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Support Linux Wii controller mappings - #309

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fix #209

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  • New Features
    • Improved Wii U Pro Controller recognition, including devices identified by USB ID when their name is unavailable.
    • Added support for Wii Remotes and Classic Controller extensions using Linux’s built-in controller driver.
  • Improvements
    • Wii Remote settings clarify that button mapping is unavailable while keeping rumble controls accessible.
    • Classic Controller inputs are combined with the Wii Remote rather than appearing as a separate GameCube controller.
    • Classic Controller stick input is scaled to match the expected range.

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Linux kernel Wii controller nodes are identified and classified through SDL gamepads. Remote and Classic inputs are read from their corresponding gamepads when available. The Wii U Pro default mapping accepts its USB ID, and Wii Remote channel settings show a button-mapping notice.

Changes: Linux Wii controller input

Layer / File(s) Summary
Identify and classify kernel controller nodes
aurora-main/lib/dolphin/pad/pad.cpp, runtime/src/wii_remote_input.cpp
Kernel-served Wii devices are identified and classified using USB IDs, names, and shared sysfs parents. Carried Classic nodes are excluded as standalone Wii controllers. The Wii U Pro default mapping accepts vendor 0x057e and product 0x0330.
Read kernel controller samples
runtime/src/wii_remote_input.cpp
Kernel remote buttons use SDL gamepad mappings. When a Classic sibling exists, its gamepad supplies Classic buttons, triggers, and stick axes. HIDAPI devices retain their existing input paths.
Show settings for Wii Remote channels
runtime/src/settings_overlay.cpp
Wii Remote channels show a notice that button mapping does not apply and display rumble controls instead of the standard mapping UI.

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Estimated code review effort: 3 (Moderate) | ~25 minutes

Change: Bug fix · Severity of issue fixed: Medium

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sequenceDiagram
  participant ReadKpadSample
  participant KindForGamepad
  participant KernelSibling
  participant SDLGamepad
  ReadKpadSample->>KindForGamepad: Classify the selected gamepad
  KindForGamepad->>KernelSibling: Find a matching remote or Classic node
  KernelSibling-->>KindForGamepad: Return the matching sibling, if present
  ReadKpadSample->>SDLGamepad: Read mapped buttons and Classic inputs
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Merge Risk: 🟡 Moderate · up to 88703

On Linux with the kernel Wii driver, a remote with a Nunchuk may be split across two controller ports. Neither port would be fully usable. Pair the Nunchuk node with its remote before merging.

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Failed Failed checks: 1 warning

Check name Status Explanation Resolution
Out of Scope Changes check Warning The PR also adds support for unrelated kernel Wii Remote and Classic Controller nodes. KernelParent(), KernelSibling(), and KindForGamepad() pair kernel nodes. The KPAD path reads Classic Contro… Limit this PR to the #209 implementation: classify Nintendo Wii Remote Pro Controller as Kind::NotWii, apply its vendor/product PAD mapping, and retain only directly related diagnostics or tests. Move kernel Wii Remote/Classic Controlle…
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Description Check Passed Check skipped - CodeRabbit’s high-level summary is enabled.
Title check Passed The title clearly and concisely describes the main change: adding Linux Wii controller mapping support, including kernel hid-wiimote handling.
Linked Issues check Passed Issue #209 requires the Linux kernel device named Nintendo Wii Remote Pro Controller to bypass KPAD and work through PAD mappings. KindForName() now returns Kind::NotWii before the Wii Remote …
Docstring Coverage Passed Docstring coverage is 89.47% which is sufficient. The required threshold is 80.00%. Docstring coverage is scoped to functions touched by this diff. Analyzed 19 functions across 3 files.
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Issue #209 requires the Linux kernel device named Nintendo Wii Remote Pro Controller to bypass KPAD and work through PAD mappings. KindForName() now returns Kind::NotWii before the Wii Remote check. wii_default_mapping() also recognizes vendor 0x057e and product 0x0330 and applies the Wii U Pro PAD layout. These changes implement the reported fix. Issue #209 states no automated test requirement.

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The PR also adds support for unrelated kernel Wii Remote and Classic Controller nodes. KernelParent(), KernelSibling(), and KindForGamepad() pair kernel nodes. The KPAD path reads Classic Controller inputs, scales kernel sticks, and hides carried nodes. settings_overlay.cpp changes the UI for Wii Remote channels. Issue #209 targets the Linux Wii U Pro evdev node and its PAD routing. These additional controller and UI changes are not required for that objective.

Resolution

Limit this PR to the #209 implementation: classify Nintendo Wii Remote Pro Controller as Kind::NotWii, apply its vendor/product PAD mapping, and retain only directly related diagnostics or tests. Move kernel Wii Remote/Classic Controller pairing, KPAD input changes, and Wii Remote settings UI changes to a separate issue or pull request.

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Review comments at @runtime/src/wii_remote_input.cpp:
- Around line 409-424: Generalize kernel extension pairing in KindForGamepad to
include Nunchuk nodes: classify extension nodes as carried and return NotWii
when their remote sibling exists, and classify a remote as RemoteWithNunchuk
when it has a Nunchuk sibling. Update KernelSibling to select siblings by
extension name rather than a Classic/not-Classic boolean, and ensure
ReadKpadSample reads the Nunchuk sibling’s C/Z buttons, stick, and
SDL_SENSOR_ACCEL_L data.

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[Bug] [Linux] Wii U Pro Controller (Bluetooth, hid-wiimote) is detected as a bare Wii Remote: no accelerate, D-pad left acts as A

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