Sega Megadrive (Genesis) Flashback Mini HD with an USB on internal mother board

[Menzo1986]

You will not be able to add so many games with the original Dashboard/Menu/Frontend what ever you wanna call it. There seems to be the same problem as the NES/SNES MINI haves, there is a Cache Folder.. Once its full the menu crashes and restarts and you wil never reach the end of youre games list. So even if you change the emulator in the main menu you will stock on this problem. This is the reason why i stopped to work with the original menu.

You can check my Older posts, i already had some tricks to add a game fullset.

Regards

i've looked this topic but i can't find your older post on that. now i got a problem with mine that the last 2 pages won't work. how can i fix this problem?

 

[WD_Gaster]

i've looked this topic but i can't find your older post on that. now i got a problem with mine that the last 2 pages won't work. how can i fix this problem?

he has not finished his work. if you need a bit of a larger number of titles go read this:

https://gbatemp.net/threads/sega-generations-1st-launcher-companion-for-the-flashback-hd.494432/

 

[fixingmytoys]

use one of these:

and connect the usb flashback directly to it on one end and a usb stick directly to the other end. make sure it is fat32. your roms sound like they are in the right location. Click on the USB icon on my launcher and go from there. remember the current build only supports launching .bin from usb. i will do some upgrades this weekend.

can guarantee this works for me.

Thanks @WD_Gaster @asper like i said silly question knew it would be something simple, i had one in my box this whole time all working thanks

 

[Hekel]

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Thanks @WD_Gaster @asper like i said silly question knew it would be something simple, i had one in my box this whole time all working thanks

Looks nice, good work.

@WD_Gaster not directly true with the controllers, original wired sega controlers does work in retroshield. But its not the best solution in my oppinion.

 

[fixingmytoys]

Looks nice, good work.

@WD_Gaster not directly true with the controllers, original wired sega controlers does work in retroshield. But its not the best solution in my oppinion.

Thanks @Hekel i redid the bloody USB mod like 6 times, thinking i had done it wrong checked and check with my muiltmeter thinking i did not want to ask another silly question again , glad i did , mind you i do love a bit of soldering have a look at my instagram if you like

https://www.instagram.com/fixingmytoys/

 

[Hekel]

Thanks @Hekel i redid the bloody USB mod like 6 times, thinking i had done it wrong checked and check with my muiltmeter thinking i did not want to ask another silly question again , glad i did , mind you i do love a bit of soldering have a look at my instagram if you like

https://www.instagram.com/fixingmytoys/

Haha interesting, i have myself 7 Arcade Cabs so i know how it is ;-). I like youre mvs mod well done.

 

[fixingmytoys]

Haha interesting, i have myself 7 Arcade Cabs so i know how it is ;-). I like youre mvs mod well done.

thanks man did you check out my youtube link

 

[fixingmytoys]

Haha interesting, i have myself 7 Arcade Cabs so i know how it is ;-). I like youre mvs mod well done.

which Arcade Cabs do you have @Hekel

 

[Menzo1986]

he has not finished his work. if you need a bit of a larger number of titles go read this:

thnx, i've got it working before all the pages (probably some luck). i've tried to add a few more games and the last the pages wont work.
So i tried to put it back to the way i got it before adding a bit more games. But with that one now also the last 2 pages wont work.

thnx for the link with the alternative interface. The only think i don't like is the anime wallpapers. But i can change them with image1. png, image2. png ?

 

[Hekel]

which Arcade Cabs do you have @Hekel

House of dead 1
House of dead 2
Sega Crazy Taxi
2x Sega Naomi Universal Cab
Sega Rally Twin Edition
Neo Geo MVS
Sega Blast City Jamma
Original Sega Sonic The Hedgehog machine

 

[fixingmytoys]

House of dead 1
House of dead 2
Sega Crazy Taxi
2x Sega Naomi Universal Cab
Sega Rally Twin Edition
Neo Geo MVS
Sega Blast City Jamma
Original Sega Sonic The Hedgehog machine

BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP so jelly

 

[WD_Gaster]

thnx, i've got it working before all the pages (probably some luck). i've tried to add a few more games and the last the pages wont work.
So i tried to put it back to the way i got it before adding a bit more games. But with that one now also the last 2 pages wont work.

thnx for the link with the alternative interface. The only think i don't like is the anime wallpapers. But i can change them with image1. png, image2. png ?

correct. you can change them to whatever you want. 1280 x 720 png format. all that information is in the wiki. . feel free to create your own skin and share.

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Looks nice, good work.

@WD_Gaster not directly true with the controllers, original wired sega controlers does work in retroshield. But its not the best solution in my oppinion.

@Hekel, try to load retroshield as launcher. in other words launch it on startup without running the atgames launcher first... wired controllers will not work. feel free to confirm. their android build doesnt have drivers to deal with wired controllers directly.

@asper his cfw worked with wired controllers because it loads the atgames launcher for a few seconds before launching retroarch. call it a happy accident. I can try to do the same with my launcher but it seems rather messy when you do that.

 

[Hekel]

correct. you can change them to whatever you want. 1280 x 720 png format. all that information is in the wiki. . feel free to create your own skin and share.

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@Hekel, try to load retroshield as launcher. in other words launch it on startup without running the atgames launcher first... wired controllers will not work. feel free to confirm. their android build doesnt have drivers to deal with wired controllers directly.

@asper his cfw worked with wired controllers because it loads the atgames launcher for a few seconds before launching retroarch. call it a happy accident. I can try to do the same with my launcher but it seems rather messy when you do that.

@WD_Gaster so what does it means? Stop the original launcher from showing up and keep it running in the background.. thats exactly what i do with retroshield.. its easy to managed that. Kill the all-games.ini and the launcher wont show up. But there is also another workaround for this problem. Because you couldnt manage it This doesnt means its not possible ;-).

 

[JackMonty]

thnx, i've got it working before all the pages (probably some luck). i've tried to add a few more games and the last the pages wont work.
So i tried to put it back to the way i got it before adding a bit more games. But with that one now also the last 2 pages wont work.

thnx for the link with the alternative interface. The only think i don't like is the anime wallpapers. But i can change them with image1. png, image2. png ?

I've read that the console is picky up to a max of eight pages cna stably be displayed. Have you removed everything and out all the files on from fresh? The whole process is described here: http://www.gniteproductions.com/projects/Flashback.html

Good Luck

 

[WD_Gaster]

@WD_Gaster so what does it means? Stop the original launcher from showing up and keep it running in the background.. thats exactly what i do with retroshield.. its easy to managed that. Kill the all-games.ini and the launcher wont show up. But there is also another workaround for this problem. Because you couldnt manage it This doesnt means its not possible ;-).

Doing this makes the original launcher not work anymore though. kinda messy :S. Also how does this work for people with the OBB version of the app? the all-games.ini gets restored from it on every reboot. that wont work for them.

@Hekel i think you just gave me a great idea on how to possibly make this work.

 

[Menzo1986]

I've read that the console is picky up to a max of eight pages cna stably be displayed. Have you removed everything and out all the files on from fresh? The whole process is described here: ...

Good Luck

yeah put it back to stock and removed the games folder.
i got it working again after many tries. on the last try i did wait a bit longer before remove the connection with my pc.
and now everything works fine.. all the pages. maybe the problem is that i pull out the usb from my laptop too fast.
but that sounds kinda weird.

 

[Clint13579]

@Hekel how’s the launcher coming? Anxiously waiting your work.

Would be cool if it could go straight from the Sega load screen to the game selection without having to select the emu.

 

[Excalibur007]

Unfortunately, I didn't have as much time this weekend as I'd hoped, but I did get the wire soldered to my usb.

I have a couple of questions I hope someone can answer:

1) I followed the wiki guide on how to backup the Flashback system (all partitions). However, I don't see an explanation on how to use the RK Rom Dumper and Flasher to flash the backed up partitions back to the Flashback. The guide just says to do it if you mess up your system, but doesn't say "how". I haven't borked it up, but I'd like to know how in case I do.

2) While I do want to experiment with the generations dash, for the time being, I'm mostly interested in replacing the emulator for better compatibility with some games and perhaps better emulation. I've read throughout the thread that Picodrive is good for this, but can I just replace the emulator without installing another dash etc.?

3) If you backup a Flashback version that uses the obb file, AND you backup a newer one that does not, can you flash the firmware/partitions from the newer one to the obb one?... Other than the "user" partition, everything else appears to be the same type/size.

4) Slightly off-topic, but I'd REALLY like to know the answer to this. I've read in various places that the Atari Flashback HDs are running the same Android setup, (but the obb version). However, I bought both the Activision Edition and the Gold HD models and neither have a usb port. There are 5 holes that look like something could be soldered to, but I don't know what they're for or the pinout. Does anyone have knowledge on this? Does anyone know how people have been accessing their Atari Flashback HDs like these Genesis/Mega Drive ones?

 

[asper]

Unfortunately, I didn't have as much time this weekend as I'd hoped, but I did get the wire soldered to my usb.

I have a couple of questions I hope someone can answer:

1) I followed the wiki guide on how to backup the Flashback system (all partitions). However, I don't see an explanation on how to use the RK Rom Dumper and Flasher to flash the backed up partitions back to the Flashback. The guide just says to do it if you mess up your system, but doesn't say "how". I haven't borked it up, but I'd like to know how in case I do.

2) While I do want to experiment with the generations dash, for the time being, I'm mostly interested in replacing the emulator for better compatibility with some games and perhaps better emulation. I've read throughout the thread that Picodrive is good for this, but can I just replace the emulator without installing another dash etc.?

3) If you backup a Flashback version that uses the obb file, AND you backup a newer one that does not, can you flash the firmware/partitions from the newer one to the obb one?... Other than the "user" partition, everything else appears to be the same type/size.

4) Slightly off-topic, but I'd REALLY like to know the answer to this. I've read in various places that the Atari Flashback HDs are running the same Android setup, (but the obb version). However, I bought both the Activision Edition and the Gold HD models and neither have a usb port. There are 5 holes that look like something could be soldered to, but I don't know what they're for or the pinout. Does anyone have knowledge on this? Does anyone know how people have been accessing their Atari Flashback HDs like these Genesis/Mega Drive ones?

A guide about restoring will arrive (hope) soon in the wiki; i am sorry for that but i am lacking time.

About atari fb the 5 "holes" can be (not sure) usb pins; i read something about in atgames forum iirc; if so you need to solder an usb port over them.

EDIT: I found what I saved days ago; if someone can do that "hardmod" and dump the system (and data) partition and share the dump I will be happy to study that system too:

I do not remember who found that but all the kudos go to him !

 

[fixingmytoys]

A guide about restoring will arrive (hope) soon in the wiki; i am sorry for that but i am lacking time.

About atari fb the 5 "holes" can be (not sure) usb pins; i read something about in atgames forum iirc; if so you need to solder an usb port over them.

EDIT: I found what I saved days ago; if someone can do that "hardmod" and dump the system (and data) partition and share the dump I will be happy to study that system too:

I do not remember who found that but all the kudos go to him !

Hmmmm that is so do able wish I had one hmm I want to do it now lol