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    PS3 Bluetooth not working with XU4 & Dongle

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      LoadP2004
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      Pi Model or other hardware: ODROID XU4
      Power Supply used: 6A
      RetroPie Version Used (eg 3.6, 3.8.1, 4.1 - do not write latest): 4.3.8
      Built From: XU4-ORA-Base-RetroPie4.3.8-Public-v1.img
      USB Devices connected: Bluetooth dongle (purchased from ameridroid)
      Controller used: XBox1, PS3
      Error messages received: N/A
      Log found in /dev/shm/runcommand.log (if relevant):
      Guide used: Multiple guides on youtube (but all are for raspberry Pi)

      The issue I am having is that the PS3 controller when connected is recognized by Retropie and works no with no issue when connected via cable; however I have been unable to to connect it via bluetooth. The bluetooth screen under Retropie Config recognizes there is a PS3 controller but I am lost as to how to actually connect it. I've used this website: https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/PS3-Controller and several youtube videos that all say the same thing. I have noticed when I try to install from source (per that guide) I always get an error message. Is there anything specific to the XU4 that I need to do differently than the PI? Any help or links is GREATLY appreciated; I'm still stuck using wires and I want to only need them for charging!

      Cheers,
      Rich

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        mitu Global Moderator @LoadP2004
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        @loadp2004 Have you paired (Bluetooth) the device ? You need to pair it first, before trying to configure it in ES. Try the regular BT setup without installing any driver.

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          LoadP2004
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          @mitu thanks for that link; I'll give it a try tonight and see if it works!!

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            notthesame @LoadP2004
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            @loadp2004 said in PS3 Bluetooth not working with XU4 & Dongle:

            @mitu thanks for that link; I'll give it a try tonight and see if it works!!

            Hello hows everyone doing?
            @mitu
            Did the ps3 controller work with the dongle im getting a odroid xu4 in a few days and wondering if they work?
            Thank you

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              mitu Global Moderator @notthesame
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              @notthesame said in PS3 Bluetooth not working with XU4 & Dongle:

              Did the ps3 controller work with the dongle im getting a odroid xu4 in a few days and wondering if they work?

              I'm not the one that initiated the topic, maybe @LoadP2004 can share the experience.

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                notthesame @mitu
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                @mitu my mistake ill ask him and thanks again

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