iOS Version of Reicast

[mk8itra1n]

Havent seen any updates about the iOS version? Will there be any pictures, videos, or some kind of teaser. Haven't heard much about the progress on there. Last I heard there was some sort of issue about the input and controls. Wasn't AngelxWind helping to get this released on Cydia as well? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks👍👌

[AbandonedCart]

You aren't supposed to be downloading games, since that is piracy. We can't really help you with that. The app currently looks for a file named "game.chd" but if @smkp doesn't get to it first, I will try to add a file selector in there instead.

[rasterico]

Don't worry, I haven't downloaded anything I don't already own :)

[rasterico]

[mk8itra1n]

Holy Crap bro. I have the same exact collection as you. Great minds think alike👍👌🎉

[rasterico]

i actually have more, thats all i could be bothered to unpack!

[mk8itra1n]

When you get the games working up on reicast, can you post a vid up on Twitter. I know the controls don't work yet but I wanna see how Sonic Adventure runs.

[eddiebrook]

anyone can upload an ipa or deb?

I can help make a good overlay, almost better that android port.

[mk8itra1n]

I'll compile and install it when I get a chance. I'll see if I can upload a deb of reicast for iOS. Dude if you can get that overlay so we can get working controls I'm all for it.

[skmp]

@rasterico as a general rule we do not talk about downloading games. Legality is determined by local laws (eg, downloading is legal in Switzerland, and in Greece it is illegal even if you own a license). That said, cdi files are not officially supported and usually have issues. We only support cdi files for homebrew games. Reicast is designed to work with the .gdi or .chd formats

[rasterico]

@eddiebrook I'll have a go at dumping an .ipa tomorrow as its my day off, may take some working out though :) @skmp understood, schoolboy error, I've been using emulators for years and know full well that talking about roms is a no no, I have all the games shown in the pictures and more, I'll have a go at dumping the images myself from the originals, thanks again for all your help in getting this running :)

[eddiebrook]

@mk8itra1n @rasterico

Ok. But i only need the entire app (reicast.app). I have some good ideas for the overlay. Thanks

[mk8itra1n]

@rastsrico dude can you put reicast into an ipa file for @eddiebrook? If this dude can get us a good overlay and working controls I'm all for it

[mk8itra1n]

@rasterico oops I spelled your username wrong😂

[AbandonedCart]

The overlay is mostly done but I waited to push until the file selector was, too.

https://github.com/reicast/reicast-emulator/commit/3597e571a8c3ba5edb5595b449baef50277870c4

[eddiebrook]

@LoungeKatt

could share it with all the changes made by you if possible, of course? thx

[mk8itra1n]

So when you push the file selection and overlay..it will be available when I compile reicast with Xcode 7 afterwards?

[rasterico]

Has that been pushed now? Should I rebuild? @LoungeKatt

[AbandonedCart]

It's still crashing so I've only pushed to my branch. There's an issue with the list and I still need to connect the buttons.

[eddiebrook]

then I think we'll wait until the crashes are solved

I'll try and improve a little this overlay to ios (made for android) I also need the application working.

[rasterico]

So I've managed to convert some of my dumped GDI's into CHD's :) ive loaded one into the app via iTunes but it only seems to boot the bios and not the game itself? It is supposed to be named game.chd isn't it? Also I take it the game.chd is supposed to just sit in the same place as the boot.bin and flash.bin? @skmp @LoungeKatt

[AbandonedCart]

Yes.

Seems there was never an issue with the table. There was an issue with the sliding drawer that was added to the project when it was first set up. Once that was removed, it worked.

There is still a crash when launching a game, but that is from the view transition. Shouldn't take too long to get that sorted out.

[rasterico]

It doesn't crash for me at all, it just boots the bios and doesn't even attempt to load a game.

[AbandonedCart]

@rasterico You're using a different build.

[rasterico]

@LoungeKatt I see, I'm using the latest build I think, downloaded it earlier today, I don't understand why it's not picking up the game image though as I'm pretty certain everything is where it should be and named correctly, also, I've had a look at the config file and it appears the sound is set to off by default, any way to change this or is that only possible once the overlay is complete?

[AbandonedCart]

The settings page isn't attached yet. I just started looking at everything a couple days ago so it will take a little time to get it all where Android is now.

[rasterico]

ahh I see, I know the iOS version is quite far behind, good to know you guys are gradually getting it up and running though, thanks again for all your help :)

[rasterico]

Just rebuilt the older version from the 20th to test and it is loading some games in but only as far as the first screens, Crazy Taxi gets as far as the 50-60hz screen and then crashes. Zombie Revenge gets a little further but still crashes back to bios @mk8itra1n won't be uploading any videos of any working games at the moment unfortunately!

[mk8itra1n]

@rasterico Eh don't worry about it. It's fine and I'm really impressed with the progress with Reicast for iOS. Just the fact that the bios works and games barely load is major progress. Can't wait for the overlay to be released

[rasterico]

I'm excited with every new release, I'm getting closer and closer every day to getting it to launch a game :) it's gonna be a monumental day when it actually happens!

[mk8itra1n]

Well you almost got your wish. You got crazy taxi to load even though you only made it to the TV settings so that's major progress so far👌

[rasterico]

well LoungeKatt says it won't take long to sort the crashing issue out, also the overlay isn't far off being complete, exciting times ahead :)

[mk8itra1n]

Yeah I'm pretty excited. The new version of Retroarch has a Sega Saturn Emulator inside so I will be trying that out for now while I'm waitng for Reicast. Can't wait to play Sonic R👌

[rasterico]

A Saturn emulator? Man I'm all over that! I was just on my way to bed but looks like I'm staying up to charge my MFI controller and playing Panzer Dragoon Zwei! I've just checked, can't see any mention of a Saturn core on iOS? Also have the latest version on Cydia I think, has this newer version been released yet?

[brujo5]

@rasterico

yabause core = sega saturn

http://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/ios/latest/

[AbandonedCart]

@skmp am I right to assume the char text item passed to the emulator view is the parameters?

[mk8itra1n]

Yep the Saturn emulator works fine considering it's under heavy development. It's pretty slow but it runs the games. I have Sonic 3D Blast running on my 6 Plus. Screenshot was me entering the special stage👍👌

[AbandonedCart]

Could you move non-reicast discussion to another location? Thanks.

[mk8itra1n]

I apologize @loungekatt. Let's get back to business with Reicast. I saw @eddiebrook has a overlay he's making for iOS. Will you be using that one in the emulator?

[AbandonedCart]

Initially it will be the default one to match Android but it's up to @skmp if it gets changed to something else.

[eddiebrook]

first I need how it works (no longer know if the same thing android required) but the most reliable that can be replaced or choose. I simply want to make the most comfortable controls. but I will not know until you have a build that works well without crashes. Thanks.

[mk8itra1n]

@loungekatt didn't you say earlier that the overlay was almost completed. I think you said you wanted to push the build when the file selector was complete. How far is the progress on that?

[AbandonedCart]

It's all posted to my branch.

[mk8itra1n]

So when I build now I'll get the overlay and file selector? Sweet👌

[eddiebrook]

@mk8itra1n

If everything is working, share the app with me and so get to work on my overlay (Optional). Thanks

[AbandonedCart]

File selector is in there but I'm not sure the parameters are right.

Overlay is there but still not working with storyboards. It's tricky since it can't be a permanent overlay to support controllers. I have to convert it to a compound view that can be hidden and disabled.

[mk8itra1n]

@eddiebrook @loungekatt I just got a new 6 plus because I changed carriers. I'm gonna jailbreak and build the new version and I'll share the app with you bro

[eddiebrook]

@LoungeKatt in other words the overlay is there but makes no action, right? I hope it can be used soon, I want to play Skies of Arcadia (^^)/-

@mk8itra1n Thanks

[mk8itra1n]

No prob. Yeah I can't wait for the overlay. @eddiebrook If you get your overlay working share it with us bro👍

[skmp]

@loungekatt no idea atm Am 24.08.2015 08:07 schrieb "eddiebrook" notifications@github.com:

first I need how it works (no longer know if the same thing android required) but the most reliable that can be replaced or choose. I simply want to make the most comfortable controls. but I will not know until you have a build that works well without crashes. Thanks.

— Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub https://github.com/reicast/reicast-emulator/issues/768#issuecomment-134050679 .

[mk8itra1n]

Alright well I got reicast to install on my 6 plus after I jail broke. The app is on my home screen but everytime I click on it crashes back to the home screen. What do I do now?