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JoyDance

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Demo

https://youtu.be/f_1IkUHFdH8

Features

  • Play Just Dance 2016 and later on all platforms with Joy-Cons.
  • Playing with a Joy-Con (+ its strap) is safer and more comfortable than holding a phone.
  • No latency.
  • Better score than using a phone (hopefully).
  • No random disconnection.
  • Support up to 6 players.
  • Support all platforms:
Xbox Series Xbox One PS4/5 NSW Stadia PC Wii U
2020-2022
2016-2019 ⚠️

⚠️ Important: Can't use buttons on Joy-Con to navigate the UI in JD 2016-2019 (you'll have to use controllers/keyboard). See #6.

How does it work?

It pretends to be the Just Dance Controller app, sends movements of the Joy-Con to your game console.

Tested on

Requirements

  • PC/Mac/Linux with bluetooth support. Doesn't work with Chrome OS/Crostini (#15).
  • Python 3.7+ and pip installed.
  • 1 to 6 Joy-Cons.
  • It's RECOMMENDED to:
    • Use a Bluetooth dongle, because built-in Bluetooth sucks (or you will get disconnected constantly while playing). Make sure you buy a dongle with game controllers support, not just for audio devices. Not all dongles support Mac/Linux, so remember to check compatibility before buying.
    • Use a Nintendo Switch to update Joy-Con to the latest firmware & calibate its motion sensors. Ask your friends or bring it to the game shop if you don't have one.

Installation

  1. Download the latest version and extract it into a folder.
  2. Open that folder in Terminal/Command Prompt, then run this command:
pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Extra steps for Linux users

Click to expand!
  1. Linux users may need to use hid instead of hidapi (not sure why hidapi couldn't find Joy-Cons on Linux).
pip3 uninstall hidapi
sudo apt install libhidapi-dev
pip3 install hid
  1. Create a new udev rule file at /etc/udev/rules.d/50-nintendo-switch.rules (Source)
# Switch Joy-con (L) (Bluetooth only)
KERNEL=="hidraw*", SUBSYSTEM=="hidraw", KERNELS=="0005:057E:2006.*", MODE="0666"

# Switch Joy-con (R) (Bluetooth only)
KERNEL=="hidraw*", SUBSYSTEM=="hidraw", KERNELS=="0005:057E:2007.*", MODE="0666"

# Switch Pro controller (USB and Bluetooth)
KERNEL=="hidraw*", SUBSYSTEM=="hidraw", ATTRS{idVendor}=="057e", ATTRS{idProduct}=="2009", MODE="0666"
KERNEL=="hidraw*", SUBSYSTEM=="hidraw", KERNELS=="0005:057E:2009.*", MODE="0666"

# Switch Joy-con charging grip (USB only)
KERNEL=="hidraw*", SUBSYSTEM=="hidraw", ATTRS{idVendor}=="057e", ATTRS{idProduct}=="200e", MODE="0666"

Reload udev rules:

sudo udevadm control --reload-rules
sudo udevadm trigger
  1. Install dkms-hid-nintendo (Joy-Con driver) if you're running Linux kernel older than 5.16.

Usage

  1. Open the phone pairing screen on Just Dance.

  2. Connect your PC/Mac/Linux to the same Wi-Fi or LAN network as your game console. For Stadia you just need to connect to the internet.

  3. Run this command:

    python3 dance.py
    

    or

    python dance.py
    
  4. Open http://localhost:32623 (not https://...) in a web browser (32623 = DANCE). You can also open JoyDance on another device (connected to the same network) with this link: http://[JOYDANCE_DEVICE_IP]:32623 (for example: http://192.168.1.100:32623).

  5. Turn on Bluetooth and pair with Joy-Con by holding down the SYNC button until the light move up and down. Press the "Refresh" button until your Joy-Con shows up.

  6. Fill the form.

    • Pairing Method:

      Default Fast Stadia Old
      Platforms All but Stadia X1/PS/NSW Stadia All, incl. PC & Wii U
      Game versions 2020-2022 2020-2022 2020-2022 2016-2019
      Pairing Speed Slow Fast Slow Fast
      Pairing Code Require Require
      Private IP Address Host Console PC/Console
    • Host's Private IP Address:

      • The private IP address of your PC/Mac/Linux running JoyDance. Find this in the Wi-Fi settings.
      • Starts with 192.168. or 10..
    • PC/Console's Private IP Address:

      • The private IP address of your PC/console. Find this in the Wi-Fi settings on PC/console.
      • Starts with 192.168. or 10..
    • Pairing Code: get this from the game.

  7. Press the "Connect" button next to Joy-Con to start the pairing process.

  8. 💃🕺

FAQ

  1. What is the correct way to hold a Joy-Con?
    Please follow these images for Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R).

  2. How to control with Joy-Con (L)?

    Joy-Con (L) Joy-Con (R)
    Up X
    Right A
    Down B
    Left Y
    L R
    ZL ZR
    Minus Plus
  3. How to exit JoyDance?
    Press Ctrl + C two times or close the Terminal window.

  4. Is it possible to port JoyDance to wearable devices like smart watches (Wear OS, watchOS...)?
    Yes. I tested on a tiny M5StickC Plus and it worked! But remember, some movements require you to move only the palm of your hand won't be recognized correctly.

  5. Can I play Just Dance 2017 (PC) and run JoyDance on the same PC?
    Yes, you can.

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