From 127a0d161a6659fe9b2ab0808c2cdad99f43ad00 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: CTurt Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2014 20:26:21 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 23 ++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d22d1c8..4540eec 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,24 @@ 3DSController ============= -A 3DS homebrew application which allows you to use your 3DS as a wireless controller for Windows. \ No newline at end of file +A 3DS homebrew application which allows you to use your 3DS as a wireless controller for Windows. + +### Setup and Usage +Firstly, if you want to be able to use the circle pad as a joystick you will need to install [vJoy](http://vjoystick.sourceforge.net/site/index.php/download-a-install). However, if you just want to use the buttons, this is not necessary. + +Copy the executable with the extension that applies to your loader: `3DSController.3dsx` for Ninjhax, `3DSController.3ds` for flashcards, or `3DSController.cia` for CFWs, into your 3DS's SD card or flashcard's micro SD card. + +Create file called `3DSController.ini` on the root of your 3DS's SD card containing the local IP address of your PC with nothing else, no new lines, etc, for example `192.168.0.4`. Refer [here](http://www.helpfulpctools.com/HowToCheckYourLocalIP.php) if you are unsure of how to find your local IP address. + +Run `3DSController.exe` on your computer. If you are prompted, make sure to allow it through your firewall. + +Start the application on your 3DS, there is no GUI, it will automatically try to connect to the IP address you put in `3DSController.ini`. + +To make sure it worked, open Notepad and press some buttons on the 3DS, they should show up. + +To return back to the Homebrew Loader, hold down Start and Select. + +### Troubleshooting +Make sure your 3DS has internet access and is on the same network as your PC, +Make sure that the `3DSController.ini` is in the root of your 3DS's SD card, +Make sure that the `3DSController.ini` has the local IP of your computer, not your public IP, +Make sure your firewall isn't blocking the application,