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Add instructions for PS3 controller connection on Nano #13

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### These joysticks are known to work:

* [Logitech Gamepad F710](https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-940-000117-Gamepad-F710/dp/B0041RR0TW)
* [Sony PS3 Sixaxis OEM](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_nkw=Sony+PS3+Sixaxis+OEM) (Not compatible with Jetson Nano)
* [Sony PS3 Sixaxis OEM](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_nkw=Sony+PS3+Sixaxis+OEM) (For Jetson Nano through sixad)
* [Sony PS4 Dualshock OEM](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_nkw=Sony+PS4+Dualshock+OEM)
* [WiiU Pro](https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-U-Pro-Controller-Black/dp/B00MUY0OFU)
* [XBox Controller](https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Controller-Blue-one/dp/B01M0F0OIY)
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ls /dev/input/js0
```

Then use `jstest` on `/dev/input/js0`:
```bash
sudo apt install joystick
jstest /dev/input/js0
```

### Bluetooth setup for Jetson Nano
It appears PS3 controller has trouble connecting to Nano through standard bluetooth. `sixad`, originally developed by falkTX, then maintained by RetroPie team, can be used to connect PS3 controller on Jetson Nano. Note the standard bluetooth will become stale after `sixad` daemon is up and running.

A guide is provided [here on RetroPie](https://retropie.org.uk/docs/PS3-Controller/#for-older-versions-of-retropie):

A better and easier way is just using RetroPie's sixad repo, it is up-to-date and has sixpair included.
```bash
git clone https://github.com/RetroPie/sixad.git
cd sixad
make
sudo mkdir -p /var/lib/sixad/profiles
sudo make install
```

Test connection with:
```bash
# Plug in the PS3 controller via USB
sudo ./bins/sixpair # This is essentially the same as doing sixpair mentioned above

# Unplug the controller
sudo sixad --start # Ctrl-C to stop
```

The LEDs on the controller should blink and run, then a solid LED on after making a successful connection. You should see message on the screen like:
```
sixad-bin[2251]: started
sixad-bin[2251]: sixad started, press the PS button now
Watching... (5s)
sixad-sixaxis[2316]: started
sixad-sixaxis[2316]: Connected 'PLAYSTATION(R)3 Controller (00:16:FE:73:BE:E0)' [Battery 05]
```

To make `sixad` run on boot:
```bash
sudo systemctl enable sixad
sudo systemctl start sixad
```

#### Troubleshooting

In case the BT connection on the Raspberry Pi does not work, you see might something like this in `bluetoothctl`:
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