DCC-EX / WebThrottle-EX

WebThrottle-EX is a web based (html,jQuery,JavaScript) Controller/Throttle for DCC-EX EX-CommandStations
https://dcc-ex.com/WebThrottle-EX
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[Feature Request]: EX-WebThrottle Gamepad Support #79

Open jcwtm opened 1 year ago

jcwtm commented 1 year ago

Problem/idea statement

I am unsatisfied with current throttle options. I would really like physical controls so touchscreens aren't really my thing. I know HTML5 has a 'gamepad API' and I think that if implemented in EX-WebThrottle, it could provide a cost-effective and easily accessible, simple throttle for everyone.

Of course I could list many drawbacks but simply, a USB controller can be something like $20, which costs much less than and is more easily found in stores than most, if not all, DCC throttles on the market.

Alternatives or workarounds

I currently just click around in JMRI or WebThrottle which isn't very tactile and misclicks can sometimes lead to unwanted results.

Additional context

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