[GH-ISSUE #218] [BUG] Rumble is far too weak in every mode except Steam Controller mode #99

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opened 2026-10-22 05:03:45 +00:00 by roman · 2 comments
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Originally created by @IAmSympathy on GitHub (Aug 5, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/safijari/openpuck/issues/218

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I've noticed that rumble is significantly weaker in every controller mode except Steam Controller (Original).
The vibration intensity should be consistent across all controller modes, or at least provide a similar level of strength.

This was tested in Dolphin, which can directly access the motors.

Originally created by @IAmSympathy on GitHub (Aug 5, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/safijari/openpuck/issues/218 ## Description I've noticed that rumble is significantly weaker in every controller mode except Steam Controller (Original). The vibration intensity should be consistent across all controller modes, or at least provide a similar level of strength. This was tested in Dolphin, which can directly access the motors.
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@safijari commented on GitHub (Aug 22, 2026):

Can you please check the rumble scaling options in the pre release?

<!-- gh-comment-id:5381694570 --> @safijari commented on GitHub (Aug 22, 2026): Can you please check the rumble scaling options in the pre release?
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@IAmSympathy commented on GitHub (Aug 22, 2026):

I've tested it again with every rumble style and there's no difference, the rumble is still too weak. I also noticed that the rumble test on the Settings page is significantly weaker than directly in Dolphin, even with the default Steam Controller mode.

Since Dolphin has direct access to the motors and produces the expected rumble strength, this makes me think the issue may be with how OpenPuck is requesting/generating rumble rather than with the rumble scaling itself.

<!-- gh-comment-id:5381787985 --> @IAmSympathy commented on GitHub (Aug 22, 2026): I've tested it again with every rumble style and there's no difference, the rumble is still too weak. I also noticed that the rumble test on the Settings page is significantly weaker than directly in Dolphin, even with the default Steam Controller mode. Since Dolphin has direct access to the motors and produces the expected rumble strength, this makes me think the issue may be with how OpenPuck is requesting/generating rumble rather than with the rumble scaling itself.
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