SlimDx Multiple joystick issue

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Im using SlimDx to pick up joystick feedback in my c# app. The code I implemented works fine for one stick but I cant seem to get two identical sticks to work. Apologies for my ignorance ahead of time. Here is the code:

public SimpleJoystick()
{

DirectInput dinput = new DirectInput();

foreach (DeviceInstance device in dinput.GetDevices(DeviceClass.GameController,                                                  DeviceEnumerationFlags.AttachedOnly))
            {

                // Create device
                  try
                  {
                     stickOne = new Joystick(dinput, device.InstanceGuid);

                    break;
                  }



                catch (DirectInputException)
                {
                   //catch stuff here
                }
 }

Ive made a Joystick[] named sticks prior to this. How do I place each device into the Joystick array within the foreach loop? I cant figure out what variable can be used in the sticks[x] so that it corresponds to the correct InstanceGuid of the stick. Any help would be most appreciated.

Posted 3-Apr-11 13:14pm

scocioba

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Henry Minute · Accepted Answer · 2011-04-03T14:08:00

Unless you have to use an Array for some reason, you would be better using one of the generic collections.

A List<Joystick>, for example. You would then be able to replace:

C#

stickOne = new Joystick(dinput, device.InstanceGuid);

with (assume you called the list sticks as in your array)

C#

sticks.Add(new Joystick(dinput, device.InstanceGuid));

Or even a dictionary

C#

Dictionary<GUID, Joystick> sticks = new Dictionary<GUID, Joystick>();

// then in the try block
sticks.Add(device.InstanceGuid, new Joystick(dinput, device.InstanceGuid));

You would then be able to look them up by their GUID, if that is required.

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