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Is there a way to disable the rumble feature on the Xbox controller? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm Running Linux Mint 21.3 mainly using Lutris and Steam for some native Linux games. It's so annoying, especially when it sometimes disconnects the gamepad. I'm using an Xbox One S controller connected through a USB cable.

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[+] [email protected] 12 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Disabling it in steam input doesn't disable it in Lutris. I have already thought about disconnecting the motors as an alternative method after making sure there's nothing in the software that can do that, as in Windows.

Also, thanks for the info on the screwdriver.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

As a person who has opened up a few xbox controllers to clean them up 'to the max', it's probably beginner level DIY to open it up and disconnect the rumble motors. I think it was even broken in one or two we had ( OG xbox and wired 360 versions), and the system doesn't prompt you to do something about or, or refuse service (can you imagine? that would suck). Still, I'd try to disconnect it non-destructively first

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Wow. I did not know about the Torx security thing. It looks like the ifixit kits come with a torx security instead of a regular torx, so I never even noticed when I took my controller apart to replace a shoulder button. 🤯

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago

You could break the security pin or use a small flat-head screwdriver.

I didn't have a Torx screwdriver, so I broke the pin and used a regular polydrive, disconnected the red wire, and rolled tape around the exposed end.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

I took mine apart and just cut out the rumble motors. Bonus is it makes the controllers lighter.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

My partner hates them so she straight up removed them. Lot lighter controller is Nice too