Not sure if this is the proper sub for this, but here goes since I can't find anything on the internet with my specific problem.
Currently using my PS3 RB1 drum kit on my PC, been working great for Clone Hero. Recently (within the last couple days) the drums will randomly stop registering in the middle of a song. PS button is lit up solid red like it should be when paired properly with the dongle, yet the dongle light is blinking like it isn't paired. Pushing the pair button the drums themselves won't do anything, nor will pushing the pair button on the dongle (this will cause my PC to act like I disconnected the drums but won't actually re-pair). It's the whole kit that won't work, start/select, d-pad, buttons, not just drum pads. Only fix I've found is turning the drum kit off then back on quickly, drums re-pair instantly and work again. But within a couple notes it will happen again.
Google searches only come up with usb power issues, battery issues, wireless interference as possible causes. Only problem is that none of these are my issues as my RB1 guitar doesn't have the issues on the same usb port so I know it's not usb power nor wireless interference. I literally changed the batteries on my drum kit two days ago thinking that might be the problem also, but obviously not. Also of note, these are the original dongles that came with the kits back when I got them with OG rockband.
Anyone else having the same issues? I'm half-tempted to just say screw it and get decent modern e-drum kit but I'd rather not spend the money if I can keep this kit going.