Step by step on how to connect a PS3 controller to an arduino via Bluetooth

[mbull]

Orange321:
I am STILL having trouble with the bluetooth address, I have done everything you guys have done and it still doesn't do anything.

What should I do?

Orange321

What do you mean by it still doesn't do anything?

Are you trying to get it to print the bluetooth address in the serial monitor?

If so please follow these instructions: GitHub - felis/USB_Host_Shield_2.0: Revision 2.0 of USB Host Library for Arduino.

[c604765]

Hi,

i followed all the steps as u mentioned and got the controller to connect to the arduino Uno via the bluetooth host shield.

When I turn debugging on the arduino recognizes all the buttons except for the two analogue ones L2 and L3.

The dual shock and Gyroscope don't appear to be recognized as well.

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards

[gisholt]

I wasn't getting any feedback from the dongle in the serial monitor either. I plugged the usb bluetooth adapter into my pc and got the address from device manager (Generic Bluetooth Radio, properties, advanced tab)


I then plugged it into the sketch like this:

//PS3BT PS3(&Btd); // This will just create the instance
PS3BT PS3(&Btd, 0x00, 0x15, 0x83, 0xd1, 0x15, 0xd7); // This will also store the bluetooth...

Restart Arduino, plug PS3 in via USB
Restart Arduino again.
Unplug PS3 and plug in Bluetooth.
Restart Arduino again.
Press PS3 connect button, wait a few seconds and watch it connect.

[Entengthedraggon]

so what do you mean BOOT / REBOOT your arduino?

[angelgarabito]

hi guys, i have a problem. i can not connect whith any dongle, can i do it whith hc5 bt? THANKSS

[hafizanas16]

I got erroers when I try to compile PS3BT example.
Here's the error message:

Arduino: 1.6.8 (Windows 10), Board: "Arduino/Genuino Uno"

D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\BTD.cpp: In member function 'void BTD::HCI_task()':

D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\BTD.cpp:533:41: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]

hci_num_reset_loops = 2000;

^

D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\BTD.cpp:657:42: warning: NULL used in arithmetic [-Wpointer-arith]

if(remote_name == NULL)

• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\PS3USB.cpp: In member function 'virtual uint8_t PS3USB::Init(uint8_t, uint8_t, bool)':
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\PS3USB.cpp:173:43: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ PS3_OUTPUT_PIPE ].bmSndToggle = bmSNDTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\PS3USB.cpp:174:43: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ PS3_OUTPUT_PIPE ].bmRcvToggle = bmRCVTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\PS3USB.cpp:179:42: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ PS3_INPUT_PIPE ].bmSndToggle = bmSNDTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\PS3USB.cpp:180:42: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ PS3_INPUT_PIPE ].bmRcvToggle = bmRCVTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\SPP.cpp: In member function 'void SPP::print(const _FlashStringHelper*)':
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\SPP.cpp:726:25: warning: 'progmem' attribute ignored [-Wattributes]
  _ const char PROGMEM *p = (const char PROGMEM *)ifsh;
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\SPP.cpp: In member function 'void SPP::println(const __FlashStringHelper*)':
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\SPP.cpp:763:25: warning: 'progmem' attribute ignored [-Wattributes]
  _ const char PROGMEM *p = (const char PROGMEM *)ifsh; _
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\SPP.cpp: In member function 'const char* SPP::doubleToString(double, uint8_t)':
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\SPP.cpp:861:10: warning: address of local variable 'output' returned [-Wreturn-local-addr]
• char output[10];*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp: In member function 'virtual uint8_t XBOXRECV::Init(uint8_t, uint8_t, bool)':
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:154:45: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ XBOX_INPUT_PIPE_1 ].bmSndToggle = bmSNDTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:155:45: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ XBOX_INPUT_PIPE_1 ].bmRcvToggle = bmRCVTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:160:46: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ XBOX_OUTPUT_PIPE_1 ].bmSndToggle = bmSNDTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:161:46: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ XBOX_OUTPUT_PIPE_1 ].bmRcvToggle = bmRCVTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:167:45: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ XBOX_INPUT_PIPE_2 ].bmSndToggle = bmSNDTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:168:45: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ XBOX_INPUT_PIPE_2 ].bmRcvToggle = bmRCVTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:173:46: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ XBOX_OUTPUT_PIPE_2 ].bmSndToggle = bmSNDTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:174:46: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ XBOX_OUTPUT_PIPE_2 ].bmRcvToggle = bmRCVTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:180:45: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ XBOX_INPUT_PIPE_3 ].bmSndToggle = bmSNDTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:181:45: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ XBOX_INPUT_PIPE_3 ].bmRcvToggle = bmRCVTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:186:46: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ XBOX_OUTPUT_PIPE_3 ].bmSndToggle = bmSNDTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:187:46: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ XBOX_OUTPUT_PIPE_3 ].bmRcvToggle = bmRCVTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:193:45: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ XBOX_INPUT_PIPE_4 ].bmSndToggle = bmSNDTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:194:45: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ XBOX_INPUT_PIPE_4 ].bmRcvToggle = bmRCVTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:199:46: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ XBOX_OUTPUT_PIPE_4 ].bmSndToggle = bmSNDTOG0;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:200:46: warning: large integer implicitly truncated to unsigned type [-Woverflow]
• epInfo[ XBOX_OUTPUT_PIPE_4 ].bmRcvToggle = bmRCVTOG0;*
• ^*
  In file included from D:\Program files\Arduino\hardware\arduino\avr\cores\arduino/Arduino.h:28:0,
• from D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.h:24,*
• from D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:20:*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp: In member function 'void XBOXRECV::readReport(uint8_t)':
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:310:34: error: invalid conversion from 'const char*' to 'char*' [-fpermissive]
• case 0x80: str = PSTR(" as controller\r\n"); break;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:311:34: error: invalid conversion from 'const char*' to 'char*' [-fpermissive]
• case 0x40: str = PSTR(" as headset\r\n"); break;*
• ^*
  D:\Program files\Arduino\libraries\USB_Host_Shield_Library\XBOXRECV.cpp:312:34: error: invalid conversion from 'const char*' to 'char*' [-fpermissive]
• case 0xC0: str = PSTR(" as controller+headset\r\n"); break;*
• ^*
  exit status 1
  Error compiling for board Arduino/Genuino Uno.
  This report would have more information with
  "Show verbose output during compilation"
  option enabled in File -> Preferences.

[customerxpert]

had the same problem with the Bluetooth adapter. found one on eBay.co.uk for £1.50
it has to have Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) support from what I've read, maybe this was just a fluke lol

it was a kemket Bluetooth 4.0

Bluetooth 4.0 USB Dongle Adapter for PC with Windows 10, 8, 7 and XP Vista...

[hafizanas16]

I got my controller paired but it didn't give the desired output. Whatever button I press, it always give RightHatY : 1.

Here's debugging result from serial monitor:

PS3 Bluetooth Library Started
Bluetooth Dongle Initialized
No response to HCI Reset
HCI Reset complete
Write class of device
Bluetooth Dongle Initialized
HCI Reset complete
Write class of device
Local Bluetooth Address: 00:11:22:98:76:54
Wait For Incoming Connection Request
Keyboard is connecting
Incoming Connection Request
Remote Name: PLAYSTATION(R)3 Controller
Connected to Device: 00:26:5C:69:31:01
HID Control Incoming Connection Request
HID Control Successfully Configured
HID Interrupt Incoming Connection Request
HID Interrupt Successfully Configured
Wait For Incoming Connection Request
Dualshock 3 Controller Enabled

[dangeater]

hi sorry if this has been brought up before but i was wandering if i can still connect the ps3 controller to the usb hub and use the controller that way as a input into the arduino rather than relying upon the bluetooth connections

[Euther]

Hello, I am working with an Arduino Uno 101. Could someone please help me as I'm stuck at "PS3 Bluetooth library started"

[ManuelSuarez]

Hi everyone,

I am traying to use a generic ps3 controller which includes a USB stick por the PC.
I tried the example PS3USB and after several hours it does not work at all for me. The PS3BT yes.

When the arduino request by the controller, nothing happen when i plug it. Nevertheless, it recognize the Stick for the PC but so it is useless.

Questions:
1)it is possible use it as a original ps3
2) how can i use the stick directly instead the bluetooth dongle? which libraries do i need? does somebody think i can consider it as an usb wired gamepad?

thanks and best regards

M

[ManuelSuarez]

well, if earlier i ask here earlier i find the answer by my self

my second question was in the correct way.

The gamepad+stick is like a wired gamepad for the arduino.
I pluged the stick to the usb board, I runned the example:

USB_Host_Shield_2.0/examples/HID/USBHIDJoystick/USBHIDJoystick.ino

And... perfect.

Now I am happy i didn´t waste money with an original SP3 controller.

I hope help somebody

Best

Manuel