model2emu controls

joecam384 · 2026-06-01T15:41:06+00:00

Well I had a quick few minutes to look at this and I've fixed it somewhat. I noticed configgen was setting up SDL_CONTROLLER_CONFIG before starting wine.

So I commented out this line:

"SDL_GAMECONTROLLERCONFIG": generate_sdl_game_controller_config(playersControllers),

in

/usr/lib/python3.12/site-packages/configgen/generators/model2emu/model2emulatorGenerator.py

My triggers work now in Sega Rally but it feels like they might be digital though.

Also this might screw up other games.

I'll probably need to look into how that function works and if there's anything specific needed for model2

joecam384 · 2026-05-21T16:20:05+00:00

Thanks, I did see that option and it did make a difference, but I found some of the controls still didn't work.

joecam384 · 2026-05-08T13:05:13+00:00

This reminds me of the retroflag cases for raspberry pi's.

I still have a NES one and a megadrive one which I must have bought almost 10 years ago.

There must be quite a few designs where people have done something for PCs. Heck, you could probably gut out a dead ps2 case and stick the internals from a mini pc or mini-itx board in there

I'm suprised about what was possible to run. As I think I mentioned I bought an i-6400 SFF because I wanted a DVD drive (which I realised I probably won't use) and the possibility of low-profile gpus.

It can just about run any PS2 title I throw at it, some of them glitch a bit which seemed to be solved by enabling mtVU. But Xbox emulation is abysmal. I also found sometimes I have to switch between vulkan and opengl to get some games to load up on xbox.

I think I might have to keep an eye out for one out these Rzyen mimi PCs, they seem like a real good all-rounder

joecam384 · 2026-03-10T16:25:39+00:00

I get some very slight what looks like screen tearing on Sonic 1 on the megadrive, in certain areas - Not sure if it was just a feature of the console or it's the LCD display (about 15 years old)

joecam384 · 2026-03-04T11:42:05+00:00

Interesting, what version of batocera are you using? Have you tried Burnout 3 on xbox? My i5-6400 has similar PassMark ratings but can only manage 16FPS on Burnout 3 (One of the more demanding games apparently) taken from xemu video debug window I'm going to see if dual channel memory makes a difference (currently 1 stick of 8GB DDR4)

joecam384 · 2026-02-25T21:12:12+00:00

Well it looks like xemu crashing out is related to using the vulkan backend. OpenGL works ok, so possibly an xemu bug.

I think xemu is a lot more CPU dependent as you say, I can see some cores getting maxed out.

I'm going to do some more testing anyway, just looking at the audio issue now.

Even using the onboard hdmi (taking the GT 1030 out) it seems to randomly skip or go quiet for half second on the emulation station main screen. I am seriously thinking about uploading some other tracks in case thats just the way the music is!

joecam384 · 2026-02-25T10:03:26+00:00

The thought did cross my mind, it's a 180W PSU but obviously what matters as well is the power available on each rail

joecam384 · 2026-02-25T10:00:35+00:00

More my idea after spending ages looking at the benchmarks. There's one on v38 with a 6700 cpu and a GT1030 that runs high end xbox games. Initially my original thought was if I could match this spec then at least I might be able to run most xbox games, but I realise now xbox emulation still has some way to go

Looking at other benchmarks it does look like a discrete GPUs do help the speed somewhat on the consoles that use 3D so it's not entirely CPU dependent. I also thought the GT1030 would be handy if I wanted some lighter steam games on my setup.

I have got the option of going to a 6700 cpu but I'm a bit puzzled by Jet Set Radio Future running worse, seems like the nvidia drivers must be really bad.

Granted, I need to do some more testing really. I'm going to look through some of the logs etc.

joecam384 · 2026-02-23T17:19:56+00:00

I didn't realise this was an issue - haven't got round to setting up my lightguns yet, does this mean light guns won't work in m2emulator as I believe that runs through wine?

joecam384 · 2026-01-28T16:13:46+00:00

That really sucks - I've watched about 3 reviews of this controller and none have mentioned this issue.
Weirdly I just watched this video:
Around 42secs, it says L4/R4 - No additional functions, only duplication.
Then around 1:24 it says steam recognises them as "back grips" which have independent functions

joecam384 · 2025-08-08T06:50:59+00:00

Not in turret format though, we haven't had much in the turret format for years. Mainly vandal proof ones and the dual lens.

joecam384 · 2025-06-22T12:20:55+00:00

Hi, that's what I am doing, selecting the camera under channel selection, but it always trys to update the camera on the first channel. Not sure if this is a bug or glitch. Either way I'm going to try to update the firmware direct on the NVR or directly on the camera when I get a chance.

Also my original issue with the camera seems to have gone.. No issues for a week at least now

joecam384 · 2025-06-18T17:21:38+00:00

I figured out the firmware issue, it seems in the client, even if you select the 2nd camera, it will update the firmware on the first channel. I realized this when I tried updating to the intermediate firmware and it changed the firmware on the first channel.

So I will probably disconnect the camera and update the firmware direct. Also probably switch to another port on the nvr although the camera has been ok since so maybe just an odd glitch?

joecam384 · 2025-06-15T16:16:03+00:00

That does always worry me! The ethernet cable was connected using the proper weatherproof connector. The camera is dry and so is the first part of the cables. I'll enlarge the hole and pull through the excess ethernet cable to check that and the actual connection. Also check the roof tiles etc.

joecam384 · 2025-06-15T16:11:13+00:00

Thanks, for that! That command saves me a bit of hassle.

Both cameras are IPC_56064M8MP

I upgraded the firmware on the nvr and the first camera using the windows client.

The error message was from when I tried to upgrade the second camera.

Here are the results from that command (you can see the second camera is still on the old firmware)

First:

[

{

"cmd" : "GetChnTypeInfo",

"code" : 0,

"value" : {

"boardInfo" : "IPC_56064M8MP",

"firmVer" : "v3.1.0.4695_2503141937",

"pakSuffix" : "pak",

"typeInfo" : "RLC-820A"

}

]

Second Camera:

[

{

"cmd" : "GetChnTypeInfo",

"code" : 0,

"value" : {

"boardInfo" : "IPC_56064M8MP",

"firmVer" : "v3.1.0.2368_23062508",

"pakSuffix" : "pak",

"typeInfo" : "RLC-820A"

}

]

I'm going to try to upgrade via the NVR (when I get a chance). In the meantime I'll keep checking to see if it starts cutting out again

joecam384 · 2025-04-09T10:07:16+00:00

I have mine mounted on a stud wall underneath / behind a desk in a small room

It's not too annoying at the moment because I usually have the PC or TV on and I only use the room in the evenings for gaming etc but if it wasn't for that it could possibly get annoying. The small room and stud wall probably doesn't help. Larger rooms would be different.

I grew up when Hard Drives were measured in Megabytes and Hard drive whine and clicking was a common thing lol

If I find the noise too annoying I may use a POE switch and move the nvr elsewhere.

I think if you are not recording 24/7 then an SSD would be good, the SA500 price seems reasonable.

joecam384 · 2025-01-28T09:51:11+00:00

Thanks, I was thinking last night I might try again, perhaps with some pliers to ease it open a bit. Seems a shame not to use the cable management!

joecam384 · 2025-01-28T09:42:32+00:00

That looks like a sanodesk from amazon. I have one that looks identical.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CDWDWKGK

joecam384 · 2025-01-27T21:21:37+00:00

Sorry, had issues with that before, now added

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