diff --git a/polymer/eduke32/build/src/winlayer.c b/polymer/eduke32/build/src/winlayer.c
index aa5bc39b1..4d43fce83 100644
--- a/polymer/eduke32/build/src/winlayer.c
+++ b/polymer/eduke32/build/src/winlayer.c
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ static struct
 
 static struct _joydef
 {
-    const char *name;
+    char *name;
     uint32_t ofs;	// directinput 'dwOfs' value
 } *axisdefs = NULL, *buttondefs = NULL, *hatdefs = NULL;