HELP - Window Layout - Default Device Settings window
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Controller Devices
This list contains all of your controller devices. Select a device in the list to modify the default settings for that device. Press the 'game controllers' link to access the game controllers window of the Windows control panel.

Joystick Sensitivity
The Joystick Sensitivity setting determines the acceleration speed of an analog joystick. The greater the sensitivity value, the more speed variations can be achieved by tilting the joystick different amounts; therefore, a greater maximum speed can also be achieved with a higher sensitivity setting. Adjust this value from the Device Defaults window to set the default sensitivity for new configurations.

Joystick Deadzone
The Joystick Deadzone setting determines the amount an analog joystick must be tilted before Pinnacle responds to the movement. This setting is important because most controller joysticks do not always "spring" back to the exact same neutral position. You may find that if the deadzone is too low, the joystick may get "stuck" moving in some direction even after you've released the joystick to the neutral position. Game controllers return position coordinates even within the neutral position, so by having a slight deadzone, you can prevent unintentional movements. The necessary deadzone may vary from controller to controller. Adjust this value from the Device Defaults window to set the default deadzone for new configurations.

Joystick Range
The Joystick Range setting determines the maximum amount of movement reported for an analog joystick. This setting could be described as the opposite of the deadzone setting. Tilting the joystick beyond the maximum range will have the same effect as tilting it to the maximum range. For example, if the range is set to 80% then tilting the joystick beyond 80% will always return the same value as 80% would return. Adjust this value from the Device Defaults window to set the default range for new configurations.

Restore Default Settings
Use this button to restore the default settings for sensitivity, deadzone, and range for the selected device.

Advanced Settings
Use this button to display the Advanced Device Settings window, where you can modify the internal mappings and calibration of your controller devices.

Notes and Tips

  • When changes are made to the default device settings on this screen, Pinnacle will ask you if the changes should be applied to your existing profiles. Otherwise your existing profiles will retain their previous settings.