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Connect to Windows and Steam

Required items:

  • Reality Runner treadmill sensor

  • Windows computer

  • Steam application installed

Windows Connection

  1. Navigate to Windows Bluetooth settings (Note: you must connect your sensor via Bluetooth to get a joystick output. WiFi is only for the user interface)

  2. Search for “Reality Runner Treadmill Sensor” or “Input”

  3. Connect

Check connection

You can check the Windows connection via the following:

  • Navigate to Settings -> Bluetooth & Devices -> Devices

    -> More devices & printer settings

  1. Once the new window pops up, right click on the Reality Runner Treadmill Sensor and click Game Controller Settings

  2. Click Properties and view the Test window

  3. Walk on the treadmill and observe the Y-axis move around

Connecting to Steam

Steam should auto recognize and connect to your treadmill sensor. Check the connection by doing the following:

  1. Navigate to Steam -> Settings -> Controller and press Begin Test

  2. Walk on the treadmill and observe the Left axis move around

Using Reality Runner in game

Game compatibility will rely heavily on how the developer made the game. If the game natively supports gamepads and X-input, setup should be immediate or at least easy.

Otherwise, the following video demonstrates how to map in game actions to your Reality Runner joystick. Make sure your game is not blocking gamepad support and Steam input is disabled.

Next Steps

Now that you’ve connected your sensor to Windows and Steam, you’re ready to game! If you haven’t already, move on to calibrate your sensor next!

Calibrate your treadmill settings