Pi3 image

[MisterB]

If the module ran without error, it already compiled retrofe for you and put it in your path. No need to compile on your own or move it into the folder. Should just be able to call 'retrofe' from the command line to launch. The corresponding config files and support media are what is exposed in that config  share.

[dougan78]

I figured as much.  that is why I was surprised when retrofe was not in that path so I couldnt just do a sudo ./retrofe when I was there.  Here is my log.

[dougan78]

If you could test my layout RetroSpin - Static 16x9 and see if you get videos that would be great.  I am looking to update RetroSpin - Static 16x9 to be more linux compatible and found a few images that need to be renamed to lower case or upper case in some instances.  None of my videos are currently loading.

[MisterB]

The log file you attached looks good.  No indications that the install failed.

Can you run which retrofe from the command line?
Output should be /usr/bin/retrofe

You can also look for that file directly and try to run it.  Let me know what you find.

[MisterB]

I also applied your theme to the vanilla install.  I have videos and wheels but no backgrounds?

[dougan78]

Yeah mine was like that then I removed the default stuff out of menu.txt and put Atari 2600 only in there and it displayed my stuff with out videos.  I think I may need to work with Pieter on a separate thread to fix if you have the same issue.  Thanks for checking it out.  Just looking to make it as accessible as possible.

[dougan78]

The log file you attached looks good.  No indications that the install failed.

Can you run which retrofe from the command line?
Output should be /usr/bin/retrofe

You can also look for that file directly and try to run it.  Let me know what you find.

Yeah it is there so I was over thinking it.  I should be able to launch retrofe from anywhere if it is there?  or it should have copied to the retrofe folder in configs?

[MisterB]

Yes, you should be able to launch it from anywhere after installing with my script.  If you want RetroPie to automatically boot into it, you can edit the configs/all/autostart.sh script from the Samba share and replace 'emulationstation' with 'retrofe'.

[dougan78]

Thank you for that.  So far I have tested atari 7800 and works great.  Launcher, launches games. SIngle controller works fine.  What else do I need to test for you?

[MisterB]

I don't have any specific testing needs if you've been able to validate that RetroFE is behaving similar to how it does on other platforms.  However, I'd be interested in any feedback on the usability / setup process.  I tried to keep the RetroFE configuration requirements minimal while integrating as seamlessly into RetroPie as possible.  If there is anything that could be improved, please let me know.

[Dunuin]

I ordered the new Raspi3B+ and wanted to install a fresh RetroPie to it. How far is the progression with RetroPie and RetroFE? I really would prefer RetroFE. AS far as I know my old RetroPie setup for my Raspi3 wouldn't work anymore, because the Raspi3B+ needs atleast Raspian Strech.

[Pieter Hulshoff]

It was working quite well about 7 months ago; haven’t played with my Pi for a while. Someone uploaded a script in one of the threads on this forum back then.

[jmoose]

Any chance of getting a 3b+ version guys?

[Pieter Hulshoff]

Any chance of getting a 3b+ version guys?

Won't the Pi3 installation script work on the 3b+? I don't own a 3b+ at the moment, so there's much I can do there beyond what I might be able to set up on the 3.

[johnm]

I thought the RetroFE script just built on the Retropie image so if that was up to date then RetroFE would be too. Like you Pieter I dont have a 3b+, i did install it on a spare Pi2 the other day but i did have to edit line 338 to
read ( imagemagick libmagickcore-6.q16-3-extra ) to get it to run