8Bitdo mini + Libra 2 Bluetooth frustrations

[michaelbeecham]

Hey all,

I've done what research I can, and left a question on a Kobo subreddit, but without joy. I wonder if anyone here can help.

I've bought an 8bitdo mini for page turning, and set it up as per the normal process. Once I have finished setting it up, and paired with my Libra 2, it works fine. However, the moment either the controller or the bluetooth on the Kobo is turned off, it won't reconnect. Connecting manually returns with a CONNECTION FAILED message. The only thing I can do is re-pair it again, and it works perfectly fine - until either the controller or the bluetooth is turned off again.

I've followed two sets of instructions, both with the same end-point, but with the latter being an installation of a Nickelmenu which includes options to connect to the 8bitdo.

Still, nothing changes the fact that once either the controller or the BT has turned off, it won't reconnect either manually or automatically.

Has anyone see the same thing and found a resolution?

Thanks in advance.

[Jupiter7]

This is the nickel menu code I'm using with the L2.
I simply toggle the BT ON when I want the 8bitdo to connect automatically and BT OFF when I'm finished (so I don't drain the battery).

menu_item :main     :BT ON                        :nickel_setting     :enable      :force_wifi
  chain_success	 				  :nickel_wifi	      :toggle 
  chain_success 				  :nickel_bluetooth   :enable 
  chain_success					  :nickel_wifi        :disable

menu_item :main     :BT Check            	  :nickel_bluetooth   :check

menu_item :main     :BT OFF                       :nickel_setting     :disable     :force_wifi
  chain_success	 				  :nickel_wifi	      :toggle 
  chain_success 				  :nickel_bluetooth   :disable 
  chain_success					  :nickel_wifi        :disable

menu_item :main     :8BitDo Setup                 :nickel_setting     :enable      :force_wifi
  chain_success 				  :nickel_wifi	      :toggle
  chain_success					  :nickel_bluetooth   :enable
  chain_success					  :dbg_toast	      :Press 8BitDo Home button!
  chain_success                                   :cmd_spawn          :sleep 3
  chain_success                                   :cmd_spawn          :quiet:bluetoothctl scan on
  chain_success                                   :cmd_spawn          :quiet:bluetoothctl pair E4:17:D8:9C:DF:1C
  chain_success                                   :cmd_spawn          :quiet:bluetoothctl connect E4:17:D8:9C:DF:1C
  chain_success					  :nickel_wifi	      :disable
  chain_success                                   :dbg_toast          :Paired to 8BitDo Micro