Looking for general info on controllers/joysticks

[WalterB]

Hello, I just bought a game controller and I'm having trouble figuring out how to set it up for KSP. Is there a tutorial somewhere that explains what all the input setting do?

I would like to set up the right stick of my controller for pitch/roll when in atmospheric flight and pitch/yaw for rockets but have no idea how to do that or how to switch between the modes in-game (if that' even possible).

Also, what is "Primary" vs "Secondary"?

Thanks

One more thing: The selection window has buttons for "Staging", "Docking (Translation)" and "Docking (Rotation)". What do these do?

Edited November 2, 2018 by WalterB
added one more related question

[GearsNSuch]

@WalterB

So, it seems you have found the correct input menu. Congratulations!

If I remember correctly, the first slot is the side-to-side axis. Click on the button and move the joystick along the axis you want to bind. Next is the down-up axis, followed by the throttle axis.

"Secondary" just lets you bind another device at the same time.

This mod allows you to switch between yaw and roll.

I believe the "Staging," "Docking," and "Docking" are different flight modes. "Staging" is the normal mode, "Docking (Translation)" turns the usual flight axes into translation control, and "Docking (Rotation)" allows you to rotate more easily.

 

Hope that helps. Enjoy!

[WalterB]

Thanks GearsNSuch, after posting my question I found the Advanced Fly By Wire mod and it's pretty much everything I need and it appears to be a big improvement over the stock controller settings.