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Honestly don't bother with the shaders, scanlines are fine, fancy shaders have a performance impact imho
Raspberry Pi Gaming thread - Cheap emulation and gaming projects
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Honestly don't bother with the shaders, scanlines are fine, fancy shaders have a performance impact imho
preheatedbibby
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Just curious, why no noobs? Is noobs thought to be bad?
Super Mario 64 is good, everything else is poor.
Noobs is a desktop OS.
So will my controller settings that I setup for GBA actually work in GBA games in 3.0? Still wrestling with that in my current build.
Niiice. I've got a spare iCade cabinet lying around which I've been tempted to gut but so far I'm fine using a 19" 4:3 LCD with my PS3 and 8Bitdo controllers over bluetooth.
Fuck it, I know what I'm going to do with my Pi:
I would probably do it a little better though, like maybe mount the rubber/silicone button things from a Saturn/MD pad rather than have those buttons. Or use tiny buttons a la the MKX pad. It looks like that front panel is removable, so that'd be the best way to go.
It's giving me the feels from the old Firefox my brother and I used to own back in the 80s:
Much prefer it if this one was black, too.
LOOK AT IT!
Niiice. I've got a spare iCade cabinet lying around which I've been tempted to gut but so far I'm fine using a 19" 4:3 LCD with my PS3 and 8Bitdo controllers over bluetooth.
Just a quick update on my my mini arcade machine.build progress.
Sorry for not posting that much, I wanted to have something physical before posting again, otherwise it's just boring read posts about planning/concepts and such drivel.
So I had my first go at using a laser cutter.
This is what I got
Only took 2 minutes to cut as well, really tempted to learn CAD programs nowreally impressed with the results using 6nm mdf, really sturdy and strong, no flex, will apply a acrylic layer on top, probably white. or red. my only two complaints are that I should use flat screw bolts, while the current ones are not uncomfortable they are still annoying when playing. The other annoyance are the length of happ buttons, I doubt I can fit buttons on the side as they will hit the other buttonss due to size (280mmx140mm). I really like it though, it's compact but still has plenty of spacing for fingers. I was really scared I screwed up the joystick mount but it was a perfect fit
I also solved the 12v to 5v problem! Costs less than £3 and no rainbow square yet so far
I'm going to buy a sheet of MDF and cut out the rest of the parts probably next week., wish me luck!
Quick question: The RPi case shown in the OP (the really low profile one), where can that be bought? It's probably the tiniest I've seen, looks great and has full access to the GPIO pins.
Otherwise, that's a great looking project! How did you find a place to do laser cutting?
bodine1231
Member
Is every arcade game not supported by FBA or Mame for the pi? I'm trying to get Radiant Silvergun and Gunbird 2 to work. When I try and use Clmamepro to match the version of FBA i get "skipped files x (all of them skipped)" which means its not on the DAT for FBA or Mame and when I look up lists for them they aren't on there.
Just wondering if I'm wasting my time trying to get these to run.
Just wondering if I'm wasting my time trying to get these to run.
Aren't you supposed to hold a certain button combo before boot up?
This one? It's a Pimroni Pibow Coupe, the color is Ninja
Thanks!
Try looking for a local maker-space for cheap laser cutting, this one is in London that I went to, charges £6 an hour. Managed to cut the cabinet in less than 1/2 an hour:
UltimaWeapon
Member
What would you guys recommend in terms of hooking this up to a TV that's out of HDMI ports?
I know I could do an HDMI --> DVI for video, and stereo out
But I understand the "out" for the B+ is both a Composite Video/Stereo out.. does anyone know if some sort of a Y-splitter would work that would properly output the video and audio simultaneously?
Edit: Nvm. Answered my own question through some extended research. I think I need a TRRS wire? Just the matter of finding the right one.
I know I could do an HDMI --> DVI for video, and stereo out
But I understand the "out" for the B+ is both a Composite Video/Stereo out.. does anyone know if some sort of a Y-splitter would work that would properly output the video and audio simultaneously?
Edit: Nvm. Answered my own question through some extended research. I think I need a TRRS wire? Just the matter of finding the right one.
why ?
It's messing up placements in a few emulators, having to now manually configure them, example: neo-geo and coconut games are different layouts but buttons get mapped to whatever you mapped as a 'standard'
It's not a huge issue but still annoying.
Running a Pi2 with Pibow case retropie/emulation station.
Using a 8Bitdo SFC30, which I have mixed feelings about; I've battled with it for 3 days straight. To the point now through trial and error I have it working sort of. I can control my games but my hot keys act strange some work (start+select) to quit game but crucially my save and load game state key combos refuse to work. Even though my cfg file is populate with the correct commands!?
I say mixed feelings because on the other side of it the controller looks and feels amazing. I think the issues stem from the funkiness that is the the SFC30 is being picked up as both a keyboard (D-pad) and gamepad (all other buttons).
There a few guides/forum posts out there for the SFC30 but none relevant to retropie v3 final build, where I suspect things have changed.
It pains me to say but I might have to return the SFC30 and use my wired 360 pads as they work flawlessly.
bodine1231
Member
Running a Pi2 with Pibow case retropie/emulation station.
Using a 8Bitdo SFC30, which I have mixed feelings about; I've battled with it for 3 days straight. To the point now through trial and error I have it working sort of. I can control my games but my hot keys act strange some work (start+select) to quit game but crucially my save and load game state key combos refuse to work. Even though my cfg file is populate with the correct commands!?
I say mixed feelings because on the other side of it the controller looks and feels amazing. I think the issues stem from the funkiness that is the the SFC30 is being picked up as both a keyboard (D-pad) and gamepad (all other buttons).
There a few guides/forum posts out there for the SFC30 but none relevant to retropie v3 final build, where I suspect things have changed.
It pains me to say but I might have to return the SFC30 and use my wired 360 pads as they work flawlessly.
I've tried for the better part of two weeks to get mine to work with bluetooth to no avail. The script recognizes it,but when I go to check registered devices nothing shows up. I play the pi on a tv on my desk so using it via usb isnt an issue and I don't want to return it because the build quality is so damn good.
Has anyone been able to get PC Engine cd games to run? I cannot get Rondo to work at all. The only PC Engine CD game that works for me is Lords of Thunder,all the other ones kick me back to Emulation Station. My system bios works and is in the correct spots so I dunno what could be the problem.
parappatherapper
Member
After setting up my controller to control Retropie all works fine however when I restart the Pi it seems to lose the settings and I have to configure it again - anyone else had this?
RedNumberFive
Banned
I definitely need some advice/help here. I'm having a ton of trouble with SNES and Genesis games. My RetroPie will either play the games without problem, boot up then kick me back to the Emulation Station front end, or get stuck on a black screen. Any tips on the problem?
Edit: I've tested the problematic games on an emulator on my PC and they work fine.
Edit: I've tested the problematic games on an emulator on my PC and they work fine.
FreelanceP
Neo Member
What SNES emulator are people running with?
I've been using lr-snes9x-next but I've noticed occasional frame rate dips when there's a lot going on (in Mega Man X and Super Metroid, anything with lots of flickering sprites. I.E boss battles).
I'm running 720p output from the PI, it's overclocked to PI 2 setting and the emulator is using the video output as it's default setting.
I've been using lr-snes9x-next but I've noticed occasional frame rate dips when there's a lot going on (in Mega Man X and Super Metroid, anything with lots of flickering sprites. I.E boss battles).
I'm running 720p output from the PI, it's overclocked to PI 2 setting and the emulator is using the video output as it's default setting.
And it's done
There is still a lot to do but my holidays ends this week so not much time for this project left, I'll tinker it here and there, still have not made a backplate lol, and the internals are still in jumbles and I might replace the speaker, but overall I really enjoyed making it and I wholly recommend anyone going for it to have a go.
There is still a lot to do but my holidays ends this week so not much time for this project left, I'll tinker it here and there, still have not made a backplate lol, and the internals are still in jumbles and I might replace the speaker, but overall I really enjoyed making it and I wholly recommend anyone going for it to have a go.
PushingButtons
Member
Is there a step by step guide available anywhere for configuring a bluetooth snes controller?
I've been trying off and on for a couple months and I just cannot get my SNES30 to work over BT. It works great wired, unfortunately due to my setup it's nearly impossible to play wired.
I just formatted my SD card and started with a fresh install of retropie 3.0, still can't get it working. It's driving me mad!
I've been trying off and on for a couple months and I just cannot get my SNES30 to work over BT. It works great wired, unfortunately due to my setup it's nearly impossible to play wired.
I just formatted my SD card and started with a fresh install of retropie 3.0, still can't get it working. It's driving me mad!
And it's done
There is still a lot to do but my holidays ends this week so not much time for this project left, I'll tinker it here and there, still have not made a backplate lol, and the internals are still in jumbles and I might replace the speaker, but overall I really enjoyed making it and I wholly recommend anyone going for it to have a go.
Amazing holy fuck!
DaanMuffin
Member
And it's done
There is still a lot to do but my holidays ends this week so not much time for this project left, I'll tinker it here and there, still have not made a backplate lol, and the internals are still in jumbles and I might replace the speaker, but overall I really enjoyed making it and I wholly recommend anyone going for it to have a go.
That's amazing, i even showed my parents. "Some.people can do amazing stuff"
And it's done
There is still a lot to do but my holidays ends this week so not much time for this project left, I'll tinker it here and there, still have not made a backplate lol, and the internals are still in jumbles and I might replace the speaker, but overall I really enjoyed making it and I wholly recommend anyone going for it to have a go.
@$%^ me that is sliiiiiick!!
Massingberd
Member
Can anyone recommend a good UK supplier for a power supply for the Pi 2? I've brought both a Pi 1 and 2 from The Pi Hut in the past, and both of their power supplies have conked out in no time. I've got another supply on the go now, but am getting reboots daily.
As long as it's certified for 2A you should be fun, tbh I can't get a stable run for more than a few hours on a Pi and that's with a reliable charger, ends up hanging/
In other news there is another Kickstarter for a gameboy/raspi hybrid called GameKid
Hopefully this looks more promising than the Encade which hasn''t even demonstrated how the final product will look like.
I like the idea of the Gamekid, but I don't like the idea of it being 3D printed. In my experience, things like that have always felt flimsy. Shame there's no way they could do it injection-molded instead (and yeah, I know that's infinitely more expensive than 3D printing).
Yeah, I agree, while 3D printing is amazing, the overall feel of the texture is very off putting, I know some people using acetone and heating it up.
My other gripe is the Pi is still too big for a handheld due to the ethernet port and USB ports, hopefully we will get a lite version of Raspi 2 and I might think about making a handheld project next year.
No reason you couldn't desolder the unneeded USB/NIC ports! I'm surprised there haven't been more projects that encourage this to create an even smaller footprint of the Pi.
Exactly. Can find/make a side by side USB board to place at the bottom of a device and still keep connectivity. Can also internally mount USB wifi adapter to make wireless. So many options.
Heat up those soldering stations!
Hello Pi GAF,
I have bought and set up my Pi 2 with Retropie 3.0, but that is as far as I got so far.
This is my first venture into linux, so these are beginners questions.
I bought a bluetooth dongle - so far I have no idea if it is working at all. I'm pretty sure I have to install drivers, but I have no clue where or how.
The option to enable overscan is also nowhere to be found for me. Is it specific from emulator to emulator, or can I enable it on a OS level?
How do I 'delete' some of the preinstalled game systems in retropie? ScummVM and some apple stuff shows up and I want to limit this thing to SNES, NES and Gameboy at the start. I looked around in the folders a bit, but i wasn't apparent to me what I'd have to change for them to disappear...
It's also strange, how I need different Emulators for my roms. There isn't a one for all solution around, is it?
I have bought and set up my Pi 2 with Retropie 3.0, but that is as far as I got so far.
This is my first venture into linux, so these are beginners questions.
I bought a bluetooth dongle - so far I have no idea if it is working at all. I'm pretty sure I have to install drivers, but I have no clue where or how.
The option to enable overscan is also nowhere to be found for me. Is it specific from emulator to emulator, or can I enable it on a OS level?
How do I 'delete' some of the preinstalled game systems in retropie? ScummVM and some apple stuff shows up and I want to limit this thing to SNES, NES and Gameboy at the start. I looked around in the folders a bit, but i wasn't apparent to me what I'd have to change for them to disappear...
It's also strange, how I need different Emulators for my roms. There isn't a one for all solution around, is it?
Try looking up the manufacturer in Google with the term raspberry pi and see if it airports first there are some command lines that check if the device is listed try
Code:
lsusbTo change overscan settings you can change the config.txt in command line
Code:
sudo nano /boot/config.txtUncommonly the overscan options and ptezx curl x to exit make sure you save and reboot to see changes.
To get rid of unwanted emulators delete any files in the folder to remove it.
No it's not one emulator for all, but most games use retro arch.
Written on phone so apologies for any misspellings.
I picked up the 5" makibes 800x480 display and it looks great, the only downsides are that the viewing angles are somewhat medicore, but that's to be expected, it's supposed to be looked directly at the screen/ The other gripe is that it takes ups prety much all the GPIO pins Other than that it's a fantastic screen and games really look stunning on such a small display. Thickness isn't too bad as well, thinking of a project now
Red Liquorice
Member
This is a little off-topic (not gaming, but still raspberry Pi): atm I use my Wii as a media player, but now it's finally time to drag my ass in to the last decade and upgrade and I want to get a raspberry pi for it's flexibility (and I will use it as an emulation platform as a secondary use).
I'm kind of concerned about leaving it running for hours and falling asleep with it on, so does anyone know if there is a sleep timer function in the media players like kodi/osmc? Or am I worrying about nothing and the Pi is ok to leave plugged in and powered on for long periods?
I'm kind of concerned about leaving it running for hours and falling asleep with it on, so does anyone know if there is a sleep timer function in the media players like kodi/osmc? Or am I worrying about nothing and the Pi is ok to leave plugged in and powered on for long periods?
Pi's can be used 24/7 but might freeze up after extended periods with gl games, on day to day use it should fine as the TDP is amazingly low and it doesnt get that warm. You can write a script to reboot after a certain timeframe it if you want.
Yup should be fine, just double check the bezel size.seems like nice peice of kit, too bad there is no 4:3 option
Red Liquorice
Member
Thanks that's great. If it can be run 24/7 I should be fine as I'm only thinking about falling to sleep with it on so it's more like it's going to be running 6-8 hours.....Zzzzzz thanks!
Really impressed with the Pi 2 I got last week from an emulation/media playing standpoint and it's nice to be back fiddling around with Linux again as it makes me feel like a hacker in an 80s movie. Bought an 8bitdo controller last night but it's just dawned on me I need a bluetooth dongle for that, can anyone point me towards a cheap one that will work with the minimum of faff in Retropie please?
I don't believe you do, actually. Don't they work via USB as well?
Ecto311
Member
So you guys with experience would you do the Pi again for a retro machine or a windows machine on Core 2 duo and a normal motherboard power supply all that jazz?
I am thinking from all the reading that I would be better off that way since I can get windows to play with the xbox 360 controllers native than fighting linux to see and use them.
I am thinking from all the reading that I would be better off that way since I can get windows to play with the xbox 360 controllers native than fighting linux to see and use them.
I guess it depends, Pi is cheap and small, if you already have the Windows Box and you don't mind the form factor then Windows everytime, you can even run the same software (emulation station and retroarch) on it.
I have a PI2 under my TV in a SNES, works great for what I need, in my Arcade I have a PC as its easier to configure, don't need to worry about size, noise or heat and it plays more games ..
You won't be able to beat the Pi2 at its hardware and software price, power footprint and small form factor. If neither of those are of concern for you even a Mac mini could do the job (but what's the point posting in this thread then).
The price/performance is impossible to beat, but if you are wanting decent n64 or sega Saturn supports its best to look somewhere else. However in stock for future iterations to fill that gap and in happy with my pi 2 , for £165 I built an arcade cabinet which will serve me well for years to go and a constant development scene behind make it a nice little gem of a machine.