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Android Phone as TF Game Controller

I'm wondering if there is an app that exists where you can use your android phone as a game controller to play games on the TF? The TF is a little bit uncomfortable for playing games like Zelda for extended periods of time. It would be nice to know that I can just grab out my phone and prop my TF up to start playing.
I know that using an xbox controller, Wii controller, or PS3 controller via bluetooth or wired works but the problem is I only have a wired xbox 360 controller and I don't own the TF docking station (yet).

yo dawg i herd you like android, so we controlled an
android with an android so you can game while you game.
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seshmaru said:
yo dawg i herd you like android, so we controlled an
android with an android so you can game while you game.
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Haha! Not exactly relevant but so incredibly funny

the game crazy snowboard allows you to use a android phone as a game controller on the tf.

b1ackplague said:
Haha! Not exactly relevant but so incredibly funny
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Totally relevant
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jinsoku3g said:
Totally relevant
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i lol'd too hard...... shamed

Im hoping this comes along eventually. I remember this on iPad + iPhone. You could install a snes emulator on iPad and the controll app on the iphone and use it that way. You had to be jailbroken for it to work because the app was in cydia.

In addition, using your TF w/ Dock as a PS3 keyboard...

There's an app for that! (c)
https://market.android.com/details?id=berserker.android.apps.blueputdroid

Android phone as game controller on pc
In order to use your android device as a game controller on your PC you need 2 applications. One for your android device called "agamepad.apk", and another program for your PC called "PPJoySetup". PPJoySetup is currently being made compatible with Windows 7 64-bit, and perhaps a few other OS. Here are the instructions on how to install and use, as well as a few links to the directions and pertaining to this subject:
aGamepad allows you to use your Android based phone as gamepad for Windows. It supports three analog axes and up to 32 buttons (currently implemented 4).
Special thanks to:
Tsutomu SEKI
Windows side of application is based on his sources.
Deon van der Westhuysen
For writing such a great application as PPJoy.
How to use
Download aGamepad.apk and install it on your device
Download PPJoySetup and install it on your PC
Download controller.dll and extract it somewhere
After installing PPJoySetup run Configure Joysticks (Programs->Parallel Port Joystick)
Press Add
Make sure that Parallel port field is set to Virtual Joysticks. Press Add
Wait for drivers to be installed
Choose currently added joystick from list and press Mapping
Press Next
Choose any number of axes (max 3)
Choose number of buttons (currently max 4)
Set POV to 0 and press Next
Make sure there is for each axis set Analog N and press Next
Press Next and Finish
Press Done
Now everything is ready for use
Run PPJoyDLL (Programs->Parallel Port Joystick)
Choose DLL type to Callback DLL interface and press Load DLL
Point the dll you saved earlier
Now run aGamepad on your phone (assuming that you have connected with your PC using wifi)
Enter IP address of your PC and press Ok
If you see in PPJoyDLL's window line "Sending joystick updates to PPJoy" it means that everything works.
Apparently, I cannot post any links because this website fears spam links, but you can google it. I just read that PPJoySetup 0.8.4.5 supports 64bit, there might also be .6 out now.
Enjoy.

MoffoCobain that is useful but not quite what the OP was after... the ability to use an android phone to control an android tablet.
Would be interested in doing this as well

K900 said:
There's an app for that! (c)
https://market.android.com/details?id=berserker.android.apps.blueputdroid
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i confirm it works using a nexus as gamepad on my tf101

Yay works on Samsung Captivate running cm7 but not any of the stock firmware. kind of a pain to use though as it only supports one touch at a time.

not work here. agamepad force close error on my LG3D stock rom 10K.

How do I update my Bluetooth stack to use this app?

[APP][7/17/11] Roku Wi-Fi Remote

New! Actual graphics and styles!
This app controls a Roku streaming video player over wifi using Roku's External Control Protocol. It's the best (possibly the only working) free one on the market and can even do a few things the paid apps can't!
Features:
Find and connect to your player in less than 10 seconds without having to manually enter its address - even works with players connected over wifi!
Roku ECP - way more reliable than the old Telnet protocol some other remote apps use
Full 12-button control including Back and Instant Replay
List and launch channels directly from your phone
Automatically jump to search screens using your phone's search button*
Enter text on your phone and send it to the player - never use the on-screen letter picker again!
*Most channels support this on most screens. Hulu is a notable exception
Market: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.exavore.rokumote
Scan for market link:
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1.1 - Fixed a problem where some screens on the Roku player (like Netflix menus) wouldn't respond to commands.

Updated to 1.1. Now works way better with Netflix.

MAJOR update! Auto-detect, better screen support, and more! If you thought it sucked before, it's worth another look because I sucked out all the suck.

Updated again. Now you can pick channels, search, and enter text directly from your phone!

Updated to 2.2. This adds a few UI tweaks and methods to deal with some unreproducible force closes on startup I'm seeing in around 1% of my users. If you get one, please report it with as much information as possible!

Updated to 2.3. Finally added a custom layout and graphics, so now it's not quite as ugly.

Very cool app.
Would you consider releasing open source so others could port it to Windows Phone, etc.?

danchar4 said:
Very cool app.
Would you consider releasing open source so others could port it to Windows Phone, etc.?
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Windows Phone is in a totally different language (C# I think) - there's nothing you could really port and the Roku control protocol is documented on their website.

Quite useful, thankss!

what's the difference between the free version and the pro version?

Would it even be possible to get this working with the games?
Love this app, thanks for your hard work. Better than the paid ones imo.
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I just found this app today and it is amazingly useful with my roku. Functions great and I laugh at how cool it is to control my tv with my phone now. Great job dev!
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Roku WiFi FC on Toshiba Thrive
Ethan-
Thanks for a great program! I use it all the time, since the remote is persistently lost at my house.
I just fired version version 2.10 (as reported by Titanium Backup) up on my Toshiba Thrive (HC 3.2), which was hardware locked (with a switch) in landscape mode, and got an Force Close each time. Suspecting the rotation to be the issue, I unlocked rotation, and started Roku WiFi in portrait mode. Voila! It worked correctly. (I did a similar test on my Droid Bionic GB 2.3.4 - no problem.) With the app still running, I then unlocked the tablet, rotated the tablet to landscape, locked it, and checked again. Strangely enough, no FC when switching back and forth between another app and Roku Wifi. (Roku WiFi always came up in portrait.) However, if I actually exit the app and restart, FC comes back.
As a separate issue, please note that the auto-find feature doesn't work on my network (on neither the Thrive nor the Bionic). I have 4 Roku units, which Fing sees just fine in network discovery, and identifies by the MAC address. Manually connecting to the Roku units by IP address works perfectly.
If you are interested in suggestions, some way of accommodating multiple Roku units would be handy. At the very least, please consider pre-populating the manual connect IP address dialog with the current address so it's easier to change (rather than having to re-edit it each time).
Let me know if you'd like more debugging information to help find this problem.
Best regards,
-Jim

[APP] BT Controller -Use your android as a gamepad for any other android device[FREE]

Use your device as a controller for any other android device
This is a free / ad supported app - Market link:
https://market.android.com/details?id=droidbean.btcontroller
BT Controller allows you to use your android device as a gamepad controller for any other android device.
For example, you can play a snes emulator on your tablet connected to your tv with your phone as the controller. It also works the other way around, you can use your tablet as a controller for your phone or a phone as a controller for another phone ect.
This version is Ad supported. Please consider purchasing the Ad-Free version.
https://market.android.com/details?id=droidbean.btcontrollerfull&feature=related_apps
BT Controller only works with emulators and games that support custom inputs.
Games and Emulators tested and working with BT Controller:
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= Games =
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Riptide GP
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= Emulators =
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Snesoid
Nesoid
Gensoid
N64oid
FPse [PSX]
Tiger Arcade [CPS2]
Mupen64Plus, AE [N64]
Youtube Video Demonstration and Instructions
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1. Open BT Controller on both devices
2. Allow bluetooth to turn on by pressing 'Yes' at the prompt
2. Set one device as visible if you have never connected these devices via bluetooth before (you can do this by pressing the 'Visible' button
3. Press the connect button on the other device (the one that was not made visible) and then press scan to locate your other device
4. Once the device comes up in the list select it to connect
5. Once the devices have connected you will be given the option to select the purpose of the device. Select 'Host' if the device is going to run the emulator or 'Controller' if you plan to use this device as a gamepad
6. The other device will automatically switch to the other device purpose
7. On the Host, you will need to do 2 things. Enabled the BT Controller Keyboard and Set the BT Controller as active. A checklist will appear in the top right corner for the host device and you can click the check boxes to bring up the appropriate settings screens to enable and activate the BT Controller keyboard
8. Once both have been set correctly the checklist will show you the controller device's input for testing. If the input is working correctly you can close the checklist and open up your emulator or game that supports custom input methods.
9. Navigate to the input configuration for your emulator or game and set up each button (Key mappings in snesoid, you also need to enabled the custom input option in "Other settings".
10. Start a game

i already have a ps3 dualshock3 controller that I pair with Sixaxis app which have been working very well for me. But this app also sounds like a good backup idea in case i dont have the controller on me--- i always have my android phone. But my question is, do you know how well it works in conjunction with sixaxis? say I want to use the ps3 controller + sixaxis for Player 1, and use this app to pair up my android phone to use as a controller for Player 2....

I don't have a ps3 controller but let me know how it goes if you get a chance to try it out. I'll try it out with the wiimote ime.
I assume it will work fine as long as your device can accept and maintain multiple bluetooth connections and the keys being pressed are different on both apps.
This app will press D-Pad Up / Down ect. so if the sixaxis controller also uses these keys you may have some problems.

I'd love to try this with sixaxis controller app, but I'm unable to find any game that supports 2-player mode. and I'm surprised that no one is commenting on here....im guessing that they dont see this thread as xda have 9123891238923 forums/sub forums. LOL anyway bump and gl with this app!!

Can we use this for android TV with android phone

Akashsharma said:
Can we use this for android TV with android phone
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Don't think it would since it hasn't been updated in quite a while but you could try for yourself.

[APP][2.2+] macroMote - The only remote control application you need.

macroMote
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macroMote, the only remote control application you need for your computer. Functionality? Using a command based system macroMote allows you to easily create the functionality you need to take control of your computer remotely. Design? With its tabbed layout organizing your macros has never been easier, this means your macros can be categorised how you want them to be. Simplicity? Everything about macroMote screams simplicity, after all that’s what a remote is for right? Macros can still be created (and removed) while clients (yes, more than one device can be connected at the same time!) are connected; the changes will be synced to all of the devices in real-time.
Features
- Command system to create whatever functionality you need
- Tabbed design for easy access
- Connect as many devices as you want
- Changes are synced in real-time to all devices
- macroMote Server compatible with Windows, Linux and Mac
Planned Features
- Added security (PIN to connect)
- Ability to save IP address
- Ability to change port
- Better tablet support
This really is the definition of universal.
Silly example macro, opens chrome and navigates to XDA
Code:
shell "cmd /C start chrome --start-maximized"
wait 2000
move "155,45"
click left
wait 500
type "XDA "
type ENTER
wait 1500
move "192,280"
click left
REQUEST : Please can you test this on your Linux/Mac machines. It should work but unfortunately I haven't had chance to fully test it (especially on Mac)
Please post your feedback for any improvements, commands and bugs!
How To? Mirror
Server Mirror
Lite
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This looks good but I have one question/concern.
How does the remote know which application to send the macro commands too? In other words, that VLC tab you have will only be useful if VLC is your currently active window.
It would be nice if each macro command could be directed towards a specific application running on your computer. If I want to control my iTunes music via remote, I don't want to maximize it first.
Make sense?

That is a very good question! I've thought about this and it still needs some work. With the server being programmed in Java it means I don't have access to external sources like window names and other useful things. It would mean I need to use the system API's (which of course then means I would need to figure out a way to get it to work on Linux and Mac too). Which means its going to be a pain in the ass. Fortunately must commonly used applications listen out for hot keys regardless of focus.
A simple solution would be? :
press ALT
type TAB
release ALT
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- Added Mirror Links to 'How To?' and 'Server' (My site host seems to be blocking the links...)

400+ Views... one reply.
It would be nice if people could leave some feedback? I put a lot of time into this.

So you have to be at the PC when writing set commands for each remote function?
Have you thought about being able to write a custom function on the Android phone then pushing that to the server then executing it?
Would like to have a little play with this app though, I like the idea Could maybe interpret something like this into a smart tv one day with a bit of modification.
Good Job

Yes, well the idea was that you set-up all of your macros on the computer before hand (prevents security issues). Since you will only need to write the macro once.
I developed this to function as an AIO remote to be used with any software and OS on your computer (where other remote controllers fail). I would of continue developing it, but it seems nobody is interested or doesn't understand what it does fully. I think I might just release the Pro version for free.

TheUnkn0wn said:
Yes, well the idea was that you set-up all of your macros on the computer before hand (prevents security issues). Since you will only need to write the macro once.
I developed this to function as an AIO remote to be used with any software and OS on your computer (where other remote controllers fail). I would of continue developing it, but it seems nobody is interested or doesn't understand what it does fully. I think I might just release the Pro version for free.
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I would try and offer some ideas but as you said it lies with using System API's.... Would be a huge improvement if you did manage to figure it out.
And yes the XDA feedback is sometimes.....

MEmu - The most powerful Android Emulator

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- Add function for setting mobile number
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- Double click to install apk file
- Fix some bugs
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- Fully compatible with AMD CPU
- Grand new application interface
- Add FAQ in tool bar
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- Support more games
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Desktop
Clash of Clans
Hearthstone
Violent Moto (Use keyboard to simulate device tilt)
Survivalcraft (Play with joystick)
Subway Surfers
Multiple Instance Manager
APK Installer
Flexible customization settings
Passing through sensor data
MEmu shared folders and ES File Explorer
GPS location simulation

problem with play services

Game Of War Not Working
Game Of War does not work with MEmu anymore.
I updated Game Of War and it stopped working. The beginning screen loads then goes black and stays that way.
I have tried reinstalling MEmu and GOW, still same thing.
I have tried it on multiple devices, still same thing.
Other have reported the same thing.
Is this a known issue??
Is there a fix??
I really like MEmu and would hate to change emulators.
If there is a better place to post this let know.

lordheisinger said:
Game Of War does not work with MEmu anymore.
I updated Game Of War and it stopped working. The beginning screen loads then goes black and stays that way.
I have tried reinstalling MEmu and GOW, still same thing.
I have tried it on multiple devices, still same thing.
Other have reported the same thing.
Is this a known issue??
Is there a fix??
I really like MEmu and would hate to change emulators.
If there is a better place to post this let know.
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UPDATE: I upgraded to the MEmu 2.8.3 with Lolipop 5.1 Beta and was able to play GOW.

reserved.

lordheisinger said:
UPDATE: I upgraded to the MEmu 2.8.3 with Lolipop 5.1 Beta and was able to play GOW.
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Yes GOW works, but MEmu does freeze and crash often with 4.2, 4.4, or 5.1, including any RC version while playing GOW.

I use Memu and play this wicked game called , Space Combat , but when i went to download the game it said, may not be compatible with your device. ( I havent figured that out yet!!) Anyone with any ideas??? The problem i have is the aimer goes way away from me and it shouldnt , but i have no knowledge of what to optimize to fix.