Change key mapping for any game on Remix OS for PC

[RemixOS_Jason]

We've always wanted to involve the XDA-Developers community in the development of Remix OS. Now, we have our first pilot project: Key mapping for games on Remix OS for PC.

Key mapping has been one of the biggest requests from the community. We've mapped Vainglory as a case study to test key mapping. Now that our testers have reported no problems with it, I've attached a tutorial for anyone with the passion and the skills to map out other games you play on Remix OS for PC.

Please share the config files for games you've key mapped directly in this thread.

Also sharing the list of games Remix OS for PC users have voted as most wanted for key mapping. Please work off this list of games if possible.
Asphalt 8
Clash of Clans
Modern Combat 5
FIFA 16
Real Racing 3
Need for Speed
Minecraft
N.O.V.A 3

Thanks and happy Remixing!

 

[wizmart]

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[RemixOS_Jason]

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Hey wizmart. What did you mean by deleted if I may ask?

 

[wizmart]

that was a stupid question i solved myself very quickly, just using a root explorer to look at the files..but btw i was wondering if i need to open the apk of the game i 'd like to edit to see which activities need to change?

 

[Thisu]

We've always wanted to involve the XDA-Developers community in the development of Remix OS. Now, we have our first pilot project: Key mapping for games on Remix OS for PC.

Key mapping has been one of the biggest requests from the community. We've mapped Vainglory as a case study to test key mapping. Now that our testers have reported no problems with it, I've attached a tutorial for anyone with the passion and the skills to map out other games you play on Remix OS for PC.

Please share the config files for games you've key mapped directly in this thread.

Also sharing the list of games Remix OS for PC users have voted as most wanted for key mapping. Please work off this list of games if possible.
Asphalt 8
Clash of Clans
Modern Combat 5
FIFA 16
Real Racing 3
Need for Speed
Minecraft
N.O.V.A 3

Thanks and happy Remixing!

Hi Jason,
I'm working on Modern Combat 5 and progress is so far so good.
I got a question,how to map for mouse? for instance,i have to hold the left button to look around. and is it possible to map mouse buttons? I need to map left click for shooting.
And a suggestion,keymapper app's texts are all in chinese. They'll need to be translated.
Good work guys..
Thanks!

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that was a stupid question i solved myself very quickly, just using a root explorer to look at the files..but btw i was wondering if i need to open the apk of the game i 'd like to edit to see which activities need to change?

1] Open your game
2] Then execute 'am stack list' from root terminal and you can see which activity it's using.

 

[ZiQn3zZ]

Man, it's things like this that make me wish I went to college for programming instead of being a chef.

 

[kretex]

@RemixOS_Jason that mean Tincore Keymapper app still not working on remix???

 

[RemixOS_Jason]

@RemixOS_Jason that mean Tincore Keymapper app still not working on remix???

Hey kretex. Tincore mapping needs root access. That's why we're trying to create a solution for key mapping for games on Remix OS. Thanks!

 

[ZiQn3zZ]

Hey kretex. Tincore mapping needs root access. That's why we're trying to create a solution for key mapping for games on Remix OS. Thanks!

Not to mention, Tincore hasn't been updated / bugfixed in almost 9 months at this point.

 

[snu69le]

when I type “/data/game_input_helper/superevilmegacorp.json” into the console it gives me an error saying I dont have access. Do I need to root? I am a point and click windows user, what can I do? Is there a GUI that I can use? Can I change the mouse cursor? Took me a minute to find the sensativity setting for the mouse.
Please help!

 

[RoboR1]

I am getting permission denied too. Can anyone help? I want to change the keys on vainglory.

 

[kretex]

when I type “/data/game_input_helper/superevilmegacorp.json” into the console it gives me an error saying I dont have access. Do I need to root? I am a point and click windows user, what can I do? Is there a GUI that I can use? Can I change the mouse cursor? Took me a minute to find the sensativity setting for the mouse.
Please help!

your on 32 or 64bit version ??

 

[dashslash]

is it possible to simulate swipe movements or is it just keypress's

 

[vinax89]

Hi there! Has anybody worked on Walking War Robots? If not, can anybody help me map the game?

 

[Krishna Eyunni]

Hi there! Has anybody worked on Walking War Robots? If not, can anybody help me map the game?

ya true,anyone who knows how to do it please make a video or something so that everyone can map there favorite games without begging for someone to do it, [emoji27] the instructions given by op are good but IDK why i couldn't get that done OFC i'm not a pro at this so i just left it, and started waiting for some to post the actual procedure BTW
i have a issue with my MC5, the graphics are kinda blurry and washed out is anyone facing the same issue ? BTW i don't even have a graphics card on my laptop so what could it be? evey other games work just fine

Sent from my Aspire E1-571 using XDA-Developers mobile app

 

[RemixOS_Jason]

is it possible to simulate swipe movements or is it just keypress's

@dashslash - It's just key presses for now. Thanks!

 

[RemixOS_Jason]

ya true,anyone who knows how to do it please make a video or something so that everyone can map there favorite games without begging for someone to do it, [emoji27] the instructions given by op are good but IDK why i couldn't get that done OFC i'm not a pro at this so i just left it, and started waiting for some to post the actual procedure BTW
i have a issue with my MC5, the graphics are kinda blurry and washed out is anyone facing the same issue ? BTW i don't even have a graphics card on my laptop so what could it be? evey other games work just fine

Sent from my Aspire E1-571 using XDA-Developers mobile app

@dj krishna - This tutorial we've shared is really more for developers who can figure out what to do through the tutorial. It's actually meant for those who are 1) gamers on Remix OS and 2) know how to work with that tutorial. For common gamers, please be a bit patient with us as we're also working on our end to give you a key mapping solution as well. Development takes time. Please know that we're working on it as well. Thanks!

 

[RemixOS_Jason]

@snu69le @RoboR1 - FYI, I've passed on your comments to our PM and am awaiting his feedback. I'll update here soon. Thanks!

 

[Thisu]

I am getting permission denied too. Can anyone help? I want to change the keys on vainglory.

Are you trying to edit files with a text editor?
You'll need to use the commandline text editor 'vi' in the root terminal.

 

[OnlyCreatedAccForThis]

Beforehand, I'd like to say that I know some coding (but not that good at it) and I'm running the 32bit version.

So, I made my own key map configuration files and edited the game_list.json. However, when I open the app, the key mapper doesn't work. Guess the problem isn't the code, since I copy pasted from superevilmegacorp.json and edited keys and positions, and in the game_list.json followed the guide instructions. Also isn't wrong package/activity since I ran "am stack list" and checked if I spelt it right multiple times.
I'd like to know if you are supposed to write the game details on game_list.json or if you are supposed to make another file, and why there's another game_input_helper folder in /system/etc, even if it's read-only.