BlueRetro DIY Build Instructions
- ESP32-DEVKITC-32E with ESP-WROOM-32 (Get it on Digikey or Mouser)
- DB-25 Female connector solder cup (or console plug if hardwired)
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Flash BlueRetro firmware on ESP32.
See https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetro/wiki#82---via-usb-serial -
Install DB25 connector (or direct console plug).
https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/BlueRetroDIY.pdf -
Build target system cable adapter (or use as reference for direct console plug).
https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetro/wiki/BlueRetro-Cables-Build-Instructions -
(Optional) Power on system and connect via Web Bluetooth to configure adapter.
The config mode is only available if no controller is connected.
https://blueretro.io -
BlueRetro is always in pairing mode if no controller connected.
Pair via inquiry first (SYNC or pairing mode), on subsequent connection you can simply page (button press or power on button).
See guide for more specific instruction: Pairing Guide -
(Optional) Wire IO17 as follow to get Bluetooth pairing mode status and error notification:
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(Optional) Port status LED
ESP32 IO Direction Function Note 2 Output Controller port 1 LED 3.3v level 4 Output Controller port 2 LED 3.3v level 12* Output Controller port 3 LED 3.3v level 15* Output Controller port 4 LED 3.3v level *In PlayStation mode pin 12 & 15 are used as the P1 & P2 Analog LED respectively.
All those pin are ESP32 strapping pin. Interface via MOSFET to avoid problem at boot.
8.1. Behavior while in pairing mode
The first available port LED will be pulsing.8.2. Behavior when BT controller connected
Port which got an active BT connection will have it's corresponding LED solid.8.3. Behavior while system reset is pressed (Boot button)
All port LED are used to indicate current switch function.