Need help setting up a Bluetooth controller for the first time.

fretman · 4 Sept 2021, 02:25

Hi, I just finished building my Raspberry Pi 4 unit. I installed the RetroPie image using the Raspberry Pi Imager program. When I launch the unit, I get the game controller setup screen. The only peripherals I have attached to the unit is a wireless mouse and keyboard using a USB dongle.

I have a Bluetooth controller. The 8bit-do SN30 Pro+. I would like to configure this controller but don't know how to even get to the menus to do that.

Can someone point me to some documentation or help me with this? From what I've seen so far on "How to" videos, they all seem to use a wired controller or a wireless controller to do the setup.

Here are my details. Thank you.

Pi Model: Raspberry Pi 4 model B with 4GB
Power Supply used: Generic power supply that meets requirements
RetroPie Version Used: 4.7.1
Built From: Raspberry Pi Imager on blank SD card
USB Devices connected: Keyboard and Mouse
Controller used: 8bit-do SN30 Pro+
Error messages received: N/A
Verbose log (if relevant): N/A
Guide used: Various "how to " videos
File: N/A
Emulator: RetroPie
Attachment of config files: N/A

Addison · 4 Sept 2021, 04:17

Almost all USB keyboards are plug and play.

So just use the keyboard and go to Bluetooth settings.

fretman · 4 Sept 2021, 10:59

@addison , thank you. That is basically my question. How do I use the keyboard to get to the menus?

mitu · 4 Sept 2021, 11:02

@fretman Press a button on the keyboard and configure it, just like you'd configure a gamepad. Then you'll be able to navigate EmulationStation and access the RetroPie system and setup script.

fretman · 4 Sept 2021, 11:14

@mitu , thanks. I will try again. I messed it up the first time as I kept getting pages of controls to assign a button to and did not know what to press on the keyboard.

hawkes_84 · 9 May 2021, 10:33

@fretman Obviously won't help you but I always have a cheap wired controller to use when I need to set up BT controllers for the first time. Can get one for around £7 off Amazon and works as a handy backup if need be. Good choice on the pro+ as they're awesome

fretman · 5 Sept 2021, 12:34

@hawkes_84 , thank you for the suggestion. I was able to find my way to the options menu finally with the keyboard. But going forward, I like your idea too. I'll try and find an inexpensive one around my local shops here.

hawkes_84 · 5 Sept 2021, 15:01

@fretman yeah anything will do just to get the bluetooth ones sorted. These are all things you'll learn as progress as a Raspberry Pier