Controller frequently disconnects whilst using

[yerbestpal]

Describe the bug I have this same issue on Ubuntu, Pop_OS, and now Fedora too. The install and first time connection of the controller goes smoothly. However, after using it for a while (usually while playing American Truck Simulator) the controller will disconnect at random.

To Reproduce To reproduce, it is simply a case of connecting the controller and using it.

Expected behavior I expected the controller to remain connected.

System information:

• uname -a output Linux localhost.localdomain 4.19.2-300.fc29.x86_64 #1 SMP Wed Nov 14 19:05:24 UTC 2018 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
• dmesg output https://hastebin.com/evujixajoz.coffeescript

Additional context I have no idea if it could affect anything, but I also frequently connect bluetooth headphones while also using the controller, though I also experienced the problem without them.

[ugly95]

I'm not sure it's the same issue, but I am having connection problems.

When I installed xpadneo, the first connection went fine. But most of the time when I try to reconnect the controller, it takes a long time before it connects. Sometimes it doesn't connect. Sometimes it connects instantly. So it's fairly random.

While it's trying to connect, if I type in sudo bluetoothctl, I see:

[CHG] Device 5C:BA:37:D4:46:6A Connected: no
[CHG] Device 5C:BA:37:D4:46:6A Connected: yes
[CHG] Device 5C:BA:37:D4:46:6A Connected: no
[CHG] Device 5C:BA:37:D4:46:6A Connected: yes
[CHG] Device 5C:BA:37:D4:46:6A Connected: no

etc.

Usually, if I type connect 5C:BA:37:D4:46:6A the controller will connect. But every once in a while, I get Failed to connect: org.bluez.Error.Failed.

After it connects, it usually works fine. Every once in a while the controller will randomly disconnect, similar to the description above.

dmesg output https://hastebin.com/ukafohoyut.coffeescript

Sorry, I don't know if this should be a separate issue. I posted here because there is a similarity of random disconnects while using the controller.

[atar-axis]

Sorry guys, I have bad news for you...

Connection problems are normally not related to this driver since it hooks at the HID layer, which is beyond the l2cap bluetooth thingy. What that means is, that the connection is already established when xpadneo jumps in.

I will give the dmesg a deeper look but I think this is maybe the wrong place to complain about it :grin: Btw: Does the dmesg log cover the time where you are losing the connection?

@ugly95 maybe I can help you with your connection problems, depends on your kernel. Just create your own issue.

Cheers

[ipkpjersi]

I've had issues with Bluetooth disconnecting - not usually as much for my controller (I don't use my controller a ton so I haven't tested a ton though), but definitely with my Bluetooth headphones Edifier w800bt. I assumed that the cheap Bluetooth adapter I use (Orico BTA-408) or just Bluetooth in general on Linux is responsible for disconnecting - either because my distro is Ubuntu 16.04 and my kernel is 4.15 and main Linux is on like 4.20 I think, or something else. I don't think it's an issue specific to this driver. The Bluetooth random disconnects are scaring me away from buying a Bluetooth mouse even though I'd like to not have to use wired mice anymore.

I'd love any advice or suggestions anyone has, even though it's definitely out-of-scope of this project.

[yerbestpal]

Most Logitech mice come with a tiny adapter specifically for them and work perfectly.