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    • InsecureSpikeI
      InsecureSpike @robertybob
      last edited by

      @robertybob said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

      @InsecureSpike said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

      well, there are some previews of my WiP phase-one AttractMode layout set

      Hi mate, probably a really silly question but how easy is it for you to replace the images with video snaps? Or Is it like the other AM themes where it displays a video by default unless one isn't found, in which case it'll fall back to an image?

      hey mate, well with this box art setup, no although, I think these layouts can have multiple choosalbe shown art, so it's upto the user, what type of layout to have,
      but, I don't no how to do that yet, not sure when I'll get time to work on it, over the next few weeks as we are packing up to move, but it's something I'd like to look into

      RPi 3 - RetroPie + 500gb HDD [consoles] + Razer Onza Tournament
      RPi 3 - RetroPie + 32gb USB [computers] + Keyboard
      both with AttractMode + FuzzBoxx Layout

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      • InsecureSpikeI
        InsecureSpike @Floob
        last edited by

        @Floob said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

        Updated to v0.4
        Video here: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/93/attract-mode-with-retropie-alternative-to-emulationstation/

        7th May 2016 - v0.4

        • Kodi Installed
        • Daphne Installed
        • Updated some Attract Mode layouts
        • Added more emulator configs

        8th May 2016 - v0.4 Artwork

        • As 0.4 but with MAME artwork
        • Stored under the mame-libretro roms directory
        • Credits to http://www.progettosnaps.net/ and omegaman on the AM forums
        • Full credits and author details in the readme folder

        Known Issues

        • AM startup error
          AL lib: (WW) alc_initconfig: Failed to initialize backend "pulse"
          glGetError 0x500
          glGetError 0x500
          glGetError 0x500

        To Do

        • Auto resize image partitions
        • Remove console output for clean boot
        • Change scripts to not reboot when switching FE?
        • Use integer scaling?
        • Other Stuff

        just one question, do we have to use the new img to update, or and we

        sudo apt-get

        RPi 3 - RetroPie + 500gb HDD [consoles] + Razer Onza Tournament
        RPi 3 - RetroPie + 32gb USB [computers] + Keyboard
        both with AttractMode + FuzzBoxx Layout

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        • InsecureSpikeI
          InsecureSpike @robertybob
          last edited by

          @robertybob said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

          @InsecureSpike said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

          well, there are some previews of my WiP phase-one AttractMode layout set

          Hi mate, probably a really silly question but how easy is it for you to replace the images with video snaps? Or Is it like the other AM themes where it displays a video by default unless one isn't found, in which case it'll fall back to an image?

          hi, since i don't have any video snaps, where should i get, the standard ones everyone uses?

          RPi 3 - RetroPie + 500gb HDD [consoles] + Razer Onza Tournament
          RPi 3 - RetroPie + 32gb USB [computers] + Keyboard
          both with AttractMode + FuzzBoxx Layout

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            robertybob @InsecureSpike
            last edited by robertybob

            @InsecureSpike
            I get mine from emumovies if that's any help? I use the 240p clips, figured the 480p ones would really slow down the Pi. Means you can't have nice,big, videos though, so I'm not sure if they'd look nice if they were the same size as the artwork placeholder is in your theme?

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            • InsecureSpikeI
              InsecureSpike @robertybob
              last edited by

              @robertybob said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

              @InsecureSpike
              I get mine from emumovies if that's any help? I use the 240p clips, figured the 480p ones would really slow down the Pi. Means you can't have nice,big, videos though, so I'm not sure if they'd look nice if they were the same size as the artwork placeholder is in your theme?

              ok, I'll grab some, you using box art too? as I can look into somehow using both?
              or do you, have any other ideas?

              RPi 3 - RetroPie + 500gb HDD [consoles] + Razer Onza Tournament
              RPi 3 - RetroPie + 32gb USB [computers] + Keyboard
              both with AttractMode + FuzzBoxx Layout

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              • FinheadF
                Finhead @InsecureSpike
                last edited by

                @InsecureSpike said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

                @robertybob said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

                @InsecureSpike said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

                well, there are some previews of my WiP phase-one AttractMode layout set

                Hi mate, probably a really silly question but how easy is it for you to replace the images with video snaps? Or Is it like the other AM themes where it displays a video by default unless one isn't found, in which case it'll fall back to an image?

                hi, since i don't have any video snaps, where should i get, the standard ones everyone uses?

                Mine are from here anything larger than 240p will crash you Pi if you have the grid screensaver or any other video intensive screen saver active.

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                • FinheadF
                  Finhead @InsecureSpike
                  last edited by

                  @InsecureSpike said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

                  @Floob said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

                  Updated to v0.4
                  Video here: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/93/attract-mode-with-retropie-alternative-to-emulationstation/

                  7th May 2016 - v0.4

                  • Kodi Installed
                  • Daphne Installed
                  • Updated some Attract Mode layouts
                  • Added more emulator configs

                  8th May 2016 - v0.4 Artwork

                  • As 0.4 but with MAME artwork
                  • Stored under the mame-libretro roms directory
                  • Credits to http://www.progettosnaps.net/ and omegaman on the AM forums
                  • Full credits and author details in the readme folder

                  Known Issues

                  • AM startup error
                    AL lib: (WW) alc_initconfig: Failed to initialize backend "pulse"
                    glGetError 0x500
                    glGetError 0x500
                    glGetError 0x500

                  To Do

                  • Auto resize image partitions
                  • Remove console output for clean boot
                  • Change scripts to not reboot when switching FE?
                  • Use integer scaling?
                  • Other Stuff

                  just one question, do we have to use the new img to update, or and we

                  sudo apt-get

                  You have to use the new image save any configs,art etc before hand and transfer back to it.

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                  • InsecureSpikeI
                    InsecureSpike @Finhead
                    last edited by

                    @Finhead said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

                    @InsecureSpike said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

                    @Floob said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

                    Updated to v0.4
                    Video here: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/93/attract-mode-with-retropie-alternative-to-emulationstation/

                    7th May 2016 - v0.4

                    • Kodi Installed
                    • Daphne Installed
                    • Updated some Attract Mode layouts
                    • Added more emulator configs

                    8th May 2016 - v0.4 Artwork

                    • As 0.4 but with MAME artwork
                    • Stored under the mame-libretro roms directory
                    • Credits to http://www.progettosnaps.net/ and omegaman on the AM forums
                    • Full credits and author details in the readme folder

                    Known Issues

                    • AM startup error
                      AL lib: (WW) alc_initconfig: Failed to initialize backend "pulse"
                      glGetError 0x500
                      glGetError 0x500
                      glGetError 0x500

                    To Do

                    • Auto resize image partitions
                    • Remove console output for clean boot
                    • Change scripts to not reboot when switching FE?
                    • Use integer scaling?
                    • Other Stuff

                    just one question, do we have to use the new img to update, or and we

                    sudo apt-get

                    You have to use the new image save any configs,art etc before hand and transfer back to it.

                    awesome, thank you for both your posts!!

                    RPi 3 - RetroPie + 500gb HDD [consoles] + Razer Onza Tournament
                    RPi 3 - RetroPie + 32gb USB [computers] + Keyboard
                    both with AttractMode + FuzzBoxx Layout

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                    • FloobF
                      Floob @InsecureSpike
                      last edited by

                      @InsecureSpike said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

                      just one question, do we have to use the new img to update, or and we

                      sudo apt-get

                      Yes, to be honest the easiest way would be to use the new image.

                      Please read the Docs before asking a new question.
                      RetroPie Help Guides: https://goo.gl/3gcNsT

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                      • FloobF
                        Floob @InsecureSpike
                        last edited by

                        @InsecureSpike said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

                        @robertybob said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

                        @InsecureSpike said in Attract Mode with RetroPie - Alternative to EmulationStation:

                        well, there are some previews of my WiP phase-one AttractMode layout set

                        Hi mate, probably a really silly question but how easy is it for you to replace the images with video snaps? Or Is it like the other AM themes where it displays a video by default unless one isn't found, in which case it'll fall back to an image?

                        hi, since i don't have any video snaps, where should i get, the standard ones everyone uses?

                        There are video snaps in the downloadable image (they came from progettosnaps.com), or the SD quality ones from emumovies are great as well.

                        Please read the Docs before asking a new question.
                        RetroPie Help Guides: https://goo.gl/3gcNsT

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                        • FloobF
                          Floob
                          last edited by

                          @rdb Did you expand the filesystem after you wrote the image to your card?
                          If so, could it be getting hung up on one rom/filename in particular - perhaps its worth scraping a smaller set then adding to it to try and find where the issue lies.
                          Are you on WiFi or cabled connection?

                          Please read the Docs before asking a new question.
                          RetroPie Help Guides: https://goo.gl/3gcNsT

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                            Pacolo
                            last edited by

                            Will you think to add this as a module / experimental module in normal RetroPie, so everyone can install this from retropie setup script? (and not force to use a modified full RetroPie image)

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                            • FloobF
                              Floob @Pacolo
                              last edited by

                              @Pacolo The images built are really more a proof of concept, just to show what might be possible. There is already an experimental version of Attract Mode here that will install with X, but I'm sure it could be updated to non X.
                              https://github.com/zerojay/RetroPie-Extra

                              Maybe when there is more testing done with this Front End it may be a stable option.

                              Please read the Docs before asking a new question.
                              RetroPie Help Guides: https://goo.gl/3gcNsT

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                              • Z
                                zerojay @Floob
                                last edited by

                                @Floob I would love to update it. I just moved and set up my net connection. It would be a massive help if you sent me your raw files.

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                                • FloobF
                                  Floob @zerojay
                                  last edited by

                                  @zerojay The AM author has now updated the compiling Wiki for non-X details:
                                  https://github.com/mickelson/attract/wiki/Compiling-on-the-Raspberry-Pi-(Raspbian-Jessie)

                                  So that covers pretty much all that is needed to get it up and running, my other tweaks relate to boot process, shaders and themes etc.. all of which are personal preference.

                                  This is useful though - the script I slightly modified from shakz to reboot from one FE to another - these can be seen here:
                                  /home/pi/.attract/scripts - the reboot one is: http://pastebin.com/raw/h8Jc5WYw

                                  The other way round
                                  /home/pi/RetroPie/retropiemenu/Switch To Attract Mode.sh : http://pastebin.com/raw/KMz6k8GG

                                  You could rip out the pre-written emulator configs here:
                                  /home/pi/.attract/scripts/emulators

                                  They are largely in the format of: http://pastebin.com/raw/CBnW7YLZ

                                  Just let me know if there are any specifics you need.

                                  Please read the Docs before asking a new question.
                                  RetroPie Help Guides: https://goo.gl/3gcNsT

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                                  • Z
                                    zerojay
                                    last edited by

                                    Thanks, not sure when I'll be able to get to it yet but hopefully soon.

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                                    • FloobF
                                      Floob
                                      last edited by

                                      @rdb I tend to just stick with the Retroarch hotkey to exit a game (Start + Select), and not use the AM option.
                                      If the emulator is not Retroarch based, I just configure an exit key for that emulator as normal.

                                      You can edit the retroarch files to specify your own exit keys/buttons.

                                      Please read the Docs before asking a new question.
                                      RetroPie Help Guides: https://goo.gl/3gcNsT

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                                      • BriganeB
                                        Brigane @Floob
                                        last edited by

                                        @Floob Is it at all possible to update Attract Mode from v.02 to v0.4 without having to reinstall a new image?

                                        Systems: Raspberry Pi 0/2/3 Model B+
                                        Os: RetroPie 4.5
                                        Frontend: Emulationstation & Attract Mode

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                                        • FloobF
                                          Floob @Brigane
                                          last edited by

                                          @Brigane You could recompile attract mode, as thats the main change.
                                          Then you'd need to make some small manual changes.

                                          You can see how to compile it here:
                                          https://github.com/mickelson/attract/wiki/Compiling-on-the-Raspberry-Pi-(Raspbian-Jessie)

                                          Please read the Docs before asking a new question.
                                          RetroPie Help Guides: https://goo.gl/3gcNsT

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                                          • BriganeB
                                            Brigane @Floob
                                            last edited by

                                            @Floob Ok so I tried your advice and recompiled attract mode, but nothing has changed and it still says V0.2.

                                            Systems: Raspberry Pi 0/2/3 Model B+
                                            Os: RetroPie 4.5
                                            Frontend: Emulationstation & Attract Mode

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