Author Topic: Picodrive OD with optimizations (Read 44666 times)

benmerrick3d · « **Reply #40 on:** June 13, 2012, 10:32:40 pm »

After more reading up about these emulators I see that these only work on the A320 and not the A380, is there any chance you might be able to get a version working on the A380 for us please? We would really love it!

Shin-NiL · « **Reply #41 on:** July 17, 2012, 01:43:59 pm »

Thanks ValdikSS, it's really faster on OD

Gaku_Kano · « **Reply #42 on:** October 25, 2013, 01:05:14 am »

Hey guys, I've compiled the new Picodrive sources for the A320 (OpenDingux), I haven't tested 32x or Sega CD yet but Genesis runs ok.

DOWNLOAD!

naxeras · « **Reply #43 on:** October 25, 2013, 12:34:26 pm »

Thank you, I try to test Mega-CD in a320.

Regards

cfarl · « **Reply #44 on:** October 30, 2013, 04:21:51 pm »

Thanks for this port! I was using picodrive 1.35.

Can you tell me what file format is expected for mega-cd games?

I tried SoulFeace and SonicCD, both in iso files, but none works. After I selected the iso file the emulator returns to main menu.

Thanks!

Gaku_Kano · « **Reply #45 on:** October 30, 2013, 09:11:02 pm »

Quote from: cfarl on October 30, 2013, 04:21:51 pm

Thanks for this port! I was using picodrive 1.35.

Can you tell me what file format is expected for mega-cd games?

I tried SoulFeace and SonicCD, both in iso files, but none works. After I selected the iso file the emulator returns to main menu.

Thanks!

mmmm I have only tested Sonic CD and is in .iso, have you tested that game in .bin? maybe the game isn't compatible with the emulator or your BIOS files are corrupted.

joyeux · « **Reply #46 on:** November 01, 2013, 01:32:07 am »

Quote from: Gaku_Kano on October 25, 2013, 01:05:14 am

Hey guys, I've compiled the new Picodrive sources for the A320 (OpenDingux), I haven't tested 32x or Sega CD yet but Genesis runs ok.

DOWNLOAD!

This is total great news! Thank you so much, registered here after long time lurking just to thank you for this effort. This is the first time 32x runs in the Dingoo A320, AFAIK. Tested Knuckles Chaotix and it runs flawlessly, at least in the graphic department, though crawling at 1 fps. But I didn't use any overclock nor configured anything inside Picodrive yet. Incredible to see these news for such an old and retired gadget, yet a great one, nonetheless. Two years ago you would be much more praised for this.
Sonic 3 runs best in this version than any other emulator in the A320, native, OD or Legacy Dingux... Didn't test other games yet, but this is very promising.

HercTNT · « **Reply #47 on:** November 02, 2013, 08:25:31 am »

Completely amazing. I loaded up sonic cd and it ran fantastic with cd audio. Very impressed!! Gonna try more games

samir · « **Reply #48 on:** November 02, 2013, 06:04:59 pm »

This is the utimate megadrive emulator for dingo a320,this one runs super street fighter and teco cup fotball game, games that not works in previous version or dingoo smd. also runs virtua racing,but slow. Great job an!

HercTNT · « **Reply #49 on:** November 03, 2013, 05:20:55 pm »

Played Koei Flying Squadron and Soulstar. Again, both looked and played great. However, I did not get music in either. This is when i find it music is not supposed to play is it? LOL. It seems i don't know the difference between psg and cdda audio. Either way, this is still great stuff. love it!!

cfarl · « **Reply #50 on:** November 03, 2013, 10:30:38 pm »

Quote from: Gaku_Kano on October 30, 2013, 09:11:02 pm

Quote from: cfarl on October 30, 2013, 04:21:51 pm
Thanks for this port! I was using picodrive 1.35.

Can you tell me what file format is expected for mega-cd games?

I tried SoulFeace and SonicCD, both in iso files, but none works. After I selected the iso file the emulator returns to main menu.

Thanks!

Have you placed the bios files in some specific folder? Do you have any config file?

I just put the bios files in picodrive folder, and it says 'no bios files found'.

It doesnt have a menu option to set bios folder, does it?
mmmm I have only tested Sonic CD and is in .iso, have you tested that game in .bin? maybe the game isn't compatible with the emulator or your BIOS files are corrupted.

Gaku_Kano · « **Reply #51 on:** November 04, 2013, 02:04:28 am »

Quote from: cfarl on November 03, 2013, 10:30:38 pm

Have you placed the bios files in some specific folder? Do you have any config file?

I just put the bios files in picodrive folder, and it says 'no bios files found'.

It doesnt have a menu option to set bios folder, does it?

Place the bios files in /local/home/.picodrive, the names must be:
USA=us_scd1_xxxx.bin
EUR=eu_mcd1_xxxx.bin
JPN=jp_mcd1_xxxx.bin

cfarl · « **Reply #52 on:** November 04, 2013, 02:33:49 pm »

Quote from: Gaku_Kano on November 04, 2013, 02:04:28 am

Quote from: cfarl on November 03, 2013, 10:30:38 pm
Have you placed the bios files in some specific folder? Do you have any config file?

I just put the bios files in picodrive folder, and it says 'no bios files found'.

It doesnt have a menu option to set bios folder, does it?
Place the bios files in /local/home/.picodrive, the names must be:
USA=us_scd1_xxxx.bin
EUR=eu_mcd1_xxxx.bin
JPN=jp_mcd1_xxxx.bin

Thanks! It works like a charm!

Tested SonicCD, SoulFeace and Final Fight iso.

b0hater · « **Reply #53 on:** November 04, 2013, 10:53:11 pm »

What I have to do to play sonic cd with music? I can't find how to do it

Edit: You have to use the .CUE to launch the game, I'm a noob lol. This emu is amazing, thx for your work!

HercTNT · « **Reply #54 on:** November 05, 2013, 04:42:33 am »

Quote from: b0hater on November 04, 2013, 10:53:11 pm

What I have to do to play sonic cd with music? I can't find how to do it

Edit: You have to use the .CUE to launch the game, I'm a noob lol. This emu is amazing, thx for your work!

your not a noob, i had no idea on the cue file. Appreciate it

I'm sure it was in the directions somewhere, but i like figuring out stuff for myself, that will teach me.

Well, I moved the bios file and started using the cue files. Amazing how much better it works LOL. And to think i was perfectly happy before. Thanks guys!!

cfarl · « **Reply #55 on:** November 05, 2013, 05:14:06 pm »

Quote from: b0hater on November 04, 2013, 10:53:11 pm

What I have to do to play sonic cd with music? I can't find how to do it

Edit: You have to use the .CUE to launch the game, I'm a noob lol. This emu is amazing, thx for your work!

Are you using ISO with mp3 audio files?

The .CUE is a text file, right?

Where you put this file? In the same folder of the ISO file?

Can you put here the content of your .CUE file?

Thanks!

HercTNT · « **Reply #56 on:** November 05, 2013, 05:26:32 pm »

I'm using Iso with cue. the cue file goes in the same folder as the iso. That i'm aware of, you cannot post anything rom related as to where when and how. I do know that if you arleady have an iso, there are programs that will created cue sheets for you. Google it and you should get some results. otherwise you will have to look for the places that offer games already set this way.

cfarl · « **Reply #57 on:** November 05, 2013, 09:19:36 pm »

I tried SoulFeace, but it works with no audio music.

I selected the .cue file from picodrive to run the game. This is the .cue I used:

FILE "Sol-Feace.iso" BINARY
TRACK 01 MODE1/2048
INDEX 01 00:00:00
POSTGAP 00:02:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 02.mp3" MP3
TRACK 02 AUDIO
PREGAP 00:02:00
INDEX 01 00:00:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 03.mp3" MP3
TRACK 03 AUDIO
INDEX 01 00:00:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 04.mp3" MP3
TRACK 04 AUDIO
INDEX 01 00:00:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 05.mp3" MP3
TRACK 05 AUDIO
INDEX 01 00:00:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 06.mp3" MP3
TRACK 06 AUDIO
INDEX 01 00:00:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 07.mp3" MP3
TRACK 07 AUDIO
INDEX 01 00:00:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 08.mp3" MP3
TRACK 08 AUDIO
INDEX 01 00:00:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 09.mp3" MP3
TRACK 09 AUDIO
INDEX 01 00:00:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 10.mp3" MP3
TRACK 10 AUDIO
INDEX 01 00:00:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 11.mp3" MP3
TRACK 11 AUDIO
INDEX 01 00:00:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 12.mp3" MP3
TRACK 12 AUDIO
INDEX 01 00:00:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 13.mp3" MP3
TRACK 13 AUDIO
INDEX 01 00:00:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 14.mp3" MP3
TRACK 14 AUDIO
INDEX 01 00:00:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 15.mp3" MP3
TRACK 15 AUDIO
INDEX 01 00:00:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 16.mp3" MP3
TRACK 16 AUDIO
INDEX 01 00:00:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 17.mp3" MP3
TRACK 17 AUDIO
INDEX 01 00:00:00
FILE "Sol-Feace 18.mp3" MP3
TRACK 18 AUDIO
INDEX 01 00:00:00

Any thoughts?

HercTNT · « **Reply #58 on:** November 05, 2013, 11:37:39 pm »

I will try to test sol feace later. I honestly have no idea how cue sheets work, thats for people smarter than me. I will do my best to get back to you on that.

Gaku_Kano · « **Reply #59 on:** November 06, 2013, 01:45:19 am »

If the CUE says...

Quote

FILE "asdkl?.iso" BINARY
TRACK 01 MODE1/2048
INDEX 01 00:00:00
POSTGAP 00:02:00
FILE "asdkl?02.mp3" MP3
TRACK 02 AUDIO
PREGAP 00:02:00
INDEX 01 00:00:00

...then the name of the ISO must be "asdkl?.iso" and the first track name must be "asdkl?02.mp3", I hope you understands me, my English skills are crappy.