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SERG-987
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Device: PocketBook 912
I would like to add an important detail to my previous inquiry regarding the 8bitdo Micro and its compatibility with legacy devices.
I have conducted further testing and found that the 8bitdo Micro successfully connects and works perfectly with an iMac 27 (Late 2010), which is also equipped with a Bluetooth 2.1 module.
This confirms that the Micro's hardware is physically capable of communicating with BT 2.1 radios. However, the handshake issue persists specifically with the PocketBook 912 (Linux-based OS).
Given that it works on a 2010 Mac but fails on the E-reader, could you please clarify:
Pairing Method: Does the Micro use "Just Works" pairing, or does it strictly require a specific security handshake that might be missing in older Linux/BlueZ kernels?
Handshake: Is there a way to force the controller into a "Legacy Pairing" mode where a PIN (0000) can be manually entered?
Keyboard Profile: When in Keyboard mode (K), does the device present itself as a standard Boot Protocol HID Keyboard, or does it require a full Report Protocol handshake?
Knowing how it handles the connection on the iMac 2010 might help us find a workaround for the PocketBook.
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