Sixaxis works under Windows with Bluetooth

[amuront]

*Update the guide for BtSix 1.4
*Update the guide for BtSix 1.3a (less CPU drain)
*Update the guide for BtSix 1.3 (GlovePIE is no longer need)

Origin
http://forums.ps2dev.org/viewtopic.php?p=65745#65745
Many thanks to 89ron.

This mini-guide is pretty much based on his Readme.txt in BtSix package, with added personal experience.
You are still encouraged to read the original readme even though I wrote this mini guide.

Requirement
1) Bluetooth dongle 2.0 or more.
2) Windows XP (32bit) or Vista (32bit)
3) USB Sixaxis driver (for pairing). http://sourceforge.net/project/showf...ckage_id=79216
4) PPJOY 0.83. http://www.geocities.com/deonvdw/PPJoy.htm
5) BtSix 1.4. http://bqron.free.fr/PS3/BT/BtSix.1.4.zip

(all needed programs in one package here: http://www.mediafire.com/?dnr9hnvkx0s

Part A - First Time Setup

1) Install libusb-win32 (I only tried version 0.1.10.1, not the latest version) and PPJoy in your location of choice.

2) Extract BtSix in your location of choice. (no need to be "installed")

3) Connect Bluetooth dongle and update the driver to "FreeBT USB Driver" in "Driver XP" folder from the BtSix package.

4) Launch "Config Joysticks" from PPJoy, and add "Virtual Joystick 1".

5) Optionally, you can mapping the joystick as follow. You can remap to anything you want anytime after.
This is just how I map it to follow the Xbox 360 controller in Lost Planet PC Demo.

8 Axes, 12 Buttons, 1 POV hats


Analogue Axes

X Axis     = 0 = Joy Left X
Y Axis     = 1 = Joy Left Y
Z Axis     = 2 = Joy Right X
X Rotation = 4 = Joy Right Y
Y Rotation = 3 = Roll ( -X / +X )
Z Rotation = 5 = Pitch ( -Y / +Y )
Slider     = 6 = Gyro ( -Z / +Z )
Dial       = 7 = Analogue Square


Digital Button

Button 01 =  3 = Triangle
Button 02 =  2 = Circle
Button 03 =  1 = Cross
Button 04 =  0 = Square
Button 05 =  7 = L2
Button 06 =  6 = R2
Button 07 =  5 = L1
Button 08 =  4 = R1
Button 09 = 12 = Start
Button 10 = 15 = Select
Button 11 = 14 = L3
Button 12 = 13 = R3


POV Hat 1

North = 11 = Up
East  = 10 = Right
West  =  8 = Left
South =  9 = Down

6) Close "Config Joysticks".

Part B - Sixaxis Registering/Pairing

1) Connect Sixaxis in USB mode. (the driver should install automatically for the first time)

2) Launch "BtSix".

4) Press the "Address" button.

Part C - Connecting Sixaxis to Bluetooth Dongle

1) Connect Bluetooth dongle.

2) Launch "BtSix".

3) Press PS button on the Sixaxis.

Shortcomings
The Sixaxis can only be paired with either the PC or the PS3. So if you share the same Sixaxis for both PC and PS3, you have to do Part B and C every time. But since BtSix 1.3, Part B is now very simple, so it is really a no-issue.

Also, my Bluetooth dongle is no longer recognized by my Bluetooth software stack once the "FreeBT USB Driver" driver is installed. So I need to switch between this special driver and the normal one every time I need to something different with my Bluetooth. Thankfully, this does not require a restart.

With version 1.3a, BtSix seems to use only about 0%-2% CPU, very acceptable.

Final Comment
Using the Sixaxis on my PC wireless is satisfying. But driver switching is not fun. This is still work in progress, so I hope someday there will be a Bluetooth driver that can be used for Sixaxis and for the normal Bluetooth stuff.

However, if you have a spare Bluetooth dongle, this will be awesome.

I run all these under Vista 32bit with Dell 355 Bluetooth dongle.

[VG Aficionado]

I wish it was simpler, I would use it then. curryking1 can share a great guide to make your sixaxis work through USB fine, but the method is still not simple enough.

[yoshaw]

Just knowing that my Sixaxis controller can be used as a PC pad makes me giddy. Thanks for sharing, +rep

[hevymac]

This is the most trouble free sixaxis software driver I have used and allows for using the tilt functionality as well. Also the guide is very easy to understand.
http://www.iraqigeek.com/winsixaxis/
Hope you guys find this usefull.

[scherzo]

Thanks for this guide. It worked perfectly for me with my Kensington somethingsomething (forgot the model # and I don't feel like pulling it out to see). I wish there was a way to simulate the PS2's mode button so that I could have the D-Pad map to X and Y axises quickly. This would help with older games that don't allow you to configure these.

Other than that, this is exactly what I've wanted for a long time. I don't care that I can't use my dongle for other stuff now. I wasn't using it anyways.

Thanks again. Please post any news of improvements in this thread. I'l be watching it.

[³¹¹]

If only the PS3 eye would work...

[err_ok]

I didn't know you could do it via bluetooth... I had a go at the wired method for a while which worked fine... However it broke my controller after prolonged use

I'll be trying this out

[Raitei]

it broke your controller?

how in the hells

[masteratt]

Sorry guys if you are talking about the motion sensing but if some of you ar etalking about it beign difficult to make 6axis work with XP through USB, it's not, here is a very simple technique and it works, I use 6axis on PC frequently.

Heres the instructions to make it work

1. Download and install the filter driver (libusb-win32-filter-bin-0.1.10.1.exe). (attached zip)
2. Unpack ps3sixaxis_en.exe
3. Plug the SIXAXIS into your PC.
4. Run ps3sixaxis_en.exe once.
5. Push the PS button on the SIXAXIS once if it doesnt see it straight away.

http://dl.qj.net/SIXAXIS-driver-for-...1679/catid/518

[err_ok]

^ yeah with that method it doesn't charge anymore

Sucks to be me...

[masteratt]

What do you mean it doesn't charge :/

With that method it's even better because it charges while you are using it on the PC.

[err_ok]

I mean the controller only works if it is plugged in now... Not really sure how i managed it, must have too much power going through my pc usb ports or something..

[Raitei]

wow.. that must suck balls...
warranty that shit?

[amuront]

New BtSix version available, and first post update.

http://forums.ps2dev.org/viewtopic.php?p=66853#66853

Originally Posted by 89ron

*** BtSix 1.3 ***

http://bqron.free.fr/PS3/BT/BtSix.1.3.zip

- Pairing Mode added. (require libusb0-win32 drivers, GlovePIE is not more required)
- Led added.
- Missing dlls added. (Mfc dll)

The elimination of the dependence on GlovePIE for pairing makes the process much more noob friendly. Give it a try.

[Raitei]

i need a bluetooth dongle thats 2.0 to do this, and im not bothered to get one, i found the current one i have on the school field during lunchtime football.

[amuront]

http://forums.ps2dev.org/viewtopic.php?p=67133#67133

Originally Posted by 89ron

*** BtSix 1.3a ***

http://bqron.free.fr/PS3/BT/BtSix.1.3a.zip

- Less Cpu drain.

Good job

[amuront]

http://forums.ps2dev.org/viewtopic.php?p=67628#67628

Originally Posted by 89ron

*** BtSix 1.4 *** CRC: 16203980
http://bqron.free.fr/PS3/BT/BtSix.1.4.zip
+ Battery Information *added*
+ BT Signal Information *added*
- Less Cpu drain and lags *updated*
- Dlls *Removed*

Someone also posted a cool video showing his usage with the sixaxis in Windows.

[keisukerx7]

hello i new here.
have few question to amuront and also to the other member.

about switch the bluetooth special drive freeBt usb and normal drive. may i know how to switch it amuront.

another thing is the new ps3 controller dual shock 3 . izit compatible.

i would also like to give some feedback on the libusb. the version 0.1.12.1 got bug. during shutdowning the pc, bluescreen will appear.

thank ... hope to get some repy soon