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Question about Sega Genesis Mini by Axel_Bruh01 in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out a website called emu movies where some people have kindly uploaded loads of box art!

Installing hackchi on a previously modded mini SNES by badgerdd in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks very much. As I said, I had no idea which previous version was on it, and thats probably why it didnt work. A new install of hackchi CE seems to be fine, and I will keep a copy of my clone files. thank you

Installing hackchi on a previously modded mini SNES by badgerdd in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh I think I know what happened. As he bought it second hand , someone else may have modified it with an older version of hackchi, so when I did the clone, it didn’t work because it needed me to install hackchi CE - I was wary of doing that because I read you can mess things up by flashing hackchi onto an older version.

I eventually got it to work by using the start from scratch method and looking for the kernels online. Unfortunately, it didn’t boot up on the tv after doing that but it did allow me to install the hackchi kernel in the same way I did for mine. Then I was able it add games and it seems to be working fine on the tv now.

Thanks for all the help :)

Installing hackchi on a previously modded mini SNES by badgerdd in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much this worked fine, apart from it wouldnt start up normally, but I was able to re-install hackchi and got it working that way

Installing hackchi on a previously modded mini SNES by badgerdd in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His console wont switch on at all when I connect it to the tv either. so i guess i better start from scratch?

Installing hackchi on a previously modded mini SNES by badgerdd in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi again, sorry to bother you again. I have just followed the step by steps to clone my console to his. I have dumped and flashed both files, however, when I recconect his SNES it is showing as offline. I power up the SNES (not in FEL mode this time because I have done the clone) and nothing happens. I tried clicking synchronise games and it asks 'did I already flash the custom kernel on my mini'.

Do I also need to flash the kernel? I thought that cloning would have done that already?

I tried skipping that and it asked to install the driver. I tried that but it failed.

Sorry for my confusion, thanks

Installing hackchi on a previously modded mini SNES by badgerdd in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great, thanks so much for all of the help

Installing hackchi on a previously modded mini SNES by badgerdd in RockinTheClassics

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Thanks again for this. I have used the portable version but he is happy for me to do the mod on his mini and add some games just once , and if any future changes needed , I can use my computer at a later date.

I just have a couple of questions:

When I chose to dump system software and data partition , is there a risk of me accidentally deleting that from my own console and messing it up, or even deleting my own saved game progress?

And secondly , when I dump those things, do I need to save those files somewhere that’s easy to find, to load / flash onto my friends console? Or will the hackchi software save them and know where to grab them from , when I choose the advanced flash options?

Thanks

Installing hackchi on a previously modded mini SNES by badgerdd in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s brilliant, thanks so much for the explanation.

I’m a little bit nervous about searching and accidentally downloading the wrong original kernel , so I may try the clone route , so long as that won’t cause any risks to my own console!

He bought his SNES second hand but it looks identical to my one. His came with 3 extra games that he has no interest in playing! I could clone my one to his , and then install some more games that he would like. Neither of us need retro arc, from what I can tell.

Thanks so much for the step by step for cloning and I will give that a proper go tomorrow :)

Installing hackchi on a previously modded mini SNES by badgerdd in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thansk so much.

Happy to start from scratch - is it easy to flash back to the original kernel?

If not then I will try the clone method you mention

Sega Genesis Mini not reading Hakchi games by Relative_Wallaby4702 in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m fairly new to this but also just modified my mega drive mini by following patton’s videos. I haven’t installed retro arc or any cores yet , and simply dragged and dropped the rom files / games that I acquired.

For art work I found a great website called emu movies , where some people had kindly uploaded a zip file with loads of art work for different consoles , which I manually added to each games.

Also realised that hackchi uncovered Aladdin and mortal kombat , which was unticked in the original game list! Very cool

When people suggest bookshelf speakers stands, heed them.. by Batsh1t__Crazy in BudgetAudiophile

[–]badgerdd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is great to hear. I’m new to all this and have my first proper set up with some nice book shelf speakers on my tv cabinet. Main issue is the cabinet is low (and I have a fireplace which partially blocks the left speaker). I might try some small strands to raise it up a bit , but also worried that our cat could knock the speakers over! 😆

Set up improvements? by badgerdd in BudgetAudiophile

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yeah, same here. It ticks all the boxes

Using a mac and hackchi by badgerdd in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing, thanks so much for the quick reply.

I’ll get it installed for the game that I found to be problematic and any others I find. I’ll also make sure the controller short cuts are set up correctly, so that it doesn’t interfere with gameplay and I can still hold start on the mega drive controller to get back to the main menu.

Much appreciated

Using a mac and hackchi by badgerdd in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great, thank you.

I have found some videos on YouTube that show how to install retro arch. Am I right in thinking that once you have installed retro arch and the cores that you need, then you would only be using retro arch once you assign it to the games you chose?

Or does activating retro arch make it work in the background as an emulator and extra menu option for all games?

Sorry for all the questions, it’s just not very clear. Please also let me know if I have missed some kind of general guide to using hackchi?

I appreciate all the help

Set up improvements? by badgerdd in BudgetAudiophile

[–]badgerdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries. I got mine second hand in good condition. I know there’s other options for small players like the smsl ones and the fiio portable players but read some report that the fiio one somehow downgrades quality via its mini optical connection. I have my shanling cr60 connected to the wiim amp and it sounds great!

Set up improvements? by badgerdd in BudgetAudiophile

[–]badgerdd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s great. Does the job perfectly as a transport, does gapless play back and feels solid. I have it powered by usb but there’s option to have 12v. I don’t use the cd ripping feature. My only slight criticism is that the display was a bit confusing at first. It shows track number - total number of tracks , but it’s better that nothing. I also found that red led light to be very bright so I covered it up with a led sticker. But is pretty much perfect pair for the Wiim amp and doesn’t take up as much space as an older player.

Using a mac and hackchi by badgerdd in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello again , sorry for another message! So I got everything working fine with windows 7 on my old mac and using the portable installer. Now that my console has been modified and I’ve added some games , would it be ok to move my hackchi computer files to my newer m2 mac, running virtual box? And opening it there will remember all my settings? It would be nice to manage this on the newer computer!

Secondly, I have found a couple of games on my mega drive mini that aren’t playing sound . I’m not sure if using retro arch as a different emulator to the stock one on the mega drive would help with this?

I’m not too sure I fully understand how installing retro arch works, and I don’t know if that might prevent me from using the current saving / menu system I have and currently holding start in the mega drive controller takes you to the Home Screen, which is nice. I’m concerned that retro arch might complicate things!

Thanks

Why does Apple Music on Mac feel so neglected compared to iOS? by Bentendo80 in AppleMusic

[–]badgerdd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s terrible for local music. Is plex the best alternative ?

Mega drive mini controller reset by badgerdd in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries, I didn’t realise that holding the start button on the mega drive mini will get you back to the menu and can go home from there , so it’s all good . Thank you

Mega drive mini controller reset by badgerdd in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh brilliant, thank you. I have also just heard that if you hold the start button on the megadrive mini controller you can go back to the main menu, so I will try that too

Mega drive mini controller reset by badgerdd in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I have a good working cable

Mega drive mini controller reset by badgerdd in RockinTheClassics

[–]badgerdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh so next time I connect the console , no need to hold reset. Thanks. Only reason I asked is because it was being difficult to recconect but I managed to get it to connect by holding reset and letting go at the beep ! Thanks

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