Pinnacle Systems Gmbh Bigben 51016499 1 2b Driver Install -

16x12.2mm GPS module featuring MediaTek MT3339 chipset, 66-channel tracking, hybrid ephemeris prediction, and IATF 16949 quality certification for automotive and personal navigation

| Software | Compatibility | Notes | |----------|---------------|-------| | SmartDVB | Excellent | Lightweight, supports old BDA drivers. | | DVBViewer | Paid but perfect | The gold standard for legacy Pinnacle cards. | | NextPVR | Good | Requires manual BDA device selection. | | VLC Media Player | Limited | Only works for analog capture, not digital TV tuning. |

If you have the original installation CD, look for a folder named Drivers/Win7_x64.

Warning: Do not use "driver updater" spyware from random websites. The legitimate driver is no longer hosted on Pinnacle’s official site (they have purged legacy drivers). Use these trusted repositories instead:

Modern versions of Windows often attempt to install a generic driver automatically upon connection.

Because these devices are older, Windows 10 and Windows 11 often fail to find the drivers automatically. Follow these steps to force the installation.

  • Save the config — now your controller acts like an Xbox 360 controller.
  • Prepare Windows:
  • Connect device:
  • Install driver package:
  • Manual driver update if Windows installs a generic driver:
  • Test device:
  • Firmware/utility: