A Bluetooth controller "host" for the ESP32, ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3, Raspberry Pi Pico W and Posix (Linux, macOS).
Add Bluetooth gamepad, mouse and keyboard support to your projects easily.
In other words, it allows you to control a robot using a DualSense controller.
Choose your target platform:
| Platform | Start here | Further info | Community projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arduino IDE |  |
Doc | Controller for Tello drone |
| Arduino using ESP-IDF toolchain | Template project | Doc | Lego Robot (video), gbaHD Shield (a GameBoy consolizer) |
| Arduino + NINA coprocessor | Arduino Library | Doc | Philips CD-i meets Bluetooth |
| CircuitPython + AirLift coprocessor | CircuitPython Library | Doc | Quico console, Controlling 4 servos (video) |
| Pico W | Pico W example | Doc | Pico Switch, PicoNtrol |
| ESP-IDF | ESP32 example | Doc | OGX-Wireless-Lite |
| Posix (Linux, macOS) | Posix example | Doc | |
| Unijoysticle | Unijoysticle2 | Doc | |
| MightyMiggy | Unijoysticle for Amiga | Doc |
- Supports most, if not all, modern Bluetooth gamepads, mice and keyboards (see below)
- Supports ESP32 and Pico W
- Supported APIs: ESP-IDF, Pico-SDK, Arduino and CircuitPython
- Fast (very low latency)
- Small footprint
- Uses only one core (CPU0). The remaining one is free to use.
- C11 based
- Open Source (see below)
- Easy to integrate into 3rd party projects
- Sony DualSense (PS5)
- Sony DualShock 4 (PS4)
- Sony DualShock 3 (PS3)
- Nintendo Switch Pro controller
- Nintendo Switch JoyCon
- Nintendo Wii U controller
- Nintendo Wii Remote + accessories
- Xbox Wireless controller (models 1708, 1914, adaptive)
- Android controllers
- Steam controller
- Stadia controller
- PC/Window controller
- 8BitDo controllers
- Atari joystick
- iCade
- Mouse
- Keyboards
- And more
NOTE: Original ESP32 and Pico W support all listed controllers. ESP32-S3 and ESP32-C3 support only a subset.
See: Supported gamepads, supported mice and supported keyboards
Download pre-compiled binaries for Unijoysticle, Nina, AirLift, MightyMiggy:
See the examples folder which includes examples for:
- Bluepad32 for ESP32 (ESP32, ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3)
- Bluepad32 for Pico W
- Bluepad32 for Posix (Linux, macOS)
Arduino examples are in:
Bluepad32 is open source, licensed under Apache 2.
However, Bluepad32 depends on the great BTstack library. Which is free to use for open source projects. But commercial for closed-source projects.
If you are developing a commercial product for:
Notice: I’m not affiliated with BTstack people. They are super friendly and willing to help.