RaspberryPi3-Steamlink-WoW3.3.5-PS4-Controller

RaspberryPi3 Steamlink WoW3.3.5 with PS4 Controller

First of all, I like gaming and have no idea about setting up or programming real programs. But since i started this Project I realised how difficult some things were - me being a IT Noob. So I want to share my experience with those who maybe want to set up a similar Project like this one.

Introduction:

Aim was to set up a RaspberryPi 3b+ as a Steamlink device to stream Games to my living room TV. It should be Controlled by a PS4 Controller (or any controller of your choice)

Project is still unfinished but I'm pretty satisfied with where I am now, updates will follow

Prerequisite:

-Raspberry Pi 3b+

-Debian Buster (Debian 10) is required since Bullseye (Debian 11) doesent bring the needed DirectX support for Steamlink, Buster Desktop Version is required

-Raspberry Pi Imager

(Optional):

-Power Control Board for Rasp Pi for save shutdown sequenze (this is a user friendly way IMO to avoid SD-Card Corruption, but totaly optional for function, Shutdownscript/Manual comes with the hardware)

-Controller of your choice e.g. PS4, XboxOne, PS5 etc. (For comfort I can Recommend buying a original PS4 dongle, Bluetooth pairing is also possible from what I wrote but maybe a bit unreliable/complicated)

Setting up the RaspPi 3b+ 1gb for Steamlink:

apt-get update & upgrade

(Optional):

installing xrdp Remote Desktop (ftp also if needed)

sudo apt-get install xrdp

sudo systemctl status xrdp

installing steamlink

apt install steamlink

steamlink

adding steamlink to autostart

sudo nano /etc/xdg/lxsession/LXDE-pi/autostart

added line

@steamlink

increasing gpu_mem to avoid Steamlink Error

sudo nano /boot/config.txt

added line

gpu_mem=128

(optional:) since I use my WiFi and had bandwidth problems, shutting down power-managment kind of fixed it

iwconfig

sudo nano /etc/rc.local

added Line

iwconfig wlan0 power off

avoiding errors on boot in case steamlink boots before connection to network has been made, disable HDMI Blanking

sudo raspi-config

-> advanced -> wait for lan on boot -> enable
-> display options -> disable HDMI Blanking

After configuring the Pi you can go ahead and pair Controller to your Rasp and Steamlink to Steam running on your Windows PC

For Non-Steam Games you can set up a link into the Library. In this Case WoW 3.3.5

Autologin WoW 3.3.5

Prerequisite:

-AutoIt

For Autologin I wrote a primitive Script, feel free to change it as you like

Accountname needs to be your account name,

accountpassword your password,

Path to wow is the wow.exe file location (.e.g. C:\Programs\World of Warcraft 3.3.5a\WoW.exe)

in AutoIt you need to set ("") without " script wont work

Autologin ()
Func Autologin ()
  Run("Pathtowow")
  WinWaitActive ("World")
  Sleep(7000)
  Send("Accountname")
  Send("{TAB}")
  Send("Accountpassword")
  Send("{ENTER}")
EndFunc

now the script needs to be compiled into a .exe file to be executeable for steam right click and compile it to .exe

insert to steam library via games-> add non steam game and select the .exe you made

keybindings I assigned via Steam Controller interface instead of DS4 since it doesent work with steamlink (idk how)

for my controller I used this guide:

better download this CameraKeys than the one mentioned in the guide since its not compatible with 3.3.5

Enjoy Playing streamed via Rasp Streamlink with your controller on your couch :)

If you have any suggestions/issues/improvements feel free to comment!