How to wire a Wii's Bluetooth Module to a PC USB Port

[themanuel]

Thanks for the update!
I rigged one using the diagrams in the thread but it is very flimsy, so I keep en eye on potential plug-and-plan projects.

[DacoTaco]

(01-10-2020, 03:38 AM)themanuel Wrote: Thanks for the update!
I rigged one using the diagrams in the thread but it is very flimsy, so I keep en eye on potential plug-and-plan projects.

ordering the pcb alone would probably make it a lot more stable tbh.

if the test spots are correct, you can just align the module's test points to those holes on the left and and solder it stuck by putting solder in the holes.
the top solder points are for a usb wire.

[corpgator]

(01-10-2020, 02:44 AM)DacoTaco Wrote: trust me if i say, i haven't forgotten about it.
its been a busy few months ( moving out takes a lot of time and funding lol ).
like i mentioned before though ive created a quick prototype that can be easily ordered on jlcpcb.com via the easyeda tools for around 20$
but thats the unassembled pcb (which should still work if you attach the required LD1117S33T or 3.3V regulator of your choice and a usb connector )

ive been looking for a cheap assembly service that can get the molex connector but no such luck so far..

due to funding ive also not been able to order the molex connectors, the pcb and a wii bluetooth module either. xD
the prototype is created purely on measurements i took of my own wii's module!

What kind of funding are we talking about?  I can help out some if it's not some absurdly high number.  

[DacoTaco]

(01-21-2020, 06:21 PM)corpgator Wrote: What kind of funding are we talking about?  I can help out some if it's not some absurdly high number.  

thing is, its cheap af
i mean, 30€ for few prototype boards ( jlcpcb ), few euros for bluetooth modules, and unknown amount for the connector ( molex 0541020164, im guessing it'll be a minimum of 20€ with shipping ).
all other parts i have around because of my Gameboy Cartridge Dumper project
my usual supplier of parts ( lcsc ) doesn't have the connector and others i found are US based so i don't want to order there, but im still looking.

however, like i said, moving out is expensive and i wanted to save as much money as i could.

i did order 2 bluetooth modules on aliexpress earlier so that should take about 2 months before they get here ( it was 2 euro or something :') )
+ one on ebay from the UK (it was 8 € for one...)

i also ordered the pcb, which should be here in a week or 2 (hopefully)

and btw, don't expect me to make prebuild boards. i can tell you now that it'll get expensive rather quick. personally, i just wished there was an company that could make these prebuild and ship them

[Dolphinish]

Since a couple of versions I get a bluescreen of death when using Bluetooth passthrough (I've asked in the forums before: https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-bsod-with-bluetooth-passthrough) Where a driver issue was mentioned. I was thinking maybe after a couple of versions the problem would solve. It did not.
Now I'm using version 5.2341 where it still worked.
Have any of you guys here who use a original Bluetooth module + Bluetooth passthrough experienced the same issue? I'm on Windows 10, RTX Graphics and intel i7

[DacoTaco]

i got my pcb's today and build it. image here .

personally, i think this needs work but its a start and easy to solder too.
im not using the socket just yet (didn't order them yet) but i have 4 more prototypes to play with

[BadComoc]

I just made one tonight though I'm currently having an issue where the device disconnects a couple seconds after being connected via USB. Anyone know what this is about or how to fix it?

[trihy]

I still have the problem with new super mario. It takes 20 seconds to connect and sometimes makes Dolphin forget pairing after using this game.

Only with this game.

Thanksfully using dx12 backend Works great and this problem doesnt exist. 100% perfect in all games.

But still wondering how other people doesnt have this problem. Its so easy to replicate here.

[Dolphinish]

(02-15-2020, 07:27 AM)trihy Wrote: I still have the problem with new super mario. It takes 20 seconds to connect and sometimes makes Dolphin forget pairing after using this game.

Only with this game.

Thanksfully using dx12 backend Works great and this problem doesnt exist. 100% perfect in all games.

But still wondering how other people doesnt have this problem. Its so easy to replicate here.

What version are you using? I cannot use any version above 5-2341 or I get a bluescreen when using Passthrough

[trihy]

(02-16-2020, 08:25 PM)Dolphinish Wrote: What version are you using? I cannot use any version above 5-2341 or I get a bluescreen when using Passthrough

Always using latest dev build. No bluescreen here.

Maybe you have some problem with libusbk driver. Try deleting from device manager and installing again with zadig. Also you can try another instead of libusbk. ie. Libusb

If you ever installed usbdk, try to uninstall it.

Also try a fresh Dolphin in portable mode, just créate portable.txt on Dolphin folder. And check how it goes. Lastly you can force Dolphin to use the adapter. I have two bt modules on other pc and Dolphin doesnt choose the wii bt module by default, dont know why, I have to force it on Dolphin ini. 

These are the settings of Dolphin.ini:

[BluetoothPassthrough]
Enabled = True
VID = 1406
PID = 773
LinkKeys =
[USBPassthrough]
Devices = 057e:0305