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SERG-987 · Yesterday, 11:34 PM

Hello.

I have recently purchased the 8bitdo Micro controller to use as a compact keyboard/remote for my E-Ink reader, a PocketBook 912.

I am having some difficulties pairing the device and would appreciate your technical advice. The PocketBook 912 is a legacy device (Bluetooth 2.1, HID profile). My testing with other Bluetooth peripherals shows the following:

1. Apple Wireless Keyboard (A1314, 2009): Connects perfectly to the reader without any PIN code request.

2. AS Shutter (Remote): Connects successfully, but requires PIN code 0000 during the pairing process.

When I try to connect the 8bitdo Micro (in Keyboard mode), the reader recognizes it, but they fail to handshake.

Could you please clarify:

Does the 8bitdo Micro support backward compatibility with Bluetooth 2.1?

Does the Micro require a PIN code (like "0000" or "1234") when pairing in Keyboard mode?

Is there a specific firmware version or a startup mode (D-input, Keyboard, or others) that you recommend for maximum compatibility with older Linux-based HID systems?

I really like the form factor of the Micro and hope to get it working with my setup.

Yesterday, 11:34 PM	#4
SERG-987 Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2023 Device: PocketBook 912	Hello. I have recently purchased the 8bitdo Micro controller to use as a compact keyboard/remote for my E-Ink reader, a PocketBook 912. I am having some difficulties pairing the device and would appreciate your technical advice. The PocketBook 912 is a legacy device (Bluetooth 2.1, HID profile). My testing with other Bluetooth peripherals shows the following: 1. Apple Wireless Keyboard (A1314, 2009): Connects perfectly to the reader without any PIN code request. 2. AS Shutter (Remote): Connects successfully, but requires PIN code 0000 during the pairing process. When I try to connect the 8bitdo Micro (in Keyboard mode), the reader recognizes it, but they fail to handshake. Could you please clarify: Does the 8bitdo Micro support backward compatibility with Bluetooth 2.1? Does the Micro require a PIN code (like "0000" or "1234") when pairing in Keyboard mode? Is there a specific firmware version or a startup mode (D-input, Keyboard, or others) that you recommend for maximum compatibility with older Linux-based HID systems? I really like the form factor of the Micro and hope to get it working with my setup.