Extending range of wireless controller - Blu-ray Forum

etype55 · 05-27-2011, 01:25 AM

We're building a dedicated HT and I want the PS3 to be part of it. But in order to accomplish that I need a way to increase the wireless controllers signal. It needs to reach about 15" and through a wall.

This is an easy fix for remotes, but whats the solution for gaming?

Ascended_Saiyan · 05-27-2011, 08:36 AM

The range of PS3 controllers is well past even 30 ft. I've tested a PS3 controller well past my ability to see what I was controlling (over 60 ft. on a 73" screen)! I have perfect vision, btw.

Edit: Unless that wall is made of freshly poured concrete (within 5 to 10 years), I don't see how you could have a problem with the current range of these controllers.

DoUrden · 05-27-2011, 11:43 AM

My Ps3 is downstairs in a finished basement and I have been upstairs and down the hall in my office (where had my controller charging) and I turned the ps3 on from the office... So you should be just fine...

etype55 · 05-27-2011, 05:51 PM

Thanks, that's encouraging for the controller at least. But has is there a way to work the move at a distance? The move controller is wireless but the camera is not. And from I was finding on the web, a wireless version isn't on the horizon. Is there a 3rd party device or creative jerry rig that could close the distance?

SDG · 05-27-2011, 05:56 PM

The camera connects via USB. You should be able to buy a USB extension cord and connect the Eye to it.

etype55 · 05-27-2011, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDG

The camera connects via USB. You should be able to buy a USB extension cord and connect the Eye to it.

So easy I totally overlooked it. Thanks.

05-27-2011, 01:25 AM	#1
etype55 Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray collection:79 Blu-ray reviews:3	Extending range of wireless controller We're building a dedicated HT and I want the PS3 to be part of it. But in order to accomplish that I need a way to increase the wireless controllers signal. It needs to reach about 15" and through a wall. This is an easy fix for remotes, but whats the solution for gaming?

05-27-2011, 08:36 AM	#2
Ascended_Saiyan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Atlanta, Georgia Blu-ray collection:608 Trading Score:1	The range of PS3 controllers is well past even 30 ft. I've tested a PS3 controller well past my ability to see what I was controlling (over 60 ft. on a 73" screen)! I have perfect vision, btw. Edit: Unless that wall is made of freshly poured concrete (within 5 to 10 years), I don't see how you could have a problem with the current range of these controllers. Last edited by Ascended_Saiyan; 05-27-2011 at 08:40 AM.

05-27-2011, 11:43 AM	#3
DoUrden Active Member Member since:Jul 2010 Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:247	My Ps3 is downstairs in a finished basement and I have been upstairs and down the hall in my office (where had my controller charging) and I turned the ps3 on from the office... So you should be just fine...

05-27-2011, 05:51 PM	#4
etype55 Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray collection:79 Blu-ray reviews:3	Thanks, that's encouraging for the controller at least. But has is there a way to work the move at a distance? The move controller is wireless but the camera is not. And from I was finding on the web, a wireless version isn't on the horizon. Is there a 3rd party device or creative jerry rig that could close the distance?

05-27-2011, 05:56 PM	#5
SDG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Arkansas	The camera connects via USB. You should be able to buy a USB extension cord and connect the Eye to it.

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