Script to Automatically disable the built in Steam Controller when a dock is connected and then enable once disconnected.

This will probably have bugs, so beware! log bugs under issues!

When using External Controllers with the Steam Deck, sometimes the build in Steam Controller gets in the way by either not allowing the use of an External Controller at all, Having to Reassign Controller in the config each time you play a game, or interfering with Multiplayer games. This script simply listens to udev for when the dock is connected via USB then disables the Built in Steam Controller so that the (first) External Controller Defaults to Player One.

The Built in Steam Controller will be disabled until the dock is disconnected.

• UGREEN 6-in-1 USB C Docking Station with 4K@60Hz HDMI

To add another device, run lsusb to identify the device you'd like to add, then run the following command:

usb_addr=$(lsusb | grep -i 'My USB Device' | cut -d' ' -f2,4 | cut -d: -f1 | tr ' ' '/')
udevadm info --query=property --name "/dev/bus/usb/$usb_addr" | grep PRODUCT | cut -d'=' -f2 >> /home/deck/.local/share/SDADSC/conf/simple_device_list.txt

In Konsole type:

curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Sarev0k/Steam-Deck.Auto-Disable-Steam-Controller/main/curl_install.sh | bash

a sudo password is required (run passwd if required first)

touch /home/deck/.local/share/SDADSC/conf/disabled

to re-enable:

rm /home/deck/.local/share/SDADSC/conf/disabled

Run the following commands:

# To delete the code
sudo rm -r /home/deck/.local/share/SDADSC
# To delete the rule
sudo rm -r /etc/udev/rules.d/99-disable-steam-input.rules
# To reload the service
sudo udevadm control --reload