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    Dualshock 4 will not connect/stay connected no matter what I try.

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    • MegaTimX
      MegaTimX last edited by

      Odroid XU4
      Recalbox version (build) : 17.11.10.2
      Hardware (Micro SD, Power Supply, etc.): Sandisk Ultra 16gb, 500gb Hitachi SATA hdd, Onvian Bluetooth 4.0 Dongle.
      Controller(s): Dualshock 4 & Mouse/Keyboard

      I've tried pairing using the inapp menu option, it didn't even pick up the DS4. I then looked at a tutorial and tried to set it up remotely in the command terminal.
      Each time it connects it instantly disconnects automatically. Once I close the terminal down and restart Recalbox the DS4 will neither connect nor pair. If I use the menu pairing option Recalbox will now see the DS4, but when I try to pair it it fails and a message box saying it is "Unable to pair".
      I am a few hours away from putting the SBC in the microwave and playing Pokemon Go in traffic.

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      • MegaTimX
        MegaTimX last edited by

        Let me add that I had RetroPie installed in the same Odroid XU4 earlier and the DS4 paired and worked without a hitch. I decided to start all over and install Recalbox because of the Dreamcast support.

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        • paradadf
          paradadf Staff @MegaTimX last edited by

          @megatimx try it this way:

          https://forum.recalbox.com/topic/9355/cannot-pair-dualshock-4-controller-in-4-1/8

          If your question was answered, please mark it as solved: Topic Tools -> Ask a question + Topic Tools -> Mark as Solved

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          • MegaTimX
            MegaTimX @paradadf last edited by MegaTimX

            @paradadf I actually saw that post and tried your suggestion earlier. I just tried it again now, pressed the button on the back of the DS4 while it was in pairing mode, I even tried selecting the "forget paired bluetooth devices" option in Recalbox.
            Recalbox recognized the controller by it's ID numbers rather than "Wireless Controller". I tried to pair it and it gave the "Unable to pair controller" notification.

            I actually got the controller working temporarily using the "bluetoothctl" command in putty, from the tutorial page. But once I restart the system it will not re-pair with the controller. Been at it for hours.

            I think I have tried basically everything that can be done within reason. I even tried adding a command to the boot.ini file. I am just going to have to settle without a dreamcast emulator.

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            • MegaTimX
              MegaTimX @MegaTimX last edited by MegaTimX

              @megatimx I just ordered a new controller, maybe something was wrong with that one. It should get here in a few hours thanks to the wonders of Amazon.

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