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    mupen 64plus texture flickering after update (January 2017)

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    • Capt_MorganCreekC
      Capt_MorganCreek @Tasio
      last edited by

      @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
          last edited by

          @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.

              4B ~ RPi PSU 5.1V / 3.0A ~ 32GB SanDisk microSD ~ 128GB USB

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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
                        last edited by

                        Please try building from source after updating retropie-setup script

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                        • Capt_MorganCreekC
                          Capt_MorganCreek
                          last edited by

                          @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.

                                To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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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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                                        • BuZzB
                                          BuZz administrators
                                          last edited by

                                          I have reverted the GLideN64 plugin to before this problem was introduced. When it is resolved upstream I will switch back to the latest code. You can update retropie-setup and update from source, or wait 20 mins or so until the binaries have been updated.

                                          To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                                          • Capt_MorganCreekC
                                            Capt_MorganCreek
                                            last edited by

                                            Yay, now it works without flickering!

                                            Thanks!

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

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