Sega model 3 #segamodel3

Red_Trev

@mechafatnick hi there could you please do a step by step tutorial of how to get Supermodel installed & running on an existing copy of Retropie running on a Pi4 ? I have the 8GB version & want to see what its like, thanks !

mechafatnick

@red_trev said in Sega model 3 #segamodel3:

@mechafatnick hi there could you please do a step by step tutorial of how to get Supermodel installed & running on an existing copy of Retropie running on a Pi4 ? I have the 8GB version & want to see what its like, thanks !

I know this is going back a bit, but i've written one here: https://mechafatnick.co.uk/2021/06/13/becoming-a-super-model-adding-model-3-games-to-your-pi4/

Red_Trev

@mechafatnick awesome, thank you so much !

btw .... "Emulation Station configuration folder" download link is not working in the section for 'Adding Model3 as its own System in Emulation Station', could you please re-upload ?

Red_Trev

@mechafatnick hi there, have followed your instructions but games do not work, please confirm I have correct folder structure for .ini

here is new line added to arcade emulator text file:

here is emulator itself:

maybe its the ROMs ? should i check their contents with the Games XML file ?

DTEAM

@red_trev

Same setup and same problems. Here's my runcommand.log ------> Permission denied
the permission number is 644 for Game.xml and It should be 755 ... I think

Parameters: 
Executing: xinit /dev/shm/retropie_xinitrc -- vt1 -keeptty


X.Org X Server 1.20.4
X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0
Build Operating System: Linux 5.10.17-v8+ aarch64 Raspbian
Current Operating System: Linux retropie 5.10.17-v7l+ #1403 SMP Mon Feb 22 11:33:35 GMT 2021 armv7l
Kernel command line: coherent_pool=1M 8250.nr_uarts=0 snd_bcm2835.enable_compat_alsa=0 snd_bcm2835.enable_hdmi=1 video=HDMI-A-1:800x480M@59 smsc95xx.macaddr=DC:A6:32:09:3C:1B vc_mem.mem_base=0x3ec00000 vc_mem.mem_size=0x40000000  logo.nologo vt.global_cursor_default=0 quiet console=ttyS0,115200 console=tty3 root=PARTUUID=e22bcd10-02 rootfstype=ext4 elevator=deadline fsck.repair=yes rootwait loglevel=3 consoleblank=0 plymouth.enable=0
Build Date: 19 April 2021  03:23:36PM
xorg-server 2:1.20.4-1+rpt3+deb10u3 (https://www.debian.org/support) 
Current version of pixman: 0.36.0
	Before reporting problems, check http://wiki.x.org
	to make sure that you have the latest version.
Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting,
	(++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,
	(WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
(==) Log file: "/home/pi/.local/share/xorg/Xorg.0.log", Time: Mon Jun 14 17:01:44 2021
(==) Using system config directory "/usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d"
(II) modeset(0): Initializing kms color map for depth 24, 8 bpc.
xrandr: cannot find mode 800x480
Set mode 800x480@59Hz on HDMI-1

Executing (via xinit): /opt/retropie/emulators/supermodel/bin/supermodel -game-xml-file=/opt/retropie/emulators/supermodel/bin/Config/Games.xml -legacy3d -sound-volume=50 -music-volume=60 -no-vsync -no-throttle -no-dsb -res=496,384 /home/pi/RetroPie/roms/model3/ecaj.zip

/dev/shm/retropie_xinitrc: line 6: /opt/retropie/emulators/supermodel/bin/supermodel: Permission denied
xinit: connection to X server lost

waiting for X server to shut down (II) Server terminated successfully (0). Closing log file.

New edit:

It loads with this:

pi@retropie:~ $ chmod 755 -R /opt/retropie/emulators/supermodel/bin
pi@retropie:~ $ chmod 755 -R /home/pi/Config

But I have a message: cancelled - Network board not present, for some games (like Daytona2) but I found this https://www.supermodel3.com/FAQ.html#NetworkBoardError.

Spikeout run well. It runs at full speed on my Pi4. It's impressive. I have set my controller buttons, but I don't know how to exit the emulator with my gamepad yet. thanks @Myzar for this thread.

Red_Trev

@dteam thanks , i changed those permissions but still no luck, checking error log gives:

/opt/retropie/supplementary/runcommand/runcommand.sh line 1259: xinit: command not found

I tried sudo apt get install xorg, which installed about 97% of the items but threw an error for the last package, and sudo apt get install xinit, which threw an error right away & didnt install anything ....

tried to load a Supermodel game again & same error in log : xinit: command not found

DTEAM

@red_trev

Red_Trev about 5 hours ago
@dteam thanks , i changed those permissions but still no luck, checking error log gives:

/opt/retropie/supplementary/runcommand/runcommand.sh line 1259: xinit: command not found

I tried sudo apt get install xorg, which installed about 97% of the items but threw an error for the last package, and sudo apt get install xinit, which threw an error right away & didnt install anything ....

tried to load a Supermodel game again & same error in log : xinit: command not found

I don't know that much about Xinit. Probably @mitu know what to do.

I’ll take a look on that today.

mitu

@dteam said in Sega model 3 #segamodel3:

I don't know that much about Xinit. Probably @mitu know what to do.

xinit is in the xinit package, but installing xorg should install xinit as a dependency.

/dev/shm/retropie_xinitrc: line 6: /opt/retropie/emulators/supermodel/bin/supermodel: Permission denied

This looks like the file is not executable by the running user. Check that the executable bit is set on the file with ls -l /opt/retropie/emulators/supermodel/bin/supermodel.

DTEAM

@mitu
Finally, ~~we don't need /home/pi/Config folder~~ You need It . It's just a permission problem. It's a good emulator and It runs well on Pi4. I'm trying to found a way to exit it without a keyboard.I haven't found anything yet.

DTEAM

@mitu said in Sega model 3 #segamodel3:

Check that the executable bit is set on the file with ls -l

I confirm, It was the problem , In my new edit above, I have use .

pi@retropie:~ $ chmod 755 -R /opt/retropie/emulators/supermodel/bin

To fix that.

Red_Trev

@dteam i gave permissions to all those files just incase, ill remove the extra Config folder once im up & running :

@mitu please confirm the correct command line argument to install Xorg & any dependency's, is the below whats needed ? :

sudo apt-get install xorg --install-suggests

mitu

@red_trev said in Sega model 3 #segamodel3:

@mitu please confirm the correct command line argument to install Xorg & any dependency's, is the below whats needed ? :

sudo apt install xorg should be enough.

DTEAM

The official source is here https://www.supermodel3.com/Download.html

They give the source code "Supermodel Version 0.2a source code" . You have the readme.txt file with informations about the emulator.

They talk about gamepads setup (we can't modify the Esc button... for now) and they give the game compatibility matrix.

Red_Trev

@mitu said in Sega model 3 #segamodel3:

@red_trev said in Sega model 3 #segamodel3:

@mitu please confirm the correct command line argument to install Xorg & any dependency's, is the below whats needed ? :

sudo apt install xorg should be enough.

same issue as before, it fetches 97%, hangs, then fails (excuse the poor screenshot)

error says : "Temporary failure resolving 'raspbian.raspberrypi.org'"

although i can hit it via web browser, so it is not offline: http://raspbian.raspberrypi.org/

to add, when i navigate to the URL in the error message (http://raspbian.raspberrypi.org/raspbian/pool/main/x/xterm/) the file its looking for (xterm_344-1_armhf.deb) is not listed .... also http://raspbian.raspberrypi.org/raspbian buster/ does not exist

is there any other way i can install via command line ?

DTEAM

@red_trev said in Sega model 3 #segamodel3:

ill remove the extra Config folde

Finally, you need It to use your gamepad setting. It could be a symbolic link with /opt/retropie/emulators/supermodel/bin/Config/Supermodel.ini

mkdir  /home/pi/Config
ln -s /opt/retropie/emulators/supermodel/bin/Config/Supermodel.ini /home/pi/Config/Supermodel.ini

mitu

@red_trev said in Sega model 3 #segamodel3:

error says : "Temporary failure resolving 'raspbian.raspberrypi.org'"

This looks like an interrupted network connection. Run sudo apt update before and make sure it completes, then try installing the package(s) again.

mechafatnick

@red_trev OOps! I've updated the link so it should work now: link

I also completely forgot about those initial permission issues. I think I had them too. As Mitu says. hopefully sudo apt update fixes it for you!

For anyone interested, both Dirt Devils and WRC Le Mans are fixable:

-To fix Dirt Devils, copy epr-19338a.bin from your Scud Race zip into the Dirt Devils zip. The game should run now

-To Fix Lemans, you need a copy of Sega Touring Car Championship. Rename the contained epr-18261.ic9 to epr-18261.bin and drop it into your lemans zip.

Red_Trev

@mitu said in Sega model 3 #segamodel3:

@red_trev said in Sega model 3 #segamodel3:

error says : "Temporary failure resolving 'raspbian.raspberrypi.org'"

This looks like an interrupted network connection. Run sudo apt update before and make sure it completes, then try installing the package(s) again.

I have some custom systems for Atomiswave / Naomi , will the update wipe these?

I have the updated 'es_systems' file on my laptop , if I Filezilla this into the correct folder after an update should the custom systems appear again?

mitu

@red_trev said in Sega model 3 #segamodel3:

I have some custom systems for Atomiswave / Naomi , will the update wipe these?

No.

I have the updated 'es_systems' file on my laptop , if I Filezilla this into the correct folder after an update should the custom systems appear again?

A customized es_systems.cfg file is not deleted/modified by an update (either OS/package or RetroPie).

DTEAM

@mechafatnick
In the original open source Supermodel_0.2a_Src, they give a Makefile.SDL.UNIX.GCC and we can see in Supermodel_0.2a_Src\Src\Inputs\Inputs.cpp a split between UI keys and configurables keys for Supermodel.ini

Do you think It's hard to add UI Controls "settable" in Supermodel.ini . So we could use the keyboard shortcuts (hotkeys) on the gamepads and close the emulator from a gamepad.

UI Controls -----> Inputs.cpp only usable with keyboard for now

using namespace std;

CInputs::CInputs(CInputSystem *system) : m_system(system)
{
	// UI controls are hard coded here, everything else is initialized to NONE so that it can be loaded from
	// the config file.
	
	// UI Controls  
	uiExit             = AddSwitchInput("UIExit",             "Exit UI",               GAME_INPUT_UI, "KEY_ESCAPE");
	uiReset            = AddSwitchInput("UIReset",            "Reset",                 GAME_INPUT_UI, "KEY_ALT+KEY_R");
	uiPause            = AddSwitchInput("UIPause",            "Pause",                 GAME_INPUT_UI, "KEY_ALT+KEY_P");
	uiSaveState        = AddSwitchInput("UISaveState",        "Save State",            GAME_INPUT_UI, "KEY_F5");
	uiChangeSlot       = AddSwitchInput("UIChangeSlot",       "Change Save Slot",      GAME_INPUT_UI, "KEY_F6");
	uiLoadState        = AddSwitchInput("UILoadState",        "Load State",            GAME_INPUT_UI, "KEY_F7");
	uiMusicVolUp	   = AddSwitchInput("UIMusicVolUp",		  "Increase Music Volume", GAME_INPUT_UI, "KEY_F10");
	uiMusicVolDown	   = AddSwitchInput("UIMusicVolDown",	  "Decrease Music Volume", GAME_INPUT_UI, "KEY_F9");
	uiSoundVolUp	   = AddSwitchInput("UISoundVolUp",		  "Increase Sound Volume", GAME_INPUT_UI, "KEY_F12");
	uiSoundVolDown	   = AddSwitchInput("UISoundVolDown",	  "Decrease Sound Volume", GAME_INPUT_UI, "KEY_F11");
	uiDumpInpState     = AddSwitchInput("UIDumpInputState",   "Dump Input State",      GAME_INPUT_UI, "NONE");	// disabled for release
	uiClearNVRAM       = AddSwitchInput("UIClearNVRAM",       "Clear NVRAM",           GAME_INPUT_UI, "KEY_ALT+KEY_N");
	uiSelectCrosshairs = AddSwitchInput("UISelectCrosshairs", "Select Crosshairs",     GAME_INPUT_UI, "KEY_ALT+KEY_I");
	uiToggleFrLimit    = AddSwitchInput("UIToggleFrameLimit", "Toggle Frame Limiting", GAME_INPUT_UI, "KEY_ALT+KEY_T");
#ifdef SUPERMODEL_DEBUGGER
	uiEnterDebugger    = AddSwitchInput("UIEnterDebugger",    "Enter Debugger",        GAME_INPUT_UI, "KEY_ALT+KEY_B");
#endif

Also in Inputs.cpp and settable in Supermodel.ini (partial view)

	// Common Controls
	start[0]           = AddSwitchInput("Start1",   "P1 Start",  GAME_INPUT_COMMON, "NONE");
	start[1]           = AddSwitchInput("Start2",   "P2 Start",  GAME_INPUT_COMMON, "NONE");
	coin[0]            = AddSwitchInput("Coin1",    "P1 Coin",   GAME_INPUT_COMMON, "NONE");
	coin[1]            = AddSwitchInput("Coin2",    "P2 Coin",   GAME_INPUT_COMMON, "NONE");
	service[0]         = AddSwitchInput("ServiceA", "Service A", GAME_INPUT_COMMON, "NONE");