69bc --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/performance-overlay.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +# Performance Overlay + +This is a very simple application that requires [Rivatuner Statistics Server Download](https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download.html) +and provides asthetics of SteamOS Performance Overlay. + +Uninstall MSI Afterburner and any other OSD software. + +It currently registers two global hotkeys: + +- **Shift+F11** - enable performance overlay +- **Alt+Shift+F11** - cycle to next performance overlay (and enable it) + +There are 5 modes of presentation: + +## 1. FPS + + + +## 2. FPS with Battery + + + +## 3. Minimal + + + +## 4. Detail + + + +## 5. Full + + diff --git a/docs/power-control.md b/docs/power-control.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..09f2792 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/power-control.md @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +# Power Control + +This is a very simple application that requires [Rivatuner Statistics Server Download](https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download.html) +and provides an easily accessible controls. + +Uninstall MSI Afterburner and any other OSD software. + +There are currently configurable settings: + +- Volume +- Brightness +- Refresh Rate +- Resolution (requires enabling `EnableExperimentalFeatures` in `appconfig`) +- FPS Limit (requires: RTSS > Setup > Enable Framelimit) +- TDP +- SMT (Each core of AMD has 2 threads, this allows to enable/disable second threads) +- OSD / OSDMode (requires PerformanceOverlay running) +- Fan (requires FanControl running) + + + +## 1. Use it + +It will only work in OSD mode when rendering graphics. +The notification setting is always available. + +- SteamDeck Controller: press and hold Quick Access (3 dots), and then DPad Left, Rigth, Up, Down. +- Keyboard: `Ctrl+Win+Numpad2` (Down), `Ctrl+Win+Numpad4` (Left), `Ctrl+Win+Numpad6` (Right), `Ctrl+Win+Numpad8` (Up) + +Additional shortcuts: + +- Control Volume: use Volume Up and Down +- Control Brightness: press and hold Quick Access (3 dots), and then Volume Up and Down +- Press `3 dots + L4 + R4 + L5 + R5` to reset (TDP, Refresh Rate, FPS limit) to default + +## 2. SWICD configuration + +> This work seemlessly with [Steam Controller](steam-controller.md). + +- Set 3 dots to **NONE** in button mapping + + diff --git a/docs/risks.md b/docs/risks.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8b65905 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/risks.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +# Risks + +**This software is provided on best-effort basis and can break your SteamDeck.** It does a direct manipulation +of kernel memory to control usage the EC (Embedded Controller) and setting desired fan RPM via VLV0100 + +The Tools are written trying to check if you are truly using SteamDeck and compatible system. +The applications try it's best to start only on **validated configurations** to avoid breaking your system. + +It was build based on knowledge gained in Steam Deck kernel patch and DSDT presented by bios. +The memory addresses used are hardcoded and can be changed any moment by the Bios update. + +Fortunately quite amount of people are using it with a success and no problems observed. +However, you should be aware of the consequences. + +## Risk of CPU and GPU frequency change + +The APU manipulation of CPU and GPU frequency uses a ported implementation from Linux kernel. +It is more unstable than Fan Control (since the Fan Control is controller managing EC on Windows). +The change of the CPU and GPU frequency switch might sometimes crash system. +The AMD Display Driver periodically requests GPU metrics and in some rare circumstances the change request +might lock the GPU driver. If something like this happens it is advised to +power shutdown the device. Disconnect from charging, and hold power button for a few seconds. +Power device normally afterwards. This is rather unlikely to break the device if done right +after when such event occurs. diff --git a/docs/shortcuts.md b/docs/shortcuts.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..12f7675 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/shortcuts.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +# Steam Controller - Shortcuts + +| Button | Desktop | X360 (with Rumble) | Steam | Steam With Shortcuts | +|----------------------------|------------------------|------------------------|------------------------|------------------------| +| X360 Controller | Not connected | Connected | Not connected | Not connected | +| Options (hold for 1s) | Switch to next profile | Switch to next profile | Switch to next profile | Switch to next profile | +| Options (hold for 2s) | Toggle desktop mode | Toggle desktop mode | | | +| STEAM + 3 dots | CTRL + SHIFT + ESCAPE | CTRL + SHIFT + ESCAPE | CTRL + SHIFT + ESCAPE | CTRL + SHIFT + ESCAPE | +| STEAM + Menu | WIN + TAB | WIN + TAB | WIN + TAB | WIN + TAB | +| STEAM + Options | F11 | F11 | F11 | F11 | +| STEAM + A | RETURN | RETURN | | RETURN | +| STEAM + B (hold for 1s) | ALT + F4 | ALT + F4 | | ALT + F4 | +| STEAM + B (hold for 3s) | Kill active process | Kill active process | | Kill active process | +| STEAM + X | Toggle Keyboard | Toggle Keyboard | | Toggle Keyboard | +| STEAM + L1 | Toggle Magnify | Toggle Magnify | | Toggle Magnify | +| STEAM + R1 | Screenshot | Screenshot | | Screenshot | +| STEAM + Left Joystick Up | Increase Brightness | Increase Brightness | | Increase Brightness | +| STEAM + Left Joystick Down | Decrease Brightness | Decrease Brightness | | Decrease Brightness | +| STEAM + DPad Right | RETURN | RETURN | | RETURN | +| STEAM + DPad Down | TAB | TAB | | TAB | +| STEAM + DPad Left | ESCAPE | ESCAPE | | ESCAPE | +| STEAM + DPad Up | CTRL + ALT + U | CTRL + ALT + U | | CTRL + ALT + U | +| STEAM + Left Pad | Mouse Scroll | Mouse Scroll | | Mouse Scroll | +| STEAM + Left Joystick | Mouse Scroll | Mouse Scroll | | Mouse Scroll | +| STEAM + Right Joystick | Mouse Trackpad | Mouse Trackpad | | Mouse Trackpad | +| STEAM + Right Pad | Mouse Move | Mouse Move | | Mouse Move | +| STEAM + L2 | Mouse Right Click | Mouse Right Click | | Mouse Right Click | +| STEAM + R2 | Mouse Left Click | Mouse Left Click | | Mouse Left Click | +| STEAM + Left Pad Press | Mouse Right Click | Mouse Right Click | | Mouse Right Click | +| STEAM + Right Pad Press | Mouse Left Click | Mouse Left Click | | Mouse Left Click | +| Left Pad | Mouse Scroll | | | | +| Left Joystick | Mouse Scroll | | | | +| Right Joystick | Mouse Trackpad | | | | +| Right Pad | Mouse Move | | | | +| DPad Arrows | Keyboard Arrows | | | | +| A | RETURN | | | | +| B | BACKSPACE | | | | diff --git a/docs/steam-controller.md b/docs/steam-controller.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c484387 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/steam-controller.md @@ -0,0 +1,125 @@ +# Steam Controller + +This is highly experimental "opinionated" implementation of Steam Controller that is meant +to replace [SWICD](https://github.com/mKenfenheuer/steam-deck-windows-usermode-driver/) +and [Glossi](https://github.com/Alia5/GlosSI). This is hard piece and it is rather +unsupported (by me), so if it works it works. + +It offers 3 main modes of operation: + +- **Desktop** +- **X360 emulation** (with Haptics) - activated automatically when entering Playnite Fullscreen +- **Steam** - active automatically when running Steam Gamepad UI, Steam Big Screen UI or running Steam Game + +You can easily switch between Desktop and X360 by holding Options button (3 horizontal lines, +on top of the right joystick). When profile is switched you will hear a beep. + +It is strongly advised that you uninstall (unless you know what are you doing): + +1. SWICD +1. Glossi +1. HidHide + +Requirements: + +1. Ensure that you have SWICD, Glossi and HidHide disabled, stopped or uninstalled! +1. Ensure that HidHide is disabled, or ensure that `Steam Controller.exe` can see `Neptune Valve Controller`. +1. Install latest version of [https://github.com/ViGEm/ViGEmBus/releases](https://github.com/ViGEm/ViGEmBus/releases). + +## 1. Possible setups + +The are various ways how `Steam Controller` can work with Steam. +If you do not use Steam this is simple, just run it and enjoy. +Since when there's no Steam, there's no problem at all. + +### 1.1. Most compatible - Use X360 Controller with Steam + +This pretty much work always. It hides the `Valve Software Steam Controller` from Steam. + +It is out of box experience. In this mode you would use either Desktop or X360 controls, +and all Steam games would use X360. + +The Back Panel buttons can be assigned to some user-defined keys. + +### 1.2. Works, but sometimes finicky - Use Steam Input with Steam + +It is **required** to configure Steam as described in [Configure Steam](#3-configure-steam). + +This is setup that allows you to enable `Steam Input` and use community provided profiles +on Steam. However, this requires special configuration and in some cases is finicky. + +The `SteamController.exe` automatically detects Steam running game and disable itself +for the duration of game play switch to specially currated `Steam profile` (non selectable, and hidden). + +The are two primary ways how to use it. The best experience is achieved when +**STEAM IS NOT RUNNING IN BACKGROUND**. Use Playnite Fullscreen to start game on the Steam +and close it after session (there's an option in Playnite settings). Keep Steam closed +otherwise at all times. + +Alternative if Steam is running in background it should be pretty stable when +[configured desktop mode buttons](#3-configure-steam). There will be sometimes finicky behavior +when using STEAM button shortcuts. However, this is mostly stable otherwise. + +> Getting controllers support is hard especially with Steam not making it easy to disable it. +> I'm doing this to solve my usage pattern. So, I might have limited will to fix all quirks +> of handling Steam running in background alongside `Steam Controller`. This will never +> be supported mode of operation. + +### 1.3. If you know what you do - Ignore Steam + +This makes `Steam Controller` to disable Steam detection. Now, you would have to do everything +you were doing before: like HidHide, additional controllers, etc. + +It is **not needed** to configure Steam as described in [Configure Steam](#3-configure-steam). + +In this mode you would use either Desktop or X360 controls, and all Steam games would use X360. +When running in this mode you would have to switch between Desktop and X360 mode with `Options` button +or with `PowerControl`. + +Of course you will have access to all described shortcuts. + +## 2. Shortcuts + +[See it here](shortcuts.md) + +## 3. Configure Steam + +If Steam is running in background it is essential to remove Desktop mode configuration +to make `SteamController.exe` the one mapping those. + +### 3.1. Disable Desktop mode in Steam Gamepad UI (preferred) + +1. Run `steam.exe` with `-gamepadui`. +1. Click `Steam` button, go to `Settings` > `Controller`. +1. Scroll down to find `Desktop Layout`, click `Edit` and `Edit Layout`. +1. Go to `Action Sets` > `Add Action Set`. +1. In `Add Action Set` type `Empty` and `Continue`. +1. Now click on `Default`, `Remove Set` and `Confirm`. +1. You can now exit with `B` (Back). + +### 3.2. Disable Desktop mode in Steam Desktop (slightly buggy on Steam Deck) + +1. Run Steam. +1. Go to `Steam` > `Settings` > `Controller` > `Desktop Configuration`. +1. Click `Add Action Set`. +1. In new window type `Empty` and click `OK`. +1. At top select `Default`. +1. Now click `Menu` button (the button on top of left joystick with two squares) + on Steam Deck (or `Manage Action Set` button). +1. In a new window click `DELETE`. +1. Now click `B` or `DONE`. + +## 4. Fullscreen Scaling Hotkey (Steam + Up Pad Press) + +Many games in Windows will crash when attempting to start in fullscreen. To have a fullscreen experience on the Steam Deck, you can use this keybind in any fullscreen scaling application to provide a shortcut capable of toggling the scaling. + +Example of Scaling software: https://store.steampowered.com/app/993090/Lossless_Scaling/ + +To configure the hotkey in Lossless Scaling: + +1. Launch Lossless Scaling +1. Open "Settings" +1. Select the "Scale hotkey" +1. Press "STEAM + DPad Up" +1. Verify that the hotkey was set to "CTRL + ALT + U" +1. Close the settings dialog