Additions:
Additions:
If running in a PS3 (or a
PowerPC machine), add my repository to the Software Sources:
deb http://falktx.xtreemhost.com/repo/ubuntu ubuntu main
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:falk-t-j/qtsixa
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/falk-t-j/qtsixa/ubuntu UBUNTU_VERSION main
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install qtsixa
Deletions:
Additions:
QtSixA (New for Ubuntu 9.04+)
Intro:
The app is called '
QtSixA' (It will be in 'Apps' -> 'Utils' -> '
QtSixA'). The GUI is now complete and has been tested to work in 32, 64bit and
PowerPC/PS3 computers.
Installation:
If you're not running from a PS3 (or any
PowerPC machine), add the repo by running this command:
For Karmic or Lucid:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:falk-t-j/qtsixa
For Jaunty or Intrepid, add
QtSixA PPA to the Software Sources: (replace UBUNTU_VERSION by "jaunty" or "intrepid")
deb
http://ppa.launchpad.net/falk-t-j/qtsixa/ubuntu∞ UBUNTU_VERSION main
If running in a PS3, add my repository to the Software Sources:
deb
http://falktx.xtreemhost.com/repo/ubuntu∞ ubuntu main
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install qtsixa
Usage:
I could explain every detail of the GUI, but it is so easy to use that, well..., I don't think it needs an explanation.
Screenshot:
http://kde-apps.org/CONTENT/content-pre1/107197-1.jpeg∞ (OLD)
Updates:
I plan to keep working on this until it gets more than functional (when no more features can be added)
Bug Reports:
Use the links in the GUI (menu "Help" -> "Web Links")
About the Code:
The GUI is written in pyQT (python-qt4) and uses 'sixad' (written in C) to connect through bluetooth or a hidraw device. They're both released under the GPL v2 license and you can get the source code here:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/qtsixa/files/∞
SixAxis-gui (Old Deprecated)
Deletions:
SixAxis-gui old deprecated
sixa new way for ubuntu 9.04
* Intro:
The app is called 'SixA' (It will be in 'Apps' -> 'Utils' -> 'SixA'). The GUI is almost complete and has been tested to work in 32, 64bit and PowerPC/PS3 computers. on LPIA architecture may also work, but this has never been tested.
* Installation:
To install, simply add my repository to the Software Sources: (Applications - System - Software Sources)
Code:
Code:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install qt-sixa
Note:
But Keep in mind that the USB cable should be disconnected, as this set of programs does deal well with usb cable on the ps3 , your mileage may vary for i386/x86_64
Usage:
I could explain every detail of the GUI, but it is so easy to use that I don't thing it needs an explanation.
not work
Screenshot:
http://www.kde-apps.org/CONTENT/cont.../107197-1.jpeg∞
Updates:
The developer plans to keep working on the GUI until the Sixaxis joystick is officially supported in Linux. I'll try to, at least, update the repo once a week.
Bug Reports:
bug reports∞
Additions:
sixa new way for ubuntu 9.04
Deletions:
sixa new way for ubuntu 9.05
Additions:
To install, simply add my repository to the Software Sources: (Applications - System - Software Sources)
Deletions:
To install, simply add my repository to the Software Sources:
Additions:
The developer plans to keep working on the GUI until the Sixaxis joystick is officially supported in Linux. I'll try to, at least, update the repo once a week.
Bug Reports:
bug reports∞
Deletions:
I plan to keep working on the GUI until the Sixaxis joystick is officially supported in Linux. I'll try to, at least, update the repo once a week.
Additions:
SixAxis-gui old deprecated
sixa new way for ubuntu 9.05
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=7472939∞
HOW-TO: Connect Sixaxis to Ubuntu trough bluetooth mode
* Intro:
After the BlueZ stack was updated to 4.xx, Sixaxis joysticks (from Sony PS3 console) stop working. There's some people on the bluez team working to make it work, but it seems that it could take a while.
So I decided to create a simple GUI that would use some patched 'hidd' that allows to connect Sixaxis to a Linux PC "out-of-the-box".
The app is called 'SixA' (It will be in 'Apps' -> 'Utils' -> 'SixA'). The GUI is almost complete and has been tested to work in 32, 64bit and PowerPC/PS3 computers. on LPIA architecture may also work, but this has never been tested.
* Installation:
To install, simply add my repository to the Software Sources:
(It's normal if it gives a warning when updating sources; the repo isn't trusted yet)
Code:
Then can you install it by opening a terminal and type:
Code:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install qt-sixa
Note:
But Keep in mind that the USB cable should be disconnected, as this set of programs does deal well with usb cable on the ps3 , your mileage may vary for i386/x86_64
Usage:
I could explain every detail of the GUI, but it is so easy to use that I don't thing it needs an explanation.
not work
Screenshot:
http://www.kde-apps.org/CONTENT/cont.../107197-1.jpeg∞
(It's KDE4.3, Air Theme)
Updates:
I plan to keep working on the GUI until the Sixaxis joystick is officially supported in Linux. I'll try to, at least, update the repo once a week.
No differences.
Additions:
No differences.
Additions:
Making the sixaxis work in PSUbuntu
USB Mode
Wireless mode
Deletions:
Making the sixaxis work in PSUbuntu in USB mode
Making the sixaxis work in PSUbuntu in wireless mode
Additions:
You can use the
SixAxis to control your mouse pointer as well. Just go to the the 'Task Menu' in
SixAxis-gui and 'Enable keyboard and Mouse' and choose one of the options.
Deletions:
You can use the
SixAxis to control your mouse pointer as well. Just go the the 'Task Menu' in
SixAxis-gui and 'Enable keyboard and Mouse' and choose one of the options.
Additions:
Deletions:
Additions:
You can use the
SixAxis to control your mouse pointer as well. Just go the the 'Task Menu' in
SixAxis-gui and 'Enable keyboard and Mouse' and choose one of the options.
Deletions:
You can use the
SixAxis to control your mouse pointer as well. Just go the the 'Task Menu' in
SixAxis-gui and enable fake joystick and choose one of the options.
Additions:
Deletions:
You can also use the bluetooth features of the PS3 and
SixAxis to use your controller wirelessly. This requires a simple gui program as stated here.
http://psubuntu.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=764∞
You can use the
SixAxis to control your mouse pointer as well. Just go the the 'Task Menu' and enable fake joystick and choose one of the options.
Additions:
Making the sixaxis work in PSUbuntu in wireless mode
Deletions:
More advanced topics
Additions:
You can also use the bluetooth features of the PS3 and
SixAxis to use your controller wirelessly. This requires a simple gui program as stated here.
http://psubuntu.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=764∞
You can use the
SixAxis to control your mouse pointer as well. Just go the the 'Task Menu' and enable fake joystick and choose one of the options.
Deletions:
Additions:
Revision [95]
Edited on
2008-04-24 14:47:59 by RichardBrooklyn
[Complete re-write, removing false information and putting something useful in its place.]
Additions:
Making the sixaxis work in PSUbuntu in USB mode
SixAxis will 'just work' when plugged into the PS3 via a USB cable. You can use joystick aware applications at this point. Joystick nodes will be created at /dev/input/jsX, with X being the joystick number, starting from zero, ie. /dev/input/js0. Be sure to press the PS button after plugging in the
SixAxis, otherwise no signals will be sent, even if the lights are flashing.
If you get erratic or no response from programs whilst trying to use the
SixAxis, be sure you check your settings in that application, and then try using the jscalibrator program which can be installed in synaptic, or by typing the following in a console:
sudo apt-get install jscalibrator
then do:
jscalibrator /dev/input/js0
Also, you can test that input is being sent to your console by using jstest which will show the 'raw' input being sent to the console:
jstest /dev/input/js0
More advanced topics
You can also use the bluetooth features of the PS3 and
SixAxis to use your controller wirelessly. This requires a bit of work, but a tutorial is provided here:
http://psubuntu.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=37∞
You can use the
SixAxis to control your mouse pointer as well. Be sure that your controller is hooked up and working with your PS3 before X is started, or have a way of restarting X (ie. by logging out and in again)
http://psubuntu.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5∞
Deletions:
Making the sixaxis work in PSUbuntu
This has not been tested, but it may be possible to install a windows emulator, such as Wine, and use the Sixaxis drivers for windows. The driver and instructions on how to set it up are available
Here∞, but you will have to register in order to download it.
PSUbuntu forum:
Network & Connectivity∞
Making the sixaxis work in PSUbuntu
This has not been tested, but it may be possible to install a windows emulator, such as Wine, and use the Sixaxis drivers for windows. The driver and instructions on how to set it up are available
Here∞, but you will have to register in order to download it.
PSUbuntu forum:
Network & Connectivity∞
