Sony PS3 Controller Charger

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Hi, I'm really new to Arduino. I've been watching a lot of YouTube videos about microcontroller, and it seems that Arduino is very beginner friendly. I have experience in soldering so its not a problem to me.

My motivation at the moment is to make a PS3 controller charger. It doesn't charge to any usual 5V charger, it needs a USB handshake as I understand.

The only project that I came across is this:

It uses ATTINY13A, I researched more into it, it seems that its really way beyond my comprehension. Would I be able to achieve the same result if I use Arduino?

Thank you

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It is true if ready to learn, perhaps during some weeks or months.

I don't have an experience with PS3, but isn't the charger can be purchased in any electronic store?

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The controller won't receive any charge from "dumb" charger like most of phone chargers. It needs a handshake from the host USB. It needs the data line as well. Something like game console, PC, TV, DVR or router.

That project I mentioned emulates (for lack of a better term) the 12mhz USB data line to trigger the handshake process to begin charging.

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I think this project is too complicated for a first timer, especially if you have no previous experience in electronics

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If a USB host controller works standalone, get one from a motherboard or order from a reseller.

But the easiest solution is to plug the controller into the USB of a computer.

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"Arduino" is a very generic term and can mean just about any microcontroller/microprocessor. It also includes the ATtiny13A

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