How to configure the Linux kernel/drivers/input/joystick

Howto configure the Linux kernel / drivers / input / joystick

INPUT_JOYSTICK
 * Joystick driver configuration
 * Joystick driver configuration
 * (on/off) Joysticks
 * If you have a joystick, 6dof controller, gamepad, steering wheel, weapon control system or something like that you can say Y here and the list of supported devices will be displayed. This option doesn't affect the kernel.
 * Please read the file  which contains more information.

INPUT_JOYSTICK


 * Option: JOYSTICK_ANALOG
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Classic PC analog joysticks and gamepads
 * select GAMEPORT
 * Say Y here if you have a joystick that connects to the PC gameport. In addition to the usual PC analog joystick, this driver supports many extensions, including joysticks with throttle control, with rudders, additional hats and buttons compatible with CH Flightstick Pro, ThrustMaster FCS, 6 and 8 button gamepads, or Saitek Cyborg joysticks.
 * Please read the file  which contains more information.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called analog.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_A3D
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Assassin 3D and MadCatz Panther devices
 * select GAMEPORT
 * Say Y here if you have an FPGaming or MadCatz controller using the A3D protocol over the PC gameport.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called a3d.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_ADI
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Logitech ADI digital joysticks and gamepads
 * select GAMEPORT
 * Say Y here if you have a Logitech controller using the ADI protocol over the PC gameport.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called adi.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_COBRA
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Creative Labs Blaster Cobra gamepad
 * select GAMEPORT
 * Say Y here if you have a Creative Labs Blaster Cobra gamepad.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called cobra.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_GF2K
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Genius Flight2000 Digital joysticks and gamepads
 * select GAMEPORT
 * Say Y here if you have a Genius Flight2000 or MaxFighter digitally communicating joystick or gamepad.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called gf2k.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_GRIP
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Gravis GrIP joysticks and gamepads
 * select GAMEPORT
 * Say Y here if you have a Gravis controller using the GrIP protocol over the PC gameport.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called grip.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_GRIP_MP
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Gravis GrIP MultiPort
 * select GAMEPORT
 * Say Y here if you have the original Gravis GrIP MultiPort, a hub that connects to the gameport and you connect gamepads to it.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called grip_mp.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_GUILLEMOT
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Guillemot joysticks and gamepads
 * select GAMEPORT
 * Say Y here if you have a Guillemot joystick using a digital protocol over the PC gameport.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called guillemot.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_INTERACT
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) InterAct digital joysticks and gamepads
 * select GAMEPORT
 * Say Y here if you have an InterAct gameport or joystick communicating digitally over the gameport.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called interact.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_SIDEWINDER
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Microsoft SideWinder digital joysticks and gamepads
 * select GAMEPORT
 * Say Y here if you have a Microsoft controller using the Digital Overdrive protocol over PC gameport.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called sidewinder.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_TMDC
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) ThrustMaster DirectConnect joysticks and gamepads
 * select GAMEPORT
 * Say Y here if you have a ThrustMaster controller using the DirectConnect (BSP) protocol over the PC gameport.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called tmdc.


 * Option: Howto configure the Linux kernel/drivers/input/joystick/iforce


 * Option: JOYSTICK_WARRIOR
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Logitech WingMan Warrior joystick
 * select SERIO
 * Say Y here if you have a Logitech WingMan Warrior joystick connected to your computer's serial port.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called warrior.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_MAGELLAN
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) LogiCad3d Magellan/SpaceMouse 6dof controllers
 * select SERIO
 * Say Y here if you have a Magellan or Space Mouse 6DOF controller connected to your computer's serial port.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called magellan.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_SPACEORB
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) SpaceTec SpaceOrb/Avenger 6dof controllers
 * select SERIO
 * Say Y here if you have a SpaceOrb 360 or SpaceBall Avenger 6DOF controller connected to your computer's serial port.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called spaceorb.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_SPACEBALL
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) SpaceTec SpaceBall 6dof controllers
 * select SERIO
 * Say Y here if you have a SpaceTec SpaceBall 2003/3003/4000 FLX controller connected to your computer's serial port. For the SpaceBall 4000 USB model, use the USB HID driver.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called spaceball.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_STINGER
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Gravis Stinger gamepad
 * select SERIO
 * Say Y here if you have a Gravis Stinger connected to one of your serial ports.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called stinger.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_TWIDJOY
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Twiddler as a joystick
 * select SERIO
 * Say Y here if you have a Handykey Twiddler connected to your computer's serial port and want to use it as a joystick.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called twidjoy.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_DB9
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Multisystem, Sega Genesis, Saturn joysticks and gamepads
 * depends on PARPORT
 * Say Y here if you have a Sega Master System gamepad, Sega Genesis gamepad, Sega Saturn gamepad, or a Multisystem—Atari, Amiga, Commodore, Amstrad CPC joystick connected to your parallel port. For more information on how to use the driver please read .
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called db9.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_GAMECON
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Multisystem, NES, SNES, N64, PSX joysticks and gamepads
 * depends on PARPORT
 * Say Y here if you have a Nintendo Entertainment System gamepad, Super Nintendo Entertainment System gamepad, Nintendo 64 gamepad, Sony PlayStation gamepad or a Multisystem—Atari, Amiga, Commodore, Amstrad CPC joystick connected to your parallel port. For more information on how to use the driver please read .
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called gamecon.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_TURBOGRAFX
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Multisystem joysticks via TurboGraFX device
 * depends on PARPORT
 * Say Y here if you have the TurboGraFX interface by Steffen Schwenke, and want to use it with Multisystem—Atari, Amiga, Commodore, Amstrad CPC joystick. For more information on how to use the driver please read .
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called turbografx.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_AMIGA
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Amiga joysticks
 * depends on AMIGA
 * Say Y here if you have an Amiga with a digital joystick connected to it.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called amijoy.


 * Option: JOYSTICK_JOYDUMP
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Gameport data dumper
 * select GAMEPORT
 * Say Y here if you want to dump data from your joystick into the system log for debugging purposes. Say N if you are making a production configuration or aren't sure.
 * To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module will be called joydump.

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