How to redefine host key to be Amiga key? [Resolved]

Hypex · 20 September 2021, 08:32

Hi.

I'm using a laptop with no Right Windows or Menu key to use as Right Amiga. But it does have a Right Ctrl. Since Right Ctrl isn't a usual Amiga key I thought I would reassign it to Right Amiga. But I cannot get it to work. I looked up the guide which listed a lot of keys but I missed any example lines. I tried the following but I didn't see any change. I put it in the Advanced section of the Settings dialog. Am I missing something?

Code:

keyboard_key_kp_rctrl = action_key_amiga_right

Running on Linux Mint 64.

Following this guide:
https://fs-uae.net/docs/keyboard-mapping

FrodeSolheim · 20 September 2021, 10:27

Oops, typo in the docs, it should be

keyboard_key_rctrl

, not

keyboard_key_kp_rctrl

.

In addition, the right ctrl is a bit special, since it is assigned to joystick emulation when applicable. This will override the input mapping. So you also need to make sure to use a real joystick - or no host device in the joystick ports (well, anything but keyboard joystick emulation).

Hypex · 20 September 2021, 12:51

Thanks! It works. Now I can use AmigaOS and not feel it's emulated.

I don't mind it overriding the input mapping. In fact I find joystick mapper annoying most of the time as I boot Workbench and wonder why my cursor keys are dead. Then after ten minutes realise what it is.

I managed to sync a PS4 controller with Linux over USB and then wireless so I'm all set for a joystick or joypad. It's a lot easier to play with than my real joysticks. Can't say it improves my skill though.

20 September 2021, 08:32	#1
Hypex Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 131	How to redefine host key to be Amiga key? [Resolved] Hi. I'm using a laptop with no Right Windows or Menu key to use as Right Amiga. But it does have a Right Ctrl. Since Right Ctrl isn't a usual Amiga key I thought I would reassign it to Right Amiga. But I cannot get it to work. I looked up the guide which listed a lot of keys but I missed any example lines. I tried the following but I didn't see any change. I put it in the Advanced section of the Settings dialog. Am I missing something? Code: keyboard_key_kp_rctrl = action_key_amiga_right Running on Linux Mint 64. Following this guide: https://fs-uae.net/docs/keyboard-mapping Last edited by FrodeSolheim; 02 November 2021 at 11:29.

20 September 2021, 10:27	#2
FrodeSolheim FS-UAE Developer Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Førde, Norway Age: 43 Posts: 4,043	Oops, typo in the docs, it should be keyboard_key_rctrl , not keyboard_key_kp_rctrl . In addition, the right ctrl is a bit special, since it is assigned to joystick emulation when applicable. This will override the input mapping. So you also need to make sure to use a real joystick - or no host device in the joystick ports (well, anything but keyboard joystick emulation).

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20 September 2021, 12:51	#3
Hypex Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 131	Thanks! It works. Now I can use AmigaOS and not feel it's emulated. I don't mind it overriding the input mapping. In fact I find joystick mapper annoying most of the time as I boot Workbench and wonder why my cursor keys are dead. Then after ten minutes realise what it is. I managed to sync a PS4 controller with Linux over USB and then wireless so I'm all set for a joystick or joypad. It's a lot easier to play with than my real joysticks. Can't say it improves my skill though.

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