Official hakchi2 - NES Mini very simple pimp tool

[Gab75]

Anyone knows how does Extra Space hmod actually work? I installed it, saved some SNES games, then checked on Save State Manager, but those saves were still around 2 MBs.

The extra_space module moves the savestates to an unused section of NAND (about 50 MB). The savestate format doesn't change, so the required storage space is the same.

PRO:
More space to put games, teorically all free storage space can be used to put the ROMs
CONS:
Only 50MB are available for the savestates and game saves (if you like to use many savestates this can be a problem)

 

[byevoltor]

Hello friends!!!!

A couple of questions:

Is this the last hakchi2, is the official cluster tests?

https://github.com/ClusterM/hakchi2/releases:bow:

Is this the page with the latest KMFDManic cores? They serve equally for nes and snes, the core of retroarch also?

https://github.com/KMFDManic/NESC-SNESC-Modifications/releases/:bow::toot:

And last question, will cluster add the optional memory extension for snes in the hakchi2 menu? And menu to change snes funds in the hakcki2?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3b0kbJ15NDpUi1rczJ4S2xXa1E/view

Instructions to use, program made by klausus:

1. You must unzip the app in the same directory where you have the hackchii.

2. You can put it in English or Spanish the application.

3. You can select if you want to compress the images when importing (recommended).

4. At the beginning the console does not have the original frames of the snes and it asks you to make a series of very easy steps so that the app can copy them by ftp.

5. If you install a module with frames / borders and want to install another one, remember that you must first uninstall the one that is already installed if you do not want to leave trash in the console.

6. If you uninstall the frames module for snes / canoe, either because you do not want extra funds, or want to install another one, before doing so, select in the snes a background from which the serial console comes. If it is selected as the current frame, one that you are going to remove can cause a softbrick (it is solved by reflashing the original kernel).

 

[supermist]

A soft mod to increase storage? The only way I can envision this is using an SD card or USB drive hooked up to the USB port on the back, with a y cable to ensure the device still gets power.

 

[Advokaten]

A soft mod to increase storage? The only way I can envision this is using an SD card or USB drive hooked up to the USB port on the back, with a y cable to ensure the device still gets power.

Save data is stored differently, I believe. Making more room for games but less for save states. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[supermist]

I'm referring to this unreleased method a couple of posts back that increase the storage capacity without the need to physically modify the device.

 

[Higgy]

@Actnash Hi - I put my NESC back to factory fresh then followed the instructions, I added km_retroarch_11_3_17 and km_snes9x2010_10_23_17 HMODS then installed SNES Mini kernel.
It boots to SNES Mini (I used Euro version) fine. But if I added extra SNES or NES then 2 things. No box art is shown and the games dont load, just goes to Black screen then after some time back to main menu.

I changed console to SNES Mini in Hackhi 2,21f before adding extra games. And it says to add the HMODS before adding the SNES kernel which I did.

Hakchi is showing this route for the extra games - /bin/snes /usr/share/games/nes/kachikachi/CLV-U-TCRSB/Super_Mario_All-Stars__USA_.sfc.7z

Thanks

https://www.reddit.com/r/nesclassic...uide_transform_your_nes_classic_mini_into_an/

This website shows how to convert NESCE to SNESCE, as well as how to dual boot if you would rather go that route (look at the first comment). The reason I didn't make mine a dual boot is because I have no need for the NESCE emulator, because the sound lags so much on every game, plus there are a lot of games that don't work with the stock emulator. I use Nestopia because with the correct settings in retroarch, you can make it look exactly the same as the stock emulator, plus it plays the same (very minimal input lag) and the sound is spot on. The SNES stock emulator does not have the sound issue, and I use it for all SNES games except the ones it's not compatable with.

 

[youngtune27]

Hello friends!!!!

A couple of questions:

Is this the last hakchi2, is the official cluster tests?

https://github.com/ClusterM/hakchi2/releases:bow:

Is this the page with the latest KMFDManic cores? They serve equally for nes and snes, the core of retroarch also?

https://github.com/KMFDManic/NESC-SNESC-Modifications/releases/:bow::toot:

And last question, will cluster add the optional memory extension for snes in the hakchi2 menu? And menu to change snes funds in the hakcki2?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3b0kbJ15NDpUi1rczJ4S2xXa1E/view

Instructions to use, program made by klausus:

1. You must unzip the app in the same directory where you have the hackchii.

2. You can put it in English or Spanish the application.

3. You can select if you want to compress the images when importing (recommended).

4. At the beginning the console does not have the original frames of the snes and it asks you to make a series of very easy steps so that the app can copy them by ftp.

5. If you install a module with frames / borders and want to install another one, remember that you must first uninstall the one that is already installed if you do not want to leave trash in the console.

6. If you uninstall the frames module for snes / canoe, either because you do not want extra funds, or want to install another one, before doing so, select in the snes a background from which the serial console comes. If it is selected as the current frame, one that you are going to remove can cause a softbrick (it is solved by reflashing the original kernel).

That border tool looks sweet. Does It come when the borders pre-added? That I can see in the pic

 

[KMFDManic]

Today's Core Update UPDATE 11-4-17 Updated MAME 2003, SNES9x (minor MSU1 and logging related fixes), Rolled Back ViceX64 Core due to "Invisible" Cursor, Added WIP Hatari Core, which still needs work to function properly in the Mini NES/SNES Environment. In Extras & Dependencies Folder, I added an Atari800 Folder and a temporary method of fixing/running 5200/800 Games, if you have issues. 5200 runs fine on 2.21e. But, it has issues on 2.21f, with reading the Bios for 5200. 800 Does not work on either, but the FTP method fixes that This is a WIP, and the Atari 800 compatibility will be increased as I add to the Config File. You can use bios_atari800, rather than bios_atari800_5200, now. Hatari will likely need a similar script-in method, or FTP-Config to fully function. Due to the ever increasing size of the Core/Bios/HMOD Set, I will be separating into 2 different downloads in future Updates. For now, enjoy today's Update

https://github.com/KMFDManic/NESC-SNESC-Modifications/releases

 

[Liriel]

Save data is stored differently, I believe. Making more room for games but less for save states. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

save states, rewind and ingame save are in the same folder but i think the save manager from hakchi only count savestat and ingame save but not the rewind files

 

[Gab75]

save states, rewind and ingame save are in the same folder but i think the save manager from hakchi only count savestat and ingame save but not the rewind files

The savestate files should also include the rewind datas, indeed they are "very heavy" (about 2.2-2.3 MB each one).

 

[Liriel]

Hello friends!!!!

A couple of questions:

Is this the last hakchi2, is the official cluster tests?

https://github.com/ClusterM/hakchi2/releases:bow:

Is this the page with the latest KMFDManic cores? They serve equally for nes and snes, the core of retroarch also?

https://github.com/KMFDManic/NESC-SNESC-Modifications/releases/:bow::toot:

And last question, will cluster add the optional memory extension for snes in the hakchi2 menu? And menu to change snes funds in the hakcki2?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3b0kbJ15NDpUi1rczJ4S2xXa1E/view

Instructions to use, program made by klausus:

1. You must unzip the app in the same directory where you have the hackchii.

2. You can put it in English or Spanish the application.

3. You can select if you want to compress the images when importing (recommended).

4. At the beginning the console does not have the original frames of the snes and it asks you to make a series of very easy steps so that the app can copy them by ftp.

5. If you install a module with frames / borders and want to install another one, remember that you must first uninstall the one that is already installed if you do not want to leave trash in the console.

6. If you uninstall the frames module for snes / canoe, either because you do not want extra funds, or want to install another one, before doing so, select in the snes a background from which the serial console comes. If it is selected as the current frame, one that you are going to remove can cause a softbrick (it is solved by reflashing the original kernel).

perfect tool! thx

 

[maande80]

Thanks for the answers, @youngtune27 @Gab75 . How unfortunate, if one save data is around 2.5 MB, for 50 MB you can only save for 20 games. Ouch...
If there are 20 saves already, does that mean you can no longer save game (if you force to save you'll get an error) or the next saves will use regular save directory?

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Anyone with Super Famicom that add NES games? In my case, NES game displays are incomplete, as if the edges are cut a bit.

 

[Advokaten]

Thanks for the answers, @youngtune27 @Gab75 . How unfortunate, if one save data is around 2.5 MB, for 50 MB you can only save for 20 games. Ouch...

Well, you could store endless save states on your PC. That's a bit of a hassle though.

 

[Actnash]

Honestly, I’m not super savvy at this stuff. I just followed the directions on the website and everything worked for me. Maybe someone else here can help with this issue?

@Actnash Hi - I put my NESC back to factory fresh then followed the instructions, I added km_retroarch_11_3_17 and km_snes9x2010_10_23_17 HMODS then installed SNES Mini kernel.
It boots to SNES Mini (I used Euro version) fine. But if I added extra SNES or NES then 2 things. No box art is shown and the games dont load, just goes to Black screen then after some time back to main menu.

I changed console to SNES Mini in Hackhi 2,21f before adding extra games. And it says to add the HMODS before adding the SNES kernel which I did.

Hakchi is showing this route for the extra games - /bin/snes /usr/share/games/nes/kachikachi/CLV-U-TCRSB/Super_Mario_All-Stars__USA_.sfc.7z

Thanks

 

[Hellequin]

I have it working now.

first I change the command line for the game that I want to make a preview for from:

-rollback-snapshot-period 600
to
-rollback-snapshot-period 6000

that way I have plenty of time for the savestate.

then resync the games.

Next Play games to get save state. I start game and do not touch any buttons allowing the built in demo to run.

once you make the save state of what ever games you want go back to hakchi>tools>Save-State Manager once opened export the save state to a working folder.

I personal have a thumb drive dedicated to just this so in the root of the thumb drive I have a folder I created and names Classic Demo. export my save states to this folder.

once you have exported your save states open the folder in which you exported them.

Using 7zip or WinRAR open the save-state. navigate to the rollback folder and extract.

open the extracted "rollback" folder you will find 0.inputs, 0.break, 1.input, 1.break,2.break,sram.hash.

Rename:
0.inputs to A.inputs
0.break to A.inputs.state
1.input to B.inputs
1.break to B.inputs.state

I delete 2.break and sram.hash. I delete 2.break because it does not have a 2.inputs to go with it.

once you have done this rename the "rollback" folder to "autoplay"

I personal use hakchi debug portable so I am not going to tell you where to find the root of hakchi.

but you will need to navigate to hakchi>games_snes>"the game folder"
move the now renamed folder "autoplay" into the game folder

Now go back to the games in hakchi and
Change the command line back

-rollback-snapshot-period 6000
to
-rollback-snapshot-period 600


now your done just go into hakchi and resync your games.


I will have a folder in my drive that I will be upload the demos I made. The folder will be public so you can add your own. I do request everyone be respectful and please don't erase everything.

Included will be the coverart I am using as well.

https://goo.gl/X9Aq1c

Original Post

https://www.reddit.com/r/miniSNESmo...eating_a_classic_demo_for_an_added_rom_canoe/

Great idea! I just put Classic Demos (+ coverart) for Chrono Trigger, Gradius III, Legend, Super Bomberman 3, Super R-Type, TMNT IV, Wild Guns.
Your DKC 2/3 saved me some time, so kuddo to you!

Note: the longer the rollback, the longer is the time between "break" files, which mean that you can record a lot before the second one, which mean you can keep only the first one, which mean you save a lot of space.
For exemple, with a rollback of 600, a 45 seconds demo needs three break files of 300 ko each (well, 4, technically, but the last one is not useful). With a rollback of 18000, you can record several minutes without hitting a second break. So instead of using about 900 ko, you use only 300, and for a way longer demo-time if needed.

 

[Smitchell6879]

Great idea! I just put Classic Demos (+ coverart) for Chrono Trigger, Gradius III, Legend, Super Bomberman 3, Super R-Type, TMNT IV, Wild Guns.
Your DKC 2/3 saved me some time, so kuddo to you!

Note: the longer the rollback, the longer is the time between "break" files, which mean that you can record a lot before the second one, which mean you can keep only the first one, which mean you save a lot of space.
For exemple, with a rollback of 600, a 45 seconds demo needs three break files of 300 ko each (well, 4, technically, but the last one is not useful). With a rollback of 18000, you can record several minutes without hitting a second break. So instead of using about 900 ko, you use only 300, and for a way longer demo-time if needed.

Your right, I did notice that I was able to use only one inputs.state of 300kb vs the originals but I never realized it was based on the actually overall time. Nice catch.

 

[Gab75]

Thanks for the answers, @youngtune27 @Gab75 . How unfortunate, if one save data is around 2.5 MB, for 50 MB you can only save for 20 games. Ouch...
If there are 20 saves already, does that mean you can no longer save game (if you force to save you'll get an error) or the next saves will use regular save directory?

You're welcome!
With the current "extra_space hmod" you can only use the "extra" 50 MB, after installing this module it's no longer possible to use the standard free storage space NAND to put the savestates and the "in game" saves... I don't know if in a future "extra_space hmod" release will be possible to use both sections of memory (50 MB unused NAND and standard free storage space NAND).

 

[maande80]

@Advokaten, yes, obviously.
I see @Gab75 ... then I think I should uninstall it in the meantime. 20 saves are just not enough for me.

Anyone here has their Super Famicom installed with English menu and NES games? While in-game, the NES games can't show full display. I wonder what's wrong.

 

[viinceent]

Little question, dont know if any of you will be able to help me.

Im currently using hakchi2 to run a few N64 games. Mario 64 Works just perfectly but there is some games that i cannot play.

When i try to run Paper Mario for example or even Pokemon Stadium 2, the game crashes.

In Paper Mario it happens right after the cut scene after fighting bowser when mario falls off the castle. When he hits the ground game starts to slow down then completely freezes before returning me to the menu.

For pokemon stadium 2 it just wont do anything, the game crashes right after i open the game

Any tips on how to solve this crashing problem?

 

[The Frenchman]

And, today's good news, Expandable Memory is no longer wishful thinking. MadMonkey has conferred with me on this being fact, and not fiction If all goes well, expect an official release in due time I can confirm expandable memory works, first-hand, as I tested it out successfully. So, there are great things to come!

That is great news! Hope Cluster adds it to Hakchi!

BTW will it also be possible to add physical memory? any info on how much space we gain with this "softmod"?