PS3 Controller Automation with Teensy 2.0++

[i3urn]

I have recently been able to use my Teensy 2.0++ as a macro controller for my PS3. I have used it to automatically start a B-Spec race, wait for the race to finish (~9 mins), then press the correct keys to get the race started again. [And repeat].


This project is made possible by Mathieu Laurendeau's source code for his diyps3controller project on google code:
diyps3controller - DIY PS3 Controllers - Google Project Hosting

You may download and setup your development environment by following his instructions here: GettingStarted - diyps3controller - This wiki explains a simple way to install developpement tools for the diyps3controller v1. - DIY PS3 Controllers - Google Project Hosting


After getting everything setup you may take a look at my PS3Controller.c file [Attached below] to get a feel for how to send buttons to the PS3. If you would like to learn more about sending different buttons/moving axis take a look in his usb_joystick.c file.

The zip file below will also contain TWO hex files for Teensy 2.0++ other devices will need to compile their own, one will press the X button every 11 seconds (useful in GT5 where you need your driver to maintain pace for the entirety of a race) and the other will initiate, wait, and restart the Lamborghini Exclusive race (the first lambo race) in GT5. The second hex assumes a race time of ~9mins.


AFTER YOU'VE INSTALLED THE HEX TO YOUR DEVICE:
First make sure you have turned off your other PS3 controllers or set them to controller other than 1.
Next just plug in your device and it will be recognized as Controller 1 and begin automation

I'm publishing my findings so that others can build macros and publish/share them with the community and am not looking for credit ( frankly I didn't do to much to put it together anyway ).

I'm a student so I will try to find time to answer questions and develop more macros!

UPDATE 4/17/2011:
Matlo mentioned his bluetooth PS3 controller emulator which has macro support built-in! link (PS3 Controller Automation with Teensy 2.0++)

Check out his blog post here: diy open-source ps3 controllers: New English tutorial

And there is a group of german GT5 players that have compiled a list of macros for races to use with the bluetooth PS3 controller emulator here: B-Spec PC-Emulatur Makro Thread (Bitte nur Macros mit php-Code)

[master737373]

Sweet, thanks. I might try this out tomorrow. midnight here

[tthousand]

I wonder if this is x3max compatible? or what about maximus avr usb 1.2 16kb with the Atmel chip, NOT THE PIC.

BTW, WELCOME!, amd thanks alot i3urn. This is good start to a great future.

[Matlo]

I'm happy to see someone hacking this stuff

People may also be interested into my newer ps3 controller which runs over bluetooth: link

It has a built-in macro functionality. Although the macros have to be defined with a text editor, it is much more user-friendly than the teensy version.

Many users (German thread) are using it to play B-Spec.

Some macros are available there: link

[SenorClean]

I could see this being handy to make your PS3 login and launch playtv on boot

[i3urn]

Thank you matlo! I saw the bluetooth utility but don't have a pc that I can idle while im in class lol. that is definitely more user friendly for anyone wanting to give macroing a shot

[i3urn]

I wonder if this is x3max compatible? or what about maximus avr usb 1.2 16kb with the Atmel chip, NOT THE PIC.

BTW, WELCOME!, amd thanks alot i3urn. This is good start to a great future.

Thanks! It should be compatible with the x3max as long as you are able to flash non proprietary binaries to it, you will just need to have it compiled for that specific chip

[Veil]

I downloaded the sample code and managed to edit the ps3controller file to get it to press x and start with different delays on my PS3, but substituting RIGHT_BUTTON or other directional buttons for CROSS_BUTTON didn't work. How can this code be used to input right, left, up, and down?