Bittboy CFW guide V2 V3 V3.5 (Updated CFW_V3.9_Beta_20190610

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Ho, does the bittboy 2/3 or Go has the ability to OverClock?

And is it able to emulate the PS1 correctly or still struggles on 3D games?

Thanks

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Ho, does the bittboy 2/3 or Go has the ability to OverClock?

And is it able to emulate the PS1 correctly or still struggles on 3D games?

Thanks

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Bittboy can normally run at 798mhz, rather than the default 702mhz, but some units may have issues.
PS1 is very limited, it struggles on most games.
 

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Bittboy CFW 4.0 (July 17, 2019)
  • Minor update, installation simply unzip and overwrite into the main folder do not delete anything only overwrite
  • GAMEBOY: New gambatte version (20190621) - Thanks surkow and hi-ban
    • Adds an 'auto' palette setting. Palette with the same name as the loaded rom will be automatically loaded
    • See pastebin link below for more information on using this feature
  • GB(Rumble): (fix) Included correct rumble version of gambatte - Thanks steward
    • This version of gambatte supports rumble (on games that originally supported rumble), but has less features than the main gambatte port
  • MIDNIGHTWILD: New Game Port! MidnightWild (Arduboy game) - Thanks crait
  • NES: Updated FCEUX emulator - Thanks Scooterpsu

PocketGo CFW 1.1 (July 16, 2019)
  • COMMANDER: Updated with improved button mapping - Thanks scooterpsu
  • GAMEBOY: Updated gambatte (20190621) - Thanks surkow and hi-ban
    • Adds an 'auto' palette setting. Palette with the same name as the loaded rom will be automatically loaded
    • See wiki for more information on using this feature
  • GB(Rumble): (fix) Included correct rumble version of gambatte - Thanks steward
    • This version of gambatte supports rumble (on games that originally included rumble), but has less features than the main gambatte port. Rumble is currently extremely weak on pocket-go.
  • GMENU2X: (Main Menu) Updated with improved button mapping, layout improvements - Thanks scooterpsu
    • Press 'B' to exit from the ROM selector (previously 'Start')
    • Press 'X' to move up one level in the folder structure
  • GMENU2X: (fix) Grid theme set as default skin
  • MEGADRIVE: Updated picodrive emulator - Thanks scooterpsu
  • MIDNIGHTWILD: New Game Port! Midnight Wild (Arduboy game) - Thanks crait
  • MISC: Default button mapping fixes: Included config files for GAMEBOY, GBA, NES, MEGADRIVE, PS1 and GB(ohboy)
  • MISC: Speaker/headphone buzzing noise greatly reduced - included PWM fix - Thanks BytePorter
  • NES: Updated FCEUX emulator - Thanks scooterpsu
  • SNES: Updated snes9x4d emulator - Thanks scooterpsu


 
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Does anyone know where to put the WAD files for Doom, Wolfenstein, Hexen etc...? And can there be used any WAD or are specific ones needed?
 

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Keep in mind that the new V4.1 update is a full update and you can't upgrade!

YES! Finally FBA added, nice, i don't like Mame4all, time to do a whole new clean setup!!

Bittboy CFW 4.1 (August 08 & 13, 2019)
  • New full image release due to some major changes to rootfs this is a full install and no upgrade available this time thank you all enjoy.
  • Merged with latest GmenuNX release new features and better future support thanks ping_flood.
  • Latest screen tearing fix & for some people experiencing distortion, thanks Roast (Only for Bittboy v3 and v3.5)
  • Added sd sync patch fixes the forced shutdown corruption problem thanks SantX27
  • Gambatte has been updated Changes:below thanks Hi-Ban
    • Added an option to switch between mono and stereo sound. Default option (and recommended one) is Mono.
    • Removed L/R menu hotkeys for most devices. Now only the power/suspend button calls the menu.
  • Added new fceux nes emulator much better performance thanks to koroneo
  • Added new game Midnight Wild game thank's to @crait
  • Added comic-book theme for new gmenuNX ported by Jutleys to bittboy thanks to segich & simpleasy
  • Added fontigrid theme for new gmenuNX support thanks s4i
  • Added ST-SDL Terminal Emulator by Benob, Ported by SantX27 thanks.
  • FBA added new fba release for arcade games thanks to Hank, see wiki for more info
  • New daemon from jamesofarrell, see wiki for more info
 
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Can i update to 4.1 with A V2 Bittboy? Or is the update for 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 only?

All BittBoys from V2 and up, i think

See spoiler tags below for your version and download and howto!!!

@Mods you should change the title to:

BittBoy CFW News and Updates

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@3DSDSXL should remove the mega download links and use the official downloads page, like i posted in the spoiler tags below in the same spot for download and info, make it less an add for the store.
I don't have a problem with a link at the end of your first post to the store/shop and your page for info. now it looks like a big add for your store/shop whatever ;)

First post is to long, no need for all the old stuff when you update, or use spoiler tags, reduces the first page till a normal post size

TriForce Github CFW page for BittBoy and PocketGO

See screenshot on where to go on from his github page (Yes, you can use the screenshot in your first post ;) )
Link to it is: https://i.postimg.cc/ZRNhRWCH/ws1.png
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Update Custom Firmware
(Note: You CAN NOT update to V4.1, you need a full clean install, so backup your SD to your PC before doing so!)

This guide is to update the version of an already installed custom firmware. This work for rev1, rev2/2.5 and rev3 consoles.

Note: Before start make sure you have installed 7-Zip Tool. (You can download here)

1) Steps
  1. Download CFW image for Bittboy or Pocket Go (here)
  2. Extract the content of the zip file.
  3. Right click on the .img file and then > 7-Zip > Open Archive.
  4. Left click on the file "3.fat" Then > Open.
  5. Select all the files (Except the "roms" folder).
  6. Copy all the files on the "main" partition of the SD – just select the files, then drag and drop.
2) Notes
If the system ask if you want to replace, select yes for all.

Close windows then insert SD on your New Bittboy.
New Bittboy Rev 2 Custom Firmware
Before working with this, we would like to express our gratitude to Steward-fu and the people mentioned on main page special thanks here.

This is still a beta and is still in development. You can click the next video to see how to do.



1) Materials
  1. New Bittboy - rev2 or rev2.5
  2. SD card of 8GB or more
  3. Lastest CFW v4.1 Image (Download)
  4. Install Partition Wizard (Download)
  5. Install win32diskimager (Download)
  6. Install 7zip (Download)
  7. Optional Install SD Card Formatter (Download)
2) Setup


  1. If you are using the included SD you need to remove all partitions using Partition Wizard, SD Card Formatter or Windows Disk Management. Note: SD Card need to be in FAT 32 format.
  2. If the CFW file is compressed on .7zip just extract using 7zip before proceed.
  3. Execute win32diskimager, select SD card, load the .IMG file and press Write button to proceed.
  4. Once the image is burned on the SD card, open Partition Wizard and choose Disk Management.
  5. Then right click on the main partition and choose extend (Set it to the maximum) and apply.
  6. Insert the SD into New Bittboy and turn it on. If it boots it is a success.
Note: If you have problems to access the "main" partition on Windows 7 or 8 please read here

Enjoy!
New Bittboy Rev 3 Custom Firmware
Before working with this, we would like to express our gratitude to Steward-fu and the people mentioned on main page special thanks here.

This is still a beta and is still in development. You can click the next video to see how to do.



1) Materials
  1. New Bittboy - rev3 or rev3.5
  2. SD card of 8GB or more
  3. Lastest CFW v4.1 Image
  4. Install Partition Wizard (Download)
  5. Install win32diskimager (Download)
  6. Install 7zip (Download)
  7. Optional Install SD Card Formatter (Download)
2) Setup


  1. If you are using the included SD you need to remove all partitions using Partition Wizard, SD Card Formatter or Windows Disk Management. Note: SD Card need to be in FAT 32 format.
  2. If the CFW file is compressed on .7zip just extract using 7zip before proceed.
  3. Execute win32diskimager, select SD card, load the .IMG file and press Write button to proceed.
  4. Once the image is burned on the SD card, open Partition Wizard and choose Disk Management.
  5. Then right click on the main partition and choose extend (Set it to the maximum) and apply.
  6. Insert the SD into New Bittboy and turn it on. If it boots it is a success.
Note: If you have problems to access the "main" partition on Windows 7 or 8 please read here

Enjoy!
Bittboy CFW 4.1 (August 08 & 13, 2019)
  • New full image release due to some major changes to rootfs this is a full install and no upgrade available this time thank you all enjoy.
  • Merged with latest GmenuNX release new features and better future support thanks ping_flood.
  • Latest screen tearing fix & for some people experiencing distortion, thanks Roast (Only for Bittboy v3 and v3.5)
  • Added sd sync patch fixes the forced shutdown corruption problem thanks SantX27
  • Gambatte has been updated Changes:below thanks Hi-Ban
    • Added an option to switch between mono and stereo sound. Default option (and recommended one) is Mono.
    • Removed L/R menu hotkeys for most devices. Now only the power/suspend button calls the menu.
  • Added new fceux nes emulator much better performance thanks to koroneo
  • Added new game Midnight Wild game thank's to @crait
  • Added comic-book theme for new gmenuNX ported by Jutleys to bittboy thanks to segich & simpleasy
  • Added fontigrid theme for new gmenuNX support thanks s4i
  • Added ST-SDL Terminal Emulator by Benob, Ported by SantX27 thanks.
  • FBA added new fba release for arcade games thanks to Hank, see wiki for more info
  • New daemon from jamesofarrell, see wiki for more info

Like this ;)
 
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As far as i know the new BittBoy V3.5 has no TV out (only headphone jacket)
It's not mentioned anywhere on the BittBoy page

I know that, but I have BittBoy V2 and it have TV-OUT, i asked here if this feature are implemented, menu that was used on this cfw builds have option to use TV-OUT, but not all devices are supported. I have also Retro Game Plus with TV-OUT i will check if it is supported via CFW. But TV-OUT is good feature to have, even if it is only Composite.
 

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I know that, but I have BittBoy V2 and it have TV-OUT, i asked here if this feature are implemented, menu that was used on this cfw builds have option to use TV-OUT, but not all devices are supported. I have also Retro Game Plus with TV-OUT i will check if it is supported via CFW. But TV-OUT is good feature to have, even if it is only Composite.
Yeah i was wondering why V2 has TV out and why they left it out on V3(.5), It's alway nice to be able to play on the big screen :)
 
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what is the difference in the v3 and 3.5?

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