Controllers pair, but no input response (PS1, HW1 internal)

[icd2k3]

BlueRetro firmware version

1.8.4 & 1.8.3

BlueRetro firmware specification

HW1

BlueRetro firmware variant

System specific

BlueRetro hardware type

Internal install DIY

Manufacturer

Espressif

System used

PS1

Bluetooth controller brand & name

PS4, PS5, & Switch Pro

What is problem? (only list ONE problem per report)

TL;DR

Controllers pair (and I can trigger button combination functions), but button inputs do not work in-game.

Details

What's really strange is that this used to work, so I don't what I might have changed to break it... I believe it was working until I accidentally triggered the "Disconnect controller" while trying to test IGR. But I also took the system apart around the same time, so it's possible I shorted something in the process too, but that wouldn't really make sense that it turns on and pairs fine.

I've also ran into this exact issue before on a previous PS1 HW1 install and opted to just do a full new install after I couldn't figure out the issue the first time.

I've tried:

• Different controllers (PS4/5/Switch Pro)
• Different PS1s (by transferring the controller module to another system)
• Checked all solder points for continuity
• Different controller module ribbon cable (to rule out potential bad one)
• Erasing and re-flashing the board via Flash Download Tool
• Multiple firmware versions (and universal vs ps1-specific)
• Advanced settings to manually set system to PS1 and correct controller mapping

Any ideas for other things I could check or try? Really at a loss after running through that list for what it might be. Only thing I can think at this point is to try a different esp32 board.

What did you expect to happen?

That button inputs for the console would work once paired

Attach files like logs or Bluetooth traces here

• Video of the problem
  • Note that the "mouse" pointer doesn't show up - this is what happens when no controller is plugged in for a regular wired controller module. So it's like no controller is even recognized.
• Install pics & video of it previously working
• Putty logs

[icd2k3]

Update: Analog mode maybe? Using a wired DS2 with analog mode on looks like the same issue...

If it is, I can't figure out how to toggle it off (according to the mapping chart it should be the PS button, but pressing it doesn't fix the issue)

[khtp]

Have you tried other controls? I have PS2 and in PS2 firmware 1.8.4 HW1 it works without problems for me using Xbox One and Xbox Series controls, in my case I am using everything externally, that is, outside the board and the configuration is not PSX-External but PSX-PS2. bin or something like that that comes within 1.8.4 and it works without problems where I had problems with arcade control using an esp32, my problem is published but if I use xbox one control all the buttons work and in arcade only 2 buttons fail for me L2 And R2

[darthcloud]

In the config is it possible you got GamePadAlt set?

[darthcloud]

Can you provided picture of the install? I wonder if one of the ESP32 IO got fried?

[icd2k3]

Have you tried other controls?

I've tried PS4, 5, and Switch Pro controllers

In the config is it possible you got GamePadAlt set?

I'll double check in a couple days - but I don't think so

Can you provided picture of the install? I wonder if one of the ESP32 IO got fried?

Sure!

I know someone is working on a BR drop-in mod for the PS1 much like LaserBear's GC solution, so maybe I'll just wait for that too

[icd2k3]

Here's my current config: