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    8bitdo SNES SFC30 Issues

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    • FloobF
      Floob
      last edited by Floob

      When you pair it in the bluetooth menu, turn it on with Start+R, not just Start.
      Check this video for more details.

      Your controller file is in /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads/

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        jay81uk @Floob
        last edited by jay81uk

        @Floob said in 8bitdo SNES SFC30 Issues:

        /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads/

        Sorry, what do I do with /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads/?

        I have re-paired it again, using start/R and it's the same issue.

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        • FloobF
          Floob @jay81uk
          last edited by

          @jay81uk Type

          ls /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads/
          

          that will show you the filename.
          Then to read it type

          nano /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads/{filename}
          

          Then paste the contents to pastebin.

          Or you can just grab the file via the Samaba share, \\retropie in windows

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            jay81uk
            last edited by

            This ok?

            http://pastebin.com/estux6PD

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            • FloobF
              Floob
              last edited by

              Are you turning on your controller with Start+R?

              Please read the Docs before asking a new question.
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                jay81uk
                last edited by

                I am yes @Floob

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                  jay81uk
                  last edited by

                  You mentioned a hack earlier... maybe I missed something?

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                    jay81uk
                    last edited by

                    Sorted. Turned the hack off for 8bit controllers. Thank you.

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                    • FloobF
                      Floob
                      last edited by

                      Check out the video I posted above, that should cover it. But your controller file seems ok, so it shouldnt really make a difference.
                      That said, I havent tried 2.68, you could try 2.67 and see if it works ok (or flip the hack to off and re-setup the controller).

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                      • FloobF
                        Floob @jay81uk
                        last edited by

                        @jay81uk Ok, 2.68 must need the hack off, glad you sorted it.

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                        • BuZzB
                          BuZz administrators
                          last edited by

                          Aah new firmware 2016-08-06 - must have brought it in sync with the others.

                          Does it now connect when the rpi is already booted and the controller is turned on without having to use the hacky "background connect" mode in the bluetooth config ?

                          my 8bitdo snes30 pro do, so hopefully they will have fixed that for the sfc30 now also.

                          To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                          • FloobF
                            Floob
                            last edited by Floob

                            I just updated my SFC30 to 2.68 from 2.67.
                            Tried this in RetroPie 4 RC1. Added the SFC30 to be registered as well as adding the udev rule.

                            Rebooted.

                            Both my FC30 Pro and SFC30 pro connected when Emulation Station had already loaded, this is with the "boot" menu selected in the bluetooth menu - as opposed to "background", so that looks good.

                            However, when I tried to "Configure input" in ES, the FC30Pro seemed largely fine, but the D-Pad and buttons did nothing on the SFC30, ES sees it as a controller but doesnt see the button presses.
                            I'll check some settings now.

                            For reference, New 2.68 firmware:
                            1.Joystick Mode(Hold START button power on) support OSX.
                            2.Enhanced the stability of the Bluetooth automatic connection.
                            3.Enhanced the stability of automatic connection with the Retro Receiver NES.
                            4.Make the LED blink much quicker when the controller is in auto-connect status.

                            Definitely saw the LED #4 happen when connecting.

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                            • BuZzB
                              BuZz administrators
                              last edited by

                              Sounds like it isn't in Joystick mode. Just flashed and tested on my sfc30.

                              Still have to power on with start+r for the right mode. Disabled background connect - powered off then on fine and paired automatically. Disabled the hack mode, and reconfigured on ES and all seems well.

                              To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                              • FloobF
                                Floob
                                last edited by Floob

                                Something very odd went on, not sure what (tried different power up modes, different boot modes, just wouldnt take the input from SFC30).
                                Just wrote RetroPie 4 final to a card. Chose basic install.

                                Added controller with hack off, added udev rule, left the boot mode where it was, didnt choose "boot" or "background".
                                Turned controller off after it registered and connected.
                                Rebooted.
                                Waited until fully in ES, turned SFC30 on, connected automatically.
                                ES happily saw its inputs - wrote the correct values. All power ons were with Start+R here.

                                All good! :)

                                Now just trying to work out how I managed to get ES to not see inputs from a SFC30 but see the FC30 Pro....

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