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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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        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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          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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            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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              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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                  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
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                      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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                        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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                          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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                            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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                              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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                                  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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                                    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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                                      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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                                        Finhead @Brigane
                                        last edited by

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

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

                                        Why would it change the version number? Your just recomiling to the latest build which no longer uses X.
                                        Now at console you can run "attract" instead of "xinit attract" which runs attract without the need for X. This allows the frontend to use the runcommand to in the executable to open all your emulators as EmulationStation does.

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                                          Brigane @Finhead
                                          last edited by Brigane

                                          @Finhead

                                          pi@retropie:~ $ attract
                                          Starting Attract-Mode v2.0.0 (Linux)
                                          Config: /home/pi/.attract/attract.cfg

                                          *** Initializing display: 'scripts'

                                          • Loaded master romlist 'scripts' in 0 ms (6 entries kept, 0 discarded)
                                          • Constructed 2 filters in 0 ms (12 comparisons)
                                            AL lib: (WW) alc_initconfig: Failed to initialize backend "pulse"
                                            Failed to open X11 display; make sure the DISPLAY environment variable is set correctly
                                            Aborted

                                          But it gives me this error?
                                          I'm pretty sure I when through all the listed commands

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

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                                            Finhead @Brigane
                                            last edited by

                                            @Brigane If it's giving you that error you didn't complie it correctly. The new build will run either X or non X, did you get any errors at all compiling?

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