UAE4ARM Question

Danorak1981

Hi guys,

This will probably seem like a real stupid question, but here goes anyway: is there a basic 'getting started' guide, be it an informal forum post or otherwise for using UAE4ARM? I was using UAE4All as per the Wiki, but have since learned that it's no longer supported-the search results seem to throw a lot of controller based posts but noting definitive on setup.

I've installed UAE4ARM but am having a few problems getting my head round it.

I'm running a RPi 3B and Retropie 4.1.

Many thanks,
Dan

rbaker

@Danorak1981 You might like to consider using Amibian which is a dedicated emulator outside of retropie that works great. Isn't UAE4Arm just the same as the previous version?, i.e. place your kickstarter roms, browse to .adf files and add them to the drives then launch after tweaking the processors etc? There are quite a few videos on You tube that talk about the settings in UAE4all but you can just learn from them and apply to UAE4arm. I prefer a

though using Amibian with a keyboard and mouse connected.

Pyjamarama

I suggest you try the UAE4ARM fork that is created for Amiberry. Check its Facebook page. There it contains UAE4ARM builds compatible with RetroPie (just overwrite the existing). It adds the long waited map of Exit and Menu to the pad. If you are launching the Amiga games directly for ES then you should make some changes in your template.uae to contain the pad and button extra mappings found inside the uaeconfig.uae.

ibonihs

@Pyjamarama - Could you elaborate on this? What do you mean by "...you should make some changes in your template.uae to contain the pad and button extra mappings found inside the uaeconfig.uae." Where are these files? Do I need to download something?

I'd like to keep using EmulationStation for Amiga emulation since UAE4ARM seems to work just fine performance-wise. Using the launcher script I've found online I've managed to launch games directly one by one from ES - the only problem is the mapping issue (needs a mouse)...and it seems like it's solvable.

Pyjamarama

To launch the games directly as it is described in the link I posted, you need to batch produce .uae files via a python script for every game. This have as a model a specific .uae called template.uae.

Here is mine that has the map for Exit and Menu and emulates A500. Use it with the python script to create .uae files for every game you have put. Make sure that es_systems has the .uae .UAE extensions for Amiga. Of course you need the UAE4ARM build from Amiberry FB page.

config_hardware=true
config_host=true
config_version=2.4.1
pandora.rom_path=/opt/retropie/emulators/uae4arm/kickstarts/
pandora.floppy_path=/opt/retropie/emulators/uae4arm/disks/
pandora.hardfile_path=/opt/retropie/emulators/uae4arm/
pandora.joy_conf=0
pandora.joy_port=0
pandora.tap_delay=10
pandora.custom_controls=0
pandora.custom_dpad=1
pandora.move_x=0
pandora.move_y=0
pandora.button1=2
pandora.button2=1
pandora.autofire_button=3
pandora.jump=-1
; host-specific
pandora.cpu_speed=600
pandora.hide_idle_led=0
pandora.tap_delay=10
pandora.custom_controls=0
pandora.custom_up=0
pandora.custom_down=0
pandora.custom_left=0
pandora.custom_right=0
pandora.custom_a=0
pandora.custom_b=0
pandora.custom_x=0
pandora.custom_y=0
pandora.custom_l=0
pandora.custom_r=0
pandora.move_x=0
pandora.move_y=0
; common
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floppy0type=0
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floppy1type=0
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floppy2type=0
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key_for_quit=292
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fastmem_size=8
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Danorak1981

Hey guys,

Sorry for the delay in response, I've been away for a few days.

So, Amibian is a standalone emulator then judging by the webpage? I am new to the RPi/using command lines etc (although I did successfully install the script for my PowerBlock first go haha!) so a lot of this is trial and error. How do I install this without overwriting Retropie on the SD card? Also, UAE4ALL seemed to dislike my 8Bitdo wireless pad, hence the decision to look at 4arm. It recognises the analogue stick for movement but won't pick up the A B X or Y buttons, where my USB pad was instantly recognised. Would the commands above fix this? Is there a way to write those commands to the RPi without typing each line individually too? I've never used Python and shock horror, I don't actually have a Facebook account!

In relation to struggling with UAE4ARM, I'm pretty sure I managed to get the config right, but despite my Amiga ROMS being in the right place, I could not get them to display when trying to add the disks to DF0. I figured I must be doing something wrong somewhere.

I like the idea of launching everything through ES so would prefer to remain within this really, but if Amibian is a better emulator then I would consider this instead.

Floob

@Danorak1981
The Amiberry emulator is now included within RetroPie

Danorak1981

@Floob Thank you for the heads up. When I've got some time (possibly over Easter) i'll look in to it. I have to admit, this has been on the back burner somewhat as we're in the middle of decorating, but each time i bust Retropie out the fact i've not got my Amiga set up the way I want does bug me!