I have tested these RetroPie images myself and included all the necessary software and settings.
- RetroPie v4.4 for the Raspberry Pi Zero.
- RetroPie v4.4 for the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, Model B+ and A+.
Download and extract the compressed file using 7-zip.
These images should work with the tinkerBOY Controller v3.0 without changing anything.
In order to use the Adafruit Retrogame program for the GPIO controller inputs with the tinkerBOY Controller v2.0.1, v1.1, or v.1.2 you just need to uncomment the line # /usr/local/bin/retrogame & from /etc/rc.local and edit the file at /boot/retrograme.cfg to match your GPIO configuration.
The tinkerBOY DPI Adapter v1.0 also works with these images out of the box.
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I just finished my first gameboy zero using the tinkerboy 2.0.1 and it is running, but the controls are not working. Is it necessary to use the pressure built image to get them working? I am able to plug in my USB keyboard to navigate, but I’m not able to use the tinkerboy pad.
Yes you need to use the RetroPie image at https://www.tinkerboy.xyz/retropie-image-with-built-in-support-for-usb-audio-gpio-controller-inputs-and-dpi/.
I know the official RetroPi 4.4 has a firmware bug that causes composite video out to not work. Does this custom image have that issue as well? If so, how can I use the latest 4.4.1 official firmware and install the drivers necessary for this board?
You must be talking about the 4.5 version. This image is 4.4. 😊
Does this v4.4 include your battery monitoring script?
No you have to install it manually with the guide at https://www.tinkerboy.xyz/battery-monitoring-for-tinkerboy-controller-v3/.
Hi tinkerBOY, thanks for all the stuff I got in the past week. I was wondering if it is possible to get a stand-alone package of the setting from that retro pie image?
I’m wanting to use a tinkerboard s for more power. Thanks very much.
Yes I will be doing that soon.
I don’t know what to do anymore so that your v3 license plate recognizes me. Everything is installed with your personalized image, your motherboard and as indicated in your guide and I can’t make you recognize the buttons.
Are you sure you wired it correctly? Contact me for support.
Is there a way for me to install this on a banana pi m2 zero? I’m trying to get retrorangepi SLIM installed… would it be possible to get the files necessary for the controller to work on that?
I’m not really sure as I haven’t tested with a banna pi.
does this work with raspberry pi 4?
No, because the RetroPie for pi 4 has not been released yet.
With the Pi4 fully supported in RetroPie, have you released a new pre-built image for your Controller Board v3.0? Is there a separate script I can run to install the Controller Board v3.0 on the Pi4?
Thanks for doing this! Do you know if updating RetroPie will mess up your custom scripts and config files? I tried to configure everything myself on a newer version of RetroPie, but was running into issues. I’m using this image for now, but it would be nice to update to a newer one. Afraid of messing anything up though.