Table of Contents Adapter Buttons and LED Status ....................4 Web Config ..........................5 Pairing Devices ........................... 6 6 button Mode ..........................7 Using a Bluetooth Mouse ......................8 Multitap Mode ..........................9 Button Mapping ......................... 10 Default Button Mapping ......................12 Updating the Firmware (OTA) .....................
Adapter Buttons and LED Status Buttons: LED Status: “R” Button: Resets the adapter Solid: An error occurred, try rebooting the adapter with the “R” button. “P” Button: • Short press (outside BT inquiry mode): Pulsing: Bluetooth inquiry mode enabled Disconnect all Bluetooth devices from the (new pairing).
Web Config The PCE BT and Turbo BT allow you to customize and configure settings like 6 button mode, using a mouse, button mapping, turbo, and multitap. To do this you will need to log into the Web Config of the adapter using Chrome on a computer or mobile device. No device should be paired to the adapter while trying to access the Web Config.
Pairing Devices When you power on the PC Engine or TurboGrafx-16 with the PCE BT or Turbo BT plugged into the controller port, the adapter will automatically be in “inquiry” mode with the LED pulsing, ready for pairing either an already paired device or new and ready to be paired device. Additional information can be found here: https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetro/wiki/Controller-pairing-guide Pairing Process...
6 button Mode In addition to the default 2 action buttons, the PCE BT and Turbo BT also support 6 buttons. 6 Button mode 1. Connect to the Web Config using the “Connecting to the Web Config” section above and use the “BlueRetro Advanced Config”...
Using a Bluetooth Mouse The PCE BT and Turbo BT also support using a Bluetooth mouse. If using a flash cart, it’s recommended that you launch the game with mouse support first before switching to mouse mode. Using a Mouse 1.
Multitap Mode The PCE BT and Turbo BT have an emulated Multitap mode that supports up to 5 controllers. Note: When the Multitap mode is active, each connected device will mirror the first device’s configuration. For example, if the first device is set to 6 button mode, each connected device will also be in 6 button mode.
Button Mapping The PCE BT and Turbo BT have a robust button mapping feature that can be a little confusing at first but actually not difficult once you understand it. You will want to familiarize yourself with the default mapping reference spreadsheet to help setup corresponding source and destination buttons: https://tinyurl.com/bde43mbm Remapping the Buttons 1.
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Button Mapping Remapping the Buttons (continued) 4. Using the PS5 controller as the Src Label example and the PC Engine as the Dst Label example, let’s say you wanted to change the PS5’s button to be the PC Engine’s button and the PS5’s button to the PC Engine’s button.
Default Button Mapping Use this table to reference what the default mapping is between the PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 and modern Bluetooth controllers. For more controller references, visit: https://tinyurl.com/bde43mbm Distination Source (Bluetooth Controller) PCE 6-btn PS4/PS5 Xbox S/X Switch Pro Switch NES 8bitdo M30 L1 / L2...
Updating the Firmware (OTA) The PCE BT and Turbo BT adapters are firmware upgradeable via the Web Config. The process is very simple but takes around 10 minutes with a computer and much longer on a mobile device, so we recommend using a computer for this process. Downloading the firmware package 1.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • 8bitdo controller D-Pad Press select + D-Pad Up to put the controller into “D-Pad” mode. • isn’t working Please read the controller’s user manual for full macros. • How do I use 6 button Please read the “6 button and Mouse Support” section. mode? •...
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