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    N64 crashes after 10 min

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    • EndersEnigmaE
      EndersEnigma @quicksilver
      last edited by

      @quicksilver
      Is there a PS you would recommend since you had this exact same issue before?

      If you hold your Pi out the window while driving 40+ mph, the performance is improved significantly.

      True story.

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      • EndersEnigmaE
        EndersEnigma @quicksilver
        last edited by

        @quicksilver
        i had it set at 256, then 512 and now im running it at 640 just for kicks. No change in performance better or worse. I have also gone up and down on my proc speed (with my gram set lower of course) and the issue still persists. I dont even think the 3D freq setting is having much of an effect bringing it from 350-450 either. Not sure what is causing this stupid freeze problem in only one emulator. Since your case and possibly power supply seem to be behind your issue, I will try a new PS as soon as I can order one.

        If you hold your Pi out the window while driving 40+ mph, the performance is improved significantly.

        True story.

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        • quicksilverQ
          quicksilver @EndersEnigma
          last edited by

          @endersenigma https://www.amazon.com/Mackertop-HSTNN-LA43-PA-1150-22HA-779573-001-761247-002/dp/B01HB44IE6

          This is the one I switched to. However, even with this adaptor I still had issues until I took my pi out of my nespi case. Have you tried disconnecting your fan? (Again, no overclock until you figure out the issue).

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          • quicksilverQ
            quicksilver @EndersEnigma
            last edited by

            @endersenigma increasing your clock speeds is NOT going to help with stability. Restore your default clock speed and mem split and leave it there until you figure out the issue.

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            • EndersEnigmaE
              EndersEnigma @quicksilver
              last edited by

              @quicksilver
              yep, all overclocks have been disabled and gram has been dropped back down to 256. I have disconnected the fan, no change. My old case didnt have a fan (i rigged one up that was powered externally, heat wasn't the issue, had the freeze before and after the fan).

              Running stock config currently, ordering a new PS. I am skeptical about it being the power supply as it doesn't act like a power supply issue from other non-pi systems i have worked on. Only way to know is to try a different one out. Any other ideas in the mean time? Other than enjoy N64 13.5 minuets at a time? :P

              If you hold your Pi out the window while driving 40+ mph, the performance is improved significantly.

              True story.

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              • EndersEnigmaE
                EndersEnigma
                last edited by

                I am almost curious if I should wipe that version of the N64 and install clean from binary, and see if the problem replicates prior to installing from source.

                If you hold your Pi out the window while driving 40+ mph, the performance is improved significantly.

                True story.

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                • quicksilverQ
                  quicksilver @EndersEnigma
                  last edited by

                  @endersenigma it's worth a shot. Although that didn't fix my issue. Was mupen64-glide ever stable for you in the past?

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                  • EndersEnigmaE
                    EndersEnigma @quicksilver
                    last edited by EndersEnigma

                    @quicksilver
                    Only mario 64. Instead of crashing it just slows down for about 10 seconds then goes back to normal. every other game I have crashes at the 13-15 minute mark. Exactly as you described it in your post. I have only had my PI 4 days and N64 has always been unstable.

                    If you hold your Pi out the window while driving 40+ mph, the performance is improved significantly.

                    True story.

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                    • EndersEnigmaE
                      EndersEnigma @quicksilver
                      last edited by

                      @quicksilver
                      would 4.3amp fry the pi3? I have one of those at 5v 4.3 amp

                      If you hold your Pi out the window while driving 40+ mph, the performance is improved significantly.

                      True story.

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                      • quicksilverQ
                        quicksilver @EndersEnigma
                        last edited by

                        @endersenigma I wouldn't use that. I seriously doubt amperage is your issue because you don't have a lot hooked up to your pi.

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                        • EndersEnigmaE
                          EndersEnigma
                          last edited by

                          Did a complete uninstall of the N64 emulator, rebooted, installed N64 from Binary, rebooted. Same problem. updated from source. rebooted, same problem. Outside of doing a complete reformat of my pi and starting from scratch, I am not sure what else to do.

                          @dankcushions
                          Do you have any input? I have tried everything I know how to try. Awaiting new power supply as we speak, but it doesn't act like any power supply issue from my experience.

                          If you hold your Pi out the window while driving 40+ mph, the performance is improved significantly.

                          True story.

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                          • markwkiddM
                            markwkidd @EndersEnigma
                            last edited by

                            @endersenigma said in N64 crashes after 10 min:

                            @quicksilver
                            would 4.3amp fry the pi3? I have one of those at 5v 4.3 amp

                            excess amperage does not damage electronics.

                            the voltage needs to be correct and the specified minimum amperage needs to be met. unlike excess voltage, excess amperage can never be a problem -- t just means there is more power to draw on than the device might need.

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                            • EndersEnigmaE
                              EndersEnigma @markwkidd
                              last edited by

                              @markwkidd
                              good to know. Thanks.

                              If you hold your Pi out the window while driving 40+ mph, the performance is improved significantly.

                              True story.

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                              • dankcushionsD
                                dankcushions Global Moderator @EndersEnigma
                                last edited by

                                @endersenigma said in N64 crashes after 10 min:

                                @dankcushions
                                Do you have any input? I have tried everything I know how to try. Awaiting new power supply as we speak, but it doesn't act like any power supply issue from my experience.

                                like i said before, if the overclocks are all removed, and it's not a power issue, a software bug can be reported, but my issue with this is that if there's a bug then everyone should be getting it, since we're (mostly) all on the same hardware. i won't have a chance to test n64 on a pi3 for a while, but unless someone else is getting this issue then i would suspect power is the culprit, as there's not much else left!

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                                • EndersEnigmaE
                                  EndersEnigma @quicksilver
                                  last edited by

                                  @quicksilver
                                  You guys are all using n64glide right?

                                  If you hold your Pi out the window while driving 40+ mph, the performance is improved significantly.

                                  True story.

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                                  • quicksilverQ
                                    quicksilver @EndersEnigma
                                    last edited by

                                    @endersenigma said in N64 crashes after 10 min:

                                    @quicksilver
                                    You guys are all using n64glide right?

                                    Yes

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                                    • EndersEnigmaE
                                      EndersEnigma @quicksilver
                                      last edited by

                                      @quicksilver
                                      new power supply arrives tomorrow, will update.

                                      If you hold your Pi out the window while driving 40+ mph, the performance is improved significantly.

                                      True story.

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                                      • EndersEnigmaE
                                        EndersEnigma @quicksilver
                                        last edited by

                                        @quicksilver @dankcushions
                                        New power supply, same problem.
                                        I am just going to use a different emulator, even if they look worse maybe they will at least be playable. Cheers!

                                        Thanks for all the help.

                                        If you hold your Pi out the window while driving 40+ mph, the performance is improved significantly.

                                        True story.

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                                        • quicksilverQ
                                          quicksilver @EndersEnigma
                                          last edited by

                                          @endersenigma which power supply did you go with?

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                                          • EndersEnigmaE
                                            EndersEnigma @quicksilver
                                            last edited by

                                            @quicksilver
                                            The one you linked earlier in the post.

                                            If you hold your Pi out the window while driving 40+ mph, the performance is improved significantly.

                                            True story.

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