Make the Shield compatible with PS3

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This feature consists on coding the appropriate routines for the Tecla Shield so that it can be used to send commands to the PS3.

One of the main functions we are aiming for with this project, is to allow the Tecla Shield to emulate a controller that is already connected to the console. That way we could enable collaborative gameplay (e.g., one person moves the character while the other one shoots). If that is not possible, then general navigation of the UI (i.e., remote functionality) should be the initial goal. That way users would at least be able to watch movies on Netflix or stream media content from their consoles.

This issue derives from one of the proposed ideas for the Google Summer of Code 2012. Details are available here: http://wiki.komodoopenlab.com/index.php/Main/GSoC2012

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From Barrie:

You may well be aware of these links that I've just been sent by Will Wade on Twitter, but I thought I'd pass them on anyway:

http://www.circuitsathome.com/mcu/sony-ps3-controller-support-added-to-usb-host-library
http://blog.gimx.fr/

I do feel that the Raspberry Pi could be the best platform for a universal controller assistant cost wise, when finally easily available to buy.

http://blog.sourceymonkey.com/post/20181927081/watch-this-little-raspberry-pi-if-i-had-money-i

Best wishes,

Barrie
www.OneSwitch.org.uk

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John Schimmel may also be available to help with this project. He has already worked with switch access to the PS3 before.