If the device remains unrecognized after all steps:
Check the physical PCB: open the controller (careful with screws) and look for markings like “HS8836”, “BJ-306”, or “TX-168”. That can help locate a dedicated driver.
Otherwise, replace the controller with a known compatible model like Logitech F310 or Xbox controller – these have native Windows drivers and avoid vid-1ea7 headaches.
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Follow these steps in order.
This string is a Windows Plug and Play hardware identifier for a specific USB device. Each component tells you:
| Component | Meaning | Value |
|-----------|---------|-------|
| VID_1EA7 | Vendor ID (assigned by USB-IF) | 0x1EA7 → SHARKOON Technologies GmbH |
| PID_0066 | Product ID (assigned by vendor) | 0x0066 → Specific device model |
| REV_0200 | Revision/firmware version | 2.00 |
| MI_00 | Multiple Interface number | 00 (first interface) | hid vid-1ea7 amp-pid-0066 amp-rev-0200 amp-mi-00
MI_00 indicates the device uses a composite USB configuration with multiple interfaces (e.g., keyboard + mouse + extra keys).
Press Win + R, type joy.cpl, press Enter.
If the controller appears, click Properties → Test tab. Move sticks, press buttons. If not, go back to Step 2.
feature = device.get_feature_report(0x00, 64) print(feature)
device.close()
Note: Many 1ea7 devices use a proprietary 2.4GHz protocol; raw HID reports may be encrypted or need pairing logic.
Windows 10/11 often auto-installs an inbox driver. If missing:
If you’ve landed on this page, you’ve likely found a cryptic entry in your Windows Device Manager, USB log viewer, or a driver installation failure report. The string hid vid-1ea7 amp-pid-0066 amp-rev-0200 amp-mi-00 looks intimidating, but it is entirely decipherable. This article breaks down every segment, identifies the likely hardware, and provides step-by-step solutions for driver issues, recognition failures, and performance problems.