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    • future.childF
      future.child @zerojay
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      @zerojay the emulated machine type A800 or A5200 is defined in the config file, so I'd say yes.

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        zerojay @future.child
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        @future-child said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

        @zerojay the emulated machine type A800 or A5200 is defined in the config file, so I'd say yes.

        Okay, it might take me a little time to get to it. Alternatively, send me a pull request and I'll integrate it asap.

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        • Used2BeRXU
          Used2BeRX @future.child
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          @future-child How's things been buddy?

          I feel kind of lousy that I just abandoned you like that. I fell into this other NES project and I've really gotten carried away with it. Well that and real life stuff. I just clicked on my spreadsheet for the 5200 controller configurations and it said it hasn't been edited since June! I can't believe it's been 5 months since we were working on this stuff.

          Glad to see you're still around. Hope you are whenever I get back to this. :)

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          • future.childF
            future.child @Used2BeRX
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            @used2berx All's well, I haven't been all too busy with this either so don't worry about it.
            Eventually this will be gotten arround to, i hope.

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              zerojay
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              @future-child said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

              -config /opt/retropie/configs/atari5200/atari5200.cfg

              @future-child Just updated the atari800 script, take a look when you have time.

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              • future.childF
                future.child @zerojay
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                @zerojay a few questions come to mind

                • Why keep the config file as a hidden file in the home directory instead of their config folders atari800/atari5200 which are also accessible as samba share?
                • Why specify the cart type as 4 (32KB standard 5200 cart) in the runcommand ?

                Possibly this :

                addEmulator 1 "atari800" "atari800" "$md_inst/bin/atari800 -config /home/pi/.atari800.cfg -800 %ROM%"
                addEmulator 1 "atari800" "atari5200" "$md_inst/bin/atari800 -config /home/pi/.atari5200.cfg -5200 -cart-type 4 -cart %ROM%"
                

                could be be changed into this :

                addEmulator 1 "atari800" "atari800" "$md_inst/bin/atari800 -config  /opt/retropie/configs/atari800/atari800.cfg -800 %ROM%"
                addEmulator 1 "atari800" "atari5200" "$md_inst/bin/atari800 -config  /opt/retropie/configs/atari5200/atari5200.cfg -5200 -cart %ROM%"
                
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                  zerojay @future.child
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                  @future-child said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                  • Why keep the config file as a hidden file in the home directory instead of their config folders atari800/atari5200 which are also accessible as samba share?

                  Um... that's exactly what I did. Take another look at the script. :)

                  • Why specify the cart type as 4 (32KB standard 5200 cart) in the runcommand ?

                  Because you will skip the cart type selection screen automatically if the cart type matches up. In cases where it doesn't match, you'll get the cart type selection screen, but in my experience, that ends up being far less than "every single cart I play".

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                  • future.childF
                    future.child @zerojay
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                    @zerojay said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                    @future-child said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                    • Why keep the config file as a hidden file in the home directory instead of their config folders atari800/atari5200 which are also accessible as samba share?

                    Um... that's exactly what I did. Take another look at the script. :)

                    Probably i'm just dense but the moveConfigFile uses $md_conf_root/atari800/atari800.cfg while the runcommand in addEmulator uses /home/pi/.atari800.cfg.

                    • Why specify the cart type as 4 (32KB standard 5200 cart) in the runcommand ?

                    Because you will skip the cart type selection screen automatically if the cart type matches up. In cases where it doesn't match, you'll get the cart type selection screen, but in my experience, that ends up being far less than "every single cart I play".

                    Ok, this i understand, however does this not limit the type choices to 32KB carts ?
                    I.e. pacman earlier in this thread (post #200) requires a two chip 16 KB cart.

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                      zerojay @future.child
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                      @future-child said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                      @zerojay said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                      @future-child said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                      • Why keep the config file as a hidden file in the home directory instead of their config folders atari800/atari5200 which are also accessible as samba share?

                      Um... that's exactly what I did. Take another look at the script. :)

                      Probably i'm just dense but the moveConfigFile uses $md_conf_root/atari800/atari800.cfg while the runcommand in addEmulator uses /home/pi/.atari800.cfg.

                      $ ls /home/pi/.atari800.cfg
                      /home/pi/.atari800.cfg -> /opt/retropie/configs/atari800/atari800.cfg

                      It's all the same.

                      • Why specify the cart type as 4 (32KB standard 5200 cart) in the runcommand ?

                      Because you will skip the cart type selection screen automatically if the cart type matches up. In cases where it doesn't match, you'll get the cart type selection screen, but in my experience, that ends up being far less than "every single cart I play".

                      Ok, this i understand, however does this not limit the type choices to 32KB carts ?
                      I.e. pacman earlier in this thread (post #200) requires a two chip 16 KB cart.

                      If you start up Pacman, it will just give you the prompt to select your cart type if it doesn't fit the cart type passed in the command line.

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                      • future.childF
                        future.child @zerojay
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                        @zerojay said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                        @future-child said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                        @zerojay said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                        @future-child said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                        • Why keep the config file as a hidden file in the home directory instead of their config folders atari800/atari5200 which are also accessible as samba share?

                        Um... that's exactly what I did. Take another look at the script. :)

                        Probably i'm just dense but the moveConfigFile uses $md_conf_root/atari800/atari800.cfg while the runcommand in addEmulator uses /home/pi/.atari800.cfg.

                        $ ls /home/pi/.atari800.cfg
                        /home/pi/.atari800.cfg -> /opt/retropie/configs/atari800/atari800.cfg

                        It's all the same.

                        Now i get it, i was assuming the moveConfigFile procedure only moved the file, i didn't know it also created a symlink for it.

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                        • darkniorD
                          darknior @zerojay
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                          @zerojay said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                          Just updated the atari800 script, take a look when you have time.

                          I don't understand all you write. Have you update your install script to change the command lines ?
                          We can update our CFG by installing again your package ?

                          Will you also add the new Atari 5200 emulator to try it, @future-child write it works better. I'm not sure to install it myself, i'm not sure if i do it it will fit with your future script for update on Retropie-Setup :(

                          Life is game, just play it !

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                            zerojay @darknior
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                            @darknior said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                            @zerojay said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                            Just updated the atari800 script, take a look when you have time.

                            I don't understand all you write. Have you update your install script to change the command lines ?
                            We can update our CFG by installing again your package ?

                            Yes.

                            Will you also add the new Atari 5200 emulator to try it, @future-child write it works better. I'm not sure to install it myself, i'm not sure if i do it it will fit with your future script for update on Retropie-Setup :(

                            Which one is that? If it's Kat5200, I already have added it to my repo.

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                              darknior @zerojay
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                              @zerojay said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                              Which one is that? If it's Kat5200, I already have added it to my repo.

                              Ok thanks i have update and install them now :)
                              Now i must try tomorrow with some games :p

                              I see you also update one thing i'm interested :

                              lr-mame2003_midway.sh - MAME 0.78 core with Midway games optimizations.

                              How to use it ?
                              Because i already using the SOURCE COMPILED version that @gamez-fan update every week. On the RP official repository.

                              Thanks

                              Life is game, just play it !

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                                zerojay @darknior
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                                @darknior said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                                @zerojay said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                                Which one is that? If it's Kat5200, I already have added it to my repo.

                                Ok thanks i have update and install them now :)
                                Now i must try tomorrow with some games :p

                                I see you also update one thing i'm interested :

                                lr-mame2003_midway.sh - MAME 0.78 core with Midway games optimizations.

                                How to use it ?
                                Because i already using the SOURCE COMPILED version that @gamez-fan update every week. On the RP official repository.

                                Install it like any other core.

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                                • darkniorD
                                  darknior
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                                  A question for @meleu , when we make tests, it remove/replace our ES already compiled and installed. And after test there is no option to make my ES version come back :(
                                  It is important because i use the official version from source, and it take time to compile ... maybe we can save it first and restaure at the end ?
                                  Thanks

                                  Life is game, just play it !

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                                    meleu @darknior
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                                    @darknior said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                                    A question for @meleu , when we make tests, it remove/replace our ES already compiled and installed.

                                    If you're talking about the es-tests script, this is not true.

                                    Look the C option in the main menu:

                                    0_1496019322340_main_menu.png

                                    Now look at this menu:

                                    0_1495973028492_set_default_es.png

                                    If you have more questions about the es-tests script, feel free to ask on its own thread:

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                                    • darkniorD
                                      darknior @zerojay
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                                      @future-child Always same for me :(

                                      atari5200_mouse_st = "echo %ROM: -\ % > /dev/null;/opt/retropie/emulators/atari800/bin/atari800 -config /opt/retropie/configs/atari5200/atari5200_mouse_st.cfg -mouse st -cart %ROM%"
                                      

                                      And Pengo not working fine again :(
                                      I have try the new emulator kat5200 but i can't make it works fine :(
                                      Have you a little tutorial how to configure it fine ?
                                      Thanks

                                      @meleu said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                                      If you have more questions about the es-tests script, feel free to ask on its own thread:

                                      Oups sorry .... i have post in the other one ... mistake :(
                                      Maybe i use the bad window ...

                                      @zerojay said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                                      Install it like any other core.

                                      I have try, but i can't find it anywhere ? :(
                                      And is there a list of what you improve to understand please ?

                                      Life is game, just play it !

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                                      • future.childF
                                        future.child @darknior
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                                        @darknior said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                                        Always same for me :(
                                        atari5200_mouse_st = "echo %ROM: -\ % > /dev/null;/opt/retropie/emulators/atari800/bin/atari800 -config /opt/retropie/configs/atari5200/atari5200_mouse_st.cfg -mouse st -cart %ROM%"

                                        And Pengo not working fine again :(

                                        I do not understand your question, is it the movement issue you are referring to ?
                                        Do you start the pengo rom with the modified config file ?

                                        I have try the new emulator kat5200 but i can't make it works fine :(
                                        Have you a little tutorial how to configure it fine ?
                                        Thanks

                                        Initial configuration of kat5200 is done via keyboard and mouse.
                                        After you install the emulator and started it you should be able to access the gui by pressing the escape key on your keyboard.
                                        There you can setup your bios location and controller setup.

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                                        • darkniorD
                                          darknior @future.child
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                                          @future-child said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                                          I do not understand your question, is it the movement issue you are referring to ?
                                          Do you start the pengo rom with the modified config file ?

                                          Yes i use this command line and the modified atari5200_mouse_st.cfg and i can't move fine Pengo like before.

                                          I also don't use -5200 -cart-type 4 in command line because if i use it the game not start and i have TEST mode.

                                          Initial configuration of kat5200 is done via keyboard and mouse.

                                          Where is the config file ? I don't found it.

                                          After you install the emulator and started it you should be able to access the gui by pressing the escape key on your keyboard.
                                          There you can setup your bios location and controller setup.

                                          Yes it open the menu at first start, i config the PATH, and choose my x360 gamepad.
                                          After i save and it freeze a long time ... and stay on the menu i can't launch the game :(
                                          And when i launch it again, it open the config screen again.

                                          Life is game, just play it !

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                                          • future.childF
                                            future.child @darknior
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                                            @darknior said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                                            @future-child said in Atari 5200: New version of Atari800 (Beta): two triggers (Moon Patrol!!!), hat start and exit buttons:

                                            I do not understand your question, is it the movement issue you are referring to ?
                                            Do you start the pengo rom with the modified config file ?

                                            Yes i use this command line and the modified atari5200_mouse_st.cfg and i can't move fine Pengo like before.

                                            I also don't use -5200 -cart-type 4 in command line because if i use it the game not start and i have TEST mode.

                                            Can you post your config file

                                            Initial configuration of kat5200 is done via keyboard and mouse.

                                            Where is the config file ? I don't found it.

                                            The config file is a database file located in the installation folder of kat5200, you can not edit it directly

                                            After you install the emulator and started it you should be able to access the gui by pressing the escape key on your keyboard.
                                            There you can setup your bios location and controller setup.

                                            Yes it open the menu at first start, i config the PATH, and choose my x360 gamepad.
                                            After i save and it freeze a long time ... and stay on the menu i can't launch the game :(
                                            And when i launch it again, it open the config screen again.

                                            Not sure what's happening here, seems like a permission error on the database file.
                                            I will have to do a fresh installation and see if I can reproduce your issue.
                                            Can you post screenshots of menu settings.

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