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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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        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.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.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.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.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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                        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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                                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

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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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                                    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.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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                                        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.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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                                            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:

                                            Sorry for the delay :(

                                            Can you post your config file

                                            emulation.cfg

                                            default = "atari5200"
atari800 = "/opt/retropie/emulators/atari800/bin/atari800 -config /home/pi/.atari5200.cfg -5200 -cart-type 4 -cart %ROM%"
kat5200 = "/opt/retropie/emulators/kat5200/bin/kat5200 %ROM%"

atari5200 = "echo %ROM: -\ % > /dev/null;/opt/retropie/emulators/atari800/bin/atari800 -config /opt/retropie/configs/atari5200/atari5200.cfg -cart %ROM%"
atari5200_alt = "echo %ROM: -\ % > /dev/null;/opt/retropie/emulators/atari800/bin/atari800 -config /opt/retropie/configs/atari5200/atari5200_alt.cfg -cart %ROM%"
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%"

                                            atari5200_mouse_st.cfg

                                            Atari 800 Emulator, Version 3.1.0

ROM_OS_A_PAL=/home/pi/RetroPie/BIOS/ATARIOSA.ROM
ROM_OS_BB01R2=/home/pi/RetroPie/BIOS/ATARIXL.ROM
ROM_5200=/home/pi/RetroPie/BIOS/5200.ROM
ROM_BASIC_C=/home/pi/RetroPie/BIOS/ATARIBAS.ROM
ROM_400/800_CUSTOM=/home/pi/RetroPie/BIOS/ATARIOSB.ROM
OS_400/800_VERSION=AUTO
OS_XL/XE_VERSION=AUTO
OS_5200_VERSION=AUTO
BASIC_VERSION=AUTO
XEGS_GAME_VERSION=AUTO
ATARI_FILES_DIR=/home/pi/RetroPie/BIOS
HD_READ_ONLY=1
PRINT_COMMAND=lpr %s
SCREEN_REFRESH_RATIO=1
MACHINE_TYPE=Atari 5200
RAM_SIZE=16
DEFAULT_TV_MODE=PAL
MOSAIC_RAM_NUM_BANKS=0
AXLON_RAM_NUM_BANKS=0
ENABLE_MAPRAM=1
DISABLE_BASIC=1
ENABLE_SIO_PATCH=1
ENABLE_H_PATCH=1
ENABLE_P_PATCH=1
ENABLE_NEW_POKEY=1
STEREO_POKEY=0
SPEAKER_SOUND=1
BUILTIN_BASIC=0
KEYBOARD_LEDS=0
F_KEYS=0
BUILTIN_GAME=0
KEYBOARD_DETACHED=0
1200XL_JUMPER=0
CFG_SAVE_ON_EXIT=0
CARTRIDGE_TYPE=0
CARTRIDGE_PIGGYBACK_TYPE=0
CARTRIDGE_AUTOREBOOT=1
CASSETTE_LOADED=0
CASSETTE_WRITE_PROTECT=0
RTIME=1
COLOURS_NTSC_SATURATION=0
COLOURS_NTSC_CONTRAST=0
COLOURS_NTSC_BRIGHTNESS=0
COLOURS_NTSC_GAMMA=0.3
COLOURS_NTSC_HUE=0
COLOURS_NTSC_GTIA_DELAY=26.8
COLOURS_NTSC_EXTERNAL_PALETTE_LOADED=0
COLOURS_NTSC_ADJUST_EXTERNAL_PALETTE=0
COLOURS_PAL_SATURATION=0
COLOURS_PAL_CONTRAST=0
COLOURS_PAL_BRIGHTNESS=0
COLOURS_PAL_GAMMA=0.3
COLOURS_PAL_HUE=0
COLOURS_PAL_GTIA_DELAY=23.2
COLOURS_PAL_EXTERNAL_PALETTE=
COLOURS_PAL_EXTERNAL_PALETTE_LOADED=0
COLOURS_PAL_ADJUST_EXTERNAL_PALETTE=0
ARTIFACT_NTSC=NONE
ARTIFACT_PAL=NONE
ARTIFACT_NTSC_MODE=0
SCREEN_SHOW_SPEED=0
SCREEN_SHOW_IO_ACTIVITY=1
SCREEN_SHOW_IO_COUNTER=0
SCREEN_SHOW_1200XL_LEDS=1
SOUND_ENABLED=1
SOUND_RATE=44100
SOUND_BITS=16
SOUND_FRAG_FRAMES=0
SOUND_LATENCY=20
VIDEO_FILTERING=1
VIDEO_ZOOM=1.00
SDL_JOY_0_ENABLED=1
SDL_JOY_0_LEFT=276
SDL_JOY_0_RIGHT=275
SDL_JOY_0_UP=273
SDL_JOY_0_DOWN=274
SDL_JOY_0_TRIGGER=306
SDL_JOY_USE_HAT=1
SDL_JOY_0_SELECT=8
SDL_JOY_0_START=9
SDL_JOY_0_TRIGGER1=1
SDL_JOY_0_TRIGGER2=2
SDL_JOY_0_ASTERISK=4
SDL_JOY_0_HASH=0
SDL_JOY_0_OPTION=5
SDL_JOY_0_SECOND_AXIS=2
SDL_JOY_1_ENABLED=0
SDL_JOY_1_LEFT=97
SDL_JOY_1_RIGHT=100
SDL_JOY_1_UP=119
SDL_JOY_1_DOWN=115
SDL_JOY_1_TRIGGER=306
JOY_SPEED_ADJUST=2

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

                                            Ok so bad it not help lol
                                            I will take time to make some other try if you say thi emulator working better and fine with all games :)

                                            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.

                                            My settings, maybe wrong ?

                                            0_1511402516861_20171123_025850_HDR.jpg

                                            It freeze on this screen.
                                            0_1511402531821_20171123_025902_HDR.jpg

                                            Why did it save settings in /etc/kat5200/kat5200.db3 ???

                                            Life is game, just play it !

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