pypad2 1.0.0

Python Gamepad

PyPad2

PyPad2 is simple and easy to use wrapper around evdev to read gamepad input from XBOX/PS4 controller

License:

Python & Pypi:

Install & Upgrade:

# install via pypi
pip3 install pypad2
# upgrade
pip3 install --upgrade pypad2

Import:

from pypad2 import Gamepad, KeymapType, KeymapsPS

Usage:

Examples:

from pypad2 import Gamepad, KeymapsPS


# read button's and Axe's
def on_keys(keys):
    if KeymapsPS.AXE_L2 in keys:
        print(keys[KeymapsPS.AXE_L2])
    if KeymapsPS.AXE_R2 in keys:
        print(keys[KeymapsPS.AXE_R2])


# callback on successfully established connection
def on_begin():
    print('controller connected & ready')


# callback on error
def on_error(error):
    print(f"error: {error}")


gamepad = Gamepad()                     # create instance
gamepad.on_begin(callback=on_begin)     # assign callback
gamepad.on_keys(callback=on_keys)       # assign callback
gamepad.on_error(callback=on_error)     # assign callback
gamepad.start()                         # read input | this is non-blocking, uses own thread

Author:

👨🏼‍💻 Vinzenz Weist