Connect ps4 to orin nano over bluetooh

Robotics & Edge Computing Jetson Systems Jetson Orin Nano
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I am having a tough time to connect PS4 controller with Orin nano. I was able to connect using usb directly without issues. Any known hacks to make this work - Orin Nano latest jetpack and PS4 Sony controller - Version: 6.2.1+b38

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Connecting a PS4 controller to the Jetson Orin Nano can be a bit tricky, but I’ll provide some general guidance and potential solutions. Since you’ve already successfully connected the controller via USB, we’ll focus on wireless connectivity.

Wireless Connectivity:

The PS4 controller uses Bluetooth for wireless connectivity. To connect the controller to the Jetson Orin Nano, you’ll need to:

  1. Pair the controller with the Jetson Orin Nano: You can use the bluetoothctl command-line tool to pair the controller with the Jetson Orin Nano. First, make sure the controller is in pairing mode (usually done by pressing and holding the PS and Share buttons simultaneously). Then, on the Jetson Orin Nano, run bluetoothctl and follow the prompts to pair the controller.
  2. Configure the controller: Once paired, you’ll need to configure the controller to work with the Jetson Orin Nano. You can use the ds4drv tool, which is a Linux driver for the DualShock 4 (PS4) controller. You can install it using sudo apt-get install ds4drv.

Known Issues and Hacks:

  1. Bluetooth connectivity issues: Some users have reported issues with Bluetooth connectivity between the PS4 controller and the Jetson Orin Nano. You can try restarting the Bluetooth service on the Jetson Orin Nano using sudo systemctl restart bluetooth.
  2. Controller not recognized: If the controller is not recognized by the Jetson Orin Nano, you can try using the sixad tool, which is a Linux driver for the DualShock 3 (PS3) and DualShock 4 (PS4) controllers. You can install it using sudo apt-get install sixad.
  3. Custom configuration files: Some users have reported success by creating custom configuration files for the controller. You can try creating a file called ds4drv.conf in the /etc directory with the following contents:
[ds4drv]
device = /dev/input/event0
led = 1

Replace /dev/input/event0 with the actual device file for your controller.

Comparison with Other Jetson Modules:

The Jetson Orin Nano is a relatively new module, and its Bluetooth connectivity might be different from other Jetson modules. However, the general steps for connecting a PS4 controller should be similar.

Additional Tips:

  1. Update your Jetpack: Make sure you’re running the latest version of Jetpack on your Jetson Orin Nano.
  2. Check for firmware updates: Ensure that your PS4 controller is running the latest firmware.
  3. Reset the controller: If you’re still experiencing issues, try resetting the controller by pressing and holding the PS and Share buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds.

By following these steps and trying out the known hacks, you should be able to connect your PS4 controller to the Jetson Orin Nano. If you’re still experiencing issues, feel free to provide more details, and I’ll do my best to help you troubleshoot.

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Hi,
Please try above suggestion. And it probably needs to enable certain kernel config. To customize kernel, please refer to developer guide and this real practice:
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