[haris1977]

[quote=105437]
If OpenELEC is displaying ok then tThat would suggest your TV is happy with 1080p, so try changing the retropie resolution to the following, which is 1080p:

hdmi_group=2
hdmi_mode=82

You can also change the aspect ratio inside the main retroarch.cfg file to suit your TV. If you edit the file you will notice that in the ‘aspect ratio’ section I have included (but commented out) a number of different aspect ratio codes – you can try one that works best with your TV (if it is a problem).
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I have tried changing the values in config.txt but without luck. I also changed #disable_overscan and overscan_left and right values:( No luck. Whatever changes i made to the txt file, no changes on the output.
I assume that this kind of “problem” is <linked> to the small psx intro video (the one that is launched right after the retropie script inside kodi). This video also has black vertical bars. And ES continues to have black bars.
So..maybe your psx video is the problem here? Is it in 720 or 1080p?Or maybe a wrong aspect ratio?

Thanks

[haris1977]

The only backup procedure i can think of is by going into :

program addons=>openelec configuration=>system=>create system and kodi backup.

A *tar backup file is stored in /storage/backups. If i move this file into the same folder of my new image, will this work?

I am not 100% that’s why i ask..

[haris1977]

That’s good news! :)

We are keeping our fingers crossed for the next versions..

Another question that came to my mind: Is there any way to only update the retropie image – when a new update of yours is going to be released?
I have setup my openelec build as i want – and it was a pain in the ass (as i had to manually add some favorites etc). So i dont want to re-install both images from the beggining.I am using the usb installation method though..

[haris1977]

What do y mean by “Un-enabled?”. With an shh extension on the script?

[haris1977]

Hmm..maybe i haven’t made my self clear.

It is not a full Blood game yes. It is a Doom-like game, with the doom engine inside. In other words it is like playing a crazy mix of Doom+Wolfenstain but in a Blood World:P

It is NOT a Zdoom Blood mod convertion i believe though. But i think it needs the shareware Doom.wad file to be included in the PATCHER.EXE. It is like merging Doom+patch=blood. Unfortunately I do not remember how i did it, but here is the patch file to investigate:

http://www.2shared.com/file/RS3XTZT6/PATCHER.html

Is the gamepad working within the game?Any lag ?

[haris1977]

Smithers thanks again. My Openelec’s 1080p display is ok, so i will try to change the resolution in config.txt on the retropie boot partition.

Here is the Modded Blood wad file (+ the prboom.wad) to check them out. Retroarch needs them both in the same dir in order to run:

http://www.2shared.com/file/LnhHNNj5/Blood_and_PrBoomwad.html

Hoping to hear from y:)

[haris1977]

Thanks Smithers again!

Unfortunately i do not remember the download site for my *wads. What i remember is that i created them (with patcher.exe). Thesy also needed prboom.wad and Doom.wad i think..I use them with retroarch (windows7) and prboom_libretro.dll and they work..I just told you in case you could revive them in linux

Anyway, the real thing i am facing now is the black vertical bars (right and left) when i am launching retropie from inside kodi. These bars remain on my EmulationStation menu (where the emulators are). Any ideas why? My tv set is 21:9 aspect ratio and i assume the problem relies in there..

My tv here : http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/cpindex.pl?ctn=56PFL9954H/12&mid=Link_FAQs&scy=GR&slg=AEN

[haris1977]

Smithers thanks for your quotes!

1) I have some tweeked .wad files at your disposal (blood.wad too, which is based on doom version) in order to check them out. Here is a list to check :

http://www.2shared.com/photo/hTlCRwiQ/Untitled.html

(if you want i can provide you with those files). They work with the prboom_libretro.dll in both my windows and android machines. So i think you may try them!

2) Look what i found (http://creep.sourceforge.net/). This is the classic c64 game Castles of Dr.Creep. Can you import it in next versions alongside with dinothawr?

3) I used sudo nano /boot/config.txt, but can see nothing inside this text (null text). Is it normal? Should i only add my overcklocking values? (e.g arm_freq etc). Any “stable” oc values without sd card corruption? What i want is stability (first of all :P)

4) What is the path for the already downloaded scraper images for the games in “ports”? (duke nukem, quake, doom, etc.). I just want to delete/modify them!

Thanks!

[haris1977]

That would be Triple boot :P (nice idea though)!

[haris1977]

I ve tested your image and overall it is quite impressive:)

Here are my thoughts/suggestions though:

1) I d suggest to provide a “clean” kodi image (without any extra addons, except for the game-retropie addon of course).
2) In retropie now: i couldnt use uae4arm so i reverted back to uae4all (couldnt start any game although my kickstart bios files where in the right folder)
3) I couldnt use Quake either so i reverted back to quake from binary set up (had a conflict between my keyboard and my xbox 360 controller – i had constant move of the player when controller was on)
4) Just a though: Brutal Doom is fantastic:D Can you install also Blood (it needs prboom libretro i think) and/or dinothwar?

I also cannot find a config.txt, in order to overclock..:(

Overall , your project is awesome!

[haris1977]

This is the rom i used

http://www.2shared.com/file/5Prs19LC/CommandoArcade.html

I used an other rom and escape button worked ok.

Edit: The specific rom (commando) doesn’t use run/stop button..I just saw it:P

[haris1977]

If this is the case then my rom was bad written:(

[haris1977]

Of course and it doesn’t work..(at least on the game i tried)

Edit: Hm..i think i found a quick solution..

I Just went into /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg and changed this line (in ####input settings)

input_exit_emulator = escape

from “escape” to “del”..

(the problem in these kind of emulators is that they need BOTH keyboard and Joystick to work. Another problem is that you have to manually swipe joystick port all the time – depending on the game – and that is because there is NO SAVE per game)

[haris1977]

Ok, i will try it asap:) Thanks!

[haris1977]

Edit: This is my Berryboot config (placed in /var/media/mmcblk0p1-mmc-SU04G_0x0886d07c)
====================================================

disable_overscan=1
start_x=1
gpu_mem=128

# Berryboot settings, do not change
initramfs berryboot.img

[pi2]
kernel=kernel_rpi2_aufs.img

[pi1]
kernel=kernel_rpi_aufs.img

# Warning: CMA does not work properly in newer firmware versions
#
#cma_lwm=16
#cma_hwm=32
#cma_offline_start=16

=========================================================

So, am i changing the gpu_mem=128 value? What value should i use?Any problem with my other image (kodi) as well with that change?

[haris1977]

Thanks Smithers.

As i am about to try your image there are couple of questions about your project.

1) can you boot directly into kodi?
2) when starting retropie from kodi, does the hdmi-cec changes its source? thus getting back to tv? (i had this problem using osmc+retropie when i enabled “send inactive command” through hdmi’s cec options). I wanted this option in order to revert back to my tv when i pressed “shutdown” in kodi..
3) can you shutdown completely the rpi2 through kodi? (shut down command)
4) can you update kodi (through the .update folder? This action doesn’t work in berryboot)
5) can you shutdown completely the rpi2 through retropie?
6) in your instructions you say “*I have set a particular theme (Aeon) on this build as it supports direct linking to scripts on the
home menu. It is very important that you *do not* change
this theme as doing so will remove the short-cut to RetroPie
from the home screen of KODI. You could change to another
skin that supports direct linking of scripts but you will
need to set it all up again yourself.. What is the path for the script? Any other skins that support direct linking?

Thanks!

[haris1977]

What about sd card corruption issues? Are y facing any ?

I am asking because as the image is only installed to an sd card (and not usb) corruptions may be present (especially if you overclock your pi2). So any news about that?

[haris1977]

This is the bb file of the retropie i ve downloaded:

retropie-v3.0-rpi2_squashfs.img256

How can i increase the memory allocated to gpu ? Through config.txt file?

[haris1977]

Similar probl here..

I get white backgrounds (only the name of the emulator is visible) when i install > 8 emulators (e.g 9 , 10 or 11). I am using a BB image of the latest retropie though.

[haris1977]

So it is a “known” bug :(

(I thought it was a problem with my BB image)

Keeping my fingers crossed waiting 4 the issue to be solved!:)

Thanks!

[haris1977]

Thanks:)

Any thoughts about my second problem? (IN DukeNukem 3D while i can use my d-pad i cannot use my buttons)

[haris1977]

Oh Thanks! it worked.. The only problem is that lr-picodrive is VERY DEMANDING i suppose (have sound glitches and low speed) even if i have a medium overclock in my rpi1. Does it need more pwer to run or is it a known core stability bug?

[haris1977]

[quote=104118]Epe9686518 i agree 100%…

I tried to install RecalBox on my sdcard and -beleive me- i made it possible only once !! I was trying to do it for 2 hours and i couldnt.. Many many bugs , i had no internet (no ethernet at all), but on the other hand i saw same things that i really liked

1) Input configuration (with up to 4 controlls)

2) Update button !!

3) Kodi launch (from inside recalbox)

But the most good one about this, was the fact that you could modify some options like hide kodi in emulationstation, or START KODI ON SYSTEM START UP, avoid x button to start kodi etc) something which – i think – Retropie isn’t capable of??…

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Edit: “Maybe” the source of my installation problems relies on my old Sony sd card..So..i keep my fingers crossed until i manage to install recalbox..

[haris1977]

I haven’t used a 2nd player configuration yet, so i have the same doubt as you do

I think that if you have identical joypads, then you just change the numbers (in p2 config) according to your gamepad’s button presses.

I dont know what is happening with different ones though..

[haris1977]

This is a good though for future updates. I think you should upload the request to github

[haris1977]

The fba emulator needs a fba2x.cfg file placed in ~opt/retropie/emulators/pifba

This file should be like this

[Joystick]
A_1=4 –> see these values from retroarch.cfg file or MicrosoftX-Box360pad.cfg file or the file where your controller is saved (button A)
B_1=5 –> see these values from retroarch.cfg file or MicrosoftX-Box360pad.cfg file or the file where your controller is saved (button B)
X_1=6 –> see these values from retroarch.cfg file or MicrosoftX-Box360pad.cfg file or the file where your controller is saved (button X)
Y_1=7 –> see these values from retroarch.cfg file or MicrosoftX-Box360pad.cfg file or the file where your controller is saved (button Y)
L_1=10 –> see these values from retroarch.cfg file or MicrosoftX-Box360pad.cfg file or the file where your controller is saved
R_1=11 –> see these values from retroarch.cfg file or MicrosoftX-Box360pad.cfg file or the file where your controller is saved
START_1=13 –> see these values from retroarch.cfg file or MicrosoftX-Box360pad.cfg file or the file where your controller is saved
SELECT_1=12 –> see these values from retroarch.cfg file or MicrosoftX-Box360pad.cfg file or the file where your controller is saved
#Joystick axis
JA_LR=0
JA_UD=1

#player 2 button configuration
A_2=4
B_2=5
X_2=6
Y_2=7
L_2=10
R_2=11
START_2=13
SELECT_2=12
#Joystick axis
JA_LR_2=0
JA_UD_2=1

(Change the numbers according to your gamepad’s button presses)

[haris1977]

+1 for this

On the other hand it would be good to be able to “hide” unwanted roms (especially “bios” files that need to be placed inside /home/pi/RetroPie/roms/

[haris1977]

+1 for Brutal Doom support through ports..

[haris1977]

Greetings

I see that this image works only for pi2. Any thoughts about a rasp1 version?

[haris1977]

Have you succeeded into loading 32x games? Because i get an error

rc: /opt/retropie/configs/all/dgenrc: No such file or directory
video: 640×461, 16 bpp (2 Bpp), 60Hz
sound: 44100Hz, 2048 samples, buffer: 31712 bytes
joystick: 1 joystick(s) found
joystick #0:, 6 axes, 11 button(s), 1 hat(s), name: “Microsoft X-Box 360 pad”

Do you have that file?

[haris1977]

rc: /opt/retropie/configs/all/dgenrc: No such file or directory

So i guess this must be the problem. How do i create it? What kind of file is it? cfg?

micah1880 i removed the # but still same problem..

[haris1977]

All of my roms. I also have the bios file (according to this https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/BIOS-setup-for-RetroPie)

Edit: Here is my /tmp/runcommand.log file

rc: /opt/retropie/configs/all/dgenrc: No such file or directory
video: 640×461, 16 bpp (2 Bpp), 60Hz
sound: 44100Hz, 2048 samples, buffer: 31712 bytes
joystick: 1 joystick(s) found
joystick #0:, 6 axes, 11 button(s), 1 hat(s), name: “Microsoft X-Box 360 pad”

[haris1977]

Oh..i didn’t know about this frontend. But i reckon we are not gonna see it along with ES..(maybe as an addon script?)

Very very impressive though..

[haris1977]

[quote=104466]
The shortest way for you to do this is installing RetroPie over OSMC, the system boots straight to kodi with CEC support, with a entry on the Main Menu to E.Station. And yes you can reboot or shut down the system through Kodi.

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I already know that but unfortunately doesnt work for rpi 1..:(

[haris1977]

Thanks epe9686518 but i am not really interested in controlling kodi with gamepad (only with cec controller).

I ve managed to boot straight into kodi, install hdmi-cec, but not shut down my system through kodi..:(

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