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    hiulit
    last edited by 11 Nov 2017, 12:55

    @meleu When I encountered the problem with Pixel theme and xmlstarlet I tried a different approach for finding the font.

    function get_theme_font() {
        get_current_theme
        if [[ -n "$(find "$ES_DIR/themes/$current_theme/art" -type f -name '*.ttf')" ]]; then
            font="$(find "$ES_DIR/themes/$current_theme/art" -type f -name '*.ttf')"
        else
            font=$DEFAULT_FONT
        fi
    }
    

    I did the job, but I wasn't happy about repeating the find function , but I don't know any better :P

    Do you think that could be a workaround for finding theme fonts?

    I know that some themes can have multiple fonts but I think it's ok to use the first one found.

    My little contributions to the RetroPie project:

    • Shell-Script-Boilerplate
    • Fun-Facts-Splashscreens
    • Limit-Last-Played-Games
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      meleu @hiulit
      last edited by 11 Nov 2017, 13:15

      @hiulit it's better to move the nerdy conversation to the nerdy topic... :)

      I'll try to answer your questions there. Wait a moment. ;)

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        hiulit @meleu
        last edited by 11 Nov 2017, 13:17

        @meleu Oh, you're right! ;) See you there!

        My little contributions to the RetroPie project:

        • Shell-Script-Boilerplate
        • Fun-Facts-Splashscreens
        • Limit-Last-Played-Games
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          meleu
          last edited by meleu 13 Nov 2017, 14:36

          @BuZz please, evaluate if you would accept the following feature for splashscreen script module (and asplashscreen.sh script):

          Adding an option to put a random "fun fact" on the splashscreen.

          The result would be something like this:

          pixelsplashfunfact

          Some notes about how I'm thinking to implement that:

          • add a toggle option on splashscreen script module to enable/disable fun facts.

          • when enabled, a new splashscreen would be generated at every boot

          • a new dependency to generate the images: imagemagick (same as launchingimages scriptmodule).

          • the image would be generated at boot in a background process and would be used in the next boot. I mean, when I boot my pi, the splashscreen I would see already exists and the script would be generating a new one for the next boot in a background process.

          • (obviously) it would be only used when the splashscreen is an image (do nothing when using a video)

          • the "fun facts database" would be a text file in $datadir/splashscreens/.

            • an "official" funfacts collection could be stored in the official repo in scriptmodules/supplementary/splashscreen/

            • provide a way to the user use a custom funfacts collection.

          • the font to be used for the fun fact text would be the same as the one used by the current ES theme in detailed view.

            • Note: RetroPie must be frontend agnostic. Then, if the script can't find the font as described above, it would use a generic font.
          • all the logic for the image generation would be in asplashscreen.sh script

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            BuZz administrators @meleu
            last edited by 13 Nov 2017, 17:10

            @meleu I wouldn't be interested sorry.

            To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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              meleu @BuZz
              last edited by 13 Nov 2017, 17:13

              @buzz copy that.

              @hiulit let's keep the development extra-officially.

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              H 1 Reply Last reply 13 Nov 2017, 17:25 Reply Quote 1
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                hiulit @meleu
                last edited by 13 Nov 2017, 17:25

                @meleu Alright!

                My little contributions to the RetroPie project:

                • Shell-Script-Boilerplate
                • Fun-Facts-Splashscreens
                • Limit-Last-Played-Games
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                  hiulit
                  last edited by hiulit 12 Dec 2017, 09:45 18 Nov 2017, 21:16

                  Good news everyone!
                  We have a working Fun Facts Splashscreens generator! :D

                  https://github.com/hiulit/RetroPie-Fun-Facts-Splashscreens

                  Fun Facts Splashscreens for RetroPie

                  Not working yet! Well, it's working, but it's not officially released! It's just for testing purposes!

                  This script generates splashscreens for RetroPie with a random Fun Fact!™.

                  WARNING: Splashscreens are only only available on the Raspberry Pi.

                  For now, this is the best way to use the splashscreen created by this script:

                  • Create a Fun Fact!™ splashscreen. See the examples below.
                  • Go to the Splashscreen Menu (the Splashscreen Menu can be accessed from the RetroPie Menu in EmulationStation or through the setup script under option 3)
                  • Select the Choose Own Splashscreen option. See the Splashscreen wiki.
                  • Select the recently created Fun Fact!™ splashscreen.

                  Instalation

                  cd /home/pi/
                  git clone https://github.com/hiulit/es-fun-facts-splashscreens.git
                  cd es-fun-facts-splashscreens/
                  sudo chmod +x es-fun-facts-splashscreens.sh
                  

                  Usage

                  sudo ./es-fun-facts-splashscreens.sh [options]
                  

                  If no options are passed, you will be prompted with a usage example:

                  USAGE: sudo ./es-fun-facts-splashscreens.sh [options]
                  
                  Use '--help' to see all the options
                  

                  Options

                  • --help: Print the help message and exit.
                  • --enable-boot: Enable script to be launch at boot.
                    • $1: Path to the splashscreen to be used.
                    • $2: Text color.
                  • --disable-boot: Disable script to be launch at boot.
                  • --create-fun-fact: Create Fun Fact Splashscreen.
                    • $1: Path to the splashscreen to be used.
                    • $2: Text color.

                  If no options are passed to --create-fun-fact or --enable-boot, the script takes the splashscreen and the text color defaults, splash4-3.png and white, respectively.

                  Examples

                  --help

                  Print the help message and exit.

                  sudo ./es-fun-facts-splashscreens.sh --help
                  

                  --enable-boot [options]

                  Enable script to be launch at boot.

                  WARNING: Backing up /etc/rc.local it's most recommended before using this option. It could erase important stuff. Use it at your own risk.

                  Options:

                  • $1: Path to the splashscreen to be used.
                  • $2: Text color.
                  sudo ./es-fun-facts-splashscreens.sh --enable-boot /home/pi/Downloads/retropie-2014.png black
                  

                  --disable-boot

                  Disable script to be launch at boot.

                  WARNING: Backing up /etc/rc.local it's most recommended before using this option. It could erase important stuff. Use it at your own risk.

                  sudo ./es-fun-facts-splashscreens.sh --disable-boot
                  

                  --create-fun-fact

                  Create Fun Fact Splashscreen.

                  Options:

                  • $1: Path to the splashscreen to be used.
                  • $2: Text color.
                  sudo ./es-fun-facts-splashscreens.sh --create-fun-fact /home/pi/Downloads/retropie-2014.png black
                  

                  Credits

                  Thanks to:

                  • @Parviglumis - For the idea of creating the Fun Facts Splashscreens.
                  • @meleu - For all his help and wisdom with the code :D
                  • All the people at the RetroPie Forum.

                  My little contributions to the RetroPie project:

                  • Shell-Script-Boilerplate
                  • Fun-Facts-Splashscreens
                  • Limit-Last-Played-Games
                  M 1 Reply Last reply 18 Nov 2017, 23:36 Reply Quote 2
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                    hiulit
                    last edited by hiulit 18 Nov 2017, 21:33

                    Here's a little video demo where you can see it generates a new random splashscreens at every boot:

                    Fun Facts! Splashscreens video demo

                    P.S. I know!!! Get a new power supply!! I know!!! :P

                    My little contributions to the RetroPie project:

                    • Shell-Script-Boilerplate
                    • Fun-Facts-Splashscreens
                    • Limit-Last-Played-Games
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                      meleu @hiulit
                      last edited by 18 Nov 2017, 23:36

                      @hiulit Good job! :D

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                        Parviglumis @meleu
                        last edited by 19 Nov 2017, 17:44

                        WOW. You guys are amazing!

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                          hiulit
                          last edited by 20 Nov 2017, 09:19

                          @meleu @Parviglumis Thanks! : D It's been fun doing this project! There's a couple of things that could be improved to make it more 'bullet-proof' (aka robust) but I'm happy with it.
                          I hope you can try it and let me know if it works and if you'd like something else implemented.

                          My little contributions to the RetroPie project:

                          • Shell-Script-Boilerplate
                          • Fun-Facts-Splashscreens
                          • Limit-Last-Played-Games
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                            hiulit
                            last edited by hiulit 12 Dec 2017, 09:44 20 Nov 2017, 09:28

                            Also, I think it's time to add more Fun Facts!, right?

                            Here it is an online text editor that anyone can edit http://www.writeurl.com/text/w67sdbpbji22fdc7exd5/ps4uvs5e3cu0nn58m757/4fn5n3cx7x3fn4fkvdav

                            EDIT: Or, if you know how, create a pull request with changes to https://github.com/hiulit/RetroPie-Fun-Facts-Splashscreens/blob/master/fun-facts.txt

                            Just add a new Fun Fact!™ at the end and I'll grab them from time to time and update the repository.

                            IMPORTANT: Every Fun Fact!™ must be in one line.

                            P.S. That's something that could be improved :P
                            P.S.S. Does anyone know if there's like a video games 'fun facts' database? It would be awesome if it came with an API :D

                            My little contributions to the RetroPie project:

                            • Shell-Script-Boilerplate
                            • Fun-Facts-Splashscreens
                            • Limit-Last-Played-Games
                            M 1 Reply Last reply 21 Nov 2017, 13:34 Reply Quote 0
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                              Flapperultra
                              last edited by 20 Nov 2017, 11:03

                              awesome work but one question does it or will be able to show video splash screens I create?

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                                hiulit @Flapperultra
                                last edited by 20 Nov 2017, 11:26

                                @flapperultra I'm sorry, but this script doesn't work with videos, only images. It creates a splashscreen (the one shown at boot) based on an image you choose and the color for the Fun Fact!™.
                                It was never intended to create videos with fun facts.

                                If you want to show a video splashscreen you've created, see the Splashscreen Wiki.

                                My little contributions to the RetroPie project:

                                • Shell-Script-Boilerplate
                                • Fun-Facts-Splashscreens
                                • Limit-Last-Played-Games
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                                  meleu @hiulit
                                  last edited by 21 Nov 2017, 13:34

                                  @hiulit there's another PR on your repo.

                                  Also, I'm thinking if this functionality could be converted in a scriptmodule and submitted to @zerojay 's RetroPie-Extra repository... What do you think?

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                                    zerojay
                                    last edited by 21 Nov 2017, 13:37

                                    If you build it, I'll take it. I accept PRs. :)

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                                      hiulit @meleu
                                      last edited by 21 Nov 2017, 14:45

                                      @meleu Thanks again for the PR! :) There's quite a few changes, so I'll try to understand everything. Then maybe I'll ask you some questions about it :P , test it and merge it.
                                      @zerojay That's a great idea! I'll take a look at how to implement that :)

                                      My little contributions to the RetroPie project:

                                      • Shell-Script-Boilerplate
                                      • Fun-Facts-Splashscreens
                                      • Limit-Last-Played-Games
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                                        hiulit @zerojay
                                        last edited by 11 Dec 2017, 12:22

                                        @zerojay @meleu I've created a PR ;) https://github.com/zerojay/RetroPie-Extra/pull/265

                                        My little contributions to the RetroPie project:

                                        • Shell-Script-Boilerplate
                                        • Fun-Facts-Splashscreens
                                        • Limit-Last-Played-Games
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                                          hiulit
                                          last edited by hiulit 12 Dec 2017, 09:50 12 Dec 2017, 09:43

                                          I think we are ready for a v1.0.0!!! https://github.com/hiulit/RetroPie-Fun-Facts-Splashscreens

                                          Here are the latest updates:

                                          • Added a bunch of new Fun Facts!
                                          • Had a lot of help from @meleu , so the code should be quite good :P
                                          • Some refactoring has been done. Check out the new README.
                                          • Created a GUI. Some examples:

                                          Retropie-Fun-Facts-Splashscreens-GUI-01

                                          Retropie-Fun-Facts-Splashscreens-GUI-02

                                          Retropie-Fun-Facts-Splashscreens-GUI-03

                                          Retropie-Fun-Facts-Splashscreens-GUI-04

                                          Retropie-Fun-Facts-Splashscreens-GUI-05

                                          Retropie-Fun-Facts-Splashscreens-GUI-06

                                          Retropie-Fun-Facts-Splashscreens-GUI-07

                                          Also, I created a scriptmodule that is waiting to be integrated in @zerojay 's RetroPie-Extra repository. This will make installation and usage easier, because the script will be in RetroPie Setup.

                                          My little contributions to the RetroPie project:

                                          • Shell-Script-Boilerplate
                                          • Fun-Facts-Splashscreens
                                          • Limit-Last-Played-Games
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