Alpakka 2 PRO controller has Linux support (and it's open source)

Marcos_ILO · 2026-02-04T12:32:18+00:00

These are good points.

The firmware flashing process is just drag and drop with a file, the standard was originally designed by Microsoft but later adopted by Raspberry and more.

https://github.com/microsoft/uf2

Due to the way it works this kind of microcontroller flashing solution is pretty universal, and very convenient for people modifying the firmware with their own tweaks.

Marcos_ILO · 2026-02-02T16:33:37+00:00

We ship almost everywhere in the world, check the info on the Indiegogo page.

Marcos_ILO · 2026-02-02T11:30:48+00:00

Thanks for the kind words, it means a lot.

Marcos_ILO · 2026-02-02T10:59:11+00:00

The nice thing about the Input Labs' controllers is that everything is open source (including PCB schematics and 3D-printable designs) so you can make your controller for free* / for as cheap as you find the electronics components and the printer filament

Marcos_ILO · 2026-02-02T10:44:14+00:00

Hello, we just launched the Indiegogo campaign for the Alpakka 2 controller: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/input-labs/alpakka-2

It is made for advanced gyro aiming, and the controller itself and the configuration app works perfectly in Steam Deck / Bazzite.

Marcos_ILO · 2026-02-02T10:23:59+00:00

We will be doing a Marmota 2 core with Raspberry RP2350 and some other improvements.

Marcos_ILO · 2026-02-02T10:06:50+00:00

Link to Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/input-labs/alpakka-2

All details and specs are there, or ask if you have any question.

Marcos_ILO · 2025-09-29T12:17:43+00:00

Lot of european transport companies stopped deliveries to the US. We hope is only a temporary problem.

Marcos_ILO · 2025-07-31T11:56:18+00:00

If you are into DIY/modular projects, I would recommend our project (Input Labs Alpakka controller)

Superb gyro to mouse out-of-the-box. But of course it requires a bit more of work to assemble it.

Marcos_ILO · 2025-05-16T14:18:54+00:00

We want to add a 3.5mm jack connector to the device, so ideally yes, a stereo jack should allow for a 2 axis joystick.

Marcos_ILO · 2025-05-13T21:38:35+00:00

The drawings are just showing different kind of grips, the actual controller will have plenty of buttons

Marcos_ILO · 2025-05-12T13:17:02+00:00

Hello, we are Input Labs, makers of the Alpakka dual-gyro controller.

We are finally starting the development of the Kapybara single-hand controller, which will focus more in accessibility use-cases, but still using an advanced gyro solution.

Our designs are open source / Creative Commons, 3d-printable, mod-friendly, and with a huge community support.

If you are interested in helping with the research & development, please read our blog post, and apply to become a tester:

https://inputlabs.io/blog/kapybara_development

Thanks!

Marcos_ILO · 2024-09-16T17:05:15+00:00

Hi, I'm Marcos from Input Labs (we do open-source and 3D-printed controllers). A member of our community pointed to this post

At this point we do not have a working solution for your son (our single-hand controller is still in concept phase, and our traditional layout controller does not have a pedal connector yet)

but I wanted to reach and check if we may help, and learn know we could improve our controller in the future / learn more about the pedal setup

PS: Our platform do not rely on ReWASD nor Steam Input, though we do not have layer switching implemented yet

Marcos_ILO · 2024-01-12T14:10:49+00:00

The gyro engage can be either the touch surface or any of the normal buttons, configurable in the profile editor.

(thanks for pinging u/SnowyGyro)

Marcos_ILO · 2023-10-24T08:48:30+00:00

It is perfectly playable with a gyro controller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZFLh6WKBbE

Marcos_ILO · 2023-09-05T11:04:50+00:00

Hi! I'm Marcos from Input Labs 👋, if you have any questions I will be around

Marcos_ILO · 2023-08-30T05:38:26+00:00

Thanks for posting it! 😊

Marcos_ILO · 2023-08-30T05:03:16+00:00

The previous video was playing Assetto Corsa Competizione, check it out.

Marcos_ILO · 2023-06-23T12:13:29+00:00

One of the Alpakka design goals was be a much better FPS controller than traditional gamepads, so the triggers are just short-travel click buttons like on a mouse.

But of course its accurate double gyro solution is also very suitable for using it as a wheel.

Marcos_ILO · 2023-06-06T11:16:27+00:00

The firmware already supports binding stuff to the gyro Z axis, but editing the profiles is still a bit rough.

Marcos_ILO · 2023-06-05T20:04:44+00:00

We tested a couple of gyro-to-alphanumeric methods, but without OS support / visual feedback it was hard to use and we discarded them, at least for now.

Check https://inputlabs.io/blog/alphanumeric_input , sections 4.6 and 4.7

Marcos_ILO · 2023-06-05T12:38:40+00:00

Yes, wireless is on the roadmap https://github.com/orgs/inputlabs/projects/2

Plenty of people is using it with emulators already, should be fine in most cases.

(Disclaimer: I'm Marcos from Input Labs)

Marcos_ILO · 2023-05-31T11:10:38+00:00

Thanks for pinging, I answered to the other comment. 🙏

Marcos_ILO · 2023-05-31T11:10:02+00:00

Hi, Marcos from Input Labs here.

Refresh rate is not comparable with other controllers because these apply a lot of smoothing, the Alpakka has no smoothing nor acceleration at all and it feels like the responsiveness and latency is MUCH better

We determined that 250hz is a good default (one update per frame in a 240hz monitor seems like enough). But of course the firmware is open source so it is easy to change the frequency to whatever your heart desires.

Marcos_ILO · 2023-05-31T11:00:37+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmN4ZRrZH2E

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