Getting Nomachine to Work with Sixaxis Controller on Ubuntu 15.10

Nomachine, a remote desktop software, can be quite tricky to use with certain controllers, including the Sixaxis controller. One of the main issues is that the Graphical User Interface (GUI) based application for connecting and controlling the Sixaxis controller no longer works effectively, especially when it comes to detecting and connecting controllers through Bluetooth.

To get around this issue, you'll need to rely on command-line-based applications to achieve your goal. The good news is that there are still ways to make Nomachine work with your Sixaxis controller on Ubuntu 15.10.

Firstly, you'll need to add a PPA (Personal Package Archive) to your system. This can be done by executing the following command: `sudo add-apt-repository 'deb vivid main'`. Once this is complete, you'll need to update your package list by running: `sudo apt-get update`.

Next, install the necessary packages using the following commands:

* `sudo apt-key adv -keyserver -recv-keys 736E4F0B`

* `sudo apt-get install libusb-dev libjack-dev libbluetooth-dev pyqt4-dev-tools`

After installing these packages, connect your Sixaxis controller to your computer via USB. Then, enter the following command: `~/ $ sudo sixpair`. This will pair your controller with your computer.

Once paired, unplug the USB from the controller and use the following command to connect to your Sixaxis controller via Bluetooth:

* `~/ $ sudo apt-get install pyqt4-dev-tools git`

* `~/ $ sudo qtsixa`

If you don't want to install the necessary packages manually, you can also compile the QtSixA program yourself. This is a bit more involved, but it's still possible to achieve using the following commands:

* `sudo apt-key adv -keyserver -recv-keys 736E4F0B`

* `sudo add-apt-repository 'deb vivid main'`

* `sudo apt-get update`

* `sudo apt-get install libusb-dev libjack-dev libbluetooth-dev pyqt4-dev-tools git`

Finally, after installing and configuring everything correctly, your controller should rumble for a second and you'll be ready to go. You may also be prompted to press the Playstation button on your controller, which you'll need to hold down for a few seconds.

In conclusion, getting Nomachine to work with a Sixaxis controller on Ubuntu 15.10 requires some manual configuration, but it's still possible to achieve using command-line-based applications and installing necessary packages. With these steps, you should be able to connect your Sixaxis controller to your computer via Bluetooth and start playing your favorite games or using other applications that require gamepad control.

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