OG Console Setup Guide - Revision history

Thatman84 at 12:18, 8 January 2023

2023-01-08T12:18:17Z

McShufts: /* Setup Guide */

2022-12-29T12:46:59Z

Setup Guide

McShufts at 12:45, 29 December 2022

2022-12-29T12:45:53Z

McShufts: /* Setting up WinSCP on your computer */

2022-12-29T12:45:04Z

Setting up WinSCP on your computer

McShufts: /* Setting up WinSCP on your computer */

2022-12-29T12:44:47Z

Setting up WinSCP on your computer

McShufts at 12:44, 29 December 2022

2022-12-29T12:44:11Z

McShufts at 12:43, 29 December 2022

2022-12-29T12:43:08Z

McShufts at 12:41, 29 December 2022

2022-12-29T12:41:19Z

McShufts: /* Programming the Arduino: */

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Programming the Arduino:

McShufts: /* Installing the Pi Image */

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Installing the Pi Image

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 Type the following command into the terminal and press "Enter", Be aware that all the following commands are case sensitive!
-<syntaxhighlight lang="cmd">
+<syntaxhighlight lang="shell">
 cd /home/pi/Lightgun/Player1/
 </syntaxhighlight>
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 Next enter the following command:
-<syntaxhighlight lang="cmd">
+<syntaxhighlight lang="shell">
 mono LightgunMono.exe
 </syntaxhighlight>
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 Insert the following lines ABOVE the current line (again case sensitive):
-<syntaxhighlight lang="cmd">
+<syntaxhighlight lang="shell">
 cd /home/pi/Lightgun/Player1
 sudo mono-service LightgunMono.exe

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 * Arduino Uno R3
 * PS1/2 controller extension leads.
-* Raspberry Pi4 (Any RAM model)
+* Raspberry Pi4 (any RAM model)
 * OSSC/RetroTINK-5X/PS1 Digital mod to apply the border.
 * 2.54mm Dupont crimping kit.

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 Next you need to get a network connection to your Pi4, you can plug in an Ethernet cable for ease or you can follow the following procedure to use Wi-Fi:
-===== If using an Ethernet cable =====
+===== Using an Ethernet cable =====
 Navigate to the "Retropie" menu and press the "A" button, once in the menu navigate to "Show IP" and write down the IP address your Pi has been assigned you will need this shortly.

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 On the left hand side of the window you will see "New Site" double click on that and set the following:
-File protocol: SFTP
+* File protocol: SFTP
+* Host Name: The IP address you wrote down earlier e.g. 192.168.1.17
+* Port Number: 22
-Host Name: The IP address you wrote down earlier e.g. 192.168.1.17
+* Username: root (lower case)
+* Password: pi (lower case)
-Port Number: 22
-Username: root (lower case)
-Password: pi (lower case)
 Once you have filled in the required fields press "Save" then press the "Login" button.

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 Once you have filled in the required fields press "Save" then press the "Login" button.
-Once logged in you will see the screen has 2 sides.
+Once logged in you will see the screen has two sides.
 On the left is your computer and all its files and folders, and on the right you should see all the files and directories on your Pi.
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 ==== To upgrade the software version on the Pi image ====
-Download and extract the latest software version from the Sinden website
+Download and extract the latest software version from the [https://sindenlightgun.com/drivers/ Sinden website]
 Once downloaded navigate to the "SindenLightgunLinuxSoftware\Pi-Arm\" folder using Win SCP and use the "lightgun" folder contained within to over write the folder contained in the following folder on your Pi:  "/home/pi/".

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 We are unsure exactly what causes this issue at this point in time if it's a power issue or interference but a Multitap seems to fix it!
-== G-CON 2 Setup for PS2: ==
+== G-CON 2 Setup for PS2 ==
 ===Setup Guide===
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 Once downloaded navigate to the "SindenLightgunLinuxSoftware\Pi-Arm\" folder using Win SCP and use the "lightgun" folder contained within to over write the folder contained in the following folder on your Pi:  "/home/pi/".
-==== Changing the guns settings ====
+==== Changing the gun settings ====
 To change the guns settings such as recoil, exposure, X/Y offsets etc do the following.

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 Safely eject the MicroSD card from your computer and install it into your Pi4.
-==== Initial setup connection ====
+==== Initial connection setup  ====
 Plug the PS1 extension lead from the Arduino into the controller port of the PS1.
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 You will also need to have a HDMI connected to a TV and a USB mouse and keyboard plugged in to do the initial configuration of the Pi these can be removed once you have got everything setup.
-==== First Power On ====
+==== First power on ====
 Once everything is connected you are ready to power up and start configuring the Pi.
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 On the left hand side of the window you will see "New Site" double click on that and set the following:
+* File protocol: SFTP
+* Host Name: The IP address you wrote down earlier e.g. 192.168.1.17
-File protocol: SFTP
+* Port Number: 22
+* Username: root (lower case)
-Host Name: The IP address you wrote down earlier e.g. 192.168.1.17
+* Password: pi (lower case)
-Port Number: 22
-Username: root (lower case)
-Password: pi (lower case)
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 The Pi will now shut down, once its shut down turn the power off to it then reboot it.
-==== Set initial settings on the Gun ====
+==== Initial lightgun settings ====
 To change the guns settings such as recoil, exposure, X/Y offsets etc do the following.
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 Once you are done save the file and restart your Pi.
-==== Initial testing of the gun ====
+==== Initial lightgun testing ====
 Now we have set everything up we can test if the gun is working.

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 Therefore all of this is undertaken at your own risk.
-== G-CON45 Setup for PS1: ==
+== G-CON45 Setup for PS1 ==
 Here is the full tutorial to create the adapter required and the Pi4 image to get your Sinden Lightgun working with a original PS1 or PS2* console (*G-CON45 games only).
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 The provided image was a collaboration between Titchgamer, Prof_gLX and Harry Dog who created the original BB image.
-=== Setup Guide: ===
+=== Setup Guide ===
 ==== Parts List ====
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 * <nowiki>*</nowiki>Optional* Adaptable Box & cable glands to mount the Arduino inside.
-==== Programming the Arduino: ====
+==== Programming the Arduino ====
 Navigate to the Sinden lightgun driver page  and download the latest software revision if you have not already got it installed.
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 DO NOT interrupt the process, just let it finish and once its done you can unplug it from the computer.
-==== Making up the extension lead: ====
+==== Making up the extension lead ====
 Firstly we need to make a extension lead that will plug into our PS1 to act as the controller.

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 Be aware that flashing the Arduino overwrites its boot loader so it will not be easy to reflash it again at a later date.
-Once its plugged in Windows should detect it as a new device, Load the Sinden software and navigate to the "Firmware Upgrade" Tab.
+Once it's plugged in Windows should detect it as a new device, Load the Sinden software and navigate to the "Firmware Upgrade" Tab.
 In the bottom right corner of the window you should see a white box with your arduino listed inside it, if not press refresh and it should appear.
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 ==== Flashing the Pi Image ====
-Firstly you need to download and install Win32diskimager from the link below.
+Firstly you need to download and install Win32 Disk Imager from the link below.
-Also you will need to download the Gcon45 Pi image.
+Also you will need to download the G-CON45 Pi image.
 NOTE: This image was created for the older 1.6 version firmware so if you are running the newer firmware it will need to be updated manually, instructions to do so will be found below.

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 Firstly you need to download and install Win32 Disk Imager from [https://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/files/latest/download SourceForge].
-Also you will need to download the Guncon2 Image pack which contains the Pi image
+Also you will need to download the Guncon2 Image pack which contains the Pi image from [https://www.mediafire.com/file/276ri8wjo0uemvq/gcon+2+sinden+pack.rar/file Mediafire]
 NOTE: This image was created for the older 1.6 version firmware so if you are running the newer firmware it will need to be updated manually, instructions to do so will be found below.