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    mupen 64plus texture flickering after update (January 2017)

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    • BuZzB
      BuZz administrators @Capt_MorganCreek
      last edited by

      @Capt_MorganCreek could be. I can't tell without a full log. I'll test when I'm next in front of my PC.

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        Tasio
        last edited by Tasio

        Just tested and had same issues with the flickering textures

        have you tried "lr-GLupeN64"? lr-GLupeN64 is mupen64plus + GLideN64 + libretro. I have compiled it from the source and seem working fine with the 3 or 4 games I tested.

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        • Capt_MorganCreekC
          Capt_MorganCreek @Tasio
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          @Tasio Yep, tried Glupen, but it's still slower than standalone mupen for most games, especially noticable in the more demanding ones. Since N64 emulation is a bit hit and miss I want all the emulators to work so I can switch them out :)

          RetroPie64 - My Nintendo 64 conversion: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/post/55927

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          • Capt_MorganCreekC
            Capt_MorganCreek @BuZz
            last edited by Capt_MorganCreek

            @BuZz I tried again today and had no luck, but this time I copied over the log file:

            Pastebin Link

            Should I try to update the setup script and try again, or would this mess with the settings?

            RetroPie64 - My Nintendo 64 conversion: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/post/55927

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            • BuZzB
              BuZz administrators @Capt_MorganCreek
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              @Capt_MorganCreek looks like an upstream code issue - I will report it when I have some free time.

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              • Capt_MorganCreekC
                Capt_MorganCreek @BuZz
                last edited by

                @BuZz Cool, thanks!

                Is there a place I can see changelogs of source-updates to emulators, so I know when to update?

                RetroPie64 - My Nintendo 64 conversion: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/post/55927

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                • hooperreH
                  hooperre
                  last edited by

                  Just curious what resolution you're using. I found the flickering goes away at lower resolutions and am curious if you've found that to be the case as well.

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                  • Capt_MorganCreekC
                    Capt_MorganCreek @hooperre
                    last edited by Capt_MorganCreek

                    @hooperre Standard 320x240 resolution. I wouldn't like to go any lower than this, because I'm trying to set the system up as faithful as possible. And it's already pretty low :D

                    RetroPie64 - My Nintendo 64 conversion: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/post/55927

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                    • hooperreH
                      hooperre @Capt_MorganCreek
                      last edited by hooperre

                      @Capt_MorganCreek Ah. I only got it at 1280x720.

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                      • BuZzB
                        BuZz administrators @Capt_MorganCreek
                        last edited by BuZz

                        @Capt_MorganCreek said in mupen 64plus texture flickering after update (January 2017):

                        @BuZz Cool, thanks!

                        Is there a place I can see changelogs of source-updates to emulators, so I know when to update?

                        You would need to check the github / websites of the various projects we include - eg mupen64plus is managed here - https://github.com/mupen64plus

                        Some code was moved around recently on that project which has broken the arm/neon build - I have submitted a patch to them - https://github.com/mupen64plus/mupen64plus-core/pull/233

                        There was another error in your log for the GlideN64 plugin - I will look into that too.

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                        • BuZzB
                          BuZz administrators @BuZz
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                          @BuZz said in mupen 64plus texture flickering after update (January 2017):

                          https://github.com/mupen64plus/mupen64plus-core/pull/233

                          You can follow progress on this ticket - https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/issues/1873

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                          • BuZzB
                            BuZz administrators
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                            Please try building from source after updating retropie-setup script

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                            • Capt_MorganCreekC
                              Capt_MorganCreek
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                              @BuZz I'm really impressed how fast you submitted these fixes. I installed the latest version from source without a problem, so thank you!

                              But...

                              The flickering is still present and it is even more pronounced in the new version. I tested it with Super Mario 64 in Glide and Glide highres to see if there is a difference, but they behave exactly the same.

                              Is it possible to return to an older binary or maybe tweak some settings?

                              To reproduce my problem one can simply install a fresh 4.1 (2016_05_11) image, do an update from source or binary and try SM64 (european version). Overclocking seems to have no effect on this issue.

                              RetroPie64 - My Nintendo 64 conversion: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/post/55927

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                              • mediamogulM
                                mediamogul Global Moderator @Capt_MorganCreek
                                last edited by mediamogul

                                @Capt_MorganCreek said in mupen 64plus texture flickering after update (January 2017):

                                Is it possible to return to an older binary

                                If it helps pinpoint a workable binary, this texture flickering has been an issue since about one or two weeks before Christmas.

                                RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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                                • Capt_MorganCreekC
                                  Capt_MorganCreek @mediamogul
                                  last edited by

                                  @mediamogul The 4.1 stock binary is definitely working, but I have no idea what the version is. Playing the games with a fresh install from November 5th works without flickering.

                                  RetroPie64 - My Nintendo 64 conversion: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/post/55927

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                                  • BuZzB
                                    BuZz administrators @Capt_MorganCreek
                                    last edited by

                                    @Capt_MorganCreek If you think it's a problem with this plugin - https://github.com/gonetz/GLideN64 it might be worth asking them - I will check when I have a chance.

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                                    • mediamogulM
                                      mediamogul Global Moderator @BuZz
                                      last edited by

                                      @BuZz

                                      I believe it's already a known issue. Looks like it was reported early last December.

                                      RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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                                      • BuZzB
                                        BuZz administrators @mediamogul
                                        last edited by

                                        @mediamogul Thanks - looks like there is a config workaround in there - I will test and set it as default.

                                        @Capt_MorganCreek read through the thread and try the option they mention EnableCopyColorToRDRAM = 0

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                                        • Capt_MorganCreekC
                                          Capt_MorganCreek @BuZz
                                          last edited by

                                          @BuZz Yeah, just saw the thread. I'll probably try tomorrow and keep you updated.

                                          RetroPie64 - My Nintendo 64 conversion: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/post/55927

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                                          • mediamogulM
                                            mediamogul Global Moderator @BuZz
                                            last edited by mediamogul

                                            @BuZz

                                            I just tested by setting EnableCopyColorToRDRAM = 0 and the problem persists. I tried a few of the other settings mentioned in the thread as well, but for some reason they're being overwritten at launch.

                                            RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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