Recalbox Forum

    • Register
    • Login
    • Search
    • Recent
    • Tags
    • recalbox.com
    • Gitlab repository
    • Documentation
    • Discord

    Solved Changing the output to VGA via network

    Recalbox General
    changing output vga network
    4
    9
    3889
    Loading More Posts
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
    Reply
    • Reply as topic
    Log in to reply
    This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
    • OrochiMishima
      OrochiMishima last edited by

      Hi

      i just got my rpi3b and i installed recalbox on it and its working fine on the hdmi screen

      now i want to run the rpi3/recallbox on an old pc crt monitor using HDMI to VGA converter but i dunno what to change in the recalbox.config file to make it work on the crt (I'm accessing the config file via network)

      can anyone plz explain step by step what exactly i need to edit in the config file?
      also do u have any tips for the best video sittings for a 15" crt monitor? is recalbox going to auto detect and change it to 648 x 480 for example or i need to do that myself?

      thnx

      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • Substring
        Substring last edited by

        This all depends on your HDMI2VGA dongle. On the 2 I own, even if they are the same brand, one is "better" than the other.

        A good dongle will be able to get the resolutions your monitor supports and tell recalbox about them.

        The only thing you must change manually is the global.videoconfig var in the recalbox.conf file and set it to the the DMT mode corresponding to 640x480@desired refresh rate. That's the best case

        If your dongle is crappy, you would have to force the resolution in the /boot/config.txt

        I can't stress enough to read the "video configuration detailed" on the wiki, you will get a nice overview of how video works on the pi and recalbox 🙂

        Former dev - Please reply with @substring so that i am notified when you answer me
        Ex dev - Merci de me répondre en utilisant @substring pour que je sois notifé

        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • OrochiMishima
          OrochiMishima last edited by

          The wiki says "DMT 4" for 640 x 480

          global.videomode=DMT 4 <<<- is this correct?

          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • Substring
            Substring last edited by

            DMT 4 HDMI maybe, check the current value.

            The wiki also says you should use tvservice to know whay resolutions your monitor supports

            Former dev - Please reply with @substring so that i am notified when you answer me
            Ex dev - Merci de me répondre en utilisant @substring pour que je sois notifé

            1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
            • OrochiMishima
              OrochiMishima last edited by

              I got my rpi today and honestly i have no idea how or where to use " tvservice " or how to access the boot/config.txt

              plz help!

              1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
              • voljega
                voljega Banned last edited by

                Well start by reading the manual and the How to wiki pages everything is in there.

                1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                • Substring
                  Substring last edited by

                  Carefully read the wiki :

                  • you need to connect via ssh to your recalbox (needs to be plugged on your network)
                  • run the tvservice command as described in the wiki

                  Former dev - Please reply with @substring so that i am notified when you answer me
                  Ex dev - Merci de me répondre en utilisant @substring pour que je sois notifé

                  1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                  • OrochiMishima
                    OrochiMishima last edited by

                    The recalbox is working now on the crt
                    I have new problem with copying some games.. some psx games for example wont move to the recalbox when i drag them there

                    also the 8Bitdo SFC30 is not detected by bluetooth, i turned it on by holding R and START but recalbox isn't detecting any signal like its not there, i updated the firmware and still no luck

                    Thank you for the help.

                    Nachtgarm 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                    • Nachtgarm
                      Nachtgarm @OrochiMishima last edited by Nachtgarm

                      @OrochiMishima That's a different topic. I close this one and ask you to open a new topic regarding your 8bitdo und game problem. Please keep the correct sections in mind.

                      Game/Emulator Problems: HERE
                      Controller Problems: HERE
                      General Problems: HERE

                      And of course, please use the search function. We already a few solutions for 8btido Controllers, internal BT and problems with copying games. Thank you.

                      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                      • First post
                        Last post

                      Want to support us ?

                      86
                      Online

                      98.7k
                      Users

                      28.1k
                      Topics

                      187.0k
                      Posts

                      Copyright © 2021 recalbox.com