I have a Lenovo X61t laptop and I'd like to use a Sony Sixaxis PlayStation 3 bluetooth controller.
How can I get the controller to talk to my laptop?
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It seems a bit complicated to do but here is a guide: http://www.pabr.org/sixlinux/sixlinux.en.html
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Travis, I had this working with software from the repos (albeit via USB). Hopefully there are guides out there that don't involve hexdumps and c programming!– ScaineFeb 8, 2011 at 9:39
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Sorry Travis - you might be right. The bluetooth element is a shocker. USB works almost out of the box.– ScaineFeb 8, 2011 at 9:41
There is an easier way to go:
First install QTSixA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:falk-t-j/qtsixa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install qtsixa
Then: Connect your PS3 controller via USB, and then type "sudo sixpair". After that, unplug the controller. Activate your Bluetooth. Start typing "sixad --start" in your Terminal ..follow the instructions and Press the PS-Button... and then Start QTSixA.
Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2yKiMxisM0 is a very good video tutorial, if you need a better explanation.
I wrote a post and rolled a .deb for Precise 12.04:
The official community documentation is here.
But this site details a much simpler method using a QT-based GUI program. I've used this myself in USB mode and it works perfectly. Note that you'll have to re-pair using this tool everytime you use your Sixaxis with your PS3 again.
I made a script wich can install your Sixaxis easilly ! (its my first, i need some feedbacks at : [email protected] (please)) download link : http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?279kz17cmh9cdbu
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1I get "Invalid or deleted file" when I try to download that. Anyway, since it's a script, I recommend sharing it somewhere like paste.ubuntu.com or pastebin.com. You can edit your question to fix the download link. Oct 7, 2012 at 1:22