Inky Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) I love the 8Bitdo NES30 Pro controller, but there's a problem with the controller where the controller doesn't reconnect via bluetooth after you reboot your Raspberry Pi, Windows PC, ios or Android device.Well, it appears to be fixed, thanks to a beta firmware upgrade. I've tested the firmware upgrade on my rPi and Windows 10 laptop, and it appears to be working after multiple reboots.Here's the file: http://forum.8bitdo.com/forum.php?mod=attachment&aid=NDk0fDJiZWJhMGQ4fDE0ODI5NDA1NTh8MHwxMTc5 The thread the file was taken from is in the following link. It is the second post down. It appears that there are updates for the other bluetooth controllers as well. The file you are looking for is dated 2016-12-17http://forum.8bitdo.com/thread-1179-1-1.html Instructions on how to install are in the following link. It's pretty straightforward. http://forum.8bitdo.com/thread-942-1-1.html Step 1. Download the latest Firmware from the websiteDownload this file to somewhere you will remember i.e. "My Documents, Downloads, My Desktop" and extract & unzip the file. Once you have extracted the file you will see these files..."Windows""MacOS""bluetooth_firmware_Vxxx.dat"depending on your operating system, you will click on Windows or MacOS, inside you will find the "8bitdo Update Application, start the application and minimize it, we will come back to it in a few steps.Step 2. Connect the USB Cable to your ComputerConnect the included USB Cable to you PC or Mac (without the controller on the other end)Step 3. Make Sure Your Controller is Properly ChargedLet your controller Charge for 2 hours before you attempt the firmware update. Your Controller's Green light should blink while it's charging and when it's fully charged it will stop blinking.Step 4. Turn on your FC30PRO/NES30PRO in Firmware Update ModeHold down the Power button and the Sync button until the LED's start to blink Yellow.Step 5. Connect the Controller to your ComputerConnect the Controller to the Computer on the other end of the USB Port & wait for your computer to recognize the controller.Step 6. Go back to the 8bitdo ApplicationNow it's time to go back to the 8bitdo Application you minimized earlier, at this point you should see this...hopefully with the "USB Update" button lit up and available. If it is click on it and find that file labeled"bluetooth_firmware_Vxxx.dat" that is your firmware update file. Now when you first click on it, it will tell you something like "Current Firmware & Firmware update are 2.65 & 2.65. Making you think that you don't need to update your controller. DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR CONTROLLER. Allow it to continue to upload the firmware on your controller again, if you unplug it prematurely you will semi-brick your controller. No worries though if you do, you just have to start from step 1 again and reload the firmware on the controller.Step 7. Enjoy your new Controller!! Edited December 28, 2016 by Inky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Imay have spoken too soon. I need to do more testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamCB Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I have an FC30 pro and that thing has been a real pain in the arse to connect to anything. Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 It seems to be working fine now.Adam, have you updated the firmware? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetboot Jack Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 What is weird is that with RecalBox on Raspberry Pi all my 8Bitdo bluetooth controllers work flawlessly and they have not been upgraded - they reconnect every time, reboot or not... So if those guys can make it work why not others? With this new firmware does the controller reconnect to RetroPie? sTeVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 What is weird is that with RecalBox on Raspberry Pi all my 8Bitdo bluetooth controllers work flawlessly and they have not been upgraded - they reconnect every time, reboot or not... So if those guys can make it work why not others? With this new firmware does the controller reconnect to RetroPie? sTeVE So far it seems to work fine. I was also having that issue with Windows 10 on my laptop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetboot Jack Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'll give it a go then - thanks! sTeVE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 I'll give it a go then - thanks! sTeVE Let me know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetboot Jack Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 It worked - the pads a more much better under windows and OSX now, I was gonna try on RetroPie - but I have moved away from using it... sTeVE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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