Freeintv stopped working?

bolton80 commented 6 years ago

Step 1: Describe your setup:

hakchi2 CE version: 1.2.4
retroarch used (filename): _km_retroarch_171_standard_4_28_18
hmod(s) used by the game you are having problens with (filenames): _km_freeint_4_28_18

Step 2: Describe the problem:

Recently, when updating my Retroarch Freeint stopped working. Immediately resets when trying to load ANY Intellivision rom. Tried using both .int and .freeintv in the command line but instant returns to snes classic menu. All bios are in the correct folder ('system') and going to CORE INFORMATION shows they are recognised.

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KMFDManic commented 6 years ago

BIOS are required to run FreeINT, exec.bin and grom.bin, which can be installed via the Master BIOS Module in my Core Set. Copy them into the root, system folder. Let me know if you still need any help. Note, I am posting an Updated Core Set in a short while. You may want to retest using the latest one.

bolton80 commented 6 years ago

Hi,

Thanks for replying. The BIOS are in the correct folder. But still nothing. I wonder if the command line might be wrong? Here’s an example of the format I am using... /bin/int /var/games/CLV-Z-JORYA/Shark!_Shark!.int.7z

As I said, Freeint worked fine a while back, so I don’t know how I’, having so many problems with it now.

As a side note, I’ve been desperately trying to get CD-I working with no success (really want to play Hotel Mario and a few other rare CD-I exclusives again), but no luck. Does it actually work at the moment? If so, any chance of a video? I’m sure lots of people would like to play Hotel Mario (many of them for the first time).

Amiga CD32 would be fun too, I had one back then, and it had some worthwhile games.

Thanks again for all your work on these releases. I’m really enjoying being able to put so many classics on such a convenient little system.

Steve

gingerbeardman commented 6 years ago

I'll try this in the morning. I use FreeIntv (note the v at the end) a fair bit and have even submitted some fixes to the source code.

I'll try it both before and after installing the latest core hmods.

KMFDManic commented 6 years ago

@bolton80 I can confirm the Core works perfectly. Keep in mind, not ALL Games will work. I would suggest using Tron: Deadly Discs as a good test Game. Also, make sure you do not have TOO many games/hmods flashed at one time. Even though it may appear you have the Core installed, you may not. There are, of course, other factors...as well. But, as of right now, 5-12-18 FreeINT Core works perfectly:) Keep me posted:)

bolton80 commented 6 years ago

Hi KMDFManic and gingerbeardman. Thanks for responding. I've tried yesterday's new build and still nothing. So clearly there's a problem with my set-up. I wonder if some kind of config file may be corrupt or something, which is stopping the newer versions of FreeINTV from working? Does this sound likely, and if so, any idea how I would go about 'resetting' the config for FreeINTV so I can start from scratch? (Without restoring the whole SNES Mini to factory settings!). My other installed cores are all working fine.

gingerbeardman commented 6 years ago

OK @bolton80 I have two folders of Intellivision games.

I just tested my setup and it's running.

hakchi2CE 1.2.4
km_RetroArch 171 Xtreme (4-28-18)
km_FreeINTV (4-28-18)
BIOS (see below)
command lines start with /bin/freeintv

after upgrading, it still works:

hakchi2CE 1.2.4
km_RetroArch 171 Xtreme (5-12-18)
km_FreeINTV (5-12-18)
BIOS (see below)
command lines start with /bin/freeintv

From some related RetroArch documentation:

BIOS

lr-freeintv requires two Intellivision BIOS files to be placed in the libretro 'system' folder:

Function Filename* MD5 Hash

Executive ROM exec.bin 62e761035cb657903761800f4437b8af

Graphics ROM grom.bin 0cd5946c6473e42e8e4c2137785e427f

BIOS filenames are case-sensitive

Function	Filename*	MD5 Hash
Executive ROM	`exec.bin`	`62e761035cb657903761800f4437b8af`
Graphics ROM	`grom.bin`	`0cd5946c6473e42e8e4c2137785e427f`

KMFDManic commented 6 years ago

@bolton80 Flash Custom Kernel, Reinstall the Core/BIOS, synch LESS in Games. Try to avoid being too close to the available MB.

Now for the very sad news. CD-I Games with Videos in them, will not work...This pretty much makes CD-I a completely lost cause. They didn't support those with video due to legal reasons. Additionally, I am pretty certain the CD-I element is broken on our end! I wanted to get it going, but it may not be easy!

bolton80 commented 6 years ago

I've finally worked out what went wrong with my FreeINTV. Somehow the game roms became corrupted. I deleted them all from Hakchi, replaced them with new copies and it's working perfectly now. Thanks for all the tips though.

It's a shame about the CD-I situation.

gingerbeardman commented 6 years ago

Glad you've got it sorted! I'm currently trying to debug a collision problem with the emulator that makes playing Chip Shot - Super Pro Golf and other games quite difficult.

This issue can be closed.

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