SwitchX

Project that adds XBOX360 controller support to Nintendo Switch using Raspberry Pi Zero W

Demo (Youtube):

XBOX360 wireless controller + Raspberry Pi Zero W = DIY Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Description

This project uses Raspberry Pi Zero W to act as a proxy between XBOX360's controller & Nintendo Switch. It essentially makes the Raspberry Pi connect to Switch as a Bluetooth controller & translates XBOX360 controller's input to the format expected by Nintendo Switch. It should work with both Wireless & Wired versions of the controller. XBOX360 controllers use proprietary wireless protocol to communicate & requires a special driver to work. Since Nintendo Switch lacks this driver, it won't detect the controller when connected via USB port directly & requires some contraption to work.

Requirements:

• XBOX360 Controller (Wired/Wireless)
• XBOX360 Controllers' USB wireless receiver (Only for wireless model)
• Raspberry Pi Zero W
• OTG Cable Micro USB

Setup:

• Install Raspbian (Lite) on your Raspberry Pi Zero W
• Clone this repository to your user account's home directory
• Execute "sudo python setup.py"
• Reboot your Raspberry Pi Zero W
• Connect XBOX360 Controller/USB Wireless receiver to Raspberry Pi Zero w's Micro-USB data port
• Connect power to Raspberry Pi Zero W's Micro-USB power port

This is should automatically install all of the dependencies as well as setup the environment.

Usage:

• Once setup is ready, Raspberry Pi Zero should automatically connect to Nintendo Switch when you enter pairing screen (Home -> Controllers -> Change Grip/Order)
• Once paired, the controller should work exactly like the Pro Wireless Controller.
• Pairing should only be required the first time. Henceforth, you'll only need to wake up the Switch console & SwitchX should automatically reconnect.

Key Mapping

XBOX360 Controller's keys are mapped as follows: (XBOX360 on the left & Switch on the right)

• X = Y
• Y = X
• A = B
• B = A
• Guide = Home
• Long press Guide = Capture
• Back = Minus
• Start = Plus
• Dpad = Dpad
• Analog sticks = Analog sticks
• Triggers = Triggers

Credits:

This project wouldn't have been possible without "Martino's" Joycontrol Project as well as Steven Jacobs' script to interface with xboxdrv using Python. Links:

• https://github.com/mart1nro
• https://github.com/FRC4564/Xbox

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