Raspberry PI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EyCoEMwE_A

You can see the console output text when I load and exit the PSX game in the below vid(best in full screen 1080p to see it).

MrVestek wrote: »

I tried that already, I think it is using the default shader for PSX for some reason.

I didn't know about the N and M commands, I'll have a look at those when I get home later.

I'm kinda hoping that getting rid of the scanlines will improve the emulation performance of Tekken 3 to be honest.

Sure give it a go and see I guess. Best to make sure you are running the latest 2.6.0 version of retropie as there have been a lot of changes and performance tweaks in the last couple of updates. There is a version for the Pi 2 and older Pi 1 so you shoul dbe able to get the best out of whatever you have.

My Retropie is using the default blank shader at the moment as I have removed all the shader files and don't have any scanlines. You'll be able to tell if its using the default shader by watching the console output text when loading or exiting from a PSX game.

Steve SI wrote: »

Ok, well then if you really want no shaders (and retroarch is a pain sometimes with holding shader settings and configs) just delete them all. With no shader files in the shader folder it doesn't apply them
Backup the files in "/opt/retropie/emulators/retroarch/shader" and then delete them.

The only issue with doing this is retroarch might see you have no shaders and enforce its default built in "stock" one.
"n" and "m" change shaders as you play, so you can leave the shaders in the folder and see if any are blank.

I tried that already, I think it is using the default shader for PSX for some reason.

I didn't know about the N and M commands, I'll have a look at those when I get home later.

I'm kinda hoping that getting rid of the scanlines will improve the emulation performance of Tekken 3 to be honest.

MrVestek wrote: »

Yeah tried that but the emulator doesn't seem to pay any heed to it at all.

Ok, well then if you really want no shaders (and retroarch is a pain sometimes with holding shader settings and configs) just delete them all. With no shader files in the shader folder it doesn't apply them

Backup the files in "/opt/retropie/emulators/retroarch/shader" and then delete them.

The only issue with doing this is retroarch might see you have no shaders and enforce its default built in "stock" one.
"n" and "m" change shaders as you play, so you can leave the shaders in the folder and see if any are blank.

Yeah tried that but the emulator doesn't seem to pay any heed to it at all.

MrVestek wrote: »

Ok some of you guys might know this. Been messing around with the latest version of Retropie on my Pv1 (Model and I have the strangest issue with emulating PSX games.

I only want it for the odd game of Tekken 3 or Abe's Oddysee.

Anyway, every time I start up a game I get scanlines. As I plan to run this on a CRT anyway I have no need for this. Thing is... I've followed every tutorial out there that I can find and I can't seem to get rid of them! I go into the RetroArch config and turn all the advanced video features off - nothing. I've gone and deleted the glsp shaders directory thinking that would help but every time I boot up a game they're still there!

...any advice?

Have you gone in and edited the actual .cfg files? As in "/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg".

I'm doing a good bit in Retropie at the moment as I'm using that as the frontend for the C64 mod. You can also hide all the boot text and have a boot video as well on it, but you prob know that yourself.

Ok some of you guys might know this. Been messing around with the latest version of Retropie on my Pv1 (Model

and I have the strangest issue with emulating PSX games.

I only want it for the odd game of Tekken 3 or Abe's Oddysee.

Anyway, every time I start up a game I get scanlines. As I plan to run this on a CRT anyway I have no need for this. Thing is... I've followed every tutorial out there that I can find and I can't seem to get rid of them! I go into the RetroArch config and turn all the advanced video features off - nothing. I've gone and deleted the glsp shaders directory thinking that would help but every time I boot up a game they're still there!

...any advice?

Doge

Duggy747 wrote: »

Also, I wanted to take a break away from configuring it so I made a temporary case for it today :pac:

That case matches the Pi well! :pac:

I'll get my coat...

KeRbDoG wrote: »

Updated the SDCard I had setup for my arcade machine which I used for my Pi1(.5?). From the old emulators, I think I noticed a marked improvement.

I compiled a recient version of MAME (or was it MESS?) but never got around to throwing it on to test.

As a XBMC/Kodi player - the Pi2 is an excellent upgrade to the Pi1. Menus as normal a little sluggish to appear but playback was perfect for 720/1080p videos.

Case: its a pity the folks at Pimoroni decided to cheap out on the updated version of the Pibow Coupé for Raspberry Pi 2. They removed one layer of perspex which makes the GPIO pins exposed. Not good if it might be banging around inside a metal arcade cab

I like the pins exposed on the case. But yeah not the best protection for inside an arcade machine.

Did you compile mame/mess on the Pi itself or use a cross compiler? I can test it on my Pi 2 if you like

Duggy747

Been having fun with the new RPi 2 this weekend and enjoying the performance boost on RetroArch, also very handy the updated version detected my Gamestop Xbox360 and original N64 controllers (didn't need to config for N64 emulator which was very handy)

SuperFX games are smooth, N64 is a bit iffy on some games but I expect that to get better since it's early days for this model and handles PS1 games perfectly.

Gonna keep the RPi 1 as my media center as I have that fine-tuned and runs at an acceptable speed for me.

Also, I wanted to take a break away from configuring it so I made a temporary case for it today :pac:
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KeRbDoG

Updated the SDCard I had setup for my arcade machine which I used for my Pi1(.5?). From the old emulators, I think I noticed a marked improvement.

I compiled a recient version of MAME (or was it MESS?) but never got around to throwing it on to test.

As a XBMC/Kodi player - the Pi2 is an excellent upgrade to the Pi1. Menus as normal a little sluggish to appear but playback was perfect for 720/1080p videos.

Case: its a pity the folks at Pimoroni decided to cheap out on the updated version of the Pibow Coupé for Raspberry Pi 2. They removed one layer of perspex which makes the GPIO pins exposed. Not good if it might be banging around inside a metal arcade cab

http://www.ibood.com/ie/en/product-specs/872/1887/raspberry-pi-b2.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Raspberry%20Pi%20B2

€59.95

[/What's in the package?
Raspberry Pi Model B2 motherboard, Raspberry Pi Model B2 enclosure, Integral 8GB class10 SD card, including KODI software, High speed HDMI Ethernet cable (1m) Cat5e network cable (2m), AC adapter (2A) with micro USB connectorQUOTE]

Also bargain thread if you want to buy one :
http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057373366/1/#post94112343

Burlap_Sack wrote: »

Thinking of picking one of these up and putting retropi on it.

Id like to be able to run 4 PS3 joyads over bluetooth, anyone know if this is easily achievable and will I have latency issues?

I had some issues on the model B+ with the bluetooth usb stick and pairing. Not sure if it will connect all 4 joypads.

Burlap_Sack

Thinking of picking one of these up and putting retropi on it.

Id like to be able to run 4 PS3 joyads over bluetooth, anyone know if this is easily achievable and will I have latency issues?

Doge

The only thing that bothtered me about OpenELEC is that it has absolutely no support for upnp, you just get a system freeze.

Andrew76 wrote: »

That low profile case looks very nice Steve, nice purchase!

Yeah its nice. Has the GPIO pins labeled on it as well, which is handy.

Andrew76

That low profile case looks very nice Steve, nice purchase!

CiDeRmAn

Come on and test Mame on it already!
Need to know Cave shooter emulation performance before I invest.

MrVestek wrote: »

Where did you manage to pick up the Pi 2 Steve if you don't mind me asking?

Got one from RS last week and one from pimoroni this morning.

http://ie.rs-online.com/web/p/processor-microcontroller-development-kits/8326274/

http://shop.pimoroni.com/collections/raspberry-pi-2

Where did you manage to pick up the Pi 2 Steve if you don't mind me asking?

Myrddin wrote: »

Excellent, cheers Steve. Now that the XBMC performance is up to speed this is now something I'm quite seriously considering.

For the price I don't think the Pi 2 can be beat as a Kodi box.

Myrddin

Excellent, cheers Steve. Now that the XBMC performance is up to speed this is now something I'm quite seriously considering.

Got around to testing Kodi(XBMC) on the Raspberry Pi 2 last night. I must say its a massive step up even from the B+ board and is definitely a valid option now I think when you are deciding on a media player for the tv(the older Pi's performance just didn't do it for me).

Boot time is not an issue anymore either as its ready to go after about 14 seconds.
I used the latest OpenElec build as that supports the Pi 2 and its enhancements. It does crash when I try to play 4k vids, but thats not really an issue for me(1080 etc play silky smooth and instantaneously).

I wanted a smaller case than my usual full size Pibow, so i went with the Pibow Coupé Flotilla

I've already got a Vesa mount for it so that helped in the decision.

On to the more important emulation tests this evening

KeRbDoG

Ordered a Raspberry Pi 2 Model B yesterday and it arrived this morning - now thats quick shipping!
Will compile AdvancedMAME and have a tinker with it on the new Pi when I get a chance. I will report back whenever I get to test it.

CathalDublin

Steve SI wrote: »

I use more or less the same thing to connect a Raspberry Pi running Raspicade to my Egret 3 a while back.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3qx8UV6Tlg

the E3 is obviously trisync?

Star Lord

Myrddin wrote: »

It's still unlikely to be able to handle Mame's HLSL though is it? Which is kind of a necessity if using an lcd/31khz...

Software scan lines are probably as good as it'd go I'd guess.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3qx8UV6Tlg

eddhorse wrote: »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0088K7QUQ/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/280-7158007-5301701

HDMI TO VGA Cable Adapter for PC Laptop Power-Free, Raspberry Pi, MHL support

I use more or less the same thing to connect a Raspberry Pi running Raspicade to my Egret 3 a while back.