[hippiedalek]

I was having similar problems at the start of this week, I assumed it was just a bad connection at my end. I eventually managed to get it downloaded after many, many tries from the Google Drive link.

[hippiedalek]

I’ve been having another search around for this problem and found the following thread:

http://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/46856/when-using-my-ps3-controller-as-a-gamepad-how-can-i-turn-it-off-properly

They’re using a program called MotioninJoy’s DS3 tool for PC and having the same problem as me. It turns out this software has a “disconnect” button that tells the controller to turn off.

If it can be done on a PC I’m sure it can be done on a Raspberry Pi. I guess we’d need to find the disconnect command and trigger that during the shutdown sequence. Does anyone know how to go about finding out what the disconnect command would be?

[hippiedalek]

Thanks for your quick reply dudleydes.

Sounds like it’s something that’s completely uncontrollable from the Raspberry Pi side then. If I wanted it to stop I’d probably have to hack the controller itself which is starting to get a bit messy.

My current solution is as you say; unplugging the PS3 while I’m using the Pi, but I just thought I’d post to see if anyone has come up with an alternative.

[hippiedalek]

Typical. I just ordered my first Raspberry Pi two days ago (B+) specifically for making a Retro Pie. Sounds like the new model will be much better for this project…just my luck : )

[hippiedalek]

I’ve been contemplating a similar project to this myself, either using an NTSC SNES or NES cartridge case.

Sadly I can’t help you with your question but I’d love to know if you’d made any progress with this as I love your design.

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