RetroPie 4.2 NES 30 Controller by 8bitdo

LXEvans

RetroPie

NES 30 with USB connected:

Retropie homescreen
i press A
retropie setup
i press A
configuration / tools
i press A
bluetoot configure bluetooth devices
i press A
register and connect
i press A
it searches
it finds nothing
rinse and repeat i press random buttons on the NES 30
it finds the pad
i choose the only mac adress it founds
i press A
display yes no
i press A
the program goes limbo and shows me the error message shown above

rinse and repeat, with UBS connected, with USB disconnected, with USB keyboard, with a xbox 360 controller no improvement.

i'm open for suggestions, the usb cable is about 1.5 meter long so to use it that way i have to sit directly in front of the tv like in the 80s real retro.

BuZz

@lxevans Why are you trying to reconnect the joypad as in your original post you had it connected ? Are you sure it's not already connected (check in registered/connected devices) ?.

What are the lights on the controller doing ?

Are you powering on the gamepad with right shoulder and pressing start ? Also what firmware are you running on the gamepad ?

gaavoid

@lxevans If you're trying to connect via Bluetooth, then disconnect the USB cable. Emulation Station will detect is as a separate controller if it's plugged in.
When connecting for the first time, sometimes the Raspberry Pi will take a little time to detect the controller and you may have to put the controller back into pairing mode (either by just holding start or by holding the right shoulder and start, both connection types work).
It will show up on the detected connections list as an 8bitdo controller, so don't just assume the MAC address is the correct connection as it could be something different entirely.
When it's successfully connected make sure to set the udev rule for the controller or emulation station won't detect it.
Also make sure to turn off the hack that was used for older firmware.
I have and use 4 different 8bitdo controllers all with the latest firmware. The only issue I have is the minuscule amount of lag they have. I also use them with Nintendo Switch with no problems.

LXEvans

Why? Is that a question?

Simple, it does not work! not via Bluetooth not via usb it constantly crashes the system locks up and i that state controller and usb Keyboard are not respnosive!
It is not connected it is not mapped nothing i am in the phase of trying to get this junk controller to work.
All my efforts ended in error messages system crashes sytem lockup and i had to disconnect the Power.
I tried with a usb keyboard too that leads to more system lockups sudo halt sudo shutdown nothig works. Its a mess

ruckage

@lxevans
People are trying to help you but you aren't providing all the information that would help solve the problem, @BuZz asked for some information that could be useful.
Many of us have 8bitdo controllers and aren't having any of these problems so you're either doing something wrong or there is some other problem with your system.

I'm not sure if it's been asked yet but what version of Retropie are you using and where did you get it from?

LXEvans

I assume both, but as long i dont have any clue how to do it "right" i cannot solve the issue.

maybe from the constant on / off with the power cable due crashes and lockups the sd card is long gone the data corrupted. I cannot test if this is the case.

I looked up some retro controller videos and some suggested a Nintendo pro controller maybe i can get hold on one of these an return the nes 30

Firmware of the Controller? i have no idea so i cannot answer questions i have no answers for, thank you for your understanding.

Its 2 oclock in the morning here so...

meleu

@lxevans in another thread you said:

the stuff is sold as "retro gaming kit" pi 3 power supply nes case and a 8bitdo 30.

Did you bought a Raspberry Pi with RetroPie pre installed or have you installed RetroPie by yourself?

LXEvans

by the way i'm using RetroPie 4.2 as stated i the topic header, retropie-4.2-rpi2_rpi3.img.gz
A SD Card was not included so i use a Sandisk Extreme Pro Micro SD Card an the Image provided my retropie.org.uk itself.
and yes i bought it, cost me 99.-
a USB keyboard RJ45 Lan cable a HDMI cable

so, whats next?

mitu

@lxevans Try updating the firwmare of the controller if you have a PC/Mac - see the http://support.8bitdo.com/ page. Using the latest firmware (4.0x), there is no need to use the '8Bitdo hack' option when using blueooth to connect it.

Update the Retropie to the latest version, the image is at version 4.2.0, there are a few improvements since then - see https://retropie.org.uk/docs/Updating-RetroPie/ for the update instructions.

Using the keyboard, unregister all your bluetooth controllers from the bluetooth menu. You alread know how to get to that part (how to get to the module it's described in https://retropie.org.uk/docs/8Bitdo-Controller ).

(Using again just the keyboard) Try again to:

Register your bluetooth device (pair it) in the Bluetooth module
Re-configure the input in EmulationStation

gaavoid

@lxevans go to the 8bitdo website. Go to the support section and download the latest firmware (4.01, I believe) for your controller and follow their instructions for installing: then follow the retropie documentation to connect to your Pi and set up controller config.
You said you don't know what firmware it's using, so that could be the issue. If it's old firmware you need the hack turned on for your controller to work correctly.
Also, like I said, don't assume whatever MAC address is detected is your controller. Search again until it's listed as 8bitdo nes30 to be sure. My Pi detects about 5 things in my house that aren't my controllers.

LXEvans

alright, 8bitdo 4.01 Firmware is on it upgraded via PC USB.
i followed the documentation. no improvement.
i doubt that the firmware of the nes30 cause the crashes on the raspberry pi 3 with the retropie 4.2 on it.
i'm using the newest version i don't see any other versions
sigh

LXEvans

so whats next

ruckage

Have you considered just starting from scratch with a clean retropie installation? Preferably use a new SD card as that would rule out any problems with the installation and the SD card. Sometimes it's just easier to start afresh.

LXEvans

beg your pardon? the sd card cost about 100.- and is used for 4K GoPro Videos i cannot just buy stuff like this whenever i pleased to. and since it's still Version 4.2 what difference would that made?

meleu

@LXEvans the curious thing is that on your OP you at least saw the EmulationStation configure input screen and were able to set some buttons... To reach this point you have to connect/pair the NES30 before.

I think this is what is confusing all the guys that are trying to help you (including myself).

Can you say how you reached that point (EmulationStation configure input) in the first place? Looks like you were able to connect/pair the NES30 before and now you're facing problems...

mitu

@meleu He stated a few replies above about using a USB keyboard, so I guess that's what is used to navigate in the ES screens.

@LXEvans have you updated the Retropie from the config menu ? It should say 4.2.20 or above, not just 4.2.0.

ruckage

@lxevans
I don't see what difference the price of your SD card makes - it could still have a fault or be corrupted so I was offering you a suggestion to fix all the problems you're having. And why do you need such an expensive card? You can buy very good SD cards for under £10 that work perfectly with retropie.

LXEvans

it seems that was too cryptic: i can't afford to buy new micro sd cards every week. 10 bucks? the stuff is too slow.

i contacted brack about the Pi 3 / nes 30 and Sandisk about the SD Card, both did not answer.

i also don't see the point why i have to chance my entire hardware here. except the Raspberry Pi Power Supply there is nothig left.

gaavoid

@lxevans Reflash retropie on your micro sd. Start again. Some files may have corrupted when you pulled the power, not necessarily damaging the micro sd itself.
Follow the setup guides exactly to the word, and you will have success.

ruckage

@lxevans
Ridiculous, a £10 SD card is more than fast enough for a raspberry pi (sandisk ultra can bought in this price range which are class 10 80mb/s), your read speed will be limited by the speed of the raspberry pi anyway.

Numerous people have offered you suggestions, none of which worked according to you, and no one else is having these problems. I don't see how much more help people here can give you.