01/16 UltraSlim = Retro/Gaming/Q3|XBMC 12/13|Desktop + more!

[Lord_Jimsicle]

Just tried on my Model B+

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Works for me! My issue before this very kind update from rromo12 was that it wouldn't detect a keyboard upon first boot (and thus couldn't start the install process, so thumbs were twiddled) I love the short boot time (except the video, but that can be changed)

Only thing missing is the latest EmulationStation GUI <3

Superb image!

[R0cket]

Hey Thanks for the image I will give it a try.

Does anyone have a tutorial how to insatall this to USB rather than an SD card. Will this work with Berryboot with the tutorial on their website?

[GDMorry]

TRy this >> http://www.redrobe.com/mike/boot-raspbe ... b-sd-card/

[Swepee]

Thanks for the image for B+ model. Now I can use Raspberry like I want.
Its love.

Any one knows how to take away the startup movie?
Kinda not like its loud sound and the kids want to see the movie fast. So.

[BattleGear]

you must only delete or rename the intro in the /media folder!
on the next boots it will screen a little fail to load the video but it still works and boot
this is on of the first things i make after install ultraslim!

or you can still replace it with another video....

[Swepee]

BattleGear Thank you.
Another thing I cant find a fix for on my on, is how I can calibrate the video resolution on Emulationstation.
The thing is that on my left side on the screen the text is a cm or two outside of my screen.

In xbmc I easily fix that with the video calibration tool.
But I cant find the solution in Emulationstation.

Any clue.

[BattleGear]

this page should help you:

http://elinux.org/RPiconfig#Video

you must edit the boot config...

look for overscan... under the video resolutions.

[cirojr]

Hi folks,

First of all, congrats for the great job. Fantastic.

Well my problem is in the configs options of Retroarch.

I set my controls e video resolution (custom), save the changes (all via F1) but everytime I exit the emulator all my configs are erased and come back to default.

What am I missing here? The config inside the emulator doesnt work? Should I do different?

Thanks in advance!!!

[lgoptimusv5]

THANKS!!! for the B+ version of this!!!

Successfully got a GUI wireless configuration going for the XBMC 12.3 environment and wanted to share.
Tried the old XBMCbuntu Dharma/Eden Wireless Manager and it worked! (NOT network-manager based)
I now have UltraSlim1.6B+ with EZ WiFi config from XBMC GUI

shell:
sudo apt-get purge network-manager network-manager-gnome
sudo apt-get install wicd-curses

in XBMC12.3 GUI:
Programs -> Get More -> Install from ZIP -> xbmc.script.linux.wireless-11.0.0.zip

A quick search and you should be able to find "xbmc.script.linux.wireless-11.0.0.zip"
I haven't tried this on Gotham yet, but you may be able to edit the addon.xml python version (2.1.0) to get it to install, or manually extract into .xbmc/addons.

EDIT: Modifying addon.xml python version 2.1.0 for Wireless Manger worked in XBMC Gotham 13.x

[Svanis]

If you just want to update xbmc just download from link below:
Raspbmc-12.3-Final.tar.gz and rename it to xbmc-rbp-14-20140505.tar.gz and put it in your /home/pi folder and run scrip: sudo su.. updatexbmc and ta da final build of gotham. Couldnt get the xbmc-rbp-14-20140505.tar.gz from guide to launch but no matter. Better just get the final version.

http://mirrors.arizona.edu/raspbmc/down ... nightlies/

sorry if someone already pointed this out hope this helps someone atleast

[lgoptimusv5]

I ended up manually creating a tar.gz from raspbmc 13.2 Gotham.
Here's how I did it:

-Installed "raspbmc-final.img.gz" to SD, powered on the Pi, and quit to shell/terminal.

- Deleted the Rasbmc Settings and Browser AddOns from XBMC
sudo rm -rf /opt/xbmc-bcm/xbmc-bin/share/xbmc/addons/script.raspbmc.settings
sudo rm -rf /opt/xbmc-bcm/xbmc-bin/share/xbmc/addons/script.raspbmc.browserlaunch

- Replaced the 'R' pi raspbmc Splash Screen with XBMC 13.2 Gotham Splash
cd /mysplashlogoDIR
sudo cp -avr Splash.png /opt/xbmc-bcm/xbmc-bin/share/xbmc/media

- Created tar.gz from xbmc-bcm directory on raspbmc
cd /opt
sudo tar -zcvf xbmc-rbp-13-2-20141031.tar.gz xbmc-bcm
sudo mv xbmc-rbp-13-2-20141031.tar.gz /home/pi

Now with the latest raspbmc 13.2 Gotham in tar.gz format, upgraded XBMC on UltraSlim.
-Copy previously created 'xbmc-rbp-13-2-20141031.tar.gz' to /home/pi
sudo apt-get install libxslt1.1
sudo su
updatexbmc

[alphaqtoo]

Can someone repost the B+ version? The file was taken down.

Ultraslim_1.6_B+.7z

[lgoptimusv5]

Here's an updated version of UltraSlim_1.6_B+ I threw together.
*EDIT* Changed XBMC's default Music Player to OMXPlayer + added "USBs" Samba Share that's linked to '/media/'
http://www.mediafire.com/download/kaqzz ... 6.13_B+.7z

"UltraSlim_1.6.13_B+" is UltraSlim_1.6_B+ with added XBMC addons, Services, & some visual changes.
Included is XBMC 13.2 Gotham (10-31-2014) from Raspbmc Final.
Ripped from http://www.raspbmc.com/download/ -> Standalone Image -> "raspbmc-final.img.gz"


~ Run UltraSlim_1.6.x from *USB:
Write UltraSlim_1.6.x.img to *USB -> copy files from 'boot' partiton to *SD -> modify cmdline.txt
'cmdline.txt' -> root=/dev/mcblk0p2 -> root=/dev/sda2
Pre-modified 'cmdline.txt.usb' included on 'boot' parition of UltraSlim_1.6.13_B+ (*Added to IMG 11-21-2014)

~Services and Scripts Added:
transmission-daemon: configured to localhost:9091, No Auth, Save Dir "/Home/DOWNLOADS"
wicd-curses: for use with "Wireless Manager" AddOn in XBMC GUI
rpi-wiggle: script used for the "EXPAND-SD/USB-STORAGE" utilities in EmulationStation Menu
http://rpi.tnet.com/project/scripts/rpi-wiggle

~Pre-Installed XBMC AddOns: AmberSkin1.6.0
AdvancedLauncher1.13.1, AudioMixer2.0.5, LibraryUpdate0.9.4, Pandora Radio2.3.2(rivy),
PseudoTV2.1.0 (if doesn't work at 1st, try PseudoTV Gotham Workaround -> add / root to FileManager)

~Included but not installed XBMC AddOn.ZIPs (/Home/XBMC/addons-Gotham):
xbmc.script.linux.wireless-11.0.0_Gotham.zip -> Wireless Manager for wicd-curses
script.transmission-0.7.6.zip -> Client for transmission-daemon

~Visual Changes:
Hid Cave Story and Dinothawr from ES Menu (/Home/.emulationstation/es_systems.cfg -> #Dinothawr)
XBMC Intro video, RaspberryPi Background for ES Applications Menu, Doom Background, and more...

[alphaqtoo]

Thank you!

[expandables]

Here's an updated version of UltraSlim_1.6_B+ I threw together.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/4tyg3 ... 6.13_B+.7z

"UltraSlim_1.6.13_B+" is UltraSlim_1.6_B+ with added XBMC addons, Services, & some visual changes.
Included is XBMC 13.2 Gotham (10-31-2014) ripped straight from the 'raspbmc-2014-10-29.img'

~Services and Scripts Added:
transmission-daemon: configured to localhost:9091, No Auth, Save Dir "/Home/DOWNLOADS"
wicd-curses: for use with "Wireless Manager" AddOn in XBMC GUI
rpi-wiggle: script used for the "EXPAND-SD/USB-STORAGE" utilities in EmulationStation Menu
http://rpi.tnet.com/project/scripts/rpi-wiggle

~Pre-Installed XBMC AddOns:
AdvancedLauncher1.13.1, AudioMixer2.0.5, LibraryUpdate0.9.4, PseudoTV2.1.0, Pandora Radio2.3.2(rivy)

~Included but not installed XBMC AddOn.ZIPs (/Home/XBMC/addons-Gotham):
xbmc.script.linux.wireless-11.0.0_Gotham.zip -> Wireless Manager for wicd-curses
script.transmission-0.7.6.zip -> Client for transmission-daemon

~Visual Changes:
Hid Cave Story and Dinothawr from ES Menu (/Home/.emulationstation/es_systems.cfg)
XBMC Intro video, XBMC Background for ES Applications Menu, Doom Background, and more...

Can you post XBMC 13.2 Gotham tar file please so i can download it

[lgoptimusv5]

Can you post XBMC 13.2 Gotham tar file please so i can download it

For those of you who want to update XBMC on their current UltraSlim, here's the 'xbmc-rbp-13-2-20141031.tar.gz'
I ripped it straight from 'raspbmc-final.img.gz' (XBMC 13.2 Gotham 10-31-2014)
You can use the same updatexbmc procedure to install (Don't forget libxslt1.1)
*EDIT* Changed default music player to OMXPlayer in 'advancedsettings.xml'
http://www.mediafire.com/download/b0un3 ... 031.tar.gz

For those of you looking for the wicd-curses based Wireless Manager for XBMC, here are the install ZIPs
Frodo & Gotham versions included, Installation of wicd-curses required (sudo apt-get install wicd-curses)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/4prvv ... curses.zip

NOTE: The Wireless Manager isn't really visible if using a Skin other than Confluence.
It still works, but it's too transparent and difficult to select the options.
If struggling to use Wireless Manager, temporarily go back to Confluence Skin.

[expandables]

Is raspbmc-2014-10-29 the stable final version of gotham?

[lgoptimusv5]

Is raspbmc-2014-10-29 the stable final version of gotham?

To clarify, the 'raspbmc-2014-10-29' I was referring to is 'raspbmc-final.img.gz'
I ripped it from http://www.raspbmc.com/download/ -> Standalone Image -> "raspbmc-final.img.gz"

[expandables]

Is raspbmc-2014-10-29 the stable final version of gotham?

To clarify, the 'raspbmc-2014-10-29' I was referring to is 'raspbmc-final.img.gz'
I ripped it from http://www.raspbmc.com/download/ -> Standalone Image -> "raspbmc-final.img.gz"

That build is not stable at all it gives lots of errors.

[lgoptimusv5]

That build is not stable at all it gives lots of errors.

What's the latest stable XBMC 13.2 Gotham build for the Pi?
Can you recommend?

I assumed the 13.2 Gotham that came with raspbmc-final.img.gz was stable. Is it not?
The xbmc-rbp-13-2-20141031.tar.gz I made from it is working fine for me on UltraSlim1.6B+ so far...

Anyone else care to chime in here?

[lgoptimusv5]

Here is an XBMC based version of UltraSlim_1.6.13_B+ I threw together.
UltraSlimXBMC_1.6.13_B+
*EDIT* Changed XBMC's default Music Player to OMXPlayer + added "USBs" Samba Share that's linked to '/media/'
http://www.mediafire.com/download/h3k7b ... 6.13_B+.7z

It has everything previously mentioned, but loads XBMC by default instead of EmulationStation
XBMC additions include Transparency Skin, and backgrounds I found visually appealing.
Wireless Manager for wicd-curses is installed, but seems to only be visible in *Confluence Skin.
Transmission and Wireless Manager Install.ZIPs located in /Home/Pi/XBMC/addons-Gotham if needed.
Exiting XBMC will load EmulationStation.

YES. This has XBMC 13.2 Gotham ripped from raspbmc-final.img as previously mentioned.
Want to change versions of XBMC? -> sudo su -> updatexbmc with any desired 'xbmc-rbp-*.tar.gz' (12 or 13)
Want to wipe XBMC settings/profile? -> delete the '.xbmc' directory in /Home/Pi (while XBMC is closed)
Want to startup EmulationStation instead of XBMC? edit /home/pi/startup -> comment (#) xbmc.sh line

MAJOR THANKS to Takenover83 for doing all the hard work.
MAJOR THANKS to Rionoskae for his Complete Guide to UltraSlim.
MAJOR THANKS to rromo12 for the 'B+' version of UltraSlim.
MAJOR THANKS to everyone who contributed to these forums for your tips, tricks, and ideas.

[lgoptimusv5]

I had issues playing Music on any 13.x XBMC Gotham i tried on UltraSlim1.6.x.
I had to change default players from PAPlayer to OMXPlayer to get it working normally.
If you want to change the Default Audio Player, modify the advancedsettings.xml:

sudo nano /opt/xbmc-bcm/xbmc-bin/share/xbmc/system/advancedsettings.xml

My advancedsettings.xml now looks like this:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/w56394755 ... ttings.xml

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<advancedsettings>
<video>
<defaultplayer>omxplayer</defaultplayer>
<defaultdvdplayer>dvdplayer</defaultdvdplayer>
</video>
<audio>
<defaultplayer>omxplayer<defaultplayer>
</audio>
</advancedsettings>

13.2Gotham.tar.gz and 1.6.13IMGs above have been updated to include this modification.

[BattleGear]

updated yesturday from 13.0 to 13.2 and only .flac was played and no .mp3 on both version! now it plays all files!

thx a lot lgoptimusv5

[Embries]

Take- got a nee problem. my ex fat4 Drive is loaded under root. I can access the drive with a sudo file server, and xbmc , sorry KODI, sees it just fine. I would like it with full permissions-(I don't worry about security) the fstab says 'defaults'. what am I missing??

[lgoptimusv5]

Take- got a nee problem. my ex fat4 Drive is loaded under root. I can access the drive with a sudo file server, and xbmc , sorry KODI, sees it just fine. I would like it with full permissions-(I don't worry about security) the fstab says 'defaults'. what am I missing??

You could add a permissions line in the /Home/Pi/startup script.
- this would allow all permissions for all usb's

sudo chmod -R 777 /media