Latest update and PS3 sixaxis controller

psyke83

Note: rpi-update is a separate update mechanism that bypasses repository packages.

Additionally, the firmware release that (potentially) includes the fix is not tagged, so you will need to specify the git hash when invoking the command, like so:

sudo rpi-update e289f6a59ff24925aa29f134723659b8bcd9fa06

I prefer not to test this on my main card as I don't like how it bypasses system packaging, but if someone is anxious to test it, do go ahead and let us know if it solves the issue.

googanhiem

Is this the fix? Is there anyway to install it now?

mitu

@googanhiem said in Latest update and PS3 sixaxis controller:

Is this the fix? Is there anyway to install it now?

Yes, that is the fix. As @psyke83 said, you need to use rpi-update to get this installed, with the caveats mentioned. Or you can use the downgrade script posted earlier.

googanhiem

@mitu thanks, I wasn't sure if @psyke83 post was about a downgrade, but now I see its an upgrade. I'm a bit new to firmware releases, do you think this will be added to stable relatively soon? Without these bt controllers my rpi is useless.

mitu

@googanhiem I think you misunderstood a bit the situation. If you have a problem now, then use the downgrade script.
The upgrade pathavailable (which is different than the downgrade) involves updating the kernel from the Raspbian testing area, which is not recommended unless you're familiar with Linux/Raspbian. The fix (via upgrade) is not available through the normal OS/package updates in Raspbian, that's why you'd need to use rpi-update.

As I said - use the downgrade script for now if you have the issue of Bluetooth gamepads not working.

BuZz

@mitu although it would be useful for someone to test this to know if it's resolved this issue.

mitu

@BuZz I only have a DS4, does it qualify ?

BuZz

@mitu I don't know. @psyke83 may

mitu

@BuZz I'll give it a shot anyway :).

BuZz

You could test if you have the issue I guess and then see if the update sorts it.

Efriim

@BuZz
I couldn't find the hashcode for the rpi-update, however running it without the code. I think it updates to 4.19.y 4.19.46 or 4.19.47 branch. The DS3 controller I have works now. I haven't had time to reveal any other issues.

mitu

Upgraded through raspi-config and got the 4.19.46 stable release. Paired the DS4 via bluetooth, worked fine.
Downgraded to the 4.19.42 (default Raspbian package available in the repos), DS4 doesn't connect anymore.
Downgraded to 4.14.x stable (using @psyke83's script), pairing works again.

It seems the connection problem is solved in 4.19.46, we'll have to wait for it to appear in the Raspbian repository.

BuZz

@mitu thanks

MetalManTN

@psyke83 Apologies for the dumb question, but how do I get and install your firmware downgrade script?

Efriim

@MetalManTN
The easiest way would be to open an SSH and copy and paste a command:
git clone https://gist.github.com/psyke83/cb3ca50561480809c246f42727cb7cf2 &&
cd cb3ca50561480809c246f42727cb7cf2 &&
sudo chmod +x downgrade_firmware.sh

then to run the downgrade script provided by psyke83
sudo ./downgrade_firmware.sh downgrade

keep the script around so that it is easy to unblock the update mechanism, like the pre-existing unstable 4.19.46 kernel.
sudo ./downgrade_firmware.sh unblock

alternatively you could download the latest that includes the fix by running; though possibly an unstable branch. I could not give the hash code to download the bluetooth fix specifically because I could not find it.
sudo rpi-update

MetalManTN

@Efriim Thank you very much for your help! The script is installing now. Hopefully my PS3 controllers will work after this, but I felt like a true dolt not even knowing how to get and use the script that had been provided for us.

Update: The script worked! PS3 controllers are working again. Thank you!

deadblit

@Efriim It worked for me, thanks a lot. I have bought two Shanwan generic PS3 controllers on MercadoLivre (Brazil) and they were vibrating constantly when I plugged them on the USB port, and I couldn't pair them via Bluetooth. I followed the instructions here, and the downgrade script fixed the problem.

sherif02

And one more thing - I2C RTC Clock after update dont working too. Anyone, who try downgrade script and who have RTC I2C - its solve problem with it?

rsn8887

Gosh, how is this stuff still not working reliably it has been literally years. I am glad I have a jailbroken Switch now so I don't have to deal with these endless RetroPie controller issues anymore.

I haven't turned on my RetroPie in years because of all the issues with bluetooth controllers and controller mappings back then. I come back here to check after all this time, and the first thread I find is just weeks old. And it is still about these same controller issues.

Sorry for trolling a bit, but for a retro gaming platform, controllers should "just work" it is like the very basic of all functionalities.

BuZz

@rsn8887 You are trolling as you didn't read the thread properly. There was a regression in the Linux Kernel. Hardly our fault - @psyke83 has put in a huge amount of time improving playstation controller pairing, but we can't control OS issues other than to report/work around them when they arise.