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How to Map a Dance Pad with StepMania
Step 1: Open the StepMania program on your computer.
Step 2: Select Options Menu.
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Step 3: Select "CONFIG KEY/JOY MAPPINGS"
![StepMania config key / joy mappings how to map your dance dance revolution DDR pad to play Step Mania](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0063/7629/2404/files/StepMania_Config_key-joy_mappings_480x480.jpg?v=1616324636)
Step 4: Scroll down till you see "Left, Right, Up, Down"
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Step 5: Scroll to where it says "Left" then press Enter on your keyboard and the line will start blinking
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Step 6: Step on the left arrow of your dance pad. The game will then display Joy1 B1 (or something similar like Joy2, Joy3). Your left arrow is now mapped.
Step 7: Repeat the same process for each of the remaining arrows "Right", "Up", "Down".
Step 8: Finally, select "Save To Disk" and then "Exit."
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