Controller Input Lag - New test protocol

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I created a method based on a arduino+usb host shield in order to test the latency of a controller with high precision. This requires no external systems like a console, the test is done directly on top of the device.

I did a full write up of my findings on a medium article https://medium.com/@WydD/controller-input-lag-how-to-measure-it-1ebfd2c9d60
Everything is open, so don’t hesitate to replicate the setup with your own devices, the hardware cost is pretty cheap.

Don’t hesitate if you have any questions.

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You are the hero we need but don’t deserve. :star_struck:

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I bet this could be a start of a volunteer forum users submitting data for a comprehensive database

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Would this also work with a Teensy 2.0 and a UART Serial Converter CP2102? Or does it need to be the hardware you specifically listed? thanks

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I know that the usb shield is compatible with other boards. You can find in the documentation the list of known working boards https://github.com/felis/USB_Host_Shield_2.0 So yes teensy 2 is part of them but maybe you’ll need a bit more work to do the proper wiring I’m not sure.

The shield was originally designed for the Uno/Mega on the large version and for the Pro Mini for the small version. If you have those with the latest revision of the shield, no wiring is necessary, just plug and you’re good to go :slight_smile:

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