Not sure where to put this really but here felt like the best place.

I have created a guide outlining how to put the thing together and how to set it up. I've saved a lot of 'leg-work' by including all of the custom configs that I have created to suit the Raspberry Pi Foundation 7" TFT, pretty sure that's the only screen on the market (currently) that uses the DSI interface.

So what's included/covered?

• How to wire the screen and fit into the RPi Foundation TFT Case
• How to replace the SD card if you messed something up without dismantling the screen (though that is faster as only four screws!!)
• How to install themes
• Theme configs (plus fix for one of them)
• Optimised splash screens for 7" TFT (uses the older Recalbox logo)
• Screen rotation guide

What's not included:

• How to flash recalbox to an SD card (enough info on the main page for that!)
• BIOS files
• ROMS

The idea was to create a 'vanilla-esque' appearance so I kept all of the Recalbox branding, I have also included a file to mute the intro video as when playing out of speakers connected to the 3.5mm jack it can be quite loud compared to the games for some reason?!

Anyway, here is a link to the guide: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B99yqlJ4Qkw4VlVUMEVQWWpmLVU

It's only a first draft so be gentle, if anyone has any comments or suggestions feel free to let me know. I'm not going to act as a support desk but if more than one person has the same problem I obviously haven't covered it so will need to update something.

Hope you all enjoy my first 'real' contribution to the recalbox community

There's no edit function... (lol just found it making this - duh!)

Added psx.videomode=CEA 4 HDMI to the recalbox config

changed boot\config.txt

###Aspect ratio
sdtv_aspect=1 # 4:3
#sdtv_aspect=2 # 14:9
#sdtv_aspect=3 # 16:9

to
###Aspect ratio
#sdtv_aspect=1 # 4:3
#sdtv_aspect=2 # 14:9
sdtv_aspect=3 # 16:9

and now the psx works, doesn't fill the screen anymore but it is central which is nice, still can't get the N64 screen central

Hi all,

Is it possible on recalbox to 'hard-wire' switches on say the GPIO pins to then use as a controller/controller buttons? (switch to 0V with debounce cap)

Want to do some hardware hacking and I know it's possible on retropie but I vastly prefer Recalbox from an 'after-management' perspective. I could always turn random buttons into a 'USB controller' and hardwire to the pi if I can't use the GPIO pins (which I know will work but uses a tiny bit more space).

@nicolas-jacquemin said in Audio Issue on GBA [Pi Zero W GPI Case]:

@sandalen_jesus Hi, answer is here :

https://forum.recalbox.com/topic/19874/gpi-case-problème-gba

It's work for me

It did for me too - thanks

Hi All,

Everything runs absolutely great on my GPI case with the Pi Zero W - apart from the audio on GBA games...

I've uploaded the bios, turned off WiFi. I have rewind turned off also. The game is pretty smooth and playable but the audio is very broken and sounds terrible - anybody got any ideas?

Cheers

@xtreemsurf @lesensei
Not sure if you've seen my other project here: https://forum.recalbox.com/topic/9934/guide-recalbox-on-7-tft I've made it as simple as possible for others to create what I did.

I'm making good progress on the smaller screen too (using the adafruit 2.8" screen) but that might go on temporary hold next week whilst I finish off my NESPi box

I'm very happy with the configs, custom splash screens and intro video on my 7" and consider that project done (so now I can play games on it more lol)

Need to implement my new idea with the fan in the nespi with power running off the switch and make a few other tweaks. Hopefully by the end of next week as I tend to tweak it on lunch breaks at work

@rockaddicted thanks, I'll have a look

Is there a config or anything anywhere that will allow me to choose the pins used for
"system.power.switch=PIN56ONOFF"

Pin 5 is used by the SPI CLK and that is being used on my screen... I want to add a way of turning it on/off with a gameboy power switch but unknown as to whether I need to recompile stuff or if there is a simple config where I can change it (as I haven't found it yet through exploring!!)

@voljega Thank you (again) for your help finding one of the files that I needed to!!

Not sure where to put this really but here felt like the best place.

I have created a guide outlining how to put the thing together and how to set it up. I've saved a lot of 'leg-work' by including all of the custom configs that I have created to suit the Raspberry Pi Foundation 7" TFT, pretty sure that's the only screen on the market (currently) that uses the DSI interface.

So what's included/covered?

• How to wire the screen and fit into the RPi Foundation TFT Case
• How to replace the SD card if you messed something up without dismantling the screen (though that is faster as only four screws!!)
• How to install themes
• Theme configs (plus fix for one of them)
• Optimised splash screens for 7" TFT (uses the older Recalbox logo)
• Screen rotation guide

What's not included:

• How to flash recalbox to an SD card (enough info on the main page for that!)
• BIOS files
• ROMS

The idea was to create a 'vanilla-esque' appearance so I kept all of the Recalbox branding, I have also included a file to mute the intro video as when playing out of speakers connected to the 3.5mm jack it can be quite loud compared to the games for some reason?!

Anyway, here is a link to the guide: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B99yqlJ4Qkw4VlVUMEVQWWpmLVU

It's only a first draft so be gentle, if anyone has any comments or suggestions feel free to let me know. I'm not going to act as a support desk but if more than one person has the same problem I obviously haven't covered it so will need to update something.

Hope you all enjoy my first 'real' contribution to the recalbox community

@lesensei That's exactly what I plan to do - when I next open it up

Probably some point next week - which is probably too far away for some of you impatient people but I've only just finished my 7" TFT guide (I also work full time and a Dad of a young toddler so 'free time' is not something I have often lol)

I'll go into as much detail as possible whilst keeping it simple, showing my thought process and how I went about doing what I did. That way people get more of an insight into how to do these things themselves in the future (if they are feeling brave).

@xtreemsurf I like what that guy has done with the xbox receiver! Might have to have a go at that myself without hardwiring to the pi like he has.

I'm amazed that he didn't solder a header to the pi and connect to that for the shutdown (won't give you a reset and shutdown option) and that fan is going to be always on.

He doesn't show you where the wiring on the power switch goes to, only the reset which he seems to be using for shutdown?? I like how he hasn't had to cut any tracks - though I think he may have done something else too as the shutdown/reset buttons are linked just to the 5V supply, not 0V, if I remember correctly from memory. I seem to remember swearing when I saw how they had done it.

That soldering made a little person inside my brain cry too, way too much heat or the iron has been held in position too long... or the wires weren't tinned before trying to join? One of those three anyway.

Rather annoying that I binned my circuit diagram otherwise I'd be able to guide anyone through right now! Didn't think I'd need it again...

@xtreemsurf On a side note if you're interested I will be posting a full guide soon as how to wire up and setup a 7" recalbox system, will also include my own configs and resources to make themes and splash screens look better on the screen too

Screen is about £50 if you are lucky enough, £60 if not. Case is about £10-12 typically on Amazon