Bridge
The MakePro X Bridge is a small application which can translate between the MPX Controller Protocol and various other network protocols. It can also be used to connect an MPX Controller via USB to a network.
The Bridge is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
[Integrators] Usage in Translation Mode
Please refer to the Bridge Integration Guide for more information.
[Users] Usage in USB -> Ethernet Bridge Mode
- Windows
- MacOS
- Linux
- Download the latest version of the Bridge from the download page.
- Doubleclick the downloaded .exe file.
- If a Windows SmartScreen Dialog appears, click on More Info and then on Run Anyway.
- If a Windows Defender Firewall window appears, click on Allow Access.
- Connect a controller via USB
- The Bridge should now make the controller available via the network. Done!
- Download the latest version of the Bridge from the download page.
- Open a Terminal window and navigate to the folder where you downloaded the Bridge.
- Allow the file to be executed by typing
sudo chmod +x [NameOfTheBridgeFile]and pressing enter. - Run the following command:
sudo ./MakeProXBridge - Connect a controller via USB
- The Bridge should now make the controller available via the network. Done!
- Download the latest version of the Bridge from the download page.
- Open a Terminal window and navigate to the folder where you downloaded the Bridge.
- Allow the file to be executed by typing
sudo chmod +x [NameOfTheBridgeFile]and pressing enter. - Run the following command:
sudo ./MakeProXBridge - Connect a controller via USB
- The Bridge should now make the controller available via the network. Done!
tip
If the Bridge is started with the --verbose flag, it will print all received and sent buffers. This is useful for debugging.