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[GH-ISSUE #91] OpenPuck is bricked in Switch Mode #42

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opened 2026-10-22 05:00:13 +00:00 by roman · 2 comments

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2026-10-22 05:00:13 +00:00

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Originally created by @papcos33-ops on GitHub (Jun 28, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/safijari/openpuck/issues/91

I successfully configured OpenPuck. However, I have run into an issue where the device is now soft-bricked and stuck in Switch Mode.

After successfully setting up my OpenPuck, I wanted to use my Steam Controller on the Nintendo Switch.
I accessed http://localhost:8008/ and configured the OpenPuck to persist in Switch Mode upon reboot.
After that, I re-paired my Steam Controller with the original Steam Controller dongle (original puck) to use it on my PC again.

Since the Steam Controller is now paired with the original puck, the OpenPuck (which is permanently stuck in Switch Mode) can no longer detect Steam Controller.
I cannot initiate a re-pairing process because Steam does not recognize the OpenPuck as a "Steam Puck" anymore—it is recognized as a Switch Pro Controller.
When I connect the OpenPuck to my PC and visit http://localhost:8008/, it is detected only as a "Pro Controller". Because of this, the WebUSB interface cannot connect, and I am unable to access the OpenPuck configuration settings to turn off Switch Mode.
I tried to perform a factory reset, but arduino-cli board list returns No boards found.

Originally created by @papcos33-ops on GitHub (Jun 28, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/safijari/openpuck/issues/91 <img width="1292" height="260" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/026e8795-af4d-4d05-b5b1-a47622b752f3" /> I successfully configured OpenPuck. However, I have run into an issue where the device is now soft-bricked and stuck in Switch Mode. 1. After successfully setting up my OpenPuck, I wanted to use my Steam Controller on the Nintendo Switch. 2. I accessed `http://localhost:8008/` and configured the OpenPuck to persist in **Switch Mode** upon reboot. 3. After that, I re-paired my Steam Controller with the original Steam Controller dongle (original puck) to use it on my PC again. * Since the Steam Controller is now paired with the original puck, the OpenPuck (which is permanently stuck in Switch Mode) can no longer detect Steam Controller. * I cannot initiate a re-pairing process because Steam does not recognize the OpenPuck as a "Steam Puck" anymore—it is recognized as a Switch Pro Controller. * When I connect the OpenPuck to my PC and visit `http://localhost:8008/`, it is detected only as a "Pro Controller". Because of this, the WebUSB interface cannot connect, and I am unable to access the OpenPuck configuration settings to turn off Switch Mode. * I tried to perform a factory reset, but `arduino-cli board list` returns `No boards found.`

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2026-10-22 05:00:13 +00:00

roman commented

2026-10-22 05:00:14 +00:00

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@safijari commented on GitHub (Jun 28, 2026):

There's a factory reset mode mentioned in the readme for situations like this. It will erase all OpenPuck settings.

To enter DFU you'll need to short the RST and GND pins twice.

It's kind of odd though. WebUSB panel works fine for me in Switch pro mode.

Note that you don't need to go to localhost the panel also exists at https://safijari.github.io/openpuck

@safijari commented on GitHub (Jun 28, 2026): There's a factory reset mode mentioned in the readme for situations like this. It will erase all OpenPuck settings. To enter DFU you'll need to short the RST and GND pins twice. It's kind of odd though. WebUSB panel works fine for me in Switch pro mode. Note that you don't need to go to localhost the panel also exists at https://safijari.github.io/openpuck

roman commented

2026-10-22 05:00:15 +00:00

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@papcos33-ops commented on GitHub (Jun 28, 2026):

Thanks to your advice, I successfully performed a factory reset
however I still cannot access the WebUSB configuration menu while the device is in Switch Pro mode.
Since the main problem resolved, I will close this issue.

@papcos33-ops commented on GitHub (Jun 28, 2026): Thanks to your advice, I successfully performed a factory reset however I still cannot access the WebUSB configuration menu while the device is in Switch Pro mode. Since the main problem resolved, I will close this issue.

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2026-10-22 05:06:59 +00:00

[PR #42] [MERGED] Rumble in all modes + SDL visibility fix #169

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