Are you not able to use the mapping gui to map the virtual keyboard ? It certainly worked for me to map it against other keys, but I don’t have a usb gamepad to test.

regarding other points:

the old scummvm is still installed. You can remove it with “sudo apt-get remove –purge scummvm”

regarding the crash – I didn’t see that on my system – are you using hdmi or composite output ? what resolution are you running scummvm in? (Please do a runcommand.sh update – and test with switching the screen mode – after updating/reinstalling the runcommand setup it now supports a per emulator and per rom video output mode – on launch you can switch res by pressing “x” or “m”)

Got it up and running, thanks buzz! All my games run great.

The keyboard and mapping controls are accessible via the keyboard but I’m stumped on how to map those additional keys to a usb gamepad. Is there a config file where I can fine-tune the gamepad mapping?

Couple other things I noticed when testing:

– Launching scummvm from the command line launches the old version of scummvm (1.4 I think). Launching from emulation station launches the new version.

– Exiting a game (launched through emulation station) via the scummvm in-game menu causes the screen to have some visual clipping, then the system hangs. I have to pull the plug to reset.

Every other aspect of the engine seems to be stable for me, though I only tested out a handful of games.

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<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>alextaldren wrote:</div>
I’ve managed to get a lot of this working after another fresh image install. However, the issue remains with PocketSNES. It seems incapable of working with 2 controllers, and rendering all SNES games with multiplayer useless. What a bust.

I have tried Mario Kart with 2 identical controllers (as well as 2 different controllers) and can play 2 player without issue.

For reference, I’m running this command for my SNES emulation:

<command>/opt/retropie/supplementary/runcommand/runcommand.sh 4 "/opt/retropie/emulators/RetroArch/installdir/bin/retroarch -L /opt/retropie/emulatorcores/pocketsnes-libretro/libretro.so --config /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg --appendconfig /opt/retropie/configs/snes/retroarch.cfg %ROM%"</command>

My config files are at the top of this thread. I dont have anything in the snes specific retroarch config file except for a shader reference.

You might want to use this to check your main retroarch file for any major differences: https://www.diffchecker.com/
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I found that switching to the PiSNES emulator makes this a lot easier. There are, in my opinion, some real issues with pocketsnes, and there doesn’t seem to be any real consensus on the fixes.

Once I switched to PiSNES, I was able to just the jstest command to get my button configuration for my Buffalo SNES USB Controllers and then map it accordingly in the pisnes/snes9x.cfg file.

Now both controllers work flawlessly, the emulator itself seems smoother, and I can exit back to Emulation Station without issue.

I appreciate all the help. Although much of it wasn’t directly responsible for the solution, much it lead me to other articles and threads. What a process.

[quote=83987]It looks like an issue just involving this specific brand of controller. I helped walk another dude having trouble through the exact same steps I did, but he got his working after that.

I’ve just been playing on one controller, too cheap to get two of another type.
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It isn’t just the controller brand. I use the Buffalo SNES USB controllers and I have the same issue.

The fix found below is also unhelpful, as I’ve checked my ppu.cpp source file and the corrections they recommend for line 717 of the code have already been made.

https://github.com/retropie/RetroPie-Setup/issues/158

This is one of the most frustrating, ridiculous experiences I’ve had with this project. I’ve been working on it for the past 8 days with no success. Aside from learning more about Linux, this Raspberry Pi/Retro Console project has been mostly a waste of time.

Check M.E.S.S., it includes a colecovision emulator and it will work with game pad and other controllers.

I am waiting on my Ultimate InTV controller usb dongle thingy. Ordered it last night ’round 2am, groggy and sleepless night. Perfect timing for frivolous spending I have been contemplating to do for months… ;-)

Ps. I’m sure you can get ColEm going, might be much more work and don’t know how well the joystick support will work.

M.

Pi + SD Card:
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you may want to consider getting a larger SD card. are you getting the B+ model? everyone would recommend that you get the B+ model over the B these days for this project. the B+ model uses microSD by the way

i think after i installed and updated everything to the way I like it, things were over 5GB already. after adding in the No-Intro romsets (not including N64 and PSX). I’m now sitting pretty at around 31GB. That will likely increase as I add in more and more games from systems like TurboCD, SegaCD, N64 and PSX, images for the gamelist and even the atari 2600 lol…

This system can certainly play more systems and the base install will likely only increase over time too.

You are right on the money with the faster read speeds though. Do not even worry about write speeds all that much.
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“charger”:
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oh gosh, you NEED to buy a power adapter for your pi. it will consume too much power for your computer’s USB port to handle. get one that says it is 2A.

As for that “charger”. I would ignore it for now… I have contacted the seller to ask if they offer one with the power adapter combined and even then I want to make sure it MATCHES the specs of other commonly used B+ power adapters. Electrical components are not something you want to cheap out on, they can burn your house down while you sleep or cause serious electrical injuries to you or even the Pi.

FYI – the B+ pi has a more reliable power supply with a lower current draw, thats why its often recommended, especially for such demanding projects like this one
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controllers:
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I have no experience with these but I hear nothing but great things about their quality. I personally use a PS3-style USB wireless controller from Logitech (the F710 model). I prefer using the analogue sticks for fighting games.

Setting up your controllers may be more challenging than mine but I do know from reading other people’s posts here that they do work.
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heatsinks:
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Yes! Due to the nature of emulating, you will basically NEED to overclock your Pi. Do not worry, its easy. As a result, you will NEED heatsinks. I have two, a copper one for the CPU and a smaller aluminum one for the RAM.
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we have the same controller! the Tomee SNES-style USB controllers right?
add those last two lines to the bottom of your retroarch.ch like floob just mentioned.

Here is my hotkey setup for that controller, i enabled rewinding in the retroarch.cfg file and set the slowmotion to 10.0

enjoy :)

input_enable_hotkey_btn = 8
input_exit_emulator_btn = 9
input_load_state_btn = 4
input_save_state_btn = 5
input_state_slot_increase_axis = -1
input_state_slot_decrease_axis = +1
input_menu_toggle_btn = 1
input_rewind_btn = 3
input_screenshot_btn = 0
input_slowmotion_btn = 2

the image contains partitions and should be written to the main sdcard block device device, not a partition of said device. so if you device is /dev/sdb it should be written to that not /dev/sdb1

sdb1 would have been partition 1 of an existing partition table on the sdcard.

However I recommend to avoid accidents you use dd if=image of=/dev/disk/by-id/YOURUSBDEVICE (so you don’t overwrite a system disk or something)

for example on my system cards in my sdcard reader will show up as

/dev/disk/by-id/usb-Generic_Storage_Device_00000000000006-0\:0
(with existing partitions having -part1 and -part2 appended)

If anyone still needs help resolving the issues associated with the Retrobit/Retrolink dual usb adapters for the original SNES controllers feel free to PM me or email me at colebucket06@gmail. There are a few things that need to be done to get this adapter working properly, but it will work. I will be working on a complete Instructables guide shortly for everyone else experiencing the same issues.

Hi Shiftyowen,
for my part, I am a rookie in linux usage. I come from the “DOS & Windows’s world”.
Like you, I met issue regarding permissions.
So I have got my own solutions :
1. I use the graphic mode to copy roms (from USB stick to roms folder), with the following command:
sudo startx

2. to realign permissions to roms folder or other ones, I use FILEZILA and the ‘right clic’ on folder, select ‘permission’ and apply ‘777’ to all sub-folders and files.

Theorically, it isn’t 100% secured, but for my part, I am not afraid to be hacked… So the risk is limited :)

I’ve been wondering the same thing. Scummvm does have a working virtual keyboard but I haven’t looked yet into getting it connect to a usb controller, or if custom mapping is even possible.

Details here : http://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php/Virtual_Keyboard

I’m prepping to set up scummvm this weekend and am hoping to sort this out. How did you end up setting up your usb controller to work in scumm? I haven’t been able to find much documentation on custom controller mapping.

[quote=84322]I personally did not modify my default config file. I used the one from the first post:

/opt/retropie/emulators/RetroArch/configs/USB,2-axis8-buttongamepad.cfg

This resolved the issue for me. Maybe you should try that instead. Also, I know its stupid but make sure your quotes are correct. I was missing a quote and it was throwing everything off.
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Thanks. So here’s my update. I successfully imaged a new, 64GB SD card with RetroPie. I’ve loaded some test ROMs, and updated the configs/all/retroarch.cfg.

Here’s the kicker. I load into Techmo Super Bowl–my favorite football game–and try to do Man vs. Man to check the 2nd controller. Again, the ROM doesn’t recognize the second controller unless I’m holding a button on the first controller.

Is it possible that this is an issue with the SNES emulator that comes with RetroPie? I’ve tested this in other ROMs and I’ve run into the same issue. Emulation Station recognizes and responds to both controllers just fine.

I personally did not modify my default config file. I used the one from the first post:

/opt/retropie/emulators/RetroArch/configs/USB,2-axis8-buttongamepad.cfg

This resolved the issue for me. Maybe you should try that instead. Also, I know its stupid but make sure your quotes are correct. I was missing a quote and it was throwing everything off.

thiemok, when you copied the config file for you xbox controller, what did you name the second file? I am trying something similar with a PS3 controller so that I can use two PS3 controllers while keeping the option to still use my SNES USB.

Hi, I am using the Sabrent BY-USBT micro wireless Bluetooth with PS3 controllers connected. Controller is working perfectly fine in NES, and SNES games. You can put that name in a google search and get a few links for purchase. Setup was easy, just follow guide on this website.

I’d get a retrolink USB cable. Good retro feel and less hassle to setup.
Most USB based joypads are good.

Hey untakatapuntaka! I currently use the old model B with a 1200 mA (1.2 A) power supply, and got everything working without problems. I have a usb dongle for a keyboard and the 360 receiver connected, no extra hubs whatsoever.

If you get the 360 controller, be sure to buy the “for Windows” one (comes with receiver) or get the regular one and a PC receiver in ebay (I’d stick with the first option, you’d end paying the same and you’d get an official receiver). Also, if you don’t have a batteries charger, you’d want to buy the “play & charge” kit (10 bucks, helps you loading the batteries while playing).

n00b here experiencing video/audio/input lag on 8-bit NES games with modified “High” overclock settings below. Games tested include Super Mario, Mike Tyson’s Punch Out, Contra, RBI Baseball.

model B+, caseless, heatsink-less, fan-less, 5V/1A power supply, only 1 bluetooth dongle in a single usb port (via powered usb hub or not):
arm_freq=950
core_freq=250
sdram_freq=450
over_voltage=6
avoid_safe_mode=1
gpu_mem=256
overscan=1

and per proxycell’s suggestions elsewhere on this forum,
hdmi_mode=4
avoid_pwm_pll=1
h264_freq=0
isp_freq=0

I’m surprised overclocking is necessitated for NES, let alone that I’m at the precipice of Turbo. I’ll snag some heatsinks and perhaps a fan, etc if necessary, but I’ve got to be missing something here, right? Would a power source bump to 2A make a difference? Any other suggestions would be beyond appreciated. Thanks.

n00b here in need of an overclocking assist. experiencing video/audio/input lag on 8-bit NES games with modified “High” settings below.

model B+, caseless, heatsink-less, fan-less, 5V/1A power supply, only 1 bluetooth dongle in a single usb port (via powered usb hub or not):
arm_freq=950
core_freq=250
sdram_freq=450
over_voltage=6
avoid_safe_mode=1
gpu_mem=256
overscan=1

and per proxycell above,
hdmi_mode=4
avoid_pwm_pll=1
h264_freq=0
isp_freq=0

I’m surprised overclocking is necessitated for NES, let alone that I’m at the precipice of Turbo. I’ll snag some heatsinks per zSprawl above and perhaps a fan, etc if necessary, but I’ve got to be missing something here, right? Would a power source bump to 2A make a difference? Any other suggestions would be beyond appreciated. Thanks.