@meleu in "pure" bash I don't think is possible but you can call c programs that do that, I've done that for other projects. I was trying to get everything done with a python script (which is totally not my weapon of choice), but with the bash and a couple of tricks this can be done, it fits the purpose.

The issue for me might be if I had multiple physical buttons connected to several GPIO to select specific games, but by having only one button really simplifies the whole thing.

I mean i added the kid modes mod to my emulation station, but when i had it installed it gave some weird error i cant remember what it was, it was due to me having sub folders in my nes folder,

and then when i went to uninstall it, due to it, not doing what exactly i want i got errors with es_config, which evecially led me to load my back up for RETROPIE, so basically what i am asking, has there been any solution yet for https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/Child-friendly-EmulationStation

I love this feature but if its gonna give problems with sub folders i am gonna pass on it, but hoping the sub folder problem can be resolved in time.

ii like keeping my folder structure like this
''Old Hacks
''New Hacks
''Public Domain
''Custom Games
and etc

I like to separate my games and keep Japan/USA only games together due to Universal Scraper reasons.

in completion i would like to see child friendly mode to read sub folders, and beable to add favorites, hide game and beable to interact with all the features in the future.

@AlexMurphy

cool. thx for that. ill have to give that shot later

@Dan problem with renaming the page is it breaks the original link. GitHub doesn't handle redirects

still happening :-(

just ordered the official raspberry pi charger.... we will see if that sorts it.
if not then im shit out of luck

We'll see what we can do. The worst that can happen is that it doesn't work. Actually, the worst thing that can happen is that we all die horribly from an explosion at a ball bearing factory, but my therapist keeps telling me that it's highly unlikely.

@g0nz0uk

Where is this file located so I can back it up in the future?

/opt/retropie/configs/all/emulationstation/es_input.cfg

I normally exit all emulators using the Start + Select buttons, but these no longer exit a game, how to I set this up. I now have to use the Esc on the keyboard (which is now working:))

There ars a couple places you can put your RetroArch controller bindings and hotkeys (a.k.a.: Start + Select) in.

Here is the global RetroArch configuration file.
/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg

I have an Xbox 360 controller and here are my "hotkey" settings:

# Hotkey button input_enable_hotkey_btn = "8" #Select # Exit emulator input_exit_emulator_btn = "9" #Start # Saves state input_save_state_btn = "1" #B button # Loads state input_load_state_btn = "2" #X button # Move to next save state slot input_state_slot_increase_btn = "5" #R button input_state_slot_increase_axis = "+0" #Right on D pad/Left Stick # Move back a save state slot input_state_slot_decrease_btn = "4" #L button input_state_slot_decrease_axis = "-0" #Left on D pad/Left Stick # Reset ROM input_reset_btn = "0" #A button input_reset_axis = "-1" #Up on D pad/Left Stick # Toggle RetroArch menu input_menu_toggle_btn = "3" #Y button # Volume controls: mute, volume up and down input_audio_mute_axis = "+1" #Down on D pad/Left Stick input_volume_up_axis = "-3" #Up on Right Stick input_volume_down_axis = "+3" #Down on Right Stick # Take screenshot input_screenshot = "7" #Right Trigger button

Another location is in the gamepad-that-you-are-using configuration file for RetroArch. Since I'm using a wireless Xbox 360 controller, mine is located here:
/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads/Xbox360WirelessReceiver\(XBOX\).cfg

(I re-organized it but) here are the contents of this file:

input_device = "Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver (XBOX)" input_driver = "udev" input_b_btn = "0" input_a_btn = "1" input_y_btn = "2" input_x_btn = "3" input_l_btn = "4" input_r_btn = "5" input_l2_btn = "6" input_r2_btn = "7" input_l3_btn = "11" input_r3_btn = "12" input_start_btn = "9" input_select_btn = "8" input_up_btn = "15" input_down_btn = "16" input_left_btn = "13" input_right_btn = "14" input_l_y_plus_axis = "+1" input_l_y_minus_axis = "-1" input_r_y_plus_axis = "+3" input_r_y_minus_axis = "-3" input_l_x_plus_axis = "+0" input_l_x_minus_axis = "-0" input_r_x_plus_axis = "+2" input_r_x_minus_axis = "-2"

@Cybermen I think you are over-thinking this. RetroPie is updated incrementally. Every few days. Sometimes twice in a day. Only a few minor changes happen between each version. Even between 4.1.x and 4.2. It is the stock image that is updated to the "new version" That was previously last done back in November 16. The new image is 4.2 but even if you install that updates have been implemented since that version of the image was done. The last update for example was 2 days ago.

Hey thanks really winscp on the cdi did the trick guess I'll use that to transfer roms

Also my f4 works fine turns out this wifi keyboard the Logitech k400 plus defaults the f keys to shortcuts and not function keys unless you toggle them with function
Which is hella stupid lol

Everything seems great thanks!

@BuZz Sorry, I'm new to this and get confused between the RetroPie Forums and LibRetro Forums which link me to GitHub too. I wanted to update my previous post's title, but didn't know how, to see if runcommand.log error would spark others who know more about it.

Update: I figured out how to change the title of my last post and am trying to delete this post but can't.

@Andrewpk200 said in Using multiple Controllers:

Also can the controls be set up to over ride on more game specific basis

Pretty simple for RetroArch: https://retropie.org.uk/docs/RetroArch-Configuration/#core-input-remapping

This seems the most similar to my issue I've found. What is that editor you are using for the .cfg file? Also, this wouldn't happen to be with DragonRise controllers would it?

@perhansa post your /boot/config.txt (put it in a codeblock)

Please do not post a support request without first reading and following the advice in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first (as agreed when registering)

UPDATE: Kodi does the same thing at first, but after about a minute or so, it just starts working for no reason

no worries i figured the dongles might be 'fighting' for priority as i beleave the dongles set the controller position before then sending it to the system itself therfore 2 dongles would mean 2 controllers trying to control P1 probly a more descriptive reason for this somewhere but i guess thats what is basicly happening there glad your sorted

I'm reading it, apparently I just wasn't following what you were saying.
Also now understand the code blocks command now, sorry about that.

That launch script worked the game is opening in ES now.
Thank you for walking me through that.

Yeah, I realize that now.

@Capeman i believe @fieldofcows and others are trying to find another video player to use instead of the OMX player. I do not believe that OMX will ever support overlays. In the mean time, i suggest reducing your video file sizes, use heat sinks and a fan on your pi, and set your screen saver to 1 or 2 minutes to go to a black screen. This should eliminate the heat issues while still allowing you to use the VLC player.

Hi, I was looking for the "Buffer rendering" option for test it with some "black screen" games, where can I find that option? (was looking but didnt found it!) :S