Official hakchi2 - NES Mini very simple pimp tool

[SQZ]

Hi,

I investigated an issue (or at least I think it is an issue / bug in the hakchi "hack" process to the custom kernel).

Facts:

- When I flash the custom kernel (using and old USB2 port in the PC), it is done OK, but when you try to turn ON the SNES mini it shuts off automatically after 1 second. This behaviour DOES NOT happen when you use a 2A AC adapter/charger direct to the outlet plug or an USB3 port (USB3 standar let pass more power than USB2). Then the console does not shut off.

- The behaviour DOES NOT happen when the ORIGINAL kernel is installed in the SNES Mini.

That made me think about it and suspected about an increased power consumption when the custom kernel is installed, so I made some checks with my AMP/Watt meter:

- With original kernel: consumption is about 2 Watts.
- With custom kernel: consumprion is about 3.5 Watts.

I was right.

This is a problem, because i use my NES mini (And want to use my SNES mini too) connected to the USB of my TV to get power. But it is NOT POSSIBLE with the custom kernel, because it is consuming near DOUBLE the power, and the TV is not capable of providingg it and consequently the console shuts off.

This shoud be enough to open a ticket in the Github to be investigated by the author.

 

[DarkenedMatter]

I know everyone is excited but it's just as easy to wait an extra week or two for better compatibility.

 

[the_randomizer]

I know everyone is excited but it's just as easy to wait an extra week or two for better compatibility.

Pretty sure he's gonna release a beta sooner than that.

 

[Mad-Mega]

Pretty sure he's gonna release a beta sooner than that.

Aren't you all reading my posts?
The new Hakchi will be released in the coming days, we are finishing up translations as we speak.

 

[The Frenchman]

Options I'd like to see in hakchi other than just managing games:

-Full Screen Option 4:3
-Full Screen Option 16:9
-Adding New Borders
- Dual kernel NESC/SNESC
...

 

[the_randomizer]

Aren't you all reading my posts?
The new Hakchi will be released in the coming days, we are finishing up translations as we speak.

And where did he say a few days? A Twitter post stated "either today or tomorrow for beta"./

 

[Mad-Mega]

Depends on the translations, we are finishing them up, the programming should be done.

 

[hoderer]

Hi,

I investigated an issue (or at least I think it is an issue / bug in the hakchi "hack" process to the custom kernel).

Facts:

- When I flash the custom kernel (using and old USB2 port in the PC), it is done OK, but when you try to turn ON the SNES mini it shuts off automatically after 1 second. This behaviour DOES NOT happen when you use a 2A AC adapter/charger direct to the outlet plug or an USB3 port (USB3 standar let pass more power than USB2). Then the console does not shut off.

- The behaviour DOES NOT happen when the ORIGINAL kernel is installed in the SNES Mini.

That made me think about it and suspected about an increased power consumption when the custom kernel is installed, so I made some checks with my AMP/Watt meter:

- With original kernel: consumption is about 2 Watts.
- With custom kernel: consumprion is about 3.5 Watts.

I was right.

This is a problem, because i use my NES mini (And want to use my SNES mini too) connected to the USB of my TV to get power. But it is NOT POSSIBLE with the custom kernel, because it is consuming near DOUBLE the power, and the TV is not capable of providingg it and consequently the console shuts off.

This shoud be enough to open a ticket in the Github to be investigated by the author.

Yes, I noticed that, too. Before I flashed the custom kernel, my TV could power my snesc, but since then, it starts and shuts down quickly. Took me some time, to investigate. First I thought I might have bricked my device. An open issue on github would be nice, but I doubt that this one can be fixed easily.

 

[the_randomizer]

Depends on the translations, we are finishing them up, the programming should be done.

Then someone can just compile it. He also states on Twitter, there's a hidden linear filter, but requires using FTP and editing a file

https://twitter.com/Cluster_M/status/916427913112817665

edit /usr/bin/clover-canoe-shvc

Yeah, no thanks lol

 

[Silvor]

Hi,

I investigated an issue (or at least I think it is an issue / bug in the hakchi "hack" process to the custom kernel).

Facts:

- When I flash the custom kernel (using and old USB2 port in the PC), it is done OK, but when you try to turn ON the SNES mini it shuts off automatically after 1 second. This behaviour DOES NOT happen when you use a 2A AC adapter/charger direct to the outlet plug or an USB3 port (USB3 standar let pass more power than USB2). Then the console does not shut off.

- The behaviour DOES NOT happen when the ORIGINAL kernel is installed in the SNES Mini.

That made me think about it and suspected about an increased power consumption when the custom kernel is installed, so I made some checks with my AMP/Watt meter:

- With original kernel: consumption is about 2 Watts.
- With custom kernel: consumprion is about 3.5 Watts.

I was right.

This is a problem, because i use my NES mini (And want to use my SNES mini too) connected to the USB of my TV to get power. But it is NOT POSSIBLE with the custom kernel, because it is consuming near DOUBLE the power, and the TV is not capable of providingg it and consequently the console shuts off.

This shoud be enough to open a ticket in the Github to be investigated by the author.

Thanks for finding this outthis out, really hope this will be brought to Clusters attention and hopefully he can fix it.

 

[Mad-Mega]

Then someone can just compile it. He also states on Twitter, there's a hidden linear filter, but requires using FTP and editing a file

https://twitter.com/Cluster_M/status/916427913112817665

edit /usr/bin/clover-canoe-shvc

Yeah, no thanks lol

Good for you

 

[HillaryClinton]

Hi,

I investigated an issue (or at least I think it is an issue / bug in the hakchi "hack" process to the custom kernel).

Facts:

- When I flash the custom kernel (using and old USB2 port in the PC), it is done OK, but when you try to turn ON the SNES mini it shuts off automatically after 1 second. This behaviour DOES NOT happen when you use a 2A AC adapter/charger direct to the outlet plug or an USB3 port (USB3 standar let pass more power than USB2). Then the console does not shut off.

- The behaviour DOES NOT happen when the ORIGINAL kernel is installed in the SNES Mini.

That made me think about it and suspected about an increased power consumption when the custom kernel is installed, so I made some checks with my AMP/Watt meter:

- With original kernel: consumption is about 2 Watts.
- With custom kernel: consumprion is about 3.5 Watts.

I was right.

This is a problem, because i use my NES mini (And want to use my SNES mini too) connected to the USB of my TV to get power. But it is NOT POSSIBLE with the custom kernel, because it is consuming near DOUBLE the power, and the TV is not capable of providingg it and consequently the console shuts off.

This shoud be enough to open a ticket in the Github to be investigated by the author.

Is this dangerous in the long term for the console? I use a power strip with the usb/power plug it came with.

Hopefully it can be fixed for use with TV's though in general.

Side question, anyone try Harley's Humongous Adventure? Any issues with that game?

 

[josete2k]

Depends on the translations, we are finishing them up, the programming should be done.

Can we edit the SaveCount? If not you can read it from rom's header.

 

[flinto]

Does flashing back revert to 2W? As someone with a very crude knowledge of electrics, 3.5watts is nothing, 2watts is nothing. A standard USB cable should be able to power 10 watts with ease, on a TV as well.

2.0 to 3.5 is well within normal flucterations IMHO this is not the issue. Obviously I stand to be corrected

 

[Mad-Mega]

Can we edit the SaveCount? If not you can read it from rom's header.

I don't see any new menu option, stating that it would be possible.

 

[SQZ]

Is this dangerous in the long term for the console? I use a power strip with the usb/power plug it came with.

Hopefully it can be fixed for use with TV's though in general.

I'm not sure... but i can confirm that the console gets hotter with the custom kernel. I don't know if it will harm in the long-term. Question is, the issue should be investigated, just in case.

 

[the_randomizer]

I'm not sure... but i can confirm that the console gets hotter with the custom kernel. I don't know if it will harm in the long-term. Question is, the issue should be investigated, just in case.

Then file a bug report on GitHub? Using AC or USB only? Ugh.

 

[flinto]

Then file a bug report on GitHub? Using AC or USB only? Ugh.

3.5 watts on a 5v USB cable is such a small eletric load ill be amazed if this is causing a problem. But im not an eletric expert by any means

 

[PPlays]

Depends on the translations, we are finishing them up, the programming should be done.

Did he already release the Beta?

 

[the_randomizer]

3.5 watts on a 5v USB cable is such a small eletric load ill be amazed if this is causing a problem. But im not an eletric expert by any means

Well, then we should still report it? I'd rather not have extra heat cut the lifespan in half, you know.