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I'm looking for a small gamepad that connects via bluetooth or usb cable to the Galaxy S for the purpose of playing NES/SNES/Genesis roms. Does anyone know if something like this exists?
Any WiiMote should work.
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vinnydakid said:
Any WiiMote should work.
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You here to make the biggest announcement since this phone came out?
Last I checked Wiimotes weren't working due to the change in the Bluetooth stack...
Wiimotes SHOULD work once CM6 comes out, but until then I'm not sure. maybe a PS3 controller? but that's a bit complex and not pocketable haha
I can't tell you when Ryan Frawley is going to release a 3.0 wiimote (or if our vibrants will somehow become able to use the old version) but I can say that in the meantime I have an idea as to how to construct something to tie them together like a PSP.
I have seen others using GPS holders and stuff to the same effect, this just seems like it would be a little less akward to use, so long as you can get your phone released in time to answer a call (or just use a bluetooth, heh).
Attached is a picture of the idea I had, anyone that wants to make it happen is free to. No patents or anything here.
Wiimote does not work on the Vibrant. Works wonderful on the N1.
freekyfrogy said:
Wiimotes SHOULD work once CM6 comes out, but until then I'm not sure. maybe a PS3 controller? but that's a bit complex and not pocketable haha
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Why do you think wiimotes will start working with CM6. The hardware in this phone is different than every other Android phone on the planet. This is Bluetooth 3.0. Is CM6 going to downgrade it to 2.1?
According to this post the Zeemote works with the psx emulator. I don't knowif it will work with the nes/snes ones or not. I don't know how well it works as a remote either, just remember reading about this the other day when I saw your post an thought I'd share.
http://android.modaco.com/content/s...mote-works-on-psx4droid-with-gamepro-drivers/
ziimote should work.
otherwise im waiting for CM6 to come out, then im planning on making a slimmer/lighter wiimote.
Based on the view count of this thread, someone could make a lot of Benjamins if they patented, designed, and produced a pint-sized gampad with bluetooth that would work with the Galaxy S. I wish I had the money or I'd do it myself because whoever does could make some hefty cabbage. I know I'd be first in line to buy one...I can't stand the on-screen controls for the emulators, but they are better than nothing at all of course.
Now this is worth a look. Anyone try it out on the Galaxy S?
http://www.talkandroid.com/guides/using-a-bluetooth-gamepad-with-your-android-phone/
SquareBare said:
I can't tell you when Ryan Frawley is going to release a 3.0 wiimote (or if our vibrants will somehow become able to use the old version) but I can say that in the meantime I have an idea as to how to construct something to tie them together like a PSP.
I have seen others using GPS holders and stuff to the same effect, this just seems like it would be a little less akward to use, so long as you can get your phone released in time to answer a call (or just use a bluetooth, heh).
Attached is a picture of the idea I had, anyone that wants to make it happen is free to. No patents or anything here.
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What about mounting it like this guy did:
Well, since I'm a new user, it won't let me post the URL or picture, but I want to give credit where credit is due.... it's over at PPCgeeks forum. Thread number 129886. or search for "DIY - Custom Evo Gaming Mount! (**Wiimote**/SNES/NES/etc.)"
Spiffywerks said:
What about mounting it like this guy did:
Well, since I'm a new user, it won't let me post the URL or picture, but I want to give credit where credit is due.... it's over at PPCgeeks forum. Thread number 129886. or search for "DIY - Custom Evo Gaming Mount! (**Wiimote**/SNES/NES/etc.)"
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ROFL that's an awesome idea! Great find! I will definately have to try that, its much cheaper and easier since there are hundreds of those plastic wheels running around.
Its not a hardware problem, its software. Samsung put proprietary bluetooth stack in their version of android they loaded on the galaxy s phones. Its imcompatible, it doesnt support the bluetooth mode that the gamepads need to operate properly. thats why using a vanilla rom, or a rom that utilizes the stock google bluetooth stack (like CM6) works fine.
derek how do we know that? did you take touchwiz off your phone?
i think its a little deeper than that... we can ask eugene tho... he is building a 2.1 stock rom on his phone... we could ask him to try to hook up a wiimote
Buy this:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.13760
Do this:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Nintendo-SNES-controller-into-bluetooth-/#step1
But I have no idea if the MSI bluetooth works with Galaxy S bluetooth stack, or if ANY gamepad does.
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I'd donate a few bucks as well if I could get my wiimote working on my vibrant. It's not about the lack of physical keyboard either, as I hated using the keyboard on my g1 to play emulators. You don't get the same feel nor same fun factor on anything but a controller made for gaming.
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ZenInsight said:
Buy this:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.13760
Do this:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Nintendo-SNES-controller-into-bluetooth-/#step1
But I have no idea if the MSI bluetooth works with Galaxy S bluetooth stack, or if ANY gamepad does.
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........my god...... this is genius.
chrisob666 said:
........my god...... this is genius.
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Video here. Man this thread is kinda old.
Hi.
Is there any way to enable wireless n mode in android for wifi? It seems that wifi is really slow and my data connection is much faster.
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what is wireless n mode
i dont think this phone has n class hardware, atleast its tech specs doesnt say n on htc.com...
Sorry for these idiots above. Anyway, my wi-fi is working fine although it isn't going at n speeds. Yes, there is wireless n hardware, but it's just not being used in this build yet. (as far as I know)
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it does have wireless N, its just disabled by default, i believe android does use the wireless N but its rather buggy which is why its slow, reception is rather poor and download is slow unless your standing over your router
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Sorry for these idiots above. Anyway, my wi-fi is working fine although it isn't going at n speeds. Yes, there is wireless n hardware, but it's just not being used in this build yet. (as far as I know)
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idiots ...right... like everybody love
thatruth132 said:
idiots ...right... like everybody love
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"what is wireless n mode" is not a good answer to someone's question. Look it up.
wait, are we on celebrity jeopardy??
I bet I have the last word
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just to keep the thread informative. wireless N is the evolvement of wireless G. More range and bandwith within wireless networks that support the standard. The HD2 has N capabillities, but the wifi implementation in the VERY beta stages of Android in general, so whtever you're asking for. it's not that important yet
HTC HD2 keyboard
i have tested both the clean and sense version. my preference is the sense. both versions work great. i have been following Darkstone for a while now and his work is amazing!!!
the only, just one thing i wished was kept from the first build is the keyboard. i love the fact that there was a mic feature, it made texting so much easier, the voice recognition is great and really accurate. now the slot is filled with language transcript. you can already do that in settings.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring back the old keyboard!!!
-M
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I bet I have the last word
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You probably will have the last word. The rest of us work for a living. Just contribute or move on.
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psykick5 said:
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hahaha you made me laugh
willgill said:
You probably will have the last word. The rest of us work for a living. Just contribute or move on.
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no i see you pick who you want to say something to ...
mittadam said:
i have tested both the clean and sense version. my preference is the sense. both versions work great. i have been following Darkstone for a while now and his work is amazing!!!
the only, just one thing i wished was kept from the first build is the keyboard. i love the fact that there was a mic feature, it made texting so much easier, the voice recognition is great and really accurate. now the slot is filled with language transcript. you can already do that in settings.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring back the old keyboard!!!
-M
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The old keyboard is the default android keyboard, hold down your finger on a textbox and you'll get a popup prompting you to select input method, select the other keyboard from there
Do we have an update on wireless n for Android?
Is it possible down the road?
(Also would be nice to have 720p video recording )
wow guys... i just read this and forgot what the first post was about...
ok great thread.. so great i just closed it... lol
i've had no luck getting it installed and working. anyone else tried and succeeded?
Swype on a tablet its like a workout trying typing going left and right lol
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it doesn't seem to work. I constantly am told that it doesn't support the 1280 x 800 resolution that the a500 utilizes
nope. I can verify as well. It doesn't work
ajftl said:
Swype on a tablet its like a workout trying typing going left and right lol
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+1. Unless they revamp the keyboard layout somehow I don't think it would ever make sense to port Swype to a tablet, as it would take less time tapping keys vs. swishing all over the place to get them made.
michaelh99 said:
i've had no luck getting it installed and working. anyone else tried and succeeded?
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I tried slideIT which does work..
Hope this helps.
John
Thanks. slideit takes me closer to keeping this tablet. Now if only the other issues could be taken care of so easily
Neoprimal said:
+1. Unless they revamp the keyboard layout somehow I don't think it would ever make sense to port Swype to a tablet, as it would take less time tapping keys vs. swishing all over the place to get them made.
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As I understand the OS, the keyboard isn't required to cover half the screen. I'd be quite happy with a slightly-larger-than-phone sized swype keyboard at the bottom of the screen.
try http://thumb4beta.blogspot.com/
best keyboard i found for tablests free for now.... in beta...
thor2002ro said:
try http://thumb4beta.blogspot.com/
best keyboard i found for tablests free for now.... in beta...
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Thanks for the heads up on the 4.0 beta. I've been using the 3.0 Marketplace release initially on my eLocity A7 and now on my A500. The 4.0 beta is a huge upgrade and fixes a couple of minor things about it that I wanted them to change.
Best tablet keyboard!
I did not have any luck finding Swype, but check out FlexT9. Closest thing to Swype and it works great on the Iconia.
Its very simple and works great on my phone.
What you need,
A remote client like teamviewer
A laptop
A tv
Set up your remote c
Software so that you can view your phones screen via laptop, hook up laptop to your tv,
Pwn nubs on the bigscreen
Also works good for phones that are touchpad only becaue your hands arent in the way anymore
How do I set it up?
I see my desktop on my phone,how do I switch it around?
Look for droid vnc server on market, it shows the phones screen by default
Easiest way to set it up would be rtfm
What about refresh latency? I've seen Droid VNC but it didn't refresh fast enough...
swebosdev said:
Its very simple and works great on my phone.
What you need,
A remote client like teamviewer
A laptop
A tv
Set up your remote c
Software so that you can view your phones screen via laptop, hook up laptop to your tv,
Pwn nubs on the bigscreen
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Wow awesome!! I gotta try this!!
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swebosdev said:
Look for droid vnc server on market, it shows the phones screen by default
Easiest way to set it up would be rtfm
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What is rtfm?
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rtfm = read the f---ing manual.
vemoxy said:
rtfm = read the f---ing manual.
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haha....i actually googled that, saw it...and laughed at myself haha
but yeah I got it up and working....but the display is red and really....really slow
tips to optimize?
Dyelon said:
haha....i actually googled that, saw it...and laughed at myself haha
but yeah I got it up and working....but the display is red and really....really slow
tips to optimize?
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I've never had one of those apps or remote desktop apps display at a rate fast enough to play games.
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I've never had one of those apps or remote desktop apps display at a rate fast enough to play games.
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damn!....thats definitely a possibility. I hope not.
The resolution looks great I just wish it wasn't soooo slowwwww....there's gotta be a good combo of apps/programs that runs fast
EDIT: just f*cked with it for a couple hours.....android side I tried droid vnc server and remote desktop add on...both worked well connecting to PC and vice versa....PC side I used tightvnc and vncviewer.....both worked well also...
BUT yeah, the display on MY pc of my phone's screen was tinted RED, and was really slow...like 1-3 second delay on everything....
there's gotta be a way to optimize this! I wanna play emulators on my TV from my phone goddamnit!
cool, gonna follow this thread. i guess you need a pretty f-ing good internet speed to get it to run good enough for fast games.
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cool, gonna follow this thread. i guess you need a pretty f-ing good internet speed to get it to run good enough for fast games.
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I dunno man....the speed, or lack thereof, that it runs at is SOOOOO slow...it just seems like something is fundamentally wrong.
But yeah, I'm gonna follow this thread too. I would love to play n64oid and psxoid on my TV!! (maybe even buy some bluetooth gamepads and play w friends!)
SE should have put a HDMI from the beginning
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SE should have put a HDMI from the beginning
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seriously.....and on that note I'd be surprised if there wasn't a way to enable it somehow....the infuse 4g comes with an adapter that plugs into mini-USB and transfers to HDMI....there's gotta be a way to flash the phone so it can do it to?
if its a hardware issue, then yeah that's a dumb solution....but I'd be open to buying a hardware extension if someone modded it...
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seriously.....and on that note I'd be surprised if there wasn't a way to enable it somehow....the infuse 4g comes with an adapter that plugs into mini-USB and transfers to HDMI....there's gotta be a way to flash the phone so it can do it to?
if its a hardware issue, then yeah that's a dumb solution....but I'd be open to buying a hardware extension if someone modded it...
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The play does have HDMI out somewhere. It can be enabled in the service menu.
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AndroHero said:
The play does have HDMI out somewhere. It can be enabled in the service menu.
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What kind of approach do you feel would have the highest chance of success to unlock the feature?
Dyelon said:
What kind of approach do you feel would have the highest chance of success to unlock the feature?
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get a donation pool going. mark me down for 15 if the feature works
AndroHero said:
The play does have HDMI out somewhere. It can be enabled in the service menu.
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I just guessing here, but I would imagine that the HDMI out option is available just on the developers kit. During the demo of Desert Winds at E3. There was a port connection between the headphone jack and the usb port. I have to assume that port was placed on the dev. kit to allow for demo of the game during development on a bigger screen. The retail version of the phone probably does not have this port connection. If it did it would be a nice selling point.
HDMI out is in the service menu, but they removed the necessary hardware for the commercial release.
Hardware-wise it's not possible to enable anything because it's not there
eros78 is probably right, the service menu option is just a remnant from the dev kits.
I have both a kindle fire and an ipad 2. Is there a wireless keyboard i can get that will work with both devices (once fire gets bluetooth).
I'm thinking this....
logitech.com/en-us/1200/8214
or this...
logitech.com/en-us/1222/8232
Does it matter? Will one only work with android and the other only with Ipad or are they universal? because I am 99% sure they are actually the same keyboard. If they are not universal is there a wireless bluetooth keyboard i can get that will work with both. (links would be great)
Thanks!
You get that bluetooth doesn't work for the Fire but are asking for a bluetooth keyboard that works for the Fire?
Huh? I am asking for one that will work for both the fire and the Ipad 2.
jojo54696 said:
Huh? I am asking for one that will work for both the fire and the Ipad 2.
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I have this http://goo.gl/Fh9Ba
It works on both the ipad and the Fire
The kindle fire doesn't have Bluetooth how does that keyboard work with it....
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asb2164 said:
I have this http://goo.gl/Fh9Ba
It works on both the ipad and the Fire
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Looks good? Anything a little cheaper? Will the ones that a posted actually work with both or will they only work with one or the other?
Groundhack said:
The kindle fire doesn't have Bluetooth how does that keyboard work with it....
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future ROM's should add bluetooth support i am pretty sure.
asb2164 said:
I have this http://goo.gl/Fh9Ba
It works on both the ipad and the Fire
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I have that as well, but its branded as verbatim and cheaper at amazon. Ive used it with my ipad2 and my Epic 4G Touch. I like it alot
http://www.amazon.com/Verbatim-9753...LT2E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323129869&sr=8-1
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Looks good? Anything a little cheaper? Will the ones that a posted actually work with both or will they only work with one or the other?
future ROM's should add bluetooth support i am pretty sure.
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I'm setting a reminder. When there is a ROM with Bluetooth support, I will let you know which keyboard will work with the Kfire.
If you purchase a Bluetooth keyboard specifically with the intention of using it with your Kindle Fire, prepare to be disappointed....forever.
The bluetooth will work with future mods. Have faith
I don't think so.
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The bluetooth will work with future mods. Have faith
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It doesn't have bluetooth... this isn't a software issue....
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Actually, it sounds like the Bluetooth radio is there, but disabled.
rad3 said:
Actually, it sounds like the Bluetooth radio is there, but disabled.
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Correct you are.
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baj24 said:
If you purchase a Bluetooth keyboard specifically with the intention of using it with your Kindle Fire, prepare to be disappointed....forever.
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agreed.
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The bluetooth will work with future mods. Have faith
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Kinda like the SGS Vibrant can pick up FM radio? Or the Sprint HTC Hero can be used on GSM networks?
(hint: I'm being facetious - neither of those are true)
You'd think that after all these years people would stop looking at just the CPU Spec-sheet before they proclaim so loudly that a device has the ability to do something out of the box. And that just a simple tweak in a custom ROM will add what the manufacturer was too stupid to figure out...
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agreed.
Kinda like the SGS Vibrant can pick up FM radio? Or the Sprint HTC Hero can be used on GSM networks?
(hint: I'm being facetious - neither of those are true)
You'd think that after all these years people would stop looking at just the CPU Spec-sheet before they proclaim so loudly that a device has the ability to do something out of the box. And that just a simple tweak in a custom ROM will add what the manufacturer was too stupid to figure out...
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Or kinda like the nookncolor supports Bluetooth...oh wait...
reuthermonkey said:
agreed.
Kinda like the SGS Vibrant can pick up FM radio? Or the Sprint HTC Hero can be used on GSM networks?
(hint: I'm being facetious - neither of those are true)
You'd think that after all these years people would stop looking at just the CPU Spec-sheet before they proclaim so loudly that a device has the ability to do something out of the box. And that just a simple tweak in a custom ROM will add what the manufacturer was too stupid to figure out...
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No, they are not deluded in having hope given how much this parallels the Nook Color's example of getting BT enabled in software that was included in the wifi chip (just like the Fire). Saying it's guaranteed to work is definitely not true though, since it could possibly rely on additional power or data pins on that chip that may or may not be connected. Back on the hopeful side, given that the Fire is based on the BB Playbook hardware (which has working Bluetooth) I doubt Quanta went out of their way to modify the system board just to physically disable BT
I use the Apple bluetooth keyboard. Nice size. Can be gotten for less than $40 by buying bulk version. Even cheaper if you get a clone.
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txtj said:
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How?? It takes more than a software change to make bluetooth work. If bluetooth is possible on the Kindle Fire, I think it would already be working and featured. Is there a dormant bluetooth radio inside the Kindle Fire?
smankins said:
How?? It takes more than a software change to make bluetooth work. If bluetooth is possible on the Kindle Fire, I think it would already be working and featured. Is there a dormant bluetooth radio inside the Kindle Fire?
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Yes. The Bluetooth radio is dormant inside of the fire. Reasonable possibility that its usable.