Hacking Sysmodule development for Bluetooth, Audio, Gamepads

[Joonas]

Hi all,

Read all the existing threads, all seem to be on the level of just speculation.

Has anyone seen any projects/done any digging around in the kernel to look into the feasibility of creating support for custom Bluetooth devices? Likewise for creating a custom audio sink and/or gamepad input source? I'm definitely not hoping for any solutions, just any relevant technical info/experience that might already be out there. Might as well ask if someone has any pointers rather than start honing my reversing skills not even knowing which direction I should head in.

Or heck, if someone knows an actual technical reason why this is not possible, shoot. Would spare me a lot of time.

I figure if we can get some form of raw BT connectivity going and be able to consume system audio it should be doable to borrow an existing audio stack implementation from Arduino/Linux/Android and hack something together for BT headphone support. Same logic applies to Gamepads.

Also, what's the friendliest CFW for kernel hacking? Still using SX OS at the moment, simply because I got a license day 1 when they were the only game in town. Made my own injector with an Arduino though .

 

[Zumoly]

Great initiative man! I can't really understand why on earth Nintendo won't allow Bluetooth audio devices on the Switch!
Considering I'm using 8bitdo's adapter to use PS3 gamepads I'd say it's a firmware limitation rather than a hardware one (I might be wrong though). Maybe their aim was to limit interference with the joy cons' wireless connectivity?

 

[Joonas]

Great initiative man! I can't really understand why on earth Nintendo won't allow Bluetooth audio devices on the Switch!
Considering I'm using 8bitdo's adapter to use PS3 gamepads I'd say it's a firmware limitation rather than a hardware one (I might be wrong though). Maybe their aim was to limit interference with the joy cons' wireless connectivity?

I'm using the 8bitdo adapter as well with my Xbox One 2nd gen (BT enabled) controllers. It's emulating a wired Switch Pro controller. Only really works in the dock though. Would prefer the ergonomics of the Xbox One controller even on the go for more intense games.

 

[ghjfdtg]

You want to look into https://switchbrew.org/wiki/Bluetooth_Driver_services also https://switchbrew.org/wiki/Audio_services is useful too.

It seems to me like there is no API for raw BT communication unfortunately.

 

[TR_mahmutpek]

Same for controllers. I have ds4-ds3 but cant use them on nswitch..

 

[Zumoly]

I'm using the 8bitdo adapter as well with my Xbox One 2nd gen (BT enabled) controllers. It's emulating a wired Switch Pro controller. Only really works in the dock though. Would prefer the ergonomics of the Xbox One controller even on the go for more intense games.

Actually it's somewhat possible thanks to USB-C adapter (I'm using one for Galaxy S8).
I like playing Fifa 19 outside with my friends (they prefer the PS3 controller).

 

[Joonas]

You want to look into Bluetooth Driver services also Audio services is useful too.

Thanks, that seems to be a step in the right direction. Looks like all the primary stuff one would need to hook is there. Also, the uart access to the BT chip is interesting, one could kill the existing BT stack and replace it with something like bluekitchen's btstack. That would mean loss of wireless controller communication though without additional work.

In any case, I'm going to need to read a book or two about C++ reversing and patching, the existing documentation is not enough to just get started based on my existing (non C++ related) skill level. Or I suppose if there's enough like minded individuals we could pool together a bounty of some kind, I know a few C++ people who might be able to help get this done with 90% less of banging head against table.

 

[Cookie__XD]

Anyone working on a Sysmodule?
I would be really interested in it.

 

[lordelan]

I second this.

 

[mueslimaker]

I'm interested in working on this. I have experience with C and some with C++

 

[lordelan]

I'm interested in working on this. I have experience with C and some with C++

Off topic but since you are skilled in C and C++ you might as well help this guy:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/savegame-manager-gx.210111/page-93#post-8956576