Nokia N900 is a very powerful mobile computer, with endless capabilities and potential. Here is the step by step guide to turn your Nokia N900 into a S-NES gaming console with Six-Axis PS3 Controller.
1. Update the kernel
* Get kernel-modules package and dpkg -i it, or just tap kernel-modules.install from N900 MicroB.
* Get zImage-2.6.28-20094803.3+0m5+0hid0 to your workstation and reflash kernel:
$ sudo flasher-3.5 -f -k zImage-2.6.28-20094803.3+0m5+0hid0 -R
2. Install XOrg joystick driver
* Get xserver-xorg-input-joystick package and dpkg -i it, or just tap xserver-xorg-input-joystick.install from N900 MicroB.
3. Install SixA daemon
* Get sixad package and dpkg -i it, or just tap sixad.install from N900 MicroB.
It will additionally install joystick-2-keyboard mapping, to emulate mouse and key presses by joystick. Left stick simulates mouse movement, right stick simulates scroll wheels, directional pad simulates arrow keys and buttons are mapped as on the following picture:
4. Use it!
1. Activate Bluetooth on N900
2. Press PS button on controller
3. Wait for the BT icon to turn blue and sixaxis button stop flashing
4. Map keys in your console emulator settings
5. HAVE FUN!
* To disconnect SIXAXIS just turn off Bluetooth
