Is it possible to connect a PS3 controller to an Xbee ?

[bilals]

Hi, i was wondering if it is possible to control a robot using a PS3 controller through an Xbee connected to the microcontroller. Or does it have to be a bluetooth module connected to the microcontroller ?

[waltr]

XBee modules can be connected to any microcontroller that supports asynchronous serial communication. Many have a UART module built in but serial communication can be done with only software.

I just don't know what a PS3 controller is however. Do you have a link?

[bilals]

I mean a Playstation 3 >>>Joystick<<<. My bad  .

Here is a link:
http://playstation.about.com/od/ps3/a/PS3SpecsDetails_3.htm

[chelmi]

No. The PS3 controller uses the bluetooth protocol which is different from 802.15.4 used by xbee.

[bilals]

No. The PS3 controller uses the bluetooth protocol which is different from 802.15.4 used by xbee.

So, a bluetooth module connected to the Axon would enable me to control the robot using a PS3 joystick.

[KurtEck]

You might be able to do this.  But I think it would be a lot of work.  That is you would have to implement the bluetooth protocol that the PS3 uses.  I am not sure if anyone has done this or not... I have seen where others have had their PC be able to use the PS3 and then have their program on the PC then send the data out over something like XBee or even BT in some simple serial cable replacement mode mode.

I hope that makes sense.

Kurt

[bilals]

Totally makes sense, Thanks.