General User guide/Manual Inclusion Suggestion.

cj2tech · 8 Dec 2016, 05:50

So i have made a couple of these to give as gift to close friends and family members.
And they always have trouble operating Retro Pis'... Until i made a user guide/manual for noobs. I figure i post it here if anyone wanted to add to it or use it for them self.

Check it out at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r1B-VSkfkz0cpm2vrxYYPn02i_pa-9SnhTYgb6ZRalY/edit?usp=sharing

Zigurana · 8 Dec 2016, 07:00

Nice work! (if a little spartan).
I think there certainly is value to collecting the information for absolute end-users (noobs, kids, grandparents, etc) in a single location.

I would suggest you create a new wiki page out of this, something that might link to more information than what's in here now, but is still a nice and small package when printed out.
It would be different from the general 'getting started', as that also includes installation and configuration aspects.

Btw: you are referring to the 'back' button as a hotkey , which I guess most ppl would call 'select'.

cj2tech · 8 Dec 2016, 14:36

That because i usually give the set with a Logitech F310 Game-pad rather than a PlayStation or Xbox controller.Which has a back button rather a select button. I have the least amount of impute lag with the Logitech. I've had problem with both the wired and wireless versions of the Xbox and PlayStation controllers. Plus the in my personal option I fell that the Logitech feels more conformable when using and a little bit better quality than the Console controllers.

I will be making a general user guide page on the wiki once i refine the user guide a bit, add pictures, and universalize the instructions. Plus I would like to see some of t he community impute on

herb_fargus · 8 Dec 2016, 14:45

@cj2tech this is a manual that was done quite well:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.reddit.com/r/RetroPie/comments/51auko/i_made_a_manual/?client=ms-android-motorola

cj2tech · 8 Dec 2016, 14:56

@herb_fargus That is a well made manual thanks for the post. It looks very nice. I feel like you manual is good but mine is a little more detailed. and i will soon make a professional version like yours once i completely done. Im thinking of making it look more like Sega Dreamcast User Manual.

herb_fargus · 8 Dec 2016, 15:07

@cj2tech I can't take credit for it by any means, just something I came across.

As far as a general use page goes, the first installation page just about covers it, though i will be making a RetroPie for my father in law and will also be including a guide for him so perhaps I can add some thoughts when I do it.

As far as adding a general guide to the wiki it should be general enough that it applies to everyone. Granted there are hardware variations with controllers/versions of pi but the software should be the same. Everyone has their own tweaks, but this should just be bare bones general use.

cj2tech · 9 Dec 2016, 20:59

@herb_fargus that's what I'm currently working on. I did a big update on it last night which add a cool new title page and universalizes some of the instructions and processes.

Plus it's nice for people without internet. Or just don't know how to navigate the wiki
To have crucial information on hand.

Let me know what you guys think about it. The last thing I'll add will be a index Page. So don't fear if you don't see one. I plan on adding more tonight.

cj2tech · 14 Dec 2016, 04:20

I think im done with this for now. I have added all the information you would ever need to use the retro pi OS. If anyone can think on what to add to this be sure to put a message here. I will also not be adding this to the wiki since most of the information is found there and is not my place to add things like these. How ever if any admin or any Retro Pie team member wants to include to the wiki or use it in any shape or form they have my permission. I will be adding open editing soon so people can add more when I'm am not around.

BuZz · 14 Dec 2016, 04:33

I corrected some typos in the topic btw - I had a look at the guide. It's nice, but there are a few errors - RetroPi / RetroPie. UBS / USB. Formating / Formatting, trouble shooting / troubleshooting. I made a few suggestions in the document.

Also - not sure what the text in the compatibility box means at the beginning.

cj2tech · 14 Dec 2016, 05:09

@BuZz Thanks kind of did some of it pretty late. I added your suggestions.

ebtalk · 14 Dec 2016, 05:19

This is a great start. I was going to make a manual for my nephew and this will definitely cut down the time.

cj2tech · 14 Dec 2016, 16:50

@ebtalk if you do use this i hope you leave the credit section untouched.

ebtalk · 14 Dec 2016, 16:54

@cj2tech said in General User guide/Manual Inclusion Suggestion.:

@ebtalk if you do use this i hope you leave the credit section untouched.

Certainly. I was going to make more visual additions to it. Not sure Kids would want to read as much so my plan is to include screenshots on how to shutdown, navigate, etc.