[Solved] Switching Pocketsnes To Pisnes Controller Trouble.

BuZz

If you were on 3.8.1 those paths should have been correct. if you have updated to 4.0 and reinstalled/updated the location is /opt/retropie/configs/snes/snes9x.cfg

TheDutyPaid

This is all I have,
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BuZz

a screengrab on top of forum posts - somewhat confusing!

then the other location is used and you must use ssh to edit it (easier to update retropie-setup though and re-install the emulator to get the config at the new location)

TheDutyPaid

@BuZz said in Switching Pocketsnes To Pisnes Controller Trouble.:

a screengrab on top of forum posts - somewhat confusing!

then the other location is used and you must use ssh to edit it (easier to update retropie-setup though and re-install the emulator to get the config at the new location)

Which other location?

Now we are moving on to updating the setup?

How does one re-install the emulator, would I need to uninstall it first?

BuZz

/opt/retropie/emulators/pisnes

to update - https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/updating-retropie

update retropie-setup, then go to packages/optional packages and update pisnes

TheDutyPaid

@BuZz Updated to 4.0 beta 2 and restarted, but still no file path to, /opt/retropie/emulators/pisnes

BuZz

Did you go to RetroPie-Setup / Packages / Optional Packages and update pisnes ?

BuZz

also the path will be /opt/retropie/configs/snes/snes9x.cfg now - the other path did exist BTW, but you can't access it via windows shares - would need to SSH in. once you have updated you will be able to access it - via the configs share.

TheDutyPaid

Ok, I have now updated pisnes via RetroPie-Setup / Packages / Optional Packages and update pisnes from source

Using Putty I get this when trying to access the file, my Linux skills are very basic.
pi@retropie:~ $ /opt/retropie/configs/snes/snes9x.cfg
-bash: /opt/retropie/configs/snes/snes9x.cfg: Permission denied

BuZz

you can edit it via windows share, or to edit via ssh you can use nano

nano /opt/retropie/configs/snes/snes9x.cfg

TheDutyPaid

@BuZz We are getting there, thank you for your help and patience.

The file shows and when opened has. and can't find reference to how to map this to a PS3 controller.

[Keyboard]
# Get codes from /usr/include/SDL/SDL_keysym.h
A_1=100
B_1=99
X_1=115
Y_1=120
L_1=97
R_1=102
START_1=13
SELECT_1=9
LEFT_1=276
RIGHT_1=275
UP_1=273
DOWN_1=274
QUIT=27
ACCEL=8

[Joystick]
# Get codes from "jstest /dev/input/js0"
# from package "joystick"
# Defaults to XBOX 360 controller
A_1=1
B_1=0
X_1=3
Y_1=2
L_1=4
R_1=5
START_1=7
SELECT_1=6
QUIT=99
ACCEL=98
QLOAD=10
QSAVE=9
#Joystick axis
JA_LR=0
JA_UD=1
#Joystick DPAD buttons
LEFT_1=11
RIGHT_1=12
UP_1=13
DOWN_1=14
#player 2 button configuration
A_2=1
B_2=0
X_2=3
Y_2=2
L_2=4
R_2=5
START_2=7
SELECT_2=6
#Joystick axis
JA_LR_2=0
JA_UD_2=1
#Joystick DPAD buttons
LEFT_2=11
RIGHT_2=12
UP_2=13
DOWN_2=14


[Graphics]
DisplaySmoothStretch=1
# Display Effect: 0 none, 1 scanlines, 2 phospher
# NOTE Phospher does not run at full speed
DisplayEffect=0
MaintainAspectRatio=1
DisplayBorder=0
AutoFrameskip=1
Frameskip=200
Transparency=1
CPUCycles=100

[Sound]
APUEnabled=1
# Sound rates below as index, i.e. 7=44100 (some of these produce static)
# 0, 8192, 11025, 16000, 22050, 29300, 32000, 44100
SoundPlaybackRate=7
# Enable on RPI2 for clearer sound, disable on RPI1 due to performance impact
InterpolatedSound=0

Can't find reference to how to map this to a PS3 controller.

BuZz

When posting config/logs please use markdown to format them or use an external site like pastebin as detailed in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

(I will edit your post so it is readable)

BuZz

To map it to a PS3 controller, you need the button IDs which can be found out with a tool like jstest as it mentioned in the config. TBH I think you would be best just to stick with pocketsnes which runs most stuff full speed on a RPI1. I don't have time to go into more detail I'm afraid and I don't think you will gain much from using this emulator.

TheDutyPaid

@BuZz I see

test

TheDutyPaid

I have run jstest and have mapped out all the buttons and sticks

Can I write a new entry in the config file for the PS3 in the same format of the xbox 360.

BuZz

@TheDutyPaid yep. Should be fine

TheDutyPaid

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TheDutyPaid

If any one needs it, here is the full working config for PS3 which you can copy paste into the snes9x.cfg file.
/opt/retropie/configs/snes/snes9x.cfg
It will replace the 360 pad layout and there is no player 2 but you can edit the file as you wish.

[Keyboard]
# Get codes from /usr/include/SDL/SDL_keysym.h
A_1=100
B_1=99
X_1=115
Y_1=120
L_1=97
R_1=102
START_1=13
SELECT_1=9
LEFT_1=276
RIGHT_1=275
UP_1=273
DOWN_1=274
QUIT=27
ACCEL=8

[Joystick]
# Get codes from "jstest /dev/input/js0"
# from package "joystick"
# Quick save is on right analogue click
# Save is on R2
# Mapped to SNES layout for PS3 controller
# Quit is the PS button
# PS3
A_1=13
B_1=14
X_1=12
Y_1=15
L_1=10
R_1=11
START_1=3
SELECT_1=0
QUIT=16
ACCEL=98
QLOAD=2
QSAVE=9
#Joystick axis
JA_LR=0
JA_UD=1
#Joystick DPAD buttons
LEFT_1=7
RIGHT_1=5
UP_1=4
DOWN_1=6



[Graphics]
DisplaySmoothStretch=1
# Display Effect: 0 none, 1 scanlines, 2 phospher
# NOTE Phospher does not run at full speed
DisplayEffect=0
MaintainAspectRatio=1
DisplayBorder=0
AutoFrameskip=1
Frameskip=200
Transparency=1
CPUCycles=100

[Sound]
APUEnabled=1
# Sound rates below as index, i.e. 7=44100 (some of these produce static)
# 0, 8192, 11025, 16000, 22050, 29300, 32000, 44100
SoundPlaybackRate=7
# Enable on RPI2 for clearer sound, disable on RPI1 due to performance impact
InterpolatedSound=0

Thanks to BuZz getting this all working.