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this post was submitted on 17 Aug 2023
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Steam Deck
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A place to discuss and support all things Steam Deck.
Replacement for r/steamdeck_linux.
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As a programmer that has little to no idea how to program a driver, I think it's basically zero chance. It would take a LOT of research and learning. Define the problem, choose an appropriate language, choose and install the programming tools, learn how to program a device driver, learn about controller hardware, learn about Linux, learn the programming language, learn about Steam Deck, write code and test probably hundreds or thousands of times. If I were to wildly speculate I'd say it would be several months starting with basically zero knowledge but having time, will, and aptitude.
I think OP thought you meant a software driver but you meant a hardware driver, didn't you?
I don't know LOL. My experience is mostly with Windows, I assume things are different with Linux.
Ah, I would definitely struggle then! I guess my most realistic options would either be to take apart the Deck and replacing the existing motor with a stronger one, or hope that someone smarter than me has a similar idea and can code a driver
The Deck vibration isn't an ordinary motor like most console controllers use. It's a haptic feedback engine built into the touchpads. Basically it's kind of like a speaker - a coil (on the touchpad surface) placed over a fixed magnet. Instead of vibrating a cone like a speaker would to make sound, it vibrates the touchpad in a very precise way to mimic clicking and other haptic effects, but the downside is that it isn't as strong as just putting a spinning weight on a motor and making it go, which is what most controllers do.