@myst Seems you always have a solution Works perfectly!
Core didn't have to be changed for segacd/sega32, just had to add extensions.
Thank you!

@mYSt as always, works fine! thx

Would be good to know, anybody already tested?

Most important question to me:
Is the known Bluetooth controller lag of Pi 3 gone with this new model?

Hi guys,

As I've tried everything I found at the forum and also Google, I have to ask for your help and experiences:

My 8Bitdo SF30 PRO works like a charm after pairing, but when I reboot Recalbox, it will not connect with my Pi anymore. Sometimes already after first reboot, sometimes after 10 reboots.
I have to delete all bluetooth configuration and pair it again when this happens. I use "forget all bluetooth controllers" in EmulationStation and also delete the tar-file where paired bluetooth devices are stored, that's the only way that allows me pairing this controller again.

I'm using latest stable version of Recalbox.

I've tried almost everything:

• Tried internal bluetooth (instead of dongle with CSR bluetooth chipset)
• Paired controller both in Switch- and Android-Mode, where controller seem to work fine (Windows and Mac modes seem to have issues, in Windows-mode L2-R2 buttons won't work, in Mac-mode no button, stick and d-pad will work at all).
• Paired using shell (bluetoothctl) - Pairing worked, but same issue afterwards
• Switch controller on only when EmulationStation is loaded already
• Did a complete fresh install of latest Recalbox stable

I can exclude any hardware issue on Pi-side, because I have paired many bluetooth devices and none of them has this problem (8Bitdo N30 PRO controller, Playstation 4 controller, Logitech keyboard, Microsoft mouse)

Because of 8Bitdo SF30 PRO is the best controller I've ever tried for retro gaming, I would appreciate if you have a hint or solution for me!

Thanks to all in advance!

Hi, this theme is great!! If you have time left, I'd be very happy when you could add following systems:

• coleco
• dos
• dreamcast
• fba_libretro
• fds
• pcenginecd
• psp
• sg1000

Thanks

Here screenshots what happens exactly:

Gamelist BEFORE I run the game (for example tetris & dr. mario, snes):

AFTERWARDS (after restarting emulationstation and es has written <lastplayed> data, hash is messed up. same with super mario kart, see below):

Really strange thing....

@scavy
Hi, thanks for answer, but it's exactly the way I tried (next to other ways I described):

"Android-Mode" = "d-input" = Start+B

And I also know that I have to switch off the gamepad and switch it on again when I reboot - Same way I do it with my other working 8Bitdo pad, the (older) 8Bitdo N30 PRO!

My problem is, that the pad just does NOT connect anymore after reboot, even though I switch it off and on again, stay in mode "d-input" and even don't connect it to other devices, just to Pi/Recalbox. First LED keeps flashing instead of staying just on and no shock feedback as usual.

Maybe you have another idea? If it works on your side, maybe I got a defective one... I've already sent it back to Amazon, in the meanwhile. Maybe I'll give it another try with a new one...

Very exciting changes in last releases, I'm following development of this theme continuously
Unfortunately, due to a lack of time, I currently can't install new version. Looking forward to final new RB version, then I'll go for install of latest Next Pixel version too.
Also curious about your suggestion switching Pi to 720p mode, can't wait to try
Thanks again for your work!

@foxzflow
CSL should use CSR chipset, I‘m using the same! Before I tried a Digitus dongle, also CSR. As it didn‘t fit in Superpi case because of its size, I removed housing of both and both modules look quite similiar, just the CSL has a very bright LED compared to the Digitus Also MAC adress tells me it‘s from the same Chinese manufacturer.

I also tried an Asus dongle with Broadcom chipset, but here I had same problem like with Pi3 B‘s internal Broadcom chipset: Inputs where much too sensitive, for example at steering at Mario Kart.

But as discussed, also tried with internal Broadcom chipset of Pi3 B+ in beta and there it seems work fine. (Not too sensitive and also no known input lag of Pi3 B)
So I hope there is a final version for B+ soon too. I‘m really looking forward because for me there is no real alternative to the really good, new 8bitdo controllers!

Hi,

I'd like to add cummulate games in each one folder/system as follows:

Folder/system "megadrive":

• Sega Megadrive games (.gen, .md,... files)
• Sega Mega-CD games (.bin, . cue,... files)
• Sega 32x games (.32x files)

Folder/system "pcengine":

• PC Engine games (.pce files)
• PC Engine CD games (.bin, . cue,... files)
• SuperGrafx games (.pce files)

The reason I want to do this is that the theme I use needs too much RAM on Pi, if I activate too many systems. So I had to remove some systems to make ES running smoothly again.
And as Mega-CD, 32x, PC Engine CD, etc. are only addons of main consoles, my idea was to cummulate them in these 2 "main systems" written above and solve the problem this way.

It seems that emulator is the same for both systems and its sub-systems (add-ons), but I guess my plan won't work without any modification? Just tried SuperGrafx yet because of same file extension - this seems to work in folder "pcegine" though!

Thanks for your help!

@Scavy Thank you very much for info, great news that there's a fix coming up. Haven't seen any note in changelog, so I was not sure so far.

Do you know if controllers turn off automatically too when shutting down recalbox, when in Andtroid-mode?
Normally I always use 8bitdo controllers in Switch-mode, as I really appreciate this behaviour not having to turn off the controller separately
If not, I will wait for the RB fix and/or 8bitdo fix instead of downgrading my controllers. Everything I need is running fine in 7.1.1

No one else having described troubles with Pi3 B+ and SN/SF30 pro (non+ version: https://www.8bitdo.com/sn30pro-sf30pro/)? Could it be just because of updating from 7.1.1 to 7.2? May a fresh install of 7.2 help?

@Pitch64 Why the hide option at all? The way of just deleting not needed games from file system was a fine solution in all previous versions.
On the other hand, I‘m sure RB developers are very smart and can handle that (uncommon) situation of no custom roms + hiding included ones

Update:
After restore of Recalbox 7.1.1, my SF30 pro controller works fine again, as expected.

@wastedthelight Unfortunately not for me. Was set to "automatic" by default. I've read that it may help setting it to "system", but not in my case:
Controller pairs, but no input reaction in any case, also not in Emulation Station. Other controllers (PS4, 8bitdo N30 1st gen) work fine in 7.2, though.

@wastedthelight Thanks, I‘m going back to 7.1.1 as I have issues with my 8bitdo SF30 pro controller too. Hope it‘s fixed in next version.

@Pitch64
Is there any solution for hiding system „Ports“ too? It will be shown even when it‘s set up to hide included games.

@KoCinsKy
Unfortunately this does not help for SF30 pro, as it pairs in general, but on the other hand Recalbox (even ES/menu) will not react in any way then.
Also controller setup will not find the controller even though it‘s paired, no button configuration possible too.

@LostOldman
As far as I know, old versions are always replaced when new ones released. I recommend to backup whole SD card with a disk imaging tool before doing an update.

Sorry, I was confused with the model name too. I got the SF30 Pro (non +). It seems to be technically the same as SN30 Pro (non +).
Anyway, as mentioned before, I got problem the controller pairs but is not working at all - not even in ES/menu. I'm on latest firmware 1.34. Further not tried too much changing controller mode. It worked fine in "Switch mode" with Recalbox 7.1.1 and before.

Further one nice feature is, the controller switches off automatically when shutting down Recalbox when in "Switch mode", so I won't try again other modes at all as far as it might not necessary. In worst case I will restore my backup of Recalbox 7.1.1.

Anyway, thanks to developers for new version and the hard work!