sfun_joystick.zip

S-function to use a joystick in Simulink (Windows only)

/* File: sfun_joystick.c
* Description: sfun_joystick.c is a S-function (used in a S-function block)
* which reads joystick output into a simulink model. This
* S-function only works on windows computer but should be easy
* to port to other OS.
*
* Output: 1. Current X-coordinate.
* 2. Current Y-coordinate.
* 3. Current Z-coordinate.
* 4. First joystick button is pressed.
* 5. Second joystick button is pressed.
* 6. Third joystick button is pressed.
* 7. Fourth joystick button is pressed.
*
* Input: Joystick ID. Typically "0".
*
* Usage: First compile from Matlab command window:
* mex sfun_joystick.c -lWinmm
* A demo model called joystickDemo.slx (R2013b) is available.
*
* Author: Per Hillerborg,
* Version: 2.0, October 17, 2014, (Update from 1.0. Changed to INHERITED_SAMPLE_TIME so it is more plug and play)
*
* Note: This file can be edited to only send out wanted output.
* For more info see:
* http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd757110%28v=vs.85%29.aspx
*
* Further tips:If more buttons are preferred, use the JOYINFOEX instead of
* JOYINFO which contains extended info including more buttons.
*/