PhonePad (Code Name)

A fast-communication app that turns your smartphone into a gamepad.

Currently supports Android devices.

It allows your phone and connected controller to function similarly to popular game controllers such as the DualShock 4 and Xbox 360 controller.

Demostrative Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13fSelx3i2I

Technical specification

Architecture:

• Gamepad services library (C++): https://github.com/Aileck/Gamepad_API
• Server (Typescript, Node.js): https://github.com/Aileck/Gamepad-API-Testtool
• Client App (Unity C#): This repository :)

Key Technical aspect

• The gamepad core services is written in C++ for better efficiency.
• Lightweight binary messaging with WebSocket + MessagePack.
• Mobile input handling via Unity Input System, with multi-input system support.

Feature

Done:

• An Android mobile app that can connect to a computer
• The mobile app can emulate either a DualShock 4 or Xbox 360 input system
• The mobile app can use an external controller, acting as a remote gamepad for the PC

Next Step:

• Mobile:

  • Currently requires manual input of the PC IP address; next step is to search for local servers automatically
  • Create an decent UI
  • Customizable controller layout

• PC:

  • Develop a decent visually appealing gamepad management system on the PC side

Want to do but need to research feasibility:

• Port the client to WebGL
• Port the client to some niche operating systems
• Enable connections beyond local network, including Bluetooth