Playstation 2 Linux (tm!) USB mouse on x86 Gentoo?

RSInd · n00b Joined: 25 Sep 2003 Posts: 28 Location: San Francisco

Well, it was the only extra mouse lying around the house and try though I might I just can't get it to detect anywhere. I've been pretty good about getting everything else in my new system installed without a hitch, but can't get the system to detect my dinky little usb mouse. The Playstation 2 Linux USB keyboard had no problems during installation, so I'm hoping the mouse will be a relatively easy fix.

Any ideas? I'll let you know whatever details you need, just let me know.

Thanks in advance.
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NeddySeagoon · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2003 12:28 pm Post subject:

RSInd,

Can usbview see it?
You don't need anything special in the kerenl for usbview.

When the kernel modules are loaded it will appear as /dev/input/mouuse0
Point X here to use it.

You need HID either built in or as modules.

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NeddySeagoon
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RSInd · n00b Joined: 25 Sep 2003 Posts: 28 Location: San Francisco

So, I tried xf86cfg and /dev/input/mouse0, but it still wouldn't detect the mouse. Not sure how I would compile HID modules. Mind sending me toward a cardinal point?

Thanks.
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NeddySeagoon · Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2003 6:54 pm Post subject:

RSInd,

You have a long way to go before you need to play with xf86cfg.

First, have you had USB working at all?
If not, you need to build the kernel with USB support

You need to Y to the following under USB Support
Support for USB
Preliminary USB device filesystem

Build the following as modules say M
EHCI HCD (USB 2.0)
UHCI (Intel ...
UHCI Alternate Driver
OHCI ...
You will only use one of these - its hardware dependent.
The kerenel will load the right one.

Say Y or M to
USB Human Interface Device (full HID) support
HID Inout Layer Support

Say N to
USB HIDBP Keyboard (basic support)
USB HIDBP Mouse (basic) support

Build and install your new kernel. Don't forget to mount /boot and rerun lilo, if you use lilo.

emerge usbview if you need to.
It should see your USB mouse when its plugged in.
You should also be able to see a device at /dev/input/mouse0

Get that working first, then make X work with the USB mouse.

Regards,

NeddySeagoon
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