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Gimx adapter not working (SOLVED)

Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2022 12:55 am
by skeletorsally
I've been using the adapter for more than 6 months. I separated the usb cable to use it for something else and put it back in the adapter and the adapter stopped working.

bluetooth connection method: not using
GIMX adapter: bought from your shop
list the parts you used: adapter, usb cable that came with adapter, joystick, ps4 controller with my own USB cable

if you don't get a "usb adapter detected, controller type is ..." message in the log, post a clear photo showing the wiring
picture here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mXVtaR ... sp=sharing

firmware 8.0 86x_64/EMUPS4.hex (not sure where the folder and file are)

other: surface pro 5 video card
the gaming target: PS4
the game: No Man Sky
the controller: thrustmaster joystick


log is here: https://pastebin.com/rC3MzBWN


thank you

Re: Gimx adapter not working

Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2022 3:24 am
by kaiba_seto2004
Error: failed to read packet header from the GIMX adapter
It may be wrong COM port for uart side, recheck which COM port gimx was using.

Re: Gimx adapter not working

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2022 6:13 am
by skeletorsally
It's the right com port.

Still getting error:
https://pastebin.com/pB5gcq5d

Any other ideas?

Re: Gimx adapter not working

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2022 6:38 am
by skeletorsally
I also just uninstalled gimx.
Rebooted
Installed gimx.
Rebooted.
Flashed EMUPS4.hex and it worked.
But still get header error.

Re: Gimx adapter not working

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2022 7:00 am
by ckaiycool
Try another cable?
If that does not work, do all the leds on the gimx and uart light up?

Re: Gimx adapter not working

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2022 7:11 am
by kaiba_seto2004
Did console power on? AVR side need power from console usb port.

Re: Gimx adapter not working

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2022 6:41 pm
by skeletorsally
I tried a different cable and same issue.
The lights turn on. On one side it's red and the other green.
Console (PS4) was powered on.

Re: Gimx adapter not working

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2022 9:00 pm
by piruloo
Do you use a usb multiplier? In my case the problem was there

Re: Gimx adapter not working

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2022 9:23 pm
by ckaiycool
Does your PS4 USB port work?

Re: Gimx adapter not working

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2022 7:08 pm
by skeletorsally
Its working now. I tried so many different hardware combinations. Ultimately I think it was the USB cable between the adapter and the PS4. I tried several cables and one worked. Thanks everyone for helping!