Add dtoverlay=pi3-disable-bt in /boot/config.txt to disable internal BT module (ultima ratio, speeds up communication, extents range and speed depending on your BT adapter model)
#How to set up retropie controllers Bluetooth#
Display Registered & Connected Bluetooth Devices: This will display the current bluetooth devices connected.Ĭonnection issues (input lag & ghost inputs) (especially if you connect more than one BT controller) Disconnect Bluetooth Devices: You can disconnect your bluetooth device from this menuģ. If it was not successful make sure that you chose the correct mac address, if it still doesn't work you may have to configure it manually (see below).Ģ. You will get a window popping up telling you if the connection was successful or not. Register and Connect Bluetooth Devices: You can select your bluetooth device's mac address from here It can also be accessed from RetroPie-Setup Script > Setup > Configure Bluetooth Devicesġ. You can access the bluetooth configuration menu from the RetroPie Menu of EmulationStation.
#How to set up retropie controllers manual#
There are also manual methods that may vary depending on what Bluetooth controller you are using, some of which are described further below on this page.
The simplest way of setting up a Bluetooth controller is through the Bluetooth Configuration menu of the RetroPie Setup script. Adding a Bluetooth controller to RetroPie If you want to use a bluetooth dongle with the pi3, you should first disable the onboard BT controller by adding dtoverlay=pi3-disable-bt to /boot/config.txt, then rebooting and plugging your dongle, which should now work. If it asks you anything about the /etc/udev/rules.d/les configuration file, type Y to overwrite. Universal Controller Calibration & Mapping Using xboxdrvĬonvert RetroPie SD Card Image to NOOBS Image Pi 3 Bluetooth Freeze Fix (for RetroPie 3.7 or below) Validating, Rebuilding, and Filtering Arcade ROMs