Gamepad Navigator

by Sam Aldhaher in Addons


Quick Start Guide 

  • connect your controller to your PC either wired or wireless via Bluetooth 
  • ensure that Windows has recognised the controller
  • install and enable the addon. Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > Install...
  • you will notice a new white "joystick" icon has been added to the tool menu on the left as shown below. This a single-click button that activates the controller and you can begin navigation!

  • to stop (deactivate) the controller simple hit the ESC key or right-click mouse anywhere 

Panel Menu

  • you will notice a new panel has been added to the top header bar with a white 'joystick' icon, as shown below
  • this panel contains settings to activate/deactivate controller, adjusting sensitivity and start/stop screencast inputs
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Recording (Auto-keying) Camera 

  • ensure that "Lock Camera to View" is enabled 
  • toggle on "Auto Keying" (record button) from either the panel menu or the timeline 
  • activate controller
  • start playback by either pressing the START button on your controller or clicking on the play icon in the Timeline
  • you are now recording camera location and rotation keyframes as you navigate around your scene
  • stop playback by either pressing the START button on your controller or clicking on the pause icon in the Timeline


Keymap



Features to be added in next release 

  • customize and configure controller inputs
  • vibration! 
  • different sensitivity scales for analog sticks and triggers 
  • improve navigation smoothness and speed depending on viewport type and scene complexity
  • toggle on/off crosshair 
  • add other controller outlines 


Sales 200+
Customer Ratings 7
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Published over 1 year ago
Blender Version 4.2, 4.1, 4.0, 3.6, 3.5, 3.4
License GPL
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