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Re: N64 Core

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 6:50 am
by FPGA64
Longtime4321 wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2023 6:46 am
FPGA64 wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:16 pm

But I am now no longer going to post cores to this thread. You will just have to go to Discord, you can thank Longtime.

I asked a question. I didn't realize there even was a Discord.
It's kind of shitty to specifically call me out for asking a question over a misconception. Not posting cores to this thread is your decision.

No its pretty shitty of you to declare I am posting a locked Patreon exclusive without even basic fact checking. Before you accuse people of acting immorally check your facts.


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 6:57 am
by Longtime4321
FPGA64 wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:00 pm

New build just out on Discord with caching

My bad for missing that :?


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 6:59 am
by FPGA64
Longtime4321 wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2023 6:57 am
FPGA64 wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:00 pm

New build just out on Discord with caching

My bad for missing that :?

Thank you for that. I would never breach a Patreon for a cheap post especially not Robert's as he has provided "Miracle" cores. One should also of course not forget the efforts of all the devs. Many back ground changes get made without fanfare.


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:29 am
by ghorricks

Great job in showing people how to work things out guys. Too many people have unresolved issues online. I prefer things going to DM's when I have to ask the tough questions as I'd prefer the same doing for me.

Back on topic, the latest core is very nice, usual praise etc.

Amazing progress being made, although still plenty left to look forward to... F-Zero X is my wish each time I boot a new version ;)
What are you all looking forward to which doesn't boot yet?


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:32 am
by Nioreh
thorr wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 7:15 pm

30 FPS is full speed. TV's running in 240p mode are 30 Frames Per Second. In 480i mode, they are 60 Fields Per Second.

240p is not limited to 30. It is 60 full progressive frames every second. 480i is 60 fields per second.


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 12:37 pm
by leosmendes
Longtime4321 wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:08 pm

Isn't the beta core supposed to be pateron exclusive? Not sure where else you would've gotten the file for it

I'm a patron, but on his patreon Robert only posts betas that he thinks are relevant to post. As for the discord channel, as far as I know, the community compiles whenever there is any source code change. Patrons, even if you think about it this way, are not being privileged. I do not care about that. I wanted to thank the users who are posting the discord betas here.


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 12:58 pm
by RealLarry
leosmendes wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2023 12:37 pm
Longtime4321 wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:08 pm

Isn't the beta core supposed to be pateron exclusive? Not sure where else you would've gotten the file for it

I'm a patron, but on his patreon Robert only posts betas that he thinks are relevant to post. As for the discord channel, as far as I know, the community compiles whenever there is any source code change. Patrons, even if you think about it this way, are not being privileged. I do not care about that. I wanted to thank the users who are posting the discord betas here.

I think that describes it most precisely. I can't remember that Robert has dropped a single word about "don't share Patreon builds" at any time - contrary to Jotego's "Early Beta's for Patreon's only". I'm a Patreon of both (along to other Devs) so I'm not missing anything :ugeek:


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 1:08 pm
by FPGA64

The Discord builds are actually compiled by Robert directly. He posts them.


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 2:08 pm
by Ashfall

Just use the auto-update script from https://vampier.net/N64/


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 2:56 pm
by thorr
Nioreh wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:32 am

240p is not limited to 30. It is 60 full progressive frames every second. 480i is 60 fields per second.

Rethinking about it, you are right. It draws all the lines, whether they are black or not, 60 times per second. Edit, I am wrong again, see below.


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 3:15 pm
by AtomicShroom
thorr wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2023 2:56 pm
Nioreh wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:32 am

240p is not limited to 30. It is 60 full progressive frames every second. 480i is 60 fields per second.

Rethinking about it, you are right. It draws all the lines, whether they are black or not, 60 times per second.

Games don't draw black lines. The black lines exist because in 240p the game keeps drawing over the same line every time. The black lines exist because nothing is ever being drawn to them.


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 4:20 pm
by thorr
AtomicShroom wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2023 3:15 pm

Games don't draw black lines. The black lines exist because in 240p the game keeps drawing over the same line every time. The black lines exist because nothing is ever being drawn to them.

Yes! This is correct, and I was thinking about it wrong the second time too. I forgot about this. That is why the image is so vivid too, compared to interlaced. So the final answer is, it is 60 progressive frames per second, and the lines are on top of each other for each frame.


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 4:24 pm
by leosmendes
FPGA64 wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2023 6:50 am
Longtime4321 wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2023 6:46 am
FPGA64 wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:16 pm

But I am now no longer going to post cores to this thread. You will just have to go to Discord, you can thank Longtime.

I asked a question. I didn't realize there even was a Discord.
It's kind of shitty to specifically call me out for asking a question over a misconception. Not posting cores to this thread is your decision.

No its pretty shitty of you to declare I am posting a locked Patreon exclusive without even basic fact checking. Before you accuse people of acting immorally check your facts.

I would like to be a peacemaker for this case, there is no reason for "discord", sorry for the pun. I really think Longtime4321 didn't want to accuse because, unlike jotego, Robert never mentioned that cores are for patrons only, I don't even know if anyone can download from his patreon profile. I also know that no one would dare to post content intended only for bosses, and in any way harm this wonderful work by Robert.


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 11:13 pm
by thorr

It's moved! I am happy to see a Nintendo 64 forum. I wish we could get an Apple (Apple IIe, IIgs, Mac, etc.) computer forum also.


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 1:52 pm
by FPGAzumSpass

I was surprised to find it right now. It's an honor :)

edit: for the build discussion:

I usually upload a build to discord when i make a commit to github. Feel free to share these builds, but be aware that they are bleeding edge and mostly untested.

More stable builds i post on Patreon together with an article, as i feel it's better suited there to have "kind of" stable builds where i can tell what works and what doesn't.

I hope this is good for everyone.


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:14 pm
by leosmendes
FPGAzumSpass wrote: Fri Sep 01, 2023 1:52 pm

I was surprised to find it right now. It's an honor :)

edit: for the build discussion:

I usually upload a build to discord when i make a commit to github. Feel free to share these builds, but be aware that they are bleeding edge and mostly untested.

More stable builds i post on Patreon together with an article, as i feel it's better suited there to have "kind of" stable builds where i can tell what works and what doesn't.

I hope this is good for everyone.

Hey Robert, thanks for your work. I can't say why I couldn't use the link you sent me on Twitter, that is, I don't have access to the discord channel, so I can only follow it on patreon or here when a user shares a new build. I wanted to know more about how you arrived at this knowledge viable to do this work that seems magical and extremely fast.


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 6:10 pm
by FPGA64

New core from Discord

No I didnt steal it from a Patreon Beta

Read the Faq at https://vampier.net/N64/

add sdcard save/load for eeprom
add error flags for ddr3 and rsp fifo overflow
RDP pipeline step for texture wrap/mirror calculation (timing closure)


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:41 pm
by Tulius

About the N64 core, I'm using the 8BitDo Pro2 wired controller but cant get to setup the C buttons(up, Down) in analog controls. How you guys setup the buttons in your controller?

In resume:
UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT in ok in digital control
A - B - Start - L - R its easy too
C up-down-left-right no way in analog


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:31 am
by SegaMan

Where can i get the Bios Files?


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 10:14 am
by FPGA64
SegaMan wrote: Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:31 am

Where can i get the Bios Files?

Google is your friend. We cant state the location as its not allowed by message board rules and the Big N do have rather active Lawyers


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 10:52 am
by Phoenix
SegaMan wrote: Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:31 am

Where can i get the Bios Files?

And don't forget to read the shared FAQ carefully, or you will miss some steps... It can be "handy" ;)


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 11:57 am
by pbsk8
SegaMan wrote: Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:31 am

Where can i get the Bios Files?

myrient erista

No game runs for me. It appears auto load failed and black screen for every game. I renamed the boot file to boot.rom and put in n64 games folder.


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 12:09 pm
by FPGA64

New day new build

RDP: add texture filtering
RDP: split up texture fetch to single units and unify fetch with copy mode
RDP: increase color combiner width of operands(fixes color combining overflows)

Read the Faq at https://vampier.net/N64/


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 1:00 pm
by leosmendes

mario kart now appears to be 100% playable, no longer crashes after last race. possibly before it crashed because it couldn't save.


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 1:13 pm
by leosmendes

wow, the filtering added today improved the image a lot....


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 1:50 pm
by Neocaron

The filtering didn't even blur the image so this is not N64 final output (the AA pass is missing but I don't think I'll use the AA pass to be honest XD), it just looks amazing!


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 2:19 pm
by pbsk8

the menu osd is so squished I can't see anything, does the bios need to be loaded manually from some option?

Because all I get is a black screen and "auto loaded failed"


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 2:24 pm
by Schuetze1111

I'm having trouble with the controller. most of the time I can move everything in the menu but in the game the buttons work but The analog or digital directional buttons only work in the menu and not in the game


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 2:50 pm
by Neocaron

FAQ for the core right here: https://vampier.net/N64/


Re: N64 Core

Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:50 am
by FPGAzumSpass
Schuetze1111 wrote: Sat Sep 02, 2023 2:24 pm

I'm having trouble with the controller. most of the time I can move everything in the menu but in the game the buttons work but The analog or digital directional buttons only work in the menu and not in the game

Be sure to map the controller and analog axis in the menu core(that comes up after turning on mister), before you select the N64 core.