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Re:Train SIM Created by Just One Person Is Being Called the ... by busfahrer on Thursday July 09, 2026 @04:47PM (#48852154)
I'm on the fence because I have a TSC-X controller and it's unclear if it's supported. Somebody on the forums posted a tool that converts generic joystick axes to keypresses, but not sure how well that works.
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Re:Train SIM Created by Just One Person Is Being Called the ... by lightedman on Thursday July 09, 2026 @05:12PM (#48852441)
"Somebody on the forums posted a tool that converts generic joystick axes to keypresses, but not sure how well that works."

Joy2Key has been a staple for many a gamer for a while, and reliable. I've used it to control my mouse, even, from my gamepad.

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Re:Train SIM Created by Just One Person Is Being Called the ... by danielbarla on Friday July 10, 2026 @09:34AM (#48859712)
> Somebody on the forums posted a tool that converts generic joystick axes to keypresses, but not sure how well that works.

I don't have a TSC-X, but did frown a little bit that there wasn't a generic support for controllers with plain axes. I have a VKB STECS, and basically a 85% of train sims need a workaround.

The good news: Claude Code threw together a working prototype for me in a few minutes that had me mapping the two axes (power / brakes) perfectly. It's really a low barrier to entry these days. Can confirm that this game is amazing with it.

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