Controlling your character using Xbox Controllers in Blender

Louis du Mont is a digital artist and director who has recently completed an exciting project that demonstrates the creative possibilities of using Xbox controllers in Blender. In this project, Louis can be seen controlling his character using a gamepad, adding an extra level of immersion to the experience.

To accomplish this, Louis used a tutorial for setting up an Xbox controller in Blender, but he adapted the script to suit his needs as he didn't require physics simulations.

In order to use Xbox controllers in Blender, it is necessary to install specific libraries. This website provides a comprehensive guide on how to do this, which can be accessed here: https://b3d.interplanety.org/en/installing-python-libraries-in-blender/

Furthermore, Louis also utilized a modal template from the Blender Developer website, which can be found here: https://developer.blender.org/diffusion/B/browse/master/templates/modal_operator/

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