ARpiCADE 3.82 Release!

[dee2eR]

default run.sh file contents:
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#! /bin/bash

# Setup dispmanx for clean AdvMAME & Daphne video output this version of SDL is modified to output for
# correct scanline output at 240p
export SDL_DISPMANX_IGNORE_RATIO=1
clear

# Now loading message
/boot/nowloadn.sh

# Start hotkeys
hotkeys start

# If you want to auto load a game put it here
#/boot/launchers/mame192.sh snowbros >/dev/null 2>&1

## Scan arcade games for Attract-Mode list
# NOTE: noPornRoms is the same as sortRoms with an extra no porn games array, only use sortRoms OR noPornRoms, NOT BOTH.
#bash /home/pi/.attract/sortRoms.sh
bash /home/pi/.attract/noPornRoms.sh

## Scan console games for Attract-Mode list
bash /home/pi/.attract/sortRomsConsoles.sh

## Combine gamelists into all games list for Attract-Mode
bash /boot/launchers/servMenu.sh carccons

# Bugfix for SDL2.0 keyboard input to terminal bug for a cleaner Attract-Mode
stty -echo

# Launch Attact-Mode (games)
attract >/dev/null 2>&1

# Launch Attact-Mode (service menu)
attract -c /home/pi/.attractsm/ >/dev/null 2>&1

# Restore terminal keyboard output for a usable terminal
stty sane

## AdvanceMenu frontend
# If you want to use AdvanceMenu disable all romscanning scripts as they are not used by AdvanceMenu
# Launch advmenu
#/home/pi/.advance/advmenu >/dev/null 2>&1
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Not sure what would cause the file to go blank. What program are you using to edit files on your PC? Do you safely remove/eject/unmount the sd card before removing it? Have you accidentally filled the /boot partition of the card? Trying to fit more than a partition can fit can cause some odd things to happen with SD cards.

[FrizzleFried]

I have had (on multiple occasions) every one of my DISPLAYS just disappear.... but never RUN.SH.

The display issues has happened so many times I lost count (none with 3.82 thus far though (knock on wood))...

[cool_factor]

Not sure what would cause the file to go blank. What program are you using to edit files on your PC? Do you safely remove/eject/unmount the sd card before removing it? Have you accidentally filled the /boot partition of the card? Trying to fit more than a partition can fit can cause some odd things to happen with SD cards.

64GB SD card, the contents havent grown much at all (HSS SD card). I bought the exact same one for a spare so I can keep 3.72 intact. I used Ubuntu to hash out, just opened file,edited,saved. Done it multiple times with no issues. Always eject before removing. I will have to verify my video snaps arent too large but I dont think Ive gotten close to filling that SD card. THANKS for the info to cut/paste. Not at machine so have to try later...

[mR_CaESaR]

Are you using the parent roms or clones? It occured that maybe I'm not testing the right versions to reproduce the issue. I only tested parent roms.

Yeah just parent roms on everything for me.

I try and keep the roms directory as clean as possible.

Has the way emulators launch changed dramatically since 3.811?

[jmac]

Just a followup FYI to an earlier post i made. As an FYI, the Ultimark Opti-pac does work plug and play on 3.82. I am using with Ultimarc spinners. Can anyone shed some light on where i need to poke/tweak to make fine adjustments to speed/sensitivity, etc., for using optical devices in 3.82? Is this done in the emulator config/settings or elsewhere?

[mR_CaESaR]

Sorry I can't help, I'm not familiar with a track ball on any configuration.. Pc or jamma

[dee2eR]

Just a followup FYI to an earlier post i made. As an FYI, the Ultimark Opti-pac does work plug and play on 3.82. I am using with Ultimarc spinners. Can anyone shed some light on where i need to poke/tweak to make fine adjustments to speed/sensitivity, etc., for using optical devices in 3.82? Is this done in the emulator config/settings or elsewhere?

The sensitivity should be adjustable in the MAME menu that comes up with start1+joy1right or keyboard 'tab' during gameplay. I'm not at my test setup right now but I think it's found under analog controls.

[jmac]

Ah yes, that seems to do the trick. I have will have to poke around a bit as both player 1 and player 2 spinners seems to be active at times when it is two player (cocktail mode). Though i am slowly getting it figured out.

[cool_factor]

Sound and video issues in FBA and 078. Original SD card bought from HSS. No sound or video issues with games on 3.72. Updated to 3.82 and just transferred everything to ROM folders they use to be in. Now popping sounds/warble and missing some in game sounds. Video issue is screen size has changed for games as well, not correct aspect ratio anymore. Already did what Frizzlefried suggested with AUDIO SYNC, no change. Even tried fresh build (my grandson got into menus some how so I thought corruption), same issues. Pop in 3.72 card and all is well, Pop in 3.82 and these issues. Do I need to move all the ROMS to a different ROM folder now? If so, which one? Can list games that are in those folders later as Im not at machine.

[dee2eR]

What games are you having issue with, there's a buch of different resolutions in use so it will be easier for me to track down the problem with more info.

The roms folders for these emulators have not changed, FBA has been updated which may or may not be something to do with the issue.

I will look into it, thaks for the feedback.