SMF 2.0 SSI.php Examples

Recent Topics Function

Code (simple mode)

<?php ssi_recentTopics(); ?>

Code (advanced mode)

<?php ssi_recentTopics($num_recent = 8, $exclude_boards = null, $include_boards = null, $output_method = 'echo'); ?>

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[GroovyMAME]	GroovyMAME 0.284 - CRT EmuDriver and Fatal Fury Wild Ambition by cloud79	Yesterday at 07:06:24 pm
[GroovyMAME]	GroovyMAME/ARCADE32/64 custom build by haynor666	Yesterday at 02:33:24 pm
[Main Forum]	"Wobbly" trackball? by MartyKong	Yesterday at 12:15:27 pm
[Main Forum]	Atari Recharged all in one cab??? by PL1	January 08, 2026, 04:11:07 pm
[Lightguns]	Lichtknarre: Unmodified Wii remote as a sight accurate Lightgun using 2/4 LEDs by HZQ	January 08, 2026, 03:44:54 am
[Software Forum]	LEDBlinke Startet nicht unter windows 11 by kkgrafics	January 08, 2026, 01:55:15 am
[Everything Else]	Recovered Rhythms: How Atari's Lost Rhythm Game Was Saved by Xiaou2	January 07, 2026, 09:25:58 pm
[Forum/Website Discussion]	Want access to the Politics and Religion Forum? by Robbbert	January 07, 2026, 06:55:38 pm

Recent Poll Function

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<?php ssi_recentPoll(); ?>

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Top Boards Function

Shows top boards by the number of posts.

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<?php ssi_topBoards(); ?>

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Board	Topics	Posts
Main Forum	48577	504911
Everything Else	13300	250330
Project Announcements	6554	198210
Software Forum	16084	130086
Buy/Sell/Trade - non-retail	17931	96745
Monitor/Video Forum	12481	88752
Consoles	4048	58100
Miscellaneous Arcade Talk	4137	46867
Artwork	5398	42273
GroovyMAME	2937	37382

	Views	Replies
DemulShooter (Dual light gun on DEMUL, Model2, Dolphin, Silent Hill, etc...)	1875567	3649
Soft-15KHz - slim new tool for 15KHz on normal vga cards	1126324	2420
LEDBlinky - Arcade LED Control software and Animation Editor - v8.2	1091349	2093
CNC Cut Bartop Kits - Orders Open! New Models Available!	1015686	2633
Control Panel Database: Post a picture of your Control Panel!	976847	1042
PGA Tour Golf by Global VR & EA Sports Owners Thread	914601	2775
hiscore diff (with no nag/white box removal)	908917	1245
GUN4IR - The Ultimate 4 Points Lightgun System	812893	1130
Mission Control Project: 5 years on, what to do with the leftovers?	784952	1809
Switchres: modeline generator engine	768622	1297

	Views	Replies
DemulShooter (Dual light gun on DEMUL, Model2, Dolphin, Silent Hill, etc...)	1875567	3649
PGA Tour Golf by Global VR & EA Sports Owners Thread	914601	2775
CNC Cut Bartop Kits - Orders Open! New Models Available!	1015686	2633
Soft-15KHz - slim new tool for 15KHz on normal vga cards	1126324	2420
LEDBlinky - Arcade LED Control software and Animation Editor - v8.2	1091349	2093
Re: NOT A PROJECT - Thread for Posting Images to Link in our project threads	600972	1944
Arcadeemulator.net, semi ann. clearance sale has begun look for the thread	534979	1917
WOW New LightGUN Info !!! Woot!!! :)	596312	1886
Mission Control Project: 5 years on, what to do with the leftovers?	784952	1809
Retro-Futuristic Mame cabinet	676995	1749

Top Poll Function

Shows the most-voted-in poll.

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<?php ssi_topPoll(); ?>

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Latest Member Function

Shows the latest member's name and profile link.

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<?php ssi_latestMember(); ?>

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Please welcome Omero, our newest member.

Member of the Day

Shows one random member of the day. This changes once a day.

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<?php ssi_randomMember('day'); ?>

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derole
I want to build my own arcade controls!

Log Online Presence

This function logs the SSI page's visitor, then shows the Who's Online list. In other words, this function shows who are online inside and outside the forum.

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<?php ssi_logOnline(); ?>

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1612 Guests, 0 Users

Login Function

Shows a login box only when user is not logged in.

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<?php ssi_login(); ?>

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Logout Function

Shows a logout link only when user is logged in.

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<?php ssi_logout(); ?>

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Welcome Function

Greets users or guests, also shows user's messages if logged in.

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<?php ssi_welcome(); ?>

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Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
Did you miss your activation email?

Today's Calendar Function

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<?php ssi_todaysCalendar(); ?>

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Today's Birthdays Function

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<?php ssi_todaysBirthdays(); ?>

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Today's Holidays Function

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<?php ssi_todaysHolidays(); ?>

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Today's Events Function

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<?php ssi_todaysEvents(); ?>

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Recent Calendar Events Function

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<?php ssi_recentEvents(); ?>

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Forum Stats

Shows some basic forum stats: total members, posts, topics, boards, etc.

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<?php ssi_boardStats(); ?>

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Total Members: 55988
Total Posts: 1731906
Total Topics: 152581
Total Categories: 7
Total Boards: 47

News Function

Shows random forum news.

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<?php ssi_news(); ?>

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Support this site
Shop Amazon Arcade Stuff through our link. Thank you!

Well, that was weird. Outage sorted out. Thank you SirWoogie for saving the day!

Board News Function

Shows the latest posts from read only boards, or a specific board.

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<?php ssi_boardNews(); ?>

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Atari Recharged all in one cab???

January 08, 2026, 01:42:01 am by SORHP

Starting to think about making an all in one Atari Recharged cab, am I crazy? will the control panel be too crowded? or maybe just pick a few games and combine just a few ??
My favs are Asteroids, Centipede, Quantum, Tempest 4000 ( I know this one isn't official, but it deserves attention) I feel like these games could cover Breakout, Gravitar, missile command and others
I dont care for Black Widow, mostly because I have a Robotron... plus I can omit joysticks if I don't consider doing ANY joystick games.

anyone else thinking of this same thing?

any further Ideas?

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"Wobbly" trackball?

January 05, 2026, 02:30:31 pm by CmdandCtrl

I've got an Ultimarc trackball and for lack of a better way to describe it, it has some "play" or "wobble". A video (with sound) says a thousand words so made this little recording to demonstrate the issue. I have tried cleaning it and adjusting it in the past with no luck. I'm guessing the experts here might have some sage advice for me?

Video:
https://imgur.com/a/9hAOy3O
(Sound up for best effect)

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Trying to run a build, but can't get any roms to run. i7, gtx 950.

January 04, 2026, 11:41:41 pm by lettice

Can't get groovy mame to run any roms. Started with i7, 1GB SSD, 16 GB RAM, NVDA GTX 950 PC with its monitor. Used Balena to create a groovy arcade USB install disk. Installed groovy arcade and groovy Mame. Found ROMS version 0.284. Double checked the correct ROM path for groovy Mame. No ROMS would run. Updated groovy Mame from 0.277 to 0.283. Updated the OS from the menu. Tried 0.284, 0.282, and 0.281 ROMS and none of them would run. Now even the desktop component of the groovy arcade won't start. Is there a path to victory? I'm trying to install groovy arcade, groovy Mame, test ROMs on the monitor, then take this setup and put it into an arcade cabinet with (what I think is) a Wells Gardner 92000 CRT.
Trying to figure out what's best for running this setup. What's the best OS : Linux(Ubuntu), groovy arcade, or windows? What's the best emulator: Mame vs groovy Mame? What's the best front end software?

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I-PAC Ultimate I/O: Unintended Mode Swapping and Config Loss

December 30, 2025, 09:42:36 am by RowleyBirkinQC

I am running an I-PAC Ultimate I/O in a 4-player cabinet setup (50/50 MAME/Steam). I am struggling with two critical issues regarding mode persistence and stability:

Unintended Mode Swapping: While playing in X-Input mode (Mode 3), the board frequently drops back into Keyboard mode (Mode 1) at random. This occurs without holding the 10-second "Start+B1" shortcut.

Configuration Wipe: Whenever this unintended swap happens�or even when I manually swap back to Keyboard mode to make edits�my custom mappings are lost. The board appears to revert to a default/blank state, forcing me to reload my .ipc backup and "Write to Board" to restore functionality.

Programming Errors: I cannot "Write to Board" while in X-Input mode (getting "Failed to Configure" errors); I must be in Keyboard mode to save, but the settings aren't remaining persistent across mode changes.

Hardware/Testing Done:

Verified no stuck keys in Keyboard Checker.
Fixed a previously loose pin on the P3 harness (seated correctly now).
Using WinIPAC V2 for configuration.

Questions:
- What could trigger an unintended mode swap from X-input back to Keyboard during gameplay?
- Why are the Keyboard and X-Input mapping lost when this switch occurs?
- Is the above a well known issue, if so is there a fix or is this likely faulty hardware?

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Seeking Advice: Using a 12-inch LVDS LCD for Flight Simulators

December 17, 2025, 10:36:11 pm by Alan

Seeking Advice: Using a 12-inch LVDS LCD for Flight Simulators

Hi everyone,

I'm currently exploring options for building a flight simulator cockpit and came across a 12-inch 1200�1600 40-pin LVDS LCD module (https://www.aptusdisplay.com/products/12-inch-1200x1600-40pin-lvds-lcd-module) that seems interesting from a technical standpoint. It has high brightness and a wide operating temperature range, which I thought could be useful for both visibility and reliability in a simulator environment.

Before I commit to using it, I wanted to ask for advice from people who have experience with similar setups:

Do you think a 12-inch LVDS LCD would provide enough clarity and response for flight instruments?

Are there any integration challenges with LVDS panels in DIY or professional flight simulators?

How does the brightness and temperature tolerance of these modules actually impact usability in a cockpit setup?

I�d really appreciate any insights or experiences from members who have worked with LVDS LCDs in simulation projects or related applications. My goal is to balance visual clarity, responsiveness, and reliability, and I�m hoping your expertise can help me decide if this module is suitable.

Thanks in advance for your input!

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Menubar Function

Displays a menu bar, like one displayed at the top of the forum.

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<?php ssi_menubar(); ?>

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Quick Search Function

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<?php ssi_quickSearch(); ?>

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Recent Attachments Function

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<?php ssi_recentAttachments(); ?>

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File	Posted by	Downloads	Filesize
mame.7z	cloud79	3	3.13kB
Wild Ambition Loading Screen.JPG	cloud79	50	124.91kB
Wild Ambition 2026-01-09 at 00.24.20.mp4.7z	cloud79	9	662.76kB
schematic.png	DaOld Man	86	50.13kB
FB_IMG_1767481780515.jpg	flybynight	68	75.39kB
20251222_115740.jpg	Ond	244	761kB
sasxover.jpg	Ond	242	223.61kB
20251222_114515.jpg	Ond	240	613.6kB
20251222_092840.jpg	Ond	238	729.08kB
20251222_090306.jpg	Ond	62	582.55kB

Show Single Poll

Shows a poll in the specified topic.

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<?php ssi_showPoll($topicID); ?>

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Not shown because it needs specific topic ID that contains a poll.

Show Single Post

Fetches a post with a particular IDs. By default will only show if you have permission to the see the board in question. This can be overriden by passing the 2nd parameter as true.

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<?php ssi_fetchPosts($postIDs, $isOverride); ?>

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Not shown because it needs a specific post ID.

Show Single Member

Shows the specified member's name and profile link.

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<?php ssi_fetchMember($memberIDs); ?>

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Not shown because it needs a specific member ID.

Show Group Members

Shows all members in a specified group.

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<?php ssi_fetchGroupMembers($groupIDs); ?>

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Not shown because it needs specific membergroup IDs.

Home Page Sample

This sample uses the following features: ssi_recentTopics(), ssi_logOnline(), ssi_welcome(), and ssi_boardNews(). ssi_recentTopics() is fetched using the array method, to allow further customizations on the output.

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<?php require("SSI.php"); ?>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<head>
	<title>SSI.php example for home page</title>
	<style type="text/css">
		body { font-family: Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 80%; background: #DFDFDF; color: #FFFFFF; margin: 0 }
		ul,ol { padding-left: 19px; margin: 0; }
		li { font-size: 11px; }
		h1,h2,h3 { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
		h3 { font-size: 15px; }
		a:link,a:visited { color: #FF9000; text-decoration: none; }
		a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

		#container { background: #52514E; width: 100%; border: 1px solid midnightblue; line-height: 150%; margin: 0; }
		#header,#footer { color: lightgray; background-color: #2A2825; clear: both; padding: .5em; }
		#leftbar { background: #DF7E00; float: left; width: 160px; margin: 0; padding: 1em; }
		#leftbar a { color: #000000; text-decoration: underline; }
		#content { margin-left: 190px; padding: 1em; }
		#navigation { float: right; }
		#navigation a:link,#navigation a:visited { color: #FF9000; }
	</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="container">
	<div id="header">
		<div id="navigation">
			<a href="#">Link</a> | <a href="#">Link</a> | <a href="#">Link</a> | <a href="#">Link</a> | <a href="#">Link</a>
		</div>
		<h1 class="header">YourWebsite.com</h1>
	</div>
	<div id="leftbar">
		<h3>Recent Forum Topics</h3>
		<ul>
<?php
// Using array method to show shorter display style.
$topics = ssi_recentTopics(8, null, null, 'array');

foreach ($topics as $topic)
{
	// Uncomment the following code to get a listing of array elements that SMF provides for this function.
	// echo '<pre>', print_r($topic), '</pre>';

	echo '
			<li><a href=\"', $topic['href'], '\">', $topic['subject'], '</a> ', $txt['by'], ' ', $topics[$i]['poster']['link'], '</li>';
}

unset($topics);
?>
		</ul><br />
		<h3>Online Users</h3>
		<?php ssi_logOnline(); ?>
	</div>
	<div id="content">
		<?php ssi_welcome(); ?><br /><br />
		<h2>News</h2>
		<?php ssi_boardNews(); ?>
	</div>
	<div id="footer">
		<a target="_blank" rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/publicdomain/"><img alt="Creative Commons License" style="border-width:0" src="http://i.creativecommons.org/l/publicdomain/88x31.png" /></a>
		This sample website layout is dedicated to the <a target="_blank" rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/publicdomain/">Public Domain</a>.
	</div>
</div>
</body>
</html>

[GroovyMAME]	Re: GroovyMAME 0.284 - CRT EmuDriver and Fatal Fury Wild Ambition by cloud79	Yesterday at 07:06:24 pm
[GroovyMAME]	Re: GroovyMAME/ARCADE32/64 custom build by haynor666	Yesterday at 02:33:24 pm
[GroovyMAME]	Re: GroovyMAME 0.284 - CRT EmuDriver and Fatal Fury Wild Ambition by cloud79	Yesterday at 12:32:48 pm
[Main Forum]	Re: "Wobbly" trackball? by MartyKong	Yesterday at 12:15:27 pm
[GroovyMAME]	GroovyMAME 0.284 - CRT EmuDriver and Fatal Fury Wild Ambition by cloud79	January 08, 2026, 06:32:58 pm
[Main Forum]	Re: Atari Recharged all in one cab??? by PL1	January 08, 2026, 04:11:07 pm
[Lightguns]	Re: Lichtknarre: Unmodified Wii remote as a sight accurate Lightgun using 2/4 LEDs by HZQ	January 08, 2026, 03:44:54 am
[Software Forum]	Re: LEDBlinke Startet nicht unter windows 11 by kkgrafics	January 08, 2026, 01:55:15 am

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Recent Topics Function

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Recent Posts Function

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Recent Poll Function

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Top Boards Function

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Top Topics

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Top Poll Function

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Top Poster Function

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Latest Member Function

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Member of the Day

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Who's Online Function

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Log Online Presence

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Login Function

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Logout Function

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Welcome Function

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Today's Calendar Function

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Today's Birthdays Function

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Today's Holidays Function

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Today's Events Function

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Recent Calendar Events Function

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Forum Stats

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News Function

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