How to use a ps3 controller with labview

[Keaton]

Hello, I am trying to implement a ps3 controller in labview but am having trouble. I was wondering if anyone knew how to do this or had any ideas for me. Thanks for the help

[Luke_W]

Hi Keaton

I'm not too sure how the inputs of the controllers work on a lower level, but Sixaxis offers a driver to integrate the ps3 controller onto a pc. It is available at this website:

http://dl.qj.net/playstation-3/tools-and-utilities/sixaxis-driver-for-pc.html 

This may be an easier starting point that having to go from scratch. You can look into using the call library functions in labview and access some of the functions that may be available in that driver. This seems like a better choice then pulling out wires and using a daq device to read value since you wont actually have to take apart the controller. That being said, for support on that driver, you might have more luck on the sixaxis forums here:

http://forums.qj.net/

Hope this helps

Luke W