Tyf:

Just donated some money to you for this very useful app. *:)

Keep it up.

Thank you very much for your kind donation :)

Let me know if you have any suggestions. Currently, I am working on a way to get the application to disconnect the remote after a certain timeout period...no luck so far, I may have to look into the Microsoft Bluetooth API.

No longer needed.

Hi, sorry for reviving an old thread.
First of all, thank you Cheetah for the hard work. Your initiative is very welcomed.
I have been searching to find an efficient way to control PowerDVD with a remote control, and chose the PS3 remote option.
I have read thouroughly everything I could find about this method in this forum and others.

I have applied the procedure to the letter that is :
- Registering my PS3 bd remote as a bluetooth device; all worked well. My BD remote is detected correctly. If I hold the PS3 button for 6 seconds, connection will stop, if i push any buttons, connection is made. Therefore I assume there is no issue there.
- I made sure I have Framework 2 patched to the latest SP
- I installed the Sony PS3 Bluetooth Remote Application. I have it running in the system tray.
- I tried the default mapping with Media Center ; doesn't work. No interaction with the remote.
- I created a custom mapping for PowerDVD; still nothing.
- I tried in notepad with basic key mappings, still nothing.
- I tried with/without SMS input toggled.
- I checked the batteries of course. But like I said connection / deconnection works flawlessly in Bluetooth device manager.
- I'm using a bluetooth mouse, therefore I am sure my bluetooth network is fine.

Am I missing something?

My specs are :
- WinXP Pro SP3
- Dell Inspiron 9400 with an integrated Wireless 355 Bluetooth module.

Any hints would be appreciated.

[<b>edited by:</b> Savat at 6:20 PM (GMT -8) on Fri, Feb 13 2009]
I finally fixed it.
I stumbled in this thread which helped a lot. http://xbmc.org/forum/archive/index.php/t-33806.html

All I had to to was delete my HID Keyboard in device manager and redetect my rermote.

Hi, I'm having problem connecting my PS3 remote to my PC. I following the instruction carefully, I hold the "Enter+Start" button before checking the box and clicking next, but my computer can't find the remote. Can someone please help. Thanks.

P.S. My other bluetooth device work fine, so I know it's not my bluetooth connection that is causing the problem.

I'm having the same problem =(
I'll try this other website

It works!
thanks Savat!

 Can u update the link again pleeeeeese.If u can give me rapidshare link for this file

Download the latest version from here: http://www.benbarron.com/applications Hasn't been updated in a while though because I don't have time at the moment.

Thanks for the updated... I recall testing this software last year... I recalll working on a battery problem / remote sleeping....

 Is this working in Windows 7? I have paired my PS3 Remote but the PC receives no input from it. Anyone else having Windows 7 problems? Thanks!

it is works in Win 7 

I think it would be better to change the form with commands to 4 combox with full list of keys (now it is 3 checkbox and one combo)

 

because it is impossible to assign [Win + P] for example

I am actually working on the application now. I am changing it so you simply press the buttons on your keyboard to map the key. That way you can have exactly what you want.

 This is really good news! Can't wait for a new version... 

I really appreciate your effort and love your software!

 Any update? Release date of new version?

Still working on it I'm afraid.

Currently at University so that takes priority.

Just check my website once a week (it'll be updated eventually :p). Http://www.benbarron.com/applications