Preferences

Preferences settings are values that control the overall operation of the Quadstick. The Quadstick preference settings can be tailored to an individual's needs. Globally (in prefs.csv), in a Game Configuration file for a specific game, by Voice Command, or even in an individual game Mode sheet within a game configuration file. Most preference values that are held in the prefs.csv file can be adjusted using the Quadstick Manager Program.

The current value of a preference setting that is active at any given moment is determined by the order in which the value from each source is processed. Preferences are first read from the Prefs.csv file. If a game configuration file is loaded and it has a Preferences Sheet, any values contained in it will override the values in Prefs.csv. Next, any voice commands that change a Preference value can replace many of the values in Prefs.csv or a Preferences page. Finally, any preference value found on a Mode sheet in a game configuration file has the final say for the value.

The Preferences found on Mode sheets are only in effect when that Mode is active. This allows an individual mode to have a specific joystick sensitivity setting or control the center dead zone shape, to fine tune the control of the QuadStick.

The Default Preferences spreadsheet contains the values in the prefs.csv file when the Quadstick is new. The user can create their own copy of the Preferences spreadsheet and modify the values then download the CSV file into the Quadstick, or use the Quadstick Manager Program to adjust them. The values in the prefs.csv file can be overridden by a Preferences sheet in the active game profile. Likewise, each mode sheet can modify preferences that are active only on that sheet. Every time the configuration changes in the Quadstick, the prefs.csv file is read, then any values in a Preference sheet in the active game configuration file are read, then the any individual preferences in the active mode sheet are applied. A typical use-case could be special modes sheets, like a driving mode, or a sniper mode, where the joystick sensitivity may be reduced to make steering or aiming easier.

Preferences			Can be set in prefs.csv or Preferences page in game csv file
prefs.csv			Can be changed with voice command, or file
Preference	Value	Units	Can be changed on Mode sheet, Command or file
joystick_deflection_minimum	9	percent	Defines center dead zone. Percent of physical movement
joystick_deflection_maximum	30	percent	Defines physical deflection scaled to 100% Signal
deflection_multiplier_up	140	percent	Adjusts joystick deflection value in the UP direction
deflection_multiplier_down	130	percent	Adjusts joystick deflection value in the DOWN direction
deflection_multiplier_left	100	percent	Adjusts joystick deflection value in the LEFT direction
deflection_multiplier_right	100	percent	Adjusts joystick deflection value in the RIGHT direction
joystick_dead_zone_shape	1		0=Square, 1=Circle
anti_dead_zone	0	percent	Counteracts the dead zone built into the Game Console's joystick software
joystick_warning	400	percent	Joystick position beyond full scale that will flash the leds
joystick_alarm	500	percent	Joysitck position beyond full scale that will buzz the speaker
usb_1_multiplier_up	100	percent	Adjusts a USB input sensitivity in one direction
usb_1_multiplier_down	100	percent	Adjusts a USB input sensitivity in one direction
usb_1_multiplier_left	100	percent	Adjusts a USB input sensitivity in one direction
usb_1_multiplier_right	100	percent	Adjusts a USB input sensitivity in one direction
usb_2_multiplier_up	100	percent	Adjusts a USB input sensitivity in one direction
usb_2_multiplier_down	100	percent	Adjusts a USB input sensitivity in one direction
usb_2_multiplier_left	100	percent	Adjusts a USB input sensitivity in one direction
usb_2_multiplier_right	100	percent	Adjusts a USB input sensitivity in one direction
joystick_D_Pad_inner	25	percent	Inner Zone Ring as percent of scaled Signal
joystick_D_Pad_outer	60	percent	Outer Zone Ring as percent of scaled Signal
sip_puff_threshold_soft	8	percent	Percent of full scale Pressure to detect Soft Sip/Puff
sip_puff_threshold	40	percent	Percent of full scale Pressure to detect Hard Sip/Puff
sip_puff_maximum	70	percent	Percent of full scale Pressure to scale into 100% button push pressure
sip_puff_delay_soft	1000	ms	Time delay before detecting Soft Sip/Puff or Inner Joystick Zone
lip_position_minimum	8	percent	Percent of full scale of lip movement to initiate output
lip_position_maximum	35	percent	Percent of full scale of lip movement for 100% output
mouse_speed	100	percent	Speed control for mouse cursor movement
mouse_response_curve	1		0=linear, 1=mixed curve, 2=parabolic
volume	40	percent	Initial Speaker Volume
brightness	75	percent	Initial Status LED brightness
digital_out_1	0	on/off	Initial output state for relay 1
digital_out_2	0	on/off	Initial output state for relay 2
bluetooth_device_mode	none		Bluetooth HID Device Selection
bluetooth_authentication_mode	2		Bluetooth Authentication Selection
bluetooth_connection_mode	pair		Bluetooth pairing control
bluetooth_throttle	15	ms	Bluetooth mouse report interval in ms.
enable_swap_inputs	0		Allow user to swap inputs with Lip sensor
enable_select_files	1		Allow user to select a configuration file
enable_usb_a_device	0	DO NOT CHANGE	1=USB-A port active, 0=USB-B port active
enable_DS3_emulation	0	DO NOT CHANGE	0=Normal PS3 mode, 1=DS3 emulation, 2=X360CE mode, 3=XB360 emulation
enable_rumble	0		1=Buzz when Rumble activated, 0=silent. Requires DS3=1

Preferences on individual mode sheets.

Any of the preferences in the above list that have the light purple background can be set on individual mode sheets and only take effect when that mode sheet is active. The preference name is selected from the pull down list in the A (Outputs) column and the numeric value is placed in column C, where an input normally goes. An error marker will display in the upper right corner of the C column cell, but it can be ignored. The B column is ignored in this type of row.

Example: RockyNoHandsPUBG PC