Homebrew [Release] Linux for the 3DS

[ParzivalWolfram]

Linux port to the ARM9 processor?
DSLinux?

i mean... yes, but we're working at bare-metal on the 3DS, not the DS, so the ARM11 is involved, not the ARM7.

Some things are only accessible from one or the other processor, like the WiFi SoC or the SD card.

'tis a mess.

 

[JMK19]

Hi,
I'm using a N3DS XL and got it to work, and Weston is rotated in Landscape, but my mouse only moves around. No clicking. Tried the left/right trigger, and pretty much every other button on the device. What do I do? (Trying to click on weston-terminal)

(EDIT: I now see that it's a bug that's being fixed, right?)

 

[ParzivalWolfram]

Hi,
I'm using a N3DS XL and got it to work, and Weston is rotated in Landscape, but my mouse only moves around. No clicking. Tried the left/right trigger, and pretty much every other button on the device. What do I do? (Trying to click on weston-terminal)

(EDIT: I now see that it's a bug that's being fixed, right?)

This is a super-old version. Please download the latest tester12 package and, if desired, create your own buildroot package to add your own programs at (again) the repo linked above.

But, yes, the mouse is broken. Most can't even get mouse mode to activate at all.

 

[Nemos59]

I wish I have some knowledge to help... The only thing I can do is 'beta test' versions...

 

[uyjulian]

I wish I have some knowledge to help... The only thing I can do is 'beta test' versions...

start here http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/

 

[ParzivalWolfram]

I wish I have some knowledge to help... The only thing I can do is 'beta test' versions...

start here http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/

Yeah, true. We're also modding Linux to actually do more than boot though xD

good place to start though

 

[ChrisCross]

Hey,
How can I start the weston-termind?

 

[ParzivalWolfram]

Hey,
How can I start the weston-termind?

If you're using a build posted by me, Weston has been entirely removed. If you're using Xerpi's build, it's because the mouse mode doesn't work.

 

[ParzivalWolfram]

and HEEEEEEEEEERE WE GO

 

[Pickle_Rick]

and HEEEEEEEEEERE WE GO

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What's the status report on this port?

 

[Pickle_Rick]

Also wanted to add that I wouldn't bother trying to get a DE running on the 3DS. As it's not really useful for that purpose. This linux port would be killer with something like GmenuNX. (Which runs on those cheap dingux handhelds that keep releasing.) This would make the 3DS the fastest (by a wide margin) and highest quality dingux handheld available. It's designed for low res screens like the 3DS's too. Some screenshots (you can change the theme/the default is kinda ugly):

 

[ParzivalWolfram]

What's the status report on this port?

SD R/W bug fixed (hopefully) but new versions of buildroot break patches, so it's either kernel 4.20.x and a semi-working build or kernel 5.0.x (kernel version that SD fix was made against and needs) and a failed build. Looking into possibly switching away from buildroot.

(I also have a new dedicated build setup, so build time went from 6 hours to 1.5 hours max, so updates should be slightly faster)

 

[able]

I havent checked this in a while. Im so proud of you guys man this is incredible.

 

[Dylan23455]

For me the keyboard locks up after i put in user

 

[ParzivalWolfram]

For me the keyboard locks up after i put in user

Define "user"? Also, are you using Xerpi's build or one made by Wolfvak and I?

 

[EduAAA]

Would this allow to use lakka on 3DS as they do on Switch?

 

[ParzivalWolfram]

Would this allow to use lakka on 3DS as they do on Switch?

Perhaps, but you should probably just use RetroArch as Lin3DS is barely stable at this point and it may be a long while before we get everything far enough for that.

 

[jsa]

Are you on Discord somewhere? I'd be interested in joining some sort of development channel for this, if present.

 

[ParzivalWolfram]

I am, but there's no development Discord server or anything as of now and my Internet connection isn't stable right now (we no longer have internet access at the house as we're STILL packing and getting the new land ready 3 months later...)

 

[Arseface_TM]

Do you need a mouse driver? I'd be over the moon with wifi and a working CLI.

Once you have the mouse driver how are you going to handle input? Touchscreen as a trackpad seems the way to go on that front.