Homebrew NTR Launcher - Bring back that classic DS boot screen for your DS games!

[hippy dave]

Yes.

Sweet, thanks - that fixes my forwarder problem from the other thread, for now at least

 

[sunfished]

I'm gonna try to dump it.

EDIT: I'm unable to connect to Wifi, even if the AP settings are correct.

oh, that's a shame

Thank you for trying though! That was very generous

 

[Insidious611]

So, just wanted to report that this is working perfectly with my CycloDS Evolution, *but*, as someone mentioned in the other thread (and I'm sure someone has already mentioned here, but I'm not going through 12 pages to find out), I actually had to disregard the bit in the first post about having the cartridge inserted before going into NTR Launcher. If I did, it would freeze on a white screen after the logo bit. If I instead eject the CycloDS cartridge, start up NTR Launcher, wait until it tells me to insert a cartridge, and then re-insert the CycloDS cartridge, it works perfectly. I think this probably has something to do with the CycloDS being blacklisted by the 3DS.

So maybe the first post should be updated to reflect this? I thought I was doing something wrong for a bit until I found that out.

So glad that I don't have to buy a new flashcart just to get my DS games working, though.

 

[RocketRobz]

So, just wanted to report that this is working perfectly with my CycloDS Evolution, *but*, as someone mentioned in the other thread (and I'm sure someone has already mentioned here, but I'm not going through 12 pages to find out), I actually had to disregard the bit in the first post about having the cartridge inserted before going into the loader. If I did, it would freeze on a white screen after the logo bit. If I instead eject the CycloDS cartridge, start up the loader, wait until it tells me to insert a cartridge, and then re-insert the CycloDS cartridge, it works perfectly. I think this probably has something to do with the CycloDS being blacklisted by the 3DS.

So maybe the first post should be updated to reflect this? I thought I was doing something wrong for a bit until I found that out.

No, It's the improved card reset code that causes the problem.

 

[orochi115]

if by contact you mean the game is not reaching, i've tried many times with different things to make it stay. and still no success.

I've got a question, is there any other way to see if the files i have on the 3ds are the proper ones? and like orochi115 mentioned, it may be something with my flashcart?

For files on 3DS, I think there's little to care about. If you can see cartridge icon in home menu (luma), there's no contact problem.

 

[Mapachillo]

For files on 3DS, I think there's little to care about. If you can see cartridge icon in home menu (luma), there's no contact problem.

I found an old R4, and that one worked like a charm. Maybe indeed was not reaching the pins inside. Thank you all for your support.

 

[MushGuy]

No, It's the improved card reset code that causes the problem.

I hope they fix this for the next release.

 

[Billy Acuña]

I hope they fix this for the next release.

Relatively easily, just need to make card reset optional as hbmenu does.

 

[MushGuy]

Relatively easily, just need to make card reset optional as hbmenu does.

Maybe. Until then I'll use version 1.7.

 

[Apache Thunder]

I hope they fix this for the next release.

Already done:

https://github.com/ApacheThunder/NTR_Launcher/releases/tag/1.9.2

New in this release is the ability to override the new card init feature. You can force a full slot reset by enabling the "RESETSLOT1" option in the ini file.

DSTwo users mainly will benefit from this. It's off by default, but enable if you notice your card only works if you insert it at the Cartridge prompt screen instead of booting with the card inserted.

 

[Billy Acuña]

Already done:

https://github.com/ApacheThunder/NTR_Launcher/releases/tag/1.9.2

New in this release is the ability to override the new card init feature. You can force a full slot reset by enabling the "RESETSLOT1" option in the ini file.

DSTwo users mainly will benefit from this. It's off by default, but enable if you notice your card only works if you insert it at the Cartridge prompt screen instead of booting with the card inserted.

Got my R4i SDHC working with RESETSLOT1 on, thanks
This launcher gets more compatibility on every update.

 

[kuwanger]

The latest release, 1.9.2, doesn't seem to honor the NTRCLOCK setting if you use RESETSLOT1 (no idea if it works without RESETSLOT1). I've been using the Select Quest banner in Pharaoh in Solatorobo to test because it's one of the most obvious places to see the stutter vs fluid scrolling text, but if you know of a better/faster test, that'd also be great.

 

[Billy Acuña]

Loving the fact that NTR Launcher runs my AR DS (first revision), even without the need of card reset [emoji14]

 

[Billy Acuña]

The latest release, 1.9.2, doesn't seem to honor the NTRCLOCK setting if you use RESETSLOT1 (no idea if it works without RESETSLOT1). I've been using the Select Quest banner in Pharaoh in Solatorobo to test because it's one of the most obvious places to see the stutter vs fluid scrolling text, but if you know of a better/faster test, that'd also be great.

Works fine with my R4i SDHC with "RESETSLOT1 = 1", tried crashing Metroid Prime Hunters [emoji14]
Also, you need to set "NTRCLOCK = 0" for TWL Clock speed.

 

[Apache Thunder]

I'm just not seeing an issue with the code and fifo stuff I setup so not sure why you have issues with NTR Clock not being set if ResetSlot1 is set.

As for games to check the impact of the TWL clock speeds on, I heard Trackmania is a good benchmark for this.

 

[Apache Thunder]

Just tested. The more noticeable difference is with Trackmania Turbo. It has more maps. The Coast maps definitely have noticeable slow down with NTR clock speeds when all the ghost cars are in view while racing. TWL clock speeds make it run butter smooth.

 

[Ownster]

I tried it Pokemon platinum with twl mode just to see what happens and it makes the music sound rather wierd

 

[Stoned]

Very Usefull for rng on 3ds Consoles. Thanks.

 

[kuwanger]

@Apache Thunder: Just retested and with DISABLEDANIMATION=0, NTRCLOCK=0 it seems to be TWL speed. With DISABLEDANIMATION=1, NTRCLOCK=0, it seems to be NTR speed. I'll look into Trackmania more to test with but I'm pretty sure it's not a fluke thing with Solatorobo. Is Coast a map you have to unlock with Trackmania because I don't see it as an option from the start? Edit: Nevermind, Trackmania Turbo is the one with Coast.

 

[easyonme]

Hello,

I was wondering if this project also allows the ability for the SD card inserted in the DS cart to be used as an additional card for 3ds software, in other words, giving the option to double the storage on the the device (as opposed to be only destined to contain DS software).

hopefully that makes sense

cheers,