PS3 and DIY USB adapter, Start but does not respond to input

[Kendaros]

I've gone through the process listed here http://gimx.fr/wiki/index.php?title=DIY_USB_adapter and here http://gimx.fr/wiki/index.php?title=DIY ... or_dummies a couple of times now to make sure I didn't miss anything. I've run the Arduino serial validation test and that has passed but, when I connect this all up to my slim ps3 the system fails to respond. Originally I would hit start. a console window would open then quickly close, I solved that by swapping the txd and rxd. I know the serial adapter is not quite as pictured but, I found another post on here stating that it should work. Now when I hit start the gui will come up, I can hit the mapped keys and move the mouse and it will respond showing input but, there is no response from the ps3 system. The adapter is recognized on com port 3 on my computer and by the gimx software.

Here are links to the wiring setup and a closeup of the serial adapter


http://imgur.com/2Qcmzh3

http://imgur.com/mXgMZUG

The only thing I can think at this point that might be an issue is I'm trying to use the ps3 mini usb charging cable since I bought a micro one by accident, is there something special about those that might cause this not to work? Thank you in advance for any help you can provide and let me know if there's any other information you need.

[Matlo]

Hi,

I think this is the same problem as Spaznetz: http://forum.gimx.fr/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1221
I still have to reproduce the issue so that I can fix it.
Could you please describe your setup ? OS, PS3 version (hard + soft)...

[Kendaros]

The laptop is running windows 8.1 The ps3 is a slim 160gb running 4.75 for the system software. Like the other post there I downgraded the software to 3.5 and the firmware to 3.0 and things have started working. Let me know what else you might need.

[Matlo]

It should work with GIMX 4.3.