DIY Bluetooth Gamepad -

[@adafruit]

*DIY Bluetooth Gamepad* blog.adafruit.com/2015/02/26/diy-bluetooth-gamepad/ In this project we’re building a DIY gamepad using the Bluefruit EZ-Key module and a 3D printed case. The Bluefruit EZ-Key HID keyboard controller is a bluetooth breakout design for making DIY keyboards and game pads. It’s requires no programing and works with just about any trigger or push button. It takes up to 12 inputs and can be powered with any 3-16 VDC. The Perma-Proto comes in different sizes which is perfect for making all sorts of projects. The ½ sized Perma-Proto breadboard is like a business card and which makes it perfect for making a small game controller.

[@thecoolkidsclub1436]

If I added 6 more buttons in a certain order could I make this a PS3 controller

[@adrianpena323]

Hey. One question , can you tell me stuff that joins wires without using solder. Please reply. Thank You.

[@captaincleanup9627]

I would like to make the exact same thing but with an analog stick instead

[@khalilalishaw2283]

can you do a controller with LB,LT,RB and RT as well please

[@SpeakerLoverEPIC]

+Adafruit Industries What was the game you played?

[@dianasmith6697]

And I also liked how you tested the gamepad.

[@dianasmith6697]

❤❤❤ I like this how you put the gamepad together.❤❤❤

[@иракваша-щ3т]

Okay. Speaking of which. What about ''Trog!'' controllers? Rex's buttons is red, Bloop's buttons is blue, Spike's buttons is yellow and Gwen's buttons is pink

[@RKvasha2009]

Да

[@TheJayMadd1]

This is way cool! I'm actually in the process of building a GB-Zero at the moment, but my next project will be an actual console build based around a Raspberry Pi 3 and I really wanted to go down the route of Bluetooth wireless controllers - thanks so much for this! :D

[@RobertAndrews88]

Admirable soldering skills there, Noe - this video is worth watching for that alone. 👍

[@IDAWKYI]

I'm in the process of turning a nerf longshot into a virtual reality controller with a wii remote with motion plus for mouse controll and a nunchuck in the grip. I have come to a conclusion that I've run out of keys with most games. And this is a perfect idea for me to incorporate more. Why didn't I find this earlier!

[@Davidsama]

Thats actually pretty badass..

[@dianasmith6697]

Also the gamepad reminds me of the NES controller.

[@andymuzzo8568]

Are there any new alternatives to the Bluefruit EZ-Key - 12 Input Bluetooth HID Keyboard Controller - v1.2 now it’s been discontinued?

[@jeremyfrank7750]

Is there any software involved with this? im a little confused how you program what the buttons do

[@krunchyfrog]

It might work on iOS on icade compatible games if you follow icade standards. The icade just uses keyboard key presses for for button press button release. If you can program each button to be a key...

[@adafruit]

Thanks for the tip!

[@belugaabs]

please make tutorial like this again about Bluetooth portable speaker

[@JohnPaulMusicUK]

love the idea of this but setting up a floorguitar pedal with 12 inputs for things like iPad apps that use keyboard inputs, like Loopy HD

[@hernanagf97]

dont you have to program the gamepad?

[@NickCatto]

Great video Noe!

[@NoeRuiz]

Thanks Nick!

[@dianasmith6697]

I like your game pad that is so so sooo awesome. Very good.

[@michaelhuss0]

How much more complex could the controller be and still stay within the limitations of that microcontroller you used? I'm particularly interested in getting a trackpad input working (I2C or SPI interface would be supported on the module)

[@LittleRainGames]

You can press all the dpad buttons down at once, just wanted to point that out. I just made a snes controller last month, designed my dpad so i went through figuring that out.

[@LittleRainGames]

Cool none the less. Mine i didnt store the arduino in the gamepad, it hooks into a bus im creating that you can plug in any old retro controller into and use as usb. Also working on making it able to plug into a nes, and possibly a snes.

[@TheMasonGamer]

How do you make a wired controller wireless? I want to get a USB sega genesis controller, but I hate wires.

[@amirsamir302]

Check these videos out by Evan Kale kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6Wbpnlvfsefi7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmGtkn-Nls13eZI

[@TheMasonGamer]

Thanks. Do you know if that will work with any controller? I'm not working with a PS2 controller. I'm using a sega genesis controller

[@amirsamir302]

Have a look at this, he made this to turn USB mice and keyboards to Bluetooth, I don't know if it will work with a controller

[@amirsamir302]

TheMasonGamer And ParkerPro Sorry, I didn't post the link, here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3vEonukhbdgjqc

[@TrollextheTroll]

@@amirsamir302 Links dont work you idiot!!!

[@atealime]

That guitar one is cool.

[@JakeMcNeal]

I noticed that there are only 12 inputs allowed on this device. Is there a way to mimic say a gamecube controller over a bluetooth board. It would need 2 joysticks a d-pad and 8 buttons?

[@Gamesforus1]

yeah but you need a bigger bourd

[@nintendomain4956]

I only wanna learn how to make so much DIY’s

[@8BitDoTech]

How about the feeling?

[@gabor222]

It looks really nice but I am wondering how does the printing cost of the whole enclosure compare to buying a standard enclosure. I mean it makes sense to print it when you need a special shape but why would you print a brick-shaped enclosure when it is available off-the shelf?

[@carmelonazario3807]

Would this be able to connect to an xbox one system? I would love to learn how to make them. I am loving all the videos here on the channel. Man if i learn coding and Adafruit electronics, I am going to start calling myself TheCreadax3D. LOL. awesome vid, i learn alot watching these. keep up the awesome work.

[@jacobmcallister6041]

what game are you playing in the intro? available for raspberry pi emulationstation?

[@JakeGeremia]

Jacob McAllister if you're talking about the game at 0:22 , I believe that game is called effing worms and it is on the App Store, and I also think it it on the computer

[@orraviv1536]

super mega worm

[@orraviv1536]

super mega worm

[@MkmeOrg]

Excellent video as always Adafruit Industries ! At about 2:54 there is heat shrink applied like "tape" around the wire bundle. Care to share the secret here? :) Great work. Cheers

[@MkmeOrg]

***** I meant more of how it is heat shrink tape instead of the standard tubing. Not an overly well known technique I'd bet. Could be wrong.

[@NoeRuiz]

Eric William Sure, it's just a piece of large sized heat shrink tubing that I cut down the middle and wrapped it around the wires.

[@flower4000]

the main part has been discounted. any recommendations for a substitute?

[@nizwiz._.5906]

I know I'm a year late, but I did this with the Bluefruit Feather 32u4, and it worked perfectly!

[@joeyellis4945]

@@nizwiz._.5906 how would you get more buttons? For example, I need 4 shoulders, x and y, and two psp thumb sticks. Can't forget L3,R3.

[@nizwiz._.5906]

@@joeyellis4945 oh, well the Bluefruit only supports 8 inputs I think. so if you need more, you might have to make your own PCB.

[@gabruekqbryh7871]

nizwiz ._. Sorry what’s a pcb

[@fajarimanisatrioajiramadha5146]

@@gabruekqbryh7871 printed circuit board

[@duffymv007]

Can you make a similar tutorial for this same controller, but using a Circuit Playground Bluefruit? Getting stuck on setting it up for this particular controller - thanks!

[@gabruekqbryh7871]

Could u make this in altoids if’s tin with a teensy

[@OldManTheseDays]

What a cool project! Thanks for sharing!

[@RatherBeEmbed]

Looks like Bluefruit EZ Key is pretty much not being made anymore, so I was thinking of making this with the Feather 32u4. Are there any tutorials as good as this one for making it work as a bt controller?

[@luckiburger]

nah

[@dianasmith6697]

Mom yes FAMICOM.

[@RichardBousquet]

When's the new rev of the bluefruit ez key coming??

[@cliptrashbin2389]

Do you know how to make one that has bumpers and more buttons

[@oroca06]

is there a way to add 2 more buttons? Its because I want it to play SNES

[@insideman7501]

ur genius,dude!!! liked, düster subscribed

[@insideman7501]

shared*

[@JacksonXtreme]

l could remake that into a mini fighting game controller. With 6 buttons on the right. And the Start/Select buttons would be on the top, just to avoid design complexity.

[@roshanbadola7039]

bro what about l1 and l2 buttons.

[@ItaloLima]

Very Nice Bro !!Like !!

[@ImGriffinP]

Love the project!! Would I need to change anything to add two buttons as LB and RB at the top? Aside from editing the stl of course.

[@dj505Gaming]

Don't think so. Just connect the 2 extra buttons to ground and 2 free input pins and it should work fine

[@ivatigerfox2548]

How does the computer recognize the inputs from the controller? How are they mapped?

[@ChrisFredriksson]

Cant find anyone asked for it, so here goes.. What game is that? Looks lovely, especially with that 3D printed controller which looks awesome!

[@adafruit]

Super Mega Worm!

[@ChrisFredriksson]

Adafruit Industries Sweet, thanks! =)

[@smashintrees6875]

Darude-Sandstorm

[@sexypianonotes6212]

i think its nubs world

[@tsbackupchannel7302]

I'm curious how this trigger game on the phone. I know it connect using Bluetooth but I mean the smartphone's game is onscreen touch so how does it know what button is pressed? Is it something programmed for specific game not any game can use this controller??

[@DonGuelo]

Can I just buy the power parts and use an old wii pro controller?

[@slgadgetsclub2398]

superb kollo

[@xCARPx2014]

what can i study to learn All this?!

[@francisdonsmg6819]

Teach your self a programming language. Start playing with python or even teach your self python. Mess with some micro controllers. From there get a 3d printer or make your models and have them printed from a 3d party. Get. Solder pen, burn your self once, learn to solder. Enjoy

[@WellBeSerious12]

How much for all the parts? How much for a prebuilt one?

[@RecallReviews]

What if I wanted to add 2 analog sticks and an l1, l2, r1, r2 buttons and an a,b,x,y set of buttons?

[@JohnnyXR7]

Can you use joysticks instead of the arrow keys? Please reply

[@adafruit]

Yep, we carry a few joystick types, breakouts and adapters. www.adafruit.com/search?q=joystick&b=1

[@JohnnyXR7]

+Adafruit Industries thanks so much oh and I subbed!!!

[@hiyall15]

yes. you just need to know what you are doing

[@generalofg3377]

I'd love to make this as long as it's not Bluetooth though because it lags like crazy but if it was USB I would be fine with.

[@RevdeluxeOfficial]

tutorial in reprogramming a controller? please....

[@sodapantzu]

Is there a way to make this a wires USB controller instead of bluetooth

[@ianmcmill]

Wait. What PLA cooler design do you use on the printer shown in the video?

[@questimegaming]

Looks awesome man ! I stumbled upon your page and you are so cool. Keep it up !

[@jorenmartijn]

Is the bluefruit module capable of handling joysticks (C-sticks)? Or is it only capable of digital inputs?

[@NoeRuiz]

Yah, it works with joysticks that use micro switches.

[@edgaras2097]

What game did you played in the video?

[@badhonebrahim7707]

Adafruit Industries what software are you using to make the 3d design??

[@adafruit]

Badhon Ebrahim Depends on what project but Maya, Fusion 360, 123D Design and meshmixer. This one was designed in 123D.

[@badhonebrahim7707]

thanks bro :)

[@joshuafoster1346]

So can I use a analog joystick?

[@RatherBeEmbed]

thank you

[@drestrenge8235]

Adafruit Industries is there a way for me to buy one of these from you or the website? I don't have the ability to 3d print or soldering iron. Sorry if this question has already been asked before

[@nicholassvitak8653]

Can I make the controller longer to fit the dimensions of an NES controllers?

[@Gamesforus1]

whatever you feel like '-'

[@Tamashii2004]

No shoulder buttons. whyyyyyy

[@pastellexists]

How tall is the controller?

[@CRAugustoSalazarMontes]

Hi, very good job, a question, what programs do you use to do the design in cad ?, greetings from Mexico and see you soon.

[@DivanoobAkaGroudon]

do you think I can make a receiver with a bluefruit, connect it on a raspberry and use 4 gamepad like this to play a game with my friend? or i need to use 4 receiver?

[@VoiceKulaka]

Really cool!

[@dovibricker3864]

does it require programming

[@davax188]

Cool video ! Just wondering does it work with iOS ?

[@qurantranslations2272]

This is sick

[@fern5393]

can you make a controller and like mini tv consel out of them. ?

[@joelizalde5007]

Can I have a link of your blue prints for the 3D printer?

[@herobrinethree2608]

Where can you get a blufruit EZ-key

[@kirby1fan]

Can I make something with analogue sticks or the sliders (like on the 3ds) and more buttons so I can have a full controller instead of a NES layout?

[@NJC935]

+Jeff Wenz yep you could but you would have to do the wireing and make a new case

[@jitterycore9753]

Still building controllers? I really want to build a silent controller so I can play around sound sensitive people.

[@homejonny9326]

do you have a telescopic controller project like this (nintendo switch controller type)?

[@MrSirFluffy]

Can this be used to connect to a Pi via USB. I want to make my own conrroller for a Retropie console.

[@JoseDilucchio]

Everything is so clean and perfect, like damn!

[@lucasbalviin1999]

theares a way to make this bus using an arduino and a bluetooth module?

[@vonspams8382]

I just finished making it I just have a different dezign but it works

[@keenmachine80]

any lag?

[@vonspams8382]

brett keen no

[@MasterDayTrader]

is it compatible with the latest Android, as of now.

[@saimoonislam9710]

Awesome Bro........

[@dzero345]

Is it possible to make a game pad that could connect and play on the ps4

[@ihatemadmoe]

if I wanted to make a USB version of this what should I go with instead of the bluefruit?

[@rafabarberamico1685]

u can use a regular usb keyboard, just open up the keyboard, get the chip, find the right connections, wire em to a protoboard and switches and et voilà, you have a usb controller which u can use it with android with an OTG adaptor, on pc, raspberry, w/e

[@vocalead]

Total newbie to the world of micro processors here. Is there any way to program this EZ-key to transmit MIDI messages, instead of just keyboard keys? thanks to anyone.

[@ChrisKendallCK]

the Bluefruit EZ Key doesn't seem to exist anymore.. everywhere I've looked suggest it's discontinued.. anyone know any alternatives?

[@Amy-kh3zl]

0:24 game name?

[@eggy_lave4350]

Terraria

[@DDumbcan]

​@@eggy_lave4350 no???

[@recreatesuccesslifestyle6426]

Does this work with raspberry Pi on retropie

[@vysakhak191]

I want to make a wired (usb) version of this with Arduino pro micro. Any ideas or suggestions?

[@josedealba4874]

how do you connect a stick? why you only make one with 12 input, if i want tomake a 3DS emulator, ineed 14input, make one biger!! plz!!!

[@lucidpolygons]

What software do you use

[@LuluLovesRollerDerby]

Wish I could like more then once!

[@VaLeEBP]

Where you got that circuit holder?

[@adafruit]

It's a PanaVise Jr. Can get on amazon or our shop www.adafruit.com/product/151

[@Magoo277]

Does this work on the nintendo switch?

[@nickadrian318]

Can we buy it instead of making it

[@ErinCMurphy1]

Excellent!

[@asimkhan536]

I want four buttons lift side on controller

[@ThePlanet_L.I.]

where do I buy the controller you just built

[@jojodroid31]

It's a diy controller

[@ThePlanet_L.I.]

+Johannes Werner yes it, but I don't have none of the equipment needed to put it together, that's why I asked where can I buy it

[@jojodroid31]

LongIslandADED. I think theres the link in the description for the parts. For the body, you'll need to buy a 3D Printer, but there are also some websites where you can send them youre 3D print plan, and they print it out and send them to you by post.

[@MS-ix4hw]

Which module replaces the EZ-Key?

[@GilbertVanE66]

That is also what I would like to know..

[@captaincleanup9627]

I would like to make the exact same thing but with an analog stick instead is it possible?

[@DragonLaggin]

+Lightspeed Gee If you can't answer this question yourself I'd suggest you study a bit more about these things.

[@Gamesforus1]

but can you answer? exactly. Anyway an anolog stick would be kind of hard to install but its not hard to understand. Basically it's an 8 way button panel with switches, every time you move the stick it hits the switch wich causes an action in the game. I would recommend more than 8 switches though.