GroovyArcade live-CD 2020

[NightSprinter]

Beautiful!  The pkgbuild files provided all that I needed!  Now to get the patching errors with mame 0.151 fixed, and all should be fine.

Well, the only thing is with the kernel pkgbuild file: I get this:

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-> Found config
  -> Found config.x86_64
  -> Found linux.preset
  -> Found change-default-console-loglevel.patch
  -> Found criu-no-expert.patch
==> Validating source files with md5sums...
    linux-3.12.tar.xz ... Passed
    config ... FAILED
    config.x86_64 ... FAILED
    linux.preset ... Passed
    change-default-console-loglevel.patch ... Passed
    criu-no-expert.patch ... Passed
==> ERROR: One or more files did not pass the validity check!

[lettuce]

Calamity, as the GroovyArcade Live CD is coming up to almost a year old now, how does one go about compling a new live cd for the latest romset and bug fixes/updates?

Also would it support the new .z7 rom files for merged romsets??

[akumajo]

Good idea.

Also, it would be nice to have a script/gui to apply diff patchs (exemple : history, cavesh3, autofire).

Or even better, patchs include...

[Ansa89]

Also, it would be nice to have a script/gui to apply diff patchs (exemple : history, cavesh3, autofire).

Why? Isn't "patch" enough?

[Toki]

Beautiful!  The pkgbuild files provided all that I needed!  Now to get the patching errors with mame 0.151 fixed, and all should be fine.

Well, the only thing is with the kernel pkgbuild file: I get this:

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-> Found config
  -> Found config.x86_64
  -> Found linux.preset
  -> Found change-default-console-loglevel.patch
  -> Found criu-no-expert.patch
==> Validating source files with md5sums...
    linux-3.12.tar.xz ... Passed
    config ... FAILED
    config.x86_64 ... FAILED
    linux.preset ... Passed
    change-default-console-loglevel.patch ... Passed
    criu-no-expert.patch ... Passed
==> ERROR: One or more files did not pass the validity check!

Try makepkg --skipinteg

[duke_of_earl]

I'm also trying to compile the 3.12 kernel from the groovyarcade repository. I had the same problem as NightSprinter did, and I can confirm it gets fixed building with makepkg --skipinteg.

After fixing that, I got some other errors. The first one were related to the source directory having a space on the filename: when cloning with git, the directory downloaded was named "linux 3.12-1". Renaming it to "linux_3.12-1" fixed that problem.

I had a couple of problems more, related to my installation. One was a problem with the permissions on the partition I was trying to compile the kernel on (it was mounted with noexec, and it failed to execute some building scripts). The other one was related to the version of pacman I was using, it had to be 4.1 or later for the downloaded sources to work.

I also had to get the file hd2600.bin from a previous commit, since it had been removed on the last commit to the git repository, preventing the kernel compilation. After that, it got finally compiled.

[ves]

Hello, the verification problem is due to the md5 sums included in the PKGBUILD file, use this command to compile
makepkg --skipchecksums

I'll post last kernel in the project website, bios hd2600.bin necessary, copy to /lib/firmware/radeon/

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B0NB2HYUHHktcDJiVmNPTGxEUE0&usp=sharing

[Toki]

Thanks 

[lettuce]

So will there be a update to the Live-CD iso???

[Banacek]

First, just wanted to say thanks for the work on this! I've finally gotten tired of Windows 7, and getting XP legitimately was proving to be a pain, so I switched over to using the GroovyArcade Live USB. Loving it so far, and all the resolutions seem to be working great.

I do have some questions though:

• During boot, if I do not ESC out of the splash screen during start up, AdvmenuPLUS runs, but shows a black screen. Any ideas on how to fix?
• The filters don't seem to be doing anything. Do I need to put catver.ini somewhere for it to work?
• Speaking of filters, any way to filter out Adult/Matures?
• Puckman doesn't fit on the screen. I included two screenshots showing what I mean. I haven't been able to find any other games not work, from the list of games I usually play.
• I have the monitor found in this thread: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,117489.msg1244499.html#msg1244499 Right now I'm using the D9800 preset, but I'd like to use the right settings for my monitor. What would I change? Should I just leave it as a D9800 for now?
• There is the occasional slowdown that happens while MAME is running. Could that be from running the OS on a USB stick?

Thanks again, and sorry for all the questions!
Going to install this on my HDD soon. Thanks again!

[Banacek]

Hmm, not sure why the pics are rotated. Anyway my monitor is horizontal, just to be clear.

[Calamity]

Hi Banacek,

• During boot, if I do not ESC out of the splash screen during start up, AdvmenuPLUS runs, but shows a black screen. Any ideas on how to fix?

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,130667.msg1402639.html#msg1402639

• The filters don't seem to be doing anything. Do I need to put catver.ini somewhere for it to work?
• Speaking of filters, any way to filter out Adult/Matures?

Check if this update fixes it: https://code.google.com/p/groovyarcade/downloads/detail?name=advmenu2.6SeHiFix-64x.tar.bz2&can=2&q=

This one also allows using .7z romsets.
I think I'm running a newer version, not sure if it's available somewhere, I'll need to check.

• Puckman doesn't fit on the screen. I included two screenshots showing what I mean. I haven't been able to find any other games not work, from the list of games I usually play.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,134915.0.html

• I have the monitor found in this thread: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,117489.msg1244499.html#msg1244499 Right now I'm using the D9800 preset, but I'd like to use the right settings for my monitor. What would I change? Should I just leave it as a D9800 for now?

The presets in that thread were done using the old format. They would need to be converted to the new one (crt_range). Is the D9800 preset working fine for you?

• There is the occasional slowdown that happens while MAME is running. Could that be from running the OS on a USB stick?

Running on a USB doesn't affect in-game performance. This is either due to CPU limitations or games syncing at a refresh lower than native (typical case: vertical game on horizontal monitor).

[Banacek]

Awesome, let me go through those and fix those issues!

Hi Banacek,

• There is the occasional slowdown that happens while MAME is running. Could that be from running the OS on a USB stick?

Running on a USB doesn't affect in-game performance. This is either due to CPU limitations or games syncing at a refresh lower than native (typical case: vertical game on horizontal monitor).

That's odd then. The refresh rates are the same, I can hear the HDD going when the slow down happens, which shouldn't be from MAME. I'll keep working on it.

Thanks!

[maiki]

Is the ArcadeVGA 3000 that Ultimarc is selling now fully supported with all these programs including Switchres? Can I create my own low pclock (256x192 etc. without doubling etc.) 15 kHz video modes just like I was used to in DOS with ADVV (Advance MAME) with TNT2? Thanks.

[Calamity]

Is the ArcadeVGA 3000 that Ultimarc is selling now fully supported with all these programs including Switchres? Can I create my own low pclock (256x192 etc. without doubling etc.) 15 kHz video modes just like I was used to in DOS with ADVV (Advance MAME) with TNT2? Thanks.

Well I don't know about the current ArcadeVGA 3000 if you mean it's different, I do know that the ArcadeVGA 3000 that was being sold a couple of years ago was fully supported. I have never tried it personally, but bitbytebit and some others have used it with GroovyArcade Linux (SwitchRes, etc.). Yes, it works much the same as ADVV did, regarding low pclock, etc.

[blontic]

Hi. I'm trying to load groovyarcade from CD and as soon as I select the video mode it gives me this screen. CD works on my other pc .

Just an update on this I managed to find out that this is related to my bios/chipset and Arch. I can get GroovyArcade to boot by pressing TAB in in the GRUB menu and appending this to the boot line

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pcie_aspm=force
Issue noted here https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=138105

Once I install GroovyArcade is there a way for me to permanently add this to the boot line so I don't have to do it manually each time? Just not sure which file to edit.

Thanks

[blontic]

Hi. I'm trying to load groovyarcade from CD and as soon as I select the video mode it gives me this screen. CD works on my other pc .

Just an update on this I managed to find out that this is related to my bios/chipset and Arch. I can get GroovyArcade to boot by pressing TAB in in the GRUB menu and appending this to the boot line

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pcie_aspm=force
Issue noted here https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=138105

Once I install GroovyArcade is there a way for me to permanently add this to the boot line so I don't have to do it manually each time? Just not sure which file to edit.

Thanks

Just realized I was using a really old version of groovyarcade Just downloading the new one now to see if it resolves the issue

UPDATE: new version fixed the issue

[MonkeyJug]

any chance somebody (ves?) could knock up a 0.152 64-bit linux compile with the new & improved cave driver?

[ves]

Hello, the new versions are ready, Mame team's supports now cavesh3, If someone wants to prove GroovyArcade Beta, I can send you links.

[ufoufo512]

If someone wants to prove GroovyArcade Beta, I can send you links.

Did I understand correctly that you are asking us to test a new Groovy Arcade Live-CD? If so then please send me a link, I will test it happily.

[akumajo]

I will be happy to test a new groovyarcade cd on my New Net City .

[Banacek]

Ok, so the newer AdvancemenuPlus seems to do the trick, as well as the first fix for the startup black screen.

One more question: so with the Wiimote, everything seems to be working. AdvmenuPlus and X see the Wiimote (X seeing it as a pointer), but for some reason it's not working in MAME. It's setup in MAME to use the Wiimote. I've attached my mame.ini file.

Thanks!

[blontic]

Hello, the new versions are ready, Mame team's supports now cavesh3, If someone wants to prove GroovyArcade Beta, I can send you links.

This is such good news. Now I have no need to compile mame again. I would also like to beta test the new version.

[Calamity]

but for some reason it's not working in MAME. It's setup in MAME to use the Wiimote. I've attached my mame.ini file.

Get the latest version posted today by Ves. The one I compiled myself had the wiimote support disabled.

[Banacek]

but for some reason it's not working in MAME. It's setup in MAME to use the Wiimote. I've attached my mame.ini file.

Get the latest version posted today by Ves. The one I compiled myself had the wiimote support disabled.

I downloaded groovymame64_0152ex1.015_wiimote_linux.tar.bz2 and installed it at /usr/games/bin. Still doesn't seem to work. The Wii controller pad works, but not as a lightgun (same as before).

Was that the wrong version?

Thanks

[MonkeyJug]

just a quick one - when we overwrite the old groovymame file in usr/games/bin, do we need to do anything else?  for example, create a new mame.ini or anything like that?

[MonkeyJug]

^^^^anyone?

i've overwritten the old groovymame file with the 0.152 version but i can't see the new cave games in the list of games, eg deathsmiles?

[blontic]

^^^^anyone?

i've overwritten the old groovymame file with the 0.152 version but i can't see the new cave games in the list of games, eg deathsmiles?

Just worked for me. I used the GroovyArcade menu to download and install the newer version. I didn't do it manually and then copy it. Worked without having to create a new mame.ini

[ves]

Hello, GroovyArcade Beta https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B0NB2HYUHHktUFZXTWJfbHpzUlE&usp=sharing

[ufoufo512]

Thx, ves! Installing right now. First impressions good. Love the loading screen when the installation starts! More feedback, once I got the thing installed.

[ufoufo512]

So far I haven't been able to get a bootable installation with the new beta.

At first attempt I tried to preserve existing ROMs. It didn't succeed (probably a user error, though ). Got GRUB Loading... Error 15 at boot up.

Next I tried to make a clean install. Delete all existing partitions and let the installation wizard auto-partition and install. It ended with a INSERT SYSTEM DISK error (or something like that, hard to see on arcade monitor). If I can't make it to install I will make as simple (hopefully) reproducible case as possible.

Please don't take this as whining, I really appreciate your work and I also totally understand also that everybody have other life as well. I'll give more detailed report soon. 

[NightSprinter]

I also concur, except in my case I somehow wound up with a kernel panic while the installer was re-formatting my 80GB drive and installing.  Here's my system specs if need-be:

CPU: Intel Core2Duo E6300
Motherboard: EVGA nForce 780i-SLI
RAM: 4GB Corsair XMS2 RAM
Graphics: Radeon 6670 1GB
SYstem drive: 80GB Seagate laptop drive
ROMS drive: 160GB Western Digital
USER partition drive: 1TB Western Digital Caviar Green

[ufoufo512]

So here are my steps to reproduce:
Groovy Arcade Linux beta installation
1) Boot from beta-CD
2) Select 2 from the menu VGA-1 (on my system)
3) Groovy Arcade booting animation starts
4) Welcome screen appears, press Ok
5) Select 3 (HD Installation and Partition Tools)
6) Select 3 (Partition manager)
7) Do you want to stop Automount (yes)
Select topmost drive (/dev/sda 111.8GIB)
9) Three partitions are displayed sda1-sda3
10) Delete all partitions and select Write.
11) Quit Partition manager. Try to partition the drive again just to be sure, observe that there are no partitions anymore.
12) Go backward by selecting Cancel
13) Select 2 Hard Drive Installation
14) Install to disk? Select Yes
15) Do you want to setup Networking No
16) Do you want to setup Audio No
17) Do you want to setup Video Yes
18) Select 1 Monitor Type and select 1 Generic 15.7 kHz (I think this is the minimum configuration you need to do)
19) Setup /etc/X11/xorg.conf Select Yes
20) Select 8 Return to main
21) Do you want to setup System Settings Select No
22) Do you have a drive of ROMs/SNAPs Select No
23) Do you want to Auto Partition an empty drive Select Yes
24) Select topmost drive
25) Really auto-partition. Select Yes
26) Installation starts, wait until it is over. Copying Groovy Arcade Linux to /dev/sda3 drive.. is displayed while the copying is going on.
27) Installation finished, Do you want to reboot. Select Yes.
28) Really reboot. Select Yes
29) Wait until the computer reboots.
30) Remove CD as soon as BIOS screen appears.
31) Booting will halt with two lines of text. Hard to see of arcade monitor with JPAC doubling the picture. First line I can only see Copyright Peter [Something] et al. Second line I see Loading ../vmlinux/linux arcade ... failed: No such file or directory. Third line is some four letter character with blinking cursor. I might have made some mistakes in those texts, I will try to connect regular monitor to cab later.

System specs: Intel Core2Duo E7200, Radeon 6450, 1 gig memory, 120 gig hard drive and DVD-drive both in same PATA cable.
Also Live-CD seems to work otherwise. I can start AdvanceMenuPlus and select one of those free games and see it running.

[ves]

Hello, you have to edit file /boot/syslinux.cfg and change the following lines:

vmlinuz-linux-Arcade by vmlinuz-linux
initramfs-linux-Arcade.img by initramfs-linux.img

this can repair the boot system.

[ufoufo512]

Awesome, thx. I'll try that.

[ufoufo512]

It worked. Thx again, ves.

My instructions for Linux noobies like me for fixing the non-booting issue:

This assumes that you have walked same or similar steps as I did in my previous post. I will also take no responsibility of any damage. Do not have mess with disk drives that contain unbackupped data for example. Assumes also simple one hard drive with default partitions scheme. Anyway here are the instructions:
1) Continuing from the previous post, boot once again with the CD.
2) Select the last item from the menu (Exit to shell or something similar). Type following commands.
3) cd /mnt
4) sudo mkdir disk1
5) sudo mount /dev/sda1 /mnt/disk1
6) cd disk1
7) cd syslinux
sudo nano syslinux.cfg
9) Change the two lines as requested by ves (delete the arcade part in file names)
10) Press Ctrl + X and answer Yes (Y) to save changes.
11) Type "exit"
12) Select Reboot from the menu
13) Remember to remove the cd after the machine has rebooted, but not before
14) Groovy Arcade Linux should now boot from the hard drive

[Calamity]

The Wii controller pad works, but not as a lightgun (same as before).

Make sure you have the right lightgun settings in mame.ini:

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lightgun_index1     WiiMote0
lightgun_index2     WiiMote1

just a quick one - when we overwrite the old groovymame file in usr/games/bin, do we need to do anything else?  for example, create a new mame.ini or anything like that?

When you update, make sure to create a new mame.ini (-cc option) because with these last versions there are new options that need to be added to the ini.

IIRC Ves told me he could add a script to the downloads so this was done automatically when the update option from gasetup was used, anyway I'm not sure if it was the case with this last GroovyMAME version.

[ufoufo512]

Some more feedback. Possible issues in beta:
1) I didn't configure much video options at the time of the installation. I only chose the mandatory type as Generic_15.7kHz. After I got the installation running I thought to revise those settings. I chose default 15,7 kHz settings and rotating monitor. After that (I assume it was because of those changes), my AdvanceMenu didn't display correctly anymore. Everything else was fine, Mame games, command line shell, GaSetup but AdvanceMenu looked like it was 31 kHz. Split double picture. I am re-installing Groovy Arcade Linux now as regardless my attempts, I couldn't get it working any more.
2) I couldn't get Wlan nor Ethernet working. I tried Wlan with dynamic settings and Ethernet with my Mac connected with crossover cable with static IP addresses on both ends. It is not a big thing, but I can test it more in the future. To be honest WLAN has been a bit random in previous versions of Groovy Arcade Linux as well, but the ethernet has worked. WLAN on the other hand has sometimes "just worked" after boot, usually it hasn't. I'd love to know what is the experience of other people as there is change of user error or that my hardware just doesn't work very well.

Again, thx for the work, Mame really is different on authentic monitor. Issues I described are not very specific bug reports, but I thought to write those down anyway, in case somebody is having similar issues.

[Calamity]

Thanks for testing this. Please keep in mind this is a "beta" version, and still contains bugs (this is not intentional .

I tested changing video settings on the live cd without issues, maybe there's a problem with switchres.conf after installation.

I have never got WLAN working in Groovy Arcade. I'd really like if we could get wifi working fine for this version. I've had no LAN any more for years, only wifi, no more drilling of walls etc., and not having network available these days on a device limits you a lot.

[duke_of_earl]

I have also had some problems with the WLAN connection on the previous version of GroovyArcade, that seems to work randomly. Don't know Arch Linux well enough to check, but I'll try and investigate the issue, as the wireless connection is basic for managing a PC inside an arcade cabinet with no wired network connection.