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    Sony DualShock 3 - call for testers: "sixaxis" script module

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      Silent
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      Excuse me for asking before checking on my own, but has the latest firmware update (from mid-February) update BlueZ?

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        snock @psyke83
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        @psyke83 Thanks, it worked. Following these steps

        cd RetroPie-Setup
        git remote add psyke83 https://github.com/psyke83/RetroPie-Setup
        git fetch psyke83
        git checkout sixaxis
        
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          psyke83 Global Moderator @snock
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          @snock said in Sony DualShock 3 - call for testers: "sixaxis" script module:

          @psyke83 Thanks, it worked. Following these steps

          cd RetroPie-Setup
          git remote add psyke83 https://github.com/psyke83/RetroPie-Setup
          git fetch psyke83
          git checkout sixaxis
          

          No, my sixaxis branch has been merged to master and is no longer needed. Go back to the master branch:

          cd RetroPie-Setup
          git checkout master
          
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            verawarez
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            Can anybody give me a hand? i can't solve this problems, trying to install custombluez or customhidsony i'm newbie in this stuff

            RetroPie-Setup version: 4.4.11 (0f5d8a1)
            System: Linux RetrOrangePi 3.4.113-sun8i #4 SMP PREEMPT Sun Sep 2 02:32:16 CEST 2018 armv7l GNU/Linux

            i have retrorange pi 4.2 full, i have an orange pi lite, 32gb, solved some problems about some libraries to make videos working on themes, but now i cant install custombluez or customhidsony

            when i try to install custombluez
            "Could not successfully build custombluez - Updated version of BlueZ Bluetooth stack

            Install alongside 'sixaxis' driver if you need to pair third-party (Gasia/Shanwan) DualShock 3 controllers.
            Needed only if your distribution's BlueZ version is <5.48. (/home/pi/RetroPie-Setup/tmp/build/custombluez/bluetooth_5.50-1~rpi1_all.deb not found).

            Log ended at: Sun Apr 28 13:09:56 CEST 2019
            Total running time: 0 hours, 0 mins, 51 secs"

            Full log here https://pastebin.com/NukV2fV1

            or when i try to install customhidsony this is the log of the error it gave me
            https://pastebin.com/6CwT8HV9

            Thnks a lot, i want to fix this, i've updated retrorange and then retropie setup, but i cant fix it, i think could be something about the repos and that stuff

            Greettings..

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              mitu Global Moderator @verawarez
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              @verawarez The required dependencies might not be available for your distro - debhelper is missing. What distribution are you using ?

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                verawarez @mitu
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                @mitu said in Sony DualShock 3 - call for testers: "sixaxis" script module:

                The required dependencies might not be available for your distro - debhelper is missing. What distribution are you using ?

                Thanks a lot for your answer

                This info gave me lsb_release -a

                No LSB modules are available.
                Distribuitor ID: Debian
                Description: Debian GNU/Linux 8.11 (jessie)
                Release: 8.11
                Codename: jessie

                Sorry i'm really new in this stuff, i searched for the command to get what distribution i have, i knew it was jessie but not sure that if was complete info, so i've searched for the command

                See you, anything else that should i give you to help me?

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                  verawarez
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                  @mitu said in Sony DualShock 3 - call for testers: "sixaxis" script module:

                  The required dependencies might not be available for your distro

                  tried to upgrade to strech using this guide... https://www.datenreise.de/en/raspberry-p...o-stretch/

                  im stuck in this step Step 6: Update to „Stretch“

                  Now we are ready to start the upgrade:

                  $ sudo apt-get upgrade
                  $ sudo apt-get dist-upgrade (this command failed with error now im on stretch but couldnt finish this command in this line) this error gave me...

                  "the following packages have unmet dependencies:
                  init-system-helpers : Breaks: sysvinit-utils ( 2.88dsf-59.3 ) but 2,88dsf-59 is to be installed
                  E: error, pkproblemresolver::resolve generated breaks this may be cause by held packages

                  if i need i could restore backup before updating to stretch, thanks again

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                    psyke83 Global Moderator @verawarez
                    last edited by psyke83

                    @verawarez

                    We're not affiliated with the RetrOrangePi project (and I don't own any Orange Pi hardware to test), so you should seek support from them.

                    It appears that they use jessie as their base version; upgrading to stretch may cause issues beyond the dependency resolution errors you're seeing. I recommend that you don't attempt to manually upgrade to stretch, and avoid using sixaxis at least until a stretch-based image is provided by them (but, once again, this forum is not the appropriate place to get support for your image).

                    P.S. The link you posted is incorrect, but I suspect it's a guide to upgrade Raspbian jessie to stretch. Your distribution is (probably) plain Debian and not a fork such as Raspbian, so those instructions will only make things worse for you.

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                      verawarez @psyke83
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                      @psyke83

                      Thanks a lot for your answer, it is a honor to receive answer of you, i've decided to leave it as it is now, i dont know too much about retropie, linux and that stuff, i've tried to manual install custombluez, sucessfully installed and had 5.50 but bluetooth was not working ok

                      The only thing left for the moment is support for gasia and shanwguan clone controllers, and would have some problems with repos, and the distribution i have, now some stuff is not working like trying to install custombluez, customhidsony, and some other things because jessie is losing support

                      When strech for my hardware is adapted and available gonna try it again, i have another raspberry 2, and a raspberry 3b, if i had some problems like this gonna try it again and ask you if i have a trouble

                      Im still learning about retropie, linux, emulationstation and that stuff

                      Thanks again for your patience and support

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                        Headcrab
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                        Hi, on a fresh 4.6 install i am only able to successfully pair an official ps3 controller, if i first disable third party support in the sixaxis options and reboot.
                        Is this intended behavior?
                        If this is verified by others, maybe the Docs should be updated.

                        Tested on:
                        rpi 3 model B (2 of em)
                        official power supply
                        Pre made SD Image on RetroPie website - retropie-buster-4.6-rpi2_rpi3.img
                        official ps3 controller

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                          mitu Global Moderator @Headcrab
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                          @Headcrab said in Sony DualShock 3 - call for testers: "sixaxis" script module:

                          Hi, on a fresh 4.6 install i am only able to successfully pair an official ps3 controller, if i first disable third party support in the sixaxis options and reboot.

                          I think the doc page makes it clear that you need to enable the option just for 3rd party controllers:

                          If you have a third-party controller, you must also navigate to [Configuration / Options] and select [Enable support for third-party controllers]; installation may take several minutes, so be patient.

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                            Headcrab @mitu
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                            @mitu
                            So if i understand it correctly, for official controllers, you don't need any extra steps.
                            Just install sixaxis and pair.

                            My experience is that you have to go through the extra step of disabling third party support and also rebooting.
                            I did not mean that i first unnecessarily enabled third party support.

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                              mitu Global Moderator @Headcrab
                              last edited by mitu

                              @Headcrab said in Sony DualShock 3 - call for testers: "sixaxis" script module:

                              I did not mean that i first unnecessarily enabled third party support.

                              By default, support for 3rd party controller is not installed - when you choose Enable 3rd party controller support, an additional package is installed. When you choose Disable .. that additional package is uninstalled. So it's not like an option for the driver.

                              Can you check by re-installing the sixaxis driver ? This will not remove your existing gamepad configurations.

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                                Headcrab @mitu
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                                @mitu
                                While using the ps3 controller over bluetooth, i removed the sixaxis package and rebooted.
                                The controller remained functional even after the reboot. (i'm confused by this)

                                Then i reinstalled sixaxis from source, and the controller remains functional like before. The controller was already paired.
                                To be clear, during all this process i used the ps3 controller over bt.

                                Maybe i need to check on a fresh install, if the "thrid party support" additional package is installed by default?
                                What should i be looking for?

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                                  mitu Global Moderator @Headcrab
                                  last edited by mitu

                                  @Headcrab said in Sony DualShock 3 - call for testers: "sixaxis" script module:

                                  Maybe i need to check on a fresh install, if the "thrid party support" additional package is installed by default?
                                  What should i be looking for?

                                  Normally, 3rd party controller installs also the customhidsony driver package. So you can see in the list of packages from the drivers section if something new gets installed after installing sixaxis. Of course, the normal test to see if after the installation that the controller works without issues and you don't need to use the 'Disable 3rd party controller support', would be ideal.

                                  Thanks for testing.

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                                    Headcrab
                                    last edited by

                                    I've done some more testing (i probably erased and burned the SD card about 10 times today)
                                    So i will do a recap.

                                    The problem
                                    When trying to pair an official ps3 controller for the first time, it is not being discovered.
                                    I get the message "No devices were found. Ensure device is on and try again"

                                    The steps

                                    • Burn the "retropie-buster-4.6-rpi2_rpi3.img" image on the sd card
                                    • boot into emulationstation
                                    • connect ps3 controller over usb and configure controls, so i can navigate
                                    • go to driver packages and install sixaxis
                                    • reboot
                                    • with the controller connected over usb navigate to Bluetooth > "Register and Connect to Bluetooth Device"
                                    • follow the instructions to unplug and re-plug the cable (and leave it connected)
                                    • it fails to discover the controller

                                    I confirmed that customhidsony is not installed after installing sixaxis.
                                    It does not show up in the driver menu. Also :

                                    ls -la /opt/retropie/supplementary/
                                    total 52
                                    drwxr-xr-x 13 root root 4096 May  1 12:51 .
                                    drwxr-xr-x  7 root root 4096 May  1 12:50 ..
                                    drwxr-xr-x  2 root root 4096 Apr 28 01:15 bashwelcometweak
                                    drwxr-xr-x  4 root root 4096 Apr 28 01:08 emulationstation
                                    drwxr-xr-x  2 root root 4096 Apr 28 01:09 mesa-drm
                                    drwxr-xr-x  2 root root 4096 Apr 28 01:12 omxiv
                                    drwxr-xr-x  2 root root 4096 Apr 28 01:08 retropiemenu
                                    drwxr-xr-x  3 root root 4096 Apr 28 01:09 runcommand
                                    drwxr-xr-x  2 root root 4096 Apr 28 01:05 sdl2
                                    drwxr-xr-x  2 root root 4096 May  1 12:51 sixaxis
                                    drwxr-xr-x  3 root root 4096 May  1 12:50 splashscreen
                                    drwxr-xr-x  2 root root 4096 Apr 28 01:14 usbromservice
                                    drwxr-xr-x  4 root root 4096 Apr 28 01:17 xpad
                                    

                                    If i hit the "disable third party support" option, i've found through the log that the following packages are installed:

                                    The following NEW packages will be installed:
                                      libbluetooth-dev libbluetooth3
                                    

                                    After a reboot i am able to pair my controller, but even then it is not solving the discovery problem every time.
                                    For example i had to switch to my other rpi3 board to make the controller discoverable in one of my tries.

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                                      mitu Global Moderator
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                                      @Headcrab said in Sony DualShock 3 - call for testers: "sixaxis" script module:

                                      follow the instructions to unplug and re-plug the cable (and leave it connected)
                                      it fails to discover the controller

                                      You don't need to reboot after the installation of the driver. Did you press the 'PS/Share' button before dis-connecting ?

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                                        Headcrab @mitu
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                                        @mitu
                                        I tried one more fresh install, just to make sure.
                                        I am pressing the PS/Share' button before dis-connecting.

                                        It is consistently not discovering the controller after installing the sixaxis driver.
                                        Doing the "disable thrid party" option and rebooting works 99% of the time.

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                                          mitu Global Moderator
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                                          Thanks for testing - I'll add a note in the wiki for this.

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                                            Headcrab @mitu
                                            last edited by

                                            @mitu
                                            Thanks for your time.
                                            I hope we get confirmation from other ps3 controller owners at some point.

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