So I was looking at Engadget today when I stumbled across this article. It says that someone got the N900 to play emulators with a PS3 Sixaxis controller. I have no idea about coding, I'm not a programmer. I do know that there are a bunch of talented people here at XDA and was wondering if someone would be willing to take up the challenge.
I know Android is capable of using Bluetooth in ways that weren't intended for phones (eg. The bluetooth keyboard hack), so I'm optimistic. I have a Saphire 32B, but I'm hoping this could be applied to all android phones that don't have physical keyboards. What say you XDA? Are you willing, and is it possible?
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It certainly should be possible with Android.
Here is some more info on how they got it to work on the N900, involves some linux apps to pair the controller.
Maybe we can work together to crack this nut? Maybe move this topic into the more general Android Software Development thread.
Possible use cases:
1- Turn your Android into a PS3 controller (switch on PS3, menu navigation or even keyboard input)
2- Use a Bluetooth controller/keyboard on the Android (like with N900)
magicdroid said:
Possible use cases:
1- Turn your Android into a PS3 controller (switch on PS3, menu navigation or even keyboard input)
2- Use a Bluetooth controller/keyboard on the Android (like with N900)
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What I'm hoping will come out of this is number 2, as I don't own a console. As I said I'm not a coder, so this is way above my head. And it doesn't have to be a PS3 controller either. A Wii or a 360 controller would be fine, too. I just want to be able to play my NES games on my phone. (No multitouch really sucks).
still hoping and wishing for a Windows Mobile port...
Or an android port to the Touch Pro2 that has Bluetooth and Sound...
Cobaltikus said:
still hoping and wishing for a Windows Mobile port...
Or an android port to the Touch Pro2 that has Bluetooth and Sound...
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Why did you buy the Android phone then, if you're into WinMo
If you are interested in alternatives to the MSI or Chainpus BGP100 bluetooth gamepad, google search "modded by bacteria" go to the "work in progress" section of his forums, and search for the thread "Re-housed Bluetooth controller". The creator of the site, Bacteria, will be transplanting the innards of the BGP100 into an SNES controller. Previously, he has transplanted it into a PS1 controller. It seams feasible to DIY into almost any controller housing.
kencix said:
Why did you buy the Android phone then, if you're into WinMo
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You misunderstood.
I didn't buy an Android phone.
There is a port of Android that runs on the Touch Pro2 but it does not have Bluetooth or TV Out. So I either need a way to connect a sixaxis to WinMo or a new port of Android for TP2 that supports TV Out and Bluetooth.
hard part is over
the sixaxis connects and sends data
now I just need to map out what to do when each button is pressed
currently works on windows mobile devices with a widcomm bt stack
I plan to make it work for the M$ stack as well but I'll have to borrow a phone with it from work cuz I don't have one any more
working on Touch Pro2 and HTC HD2 at the moment
I was so frickin happy when I finally got it to connect and send data
Nice to see progress on this. If this was on another forum it would see more activity.
Would be awesome. Especially on the mytouch. its only a matter of time
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Mod edit.: not (yet) dev related, moved to general
Does the HTC Sapphire have a widcomm bluetooth stack?
CobaltController
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=689984
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Any progress on the android Sixaxis/duelshock 3 app ??
I'm working on an Android/PS3 controller app. I have a method of changing the Bluetooth master address on the controller, but I haven't yet been able to get Android to see it. If I just knew what the controller was sending when you hit the PS3 button, I might be able to make Android listen for that.
bicman11 said:
I'm working on an Android/PS3 controller app. I have a method of changing the Bluetooth master address on the controller, but I haven't yet been able to get Android to see it. If I just knew what the controller was sending when you hit the PS3 button, I might be able to make Android listen for that.
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Once the master address is set to your phone, pressing the PS button will cause the controller to send connection requests to your phone. Listen for devices, no authentication, with hid guid on psm 17 accept the connection request, then psm 19, accept that request, then write .... something can't remember... I have to go back to my code... to set the LEDs so they stop flashing and another code to tell the controller to start sending data. Once u r successful the controller constatntly sends packets of 50 bytes continuously describing the state of the controller, tilt, which buttons are down, up, etc so you just need to check for changes react accordingly. I'm handling verything on the L2CAP layer in WinMo. sending keydown and keyup events....
Pikipirs, who did WiimoteController is doing the DualShock 3 next
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Pikipirs, who did WiimoteController is doing the DualShock 3 next
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Nice Were can i follow his work? (ie twitter, Topic, forums?)
Keep up the good work guys
Rage1ofakind said:
Nice Were can i follow his work? (ie twitter, Topic, forums?)
Keep up the good work guys
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@pikipirs and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=672884
Is it possible to use the Hero as a PS3 blue-tooth keyboard? This would be very useful, because typing with the controller is a pain in the butt. Anyone know of anything like this? I know you can do it for the computer but that's useless to me. I couldn't find anything regarding this topic when I Googled it
And as soon as this is figured out, I'd love to be able to use my PS3 bluetooth keyboard on my HERO!
as soon as this is figured out, i'd like to use my ps3 as a keyboard on my hero... wait what?
Hey!
Is there a program that would emulate a pc trackpad and keyboard for android that would connect to a pc over bluetooth and let me type and move the mouse cursor with my phone? It's for my mini pc, i usually carry it around but i dont have a spare keyboard and mouse, i considered buying a foldable flexible keyboard but 40$ for a bluetooth keyboard is slightly too much for me, and i dont write alot on that pc.
So is there one?
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anyone? (this message is too short)
You can try PRemoteDroid on the market. it has WiFi and Bluetooth I can't get Bluetooth to work. It could be cause I have a cheap Bluetooth adapter to. but WiFi works for me. You got to download the server side to.
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Test this ! "PhoneMyPC"
Try the App "PhoneMyPC" get it on the Market
Can I play 2 player Gensoid/Snesoid games over Epic's 3G internet connection?If so how?
I know that there is Netplay options to play over wifi and bluetooth,is it possible to play over 3g internet connection by entering my ip in wifi netplay settings?
I know alot about android and computers but I know almost next to nothing about internet settings.If anyone could help me with the setup if its possible I would be greatfull.
Oh one more question:I know that wifi controller can be used for android emulators,is there any mods to use PS3 controller for android?Im asking because they both use bluetooth for connection.
I doubt that internet play is possible because one of the best emulators I know of (vba) for the pc couldn't pull it off
I would be pretty interested in the ps3 controller thing though
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gtuansdiamm said:
I doubt that internet play is possible because one of the best emulators I know of (vba) for the pc couldn't pull it off
I would be pretty interested in the ps3 controller thing though
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im pretty sure its possible because pc genesis/snes and other emulators support it,android emulators probably do too but I dont know how to set them up.
I want to connect my DesireZ to lets say for instance, my HP Touchpad and use the hardware keyboard as a bluetooth keyboard? Is it possible or does the android Bluetooth drivers/stack not allow this?
have you used teamviewer?
thats more of a remote desktop app isn't? I have more interested in just turning the the desire Z into a bluetooth keyboard for tablets ect.
Try RemoteDroid.
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He doesnt mean control it in that sense. Pretty much not using any software/server combination.
The idea is that the device itself when connected to anything else via bluetooth is detected as a Bluetooth Keyboard (ONLY). This would allow it to control anything including other phones and not use any server software. Just like how we tether our wifi, any device connected to it thinks our phone is a wireless router.
I also wondered about this awhile back and it would be beyond awesome.
actually try blueput droid that may work no real guarantee