It seems the controller does have the spaces as in my retorarch config and the es_inputs, they are named with a space..

“DragonRise Inc. Generic USB Joystick ”

So it seems the space is correct, but for some reason, its like it loads the config, then removes the blankspace? and then it cant recognize to controller, so it creates a new entry, and it kinda keeps going round and round…if u get me?

I have been watching this thread and I must say, I am really happy with what you are doing for us :)

though, I seem to be having a problem… :(

I am trying to use my “DragonRise Inc. Generic USB Joystick ” gamepad, it works for everything else, and start/A/B work in reicast as standard, I just updated to your latest build, and upon running reicast it has pulled out

[DragonRise Inc.   Generic   USB  Joystick  ]
button.0=
axis.0=
button.1=
axis.1=
button.2=
axis.2=
button.3=
axis.3=
button.4=
axis.4=
button.5=
axis.5=
button.6=
axis.6=
button.7=
axis.7=
button.8=
axis.8=
button.9=
axis.9=
button.10=
axis.10=
button.11=
axis.11=
button.12=
axis.12=
button.13=
axis.13=
button.14=
axis.14=
button.15=
axis.15=
button.16=
axis.16=
button.17=
axis.17=
button.18=
axis.18=
button.19=
axis.19=
button.20=
axis.20=
button.21=
axis.21=
button.22=
axis.22=
button.23=
axis.23=
button.24=
axis.24=
button.25=
axis.25=
button.26=
axis.26=
button.27=
axis.27=
button.28=
axis.28=
button.29=
axis.29=
button.30=
axis.30=
button.31=
axis.31=

To my emu.cfg file, so up updated it and added some Btn_ to check if it was working (quit seemed the obvious button to set)

button.1=Btn_A
button.2=Btn_B
button.8=Quit
button.9=Btn_Start

But when I restart reicast my controller has no default functions than normal and if I check the config again, It has created a new entry for my controller and is not using the config I set..

This seems to be the issue…

When it is first created in the config it is called

[DragonRise Inc. Generic USB Joystick ] (notice the spaces at the end)

So I make changes to that entry and restart, when I check the config after its been renamed to

[DragonRise Inc. Generic USB Joystick] (notice no spaces)

and a new entry is created underneath

[DragonRise Inc. Generic USB Joystick ] (with spaces again)

So it seems that the one with spaces is the one I want, but it seems to rename it and create a new one each time…any ideas??

Thanks

Karl

Run raspi-config first and expand your filesystem then reboot and then the setup script will work

https://github.com/retropie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/First-Installation-(RetroPie-SD-Image-2.6)

I also have a YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/channel/UCYdB7MovoH6yCzkVjTXeiIw) going step by step through each configuration, its a bit dated but it will cover for a lot of it. Floob and techtipsta also have really helpful videos. I will update the wiki once the latest beta is released since there will be some different (but easier) configurations particularly when it comes to controllers.

Also if you installed retropie 3.0 you need to create a folder on your USB called retropie first see here:

https://github.com/retropie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/How-to-get-ROMs-on-the-SD-card

Then it will populate the ROMs folder once plugged into your pi, then you place your ROMs in the newly created folders and then plug back into the pi, once it stops blinking press f4 to refresh emulation station so your ROMs will show up or you can just reboot.

[quote=97712]This is what I use:

1. sudo vi /etc/rc.local

2. Add the following code at the end, just before the “exit 0″ line:

echo Waiting for controller
while ! ls /dev/js* 1>/dev/null 2>&1
do
sleep 1
done
echo Controller found

3. Save

4. Reboot

What this does is wait indefinitely at bootup until a controller is connected. It works perfectly for my PS3 controller over either bluetooth or USB.

[/quote]

What do I need to do to get it to stop after 5 seconds of not connection? I got it to work with my RetroPie but if it does not detect I would like it to eventually skip to emulationstation.

To get it to work I had to change /dev/js to /dev/input/js

Would it not be easier to just change the path option for each emulator in the es_systems.cfg so that each emulator points to the desired folder on a usb drive? This is what I’ve done, and my games load and save fine this way.

Is there some additional stability or performance advantage to also running the emulators themselves from USB?

[quote=98884]Hmm, I should mention I am using a genuine PS3 controller over bluetooth. Haven’t tried over USB yet, it might show up a bit differently there. I’ll have to figure out how to bring the control mappings out to an ini file.

[/quote]

i’m using the PS3 controller over bluetooth too, however the key mapping didn’t worked fine for me :(

Hi karloss!

No worries; I added sensible controller-name-based detection that will only apply the PS3 mapping and Quit buttons if a PS3 (or Sony) controller is detected. Otherwise, the default USB gamepad map and the XBOX 360 controller maps will work as before.

Also, that’s a bash script – you can just copy / paste that into an SSH terminal window to the Pi and have it work (minus the #!/bin/bash line), or just paste the entire thing into a new file and call it installReicastExperimental.sh or something like that. Then just run that script to build the latest Reicast.

I’m currently rebasing these changes so they are palatable for a pull request to the master branch, as I plan to have this all fully compatible with non-Pi Reicast builds too. I want this to be easy to keep up to date with the latest enhancements from the upstream repo…

And then yes I am going to figure out how to bring the controller mappings out to an .INI or .CFG file so they are no longer hard-coded into the damn source. :D

Hmm, I should mention I am using a genuine PS3 controller over bluetooth. Haven’t tried over USB yet, it might show up a bit differently there. I’ll have to figure out how to bring the control mappings out to an ini file.

Hi guys first time poster :)

Thought I wouldn’t bother with a new thread as this seems apt.

I tried posting on the EmulationStation forums without reply, and have done as much search as I can.

Am running Retro Pie 3 on a RPB with a NES USB controller

I’ve mapped the retroarch buttons everywhere I can within the interface and the ‘B’ registers, but in game for some reason the B button doesn’t work.

Any ideas?

Naturally, this is accomplished using a PC, something with more Horsepower than a Raspberry PI, but if you have a Wiimote, a USB Bluetooth adapter, some coding know-how, and a lot of time on your hands, well, by all means, go for it…

My problem is when i install Retropie on Raspbian, the usb sincronization don’t work even turn on it in retropie setup. What is the problem?

Ok… this is rediculous . Im going to bulk rename leaving just filename then scrape from windows …. copy to usb and see what happened

Emulationstation is definately not running .

As i said i even copied the rom folders onto a usb stick.

I read through the xml files and couldnt aee any errors.

What i dont understand is the freezing on the system selection screen ???????

Its only a handful of xml files and a lot of thumbnail images. So is it a memory leak?

Are the xml files parsed at startup or during sustem selection??

Why does it take a few games to freeze up ????

I too am having lockups after scraping with this tool.

It lets me play 3 or 4 games then locks up , and it has also locked up on the system selection screen too ??

have tried with rpi 1 and rpi 2 with different psus and different sd cards ….. its definately the scaping.

i even copied the rom folders to a usb and did a fresh install then allowed ES to copy the roms back into the installation and it locks up again ?????

what is causing this ???????

Hi,

last post is 1 month ago but after reading tons of Tutorials and Forumposts i cant fix my Problem. So I hope if I post here you can help me.

These are my Steps from Yesterday:

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Raspbian & Retropie Installation Protocoll
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1.   DOWNLOAD RASPBIAN IMAGE AND MOUNT IT ON MICROSD

2.   EXPAND FILESYSTEM
     type   'sudo raspi-config'
     select '1 Expand Filesystem'

3.   GET SYSTEM UP TO DATE AND INSTALL RETROPIE
     type   'sudo apt-get update'
     type   'sudo apt-get upgrade'
     type   'sudo apt-get install -y git dialog'
     type   'cd'
     type   'git clone git://github.com/petrockblog/RetroPie-Setup.git'
     type   'cd RetroPie-Setup'
     type   'chmod +x retropie_setup.sh'
     type   'sudo ./retropie_setup.sh'
     select 'Binaries-based installation'

4.   CONFIGURATE TIMEZONE AND KEYBOARD LAYOUT
     type   'sudo raspi-config'
     select '4 Internationalisation Options'
     select 'I2 Change Timezone' > 'Europe' > 'Berlin' > 'Finish'
     select '4 Internationalisation Options'
     select 'I3 Change Keyboard Layout' > ...

5.   REMOVE SPLASHSCREENS(1) AND LOGOS(2)
5.1  type   'cd RetroPie-Setup'
     type   'sudo ./retropie_setup.sh'
     select '3 Setup / Configuration (to be used post install)'
     select '328 Configure Splashscreen'
     select '2 Disable custom splashscreen on boot'
     type   'sudo nano /boot/config.txt'
     add    'disable_splash=1'
5.2  type   'sudo nano /boot/cmdline.txt'
     add    'logo.nologo'

6    ADD PS3 CONTROLLER VIA BLUETOOTH
     Shutdown Raspberry PI and connect PS3 Controller via USB Cable
     type   'lsusb'
     check controller is connected
     type   'cd /RetroPie-Setup/'
     type   'sudo ./retropie_setup.sh'
     select '3 Setup / Coniguration (to be used post install)'
     select '315 Install PS3 controller driver'
     select 'OK' > 'OK' > 'OK'
     type   'cd /opt/retropie/supplementary/ps3controller'
     type   'sudo ./sixpair'
     check Controller Address
     type   'sudo reboot'
     type   'cd /dev/input/'
     type   'ls'
     check js0 for first controller
     pull USB Cable and push PS Button, Controller connected (No.1)
     check Controller input
     type   'jstest js0'
     DO STEP 6 FOR EVERY CONTROLLER (max.16)

7    PS3 CONTROLLER KONFIGURATION
     not done yet...
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I can connect 2 of 4 PS3 Controller no matter wich but max. 2. The first one gets LED1 and the second LED2. But the other 2 Controller blink.

Hello,
I’ve tried this one and work pretty well

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Classic-USB-Controller-Gamepad-Pad-For-Retrolink-Sega-Saturn-PC-MAC-Grey-Retro-Free-shipping/2001586419.html

I am also having problems on my raspberry pi 2 with retro pie v3.0

I have a usb snes controller which works perfectly in the main menu. I have programmed the controller for use in retroarch but when I play a game the d pad doesn’t work but every other button does.

Please help