Hacking DSTWO Linux Beta1.0 release

[BruceBaldock]

I dont even know what source code really looks like but I found this on the dslinux site and it looks a little codey to m, but its most likely useless
http://svn.dslinux.org/svn/

Can anyone here upload a video on youtube showing the dstwo linux playing emulators etc cant decide if I wanna try this out and it would help me decide

 

[Deleted member 319809]

I dont even know what source code really looks like but I found this on the dslinux site and it looks a little codey to m, but its most likely useless
http://svn.dslinux.org/svn/

Can anyone here upload a video on youtube showing the dstwo linux playing emulators etc cant decide if I wanna try this out and it would help me decide

That's DSLinux, a port of Linux for the DS. DSTwo Linux differs from DSLinux in that it runs on the MIPS processor of the DSTwo cartridge itself, not on the DS's ARM processors.

 

[Surkow]

I'm trying to use an updated version of the FBA emulator but Dingux keeps restarting every time I try to load it. Anybody else wanna give it a shot?

And while this thread is being bumped where the heck did Tysong go? Has anybody seen him on some other site or fourm? We're a bit due for the source code and/or updates.

I have tried to explain this previously, but Dingux is no longer maintained. All software updates are intended for OpenDingux, which is not binary compatible with DSTWO Linux. I still haven't located the source code of the Linux kernel for DSTWO (please don't link me to the SDK).

 

[pasc]

this is funny....

I had this one fully working on my old DSTwo (which got stolen... they only left my 3DS behind... ).

However on my new Supercard DS Two with either a 8GB or a 2GB Micro SD I only get DSLInux to boot to the splash screen, not further, it is stuck there.

On the old version a loading bar would pop up, and after that I would be presented with the (PSP-esque) Filemenu.

Any one having any ideas ? How should the Micro SD be formatted ? Panasonic Formatter ?

Is there a complete "copy to root of Micro SD and just work" version in one zip file available that I can try to rule out that my local files are corrupted ?

Thanks in advance.

 

[VatoLoco]

DSTwo Linux doesnt like the way Panasonic formats, and wont boot.
Just use Windows or command prompt to get it formatted, 'X' being your SD card.

format X: /Q /A:32k /FS:FAT32

 

[pasc]

Thats funny... when trying your command it says

Please enter disk then press Enter.
Filesystem type is FAT.
The new Filesystem is FAT 32.
Quickformat with 1938 MB.
the chosen cluster size is too big for FAT32

Also: The same "Boot and then fade to black screen on botton while retaining DSLinux mascot" happens when I use the Filetrip "Autoboot" version with supposedly all files installed

(it boots to a white screen if I leave it at autobooting without removing the boot.ini)

 

[Deleted member 319809]

Thats funny... when trying your command it says

Please enter disk then press Enter.
Filesystem type is FAT.
The new Filesystem is FAT 32.
Quickformat with 1938 MB.
the chosen cluster size is too big for FAT32

Then, it is. Because you have a 2 GB microSD. You'd need either of these two commands:

format Drive: /q /a:32k /fs:fat16

format Drive: /q /a:4k /fs:fat32

Both may end up working, or only the FAT32 one, or only the FAT16 one. Try the FAT16 one first.

 

[pasc]

For the first command you posted I get the same result as I got when tryping XXXXX's command.

The second command only responds with:

/a:4k invaild command

 

[reprep]

is there a good media player for this linux version?

 

[pasc]

nope, the DSTwo stock one the best as far as I know.

No one got any suggestions on tools that they use to format ?

 

[pasc]

format X: /A:16k /FS:FAT32

That one at least got the formatting working.

Now lets just cross our fingers that the DSLinux finally boots again.

 

[pasc]

Looks like I'm outta luck.

Just to clarify:

- What Firmware does the Supercard DS Two have to be for this to work ? (I currently have 1.1.9)
- What Firmware should the 3DS be ? I recently did a Firmware update, so....
- Whats the whole thing with "difference between booting on normal DS and 3DS" ?

I heard the 3DS requires a different "Zimage_DS2" file than the normal DS?
( like: DS: use iMM Zimage_DS2
3DS: use OPPost Zimage_DS2)

- Does it matter if you use the Z4 or 5 files ?

Serioulsy last time I used this it just worked, now I tried 3 different Micro SD Cards (2GB, 2GB and 8GB), one 3DS and one DS aswell as Firmware 1.1.3 and 1.1.9 for the Supercard itself.

It shouldn't be this complicated right ?

IF it is a formatting issue I'd be totally relived to find someone giving me a tool to format my card properly. (Windows one aswell as Command line formatting won't work).

 

[VatoLoco]

lame its giving you such a hassle. i usually use Partition Wizard to format my stuff.
this isnt a total solution, but for trouble-shooting, maybe see if one of these auto-boots will work for you.
http://gbatemp.net/threads/eduke32-for-dstwo-ds2linux-auto-boot.346578/
http://gbatemp.net/threads/sega-genesis-cd-emulator-for-dstwo.346125/page-3#post-4615527
my thinking is that if they work, then that means your Dingux files arent in order. if they don't, then its prolly a format issue.

 

[reprep]

i am using this and the emulators (especially fba) are great. it runs perfectly well with 2 gb sd cards.

i downloaded the all in one zip file from filetrip and it hanged at white screen until i manually edited the boot.ini to correctly load ds2ldr.plg. someone might be having the same problem too.

i really wish one day someone ports open dingux too.

 

[reprep]

hate to double post, but does anyone know at what speed dstwo processor work at dingux? i remember reading it is fixed and it can't be overclocked by emulators etc.

 

[VatoLoco]

hate to double post, but does anyone know at what speed dstwo processor work at dingux? i remember reading it is fixed and it can't be overclocked by emulators etc.

i think it was just certain emulators that were compiled for use with ismm to prohibit changing the clock frequency, because it "will destroy DMA transfer, leading to CPU and NDS communication interruption".

 

[pasc]

since this one reappeared:

Still no solution for those of us who can't get around that wretched penguin ?

The loading bar still won't be renabled for me, doesn't matter if I use DS, or 3DS, how many times I reformat and what size micro sd I use.

Any formatting tips perhaps ?

 

[reprep]

i think it was just certain emulators that were compiled for use with ismm to prohibit changing the clock frequency, because it "will destroy DMA transfer, leading to CPU and NDS communication interruption".

and what i am using is exactly these emulators. i am pretty sure changin clock frequency has no effect because no matter what i choose, i get the same fps.

 

[eyecat14]

since this one reappeared:

Still no solution for those of us who can't get around that wretched penguin ?

Is there a good media player that won't take 4 second to load each song?

 

[pasc]

Moonshell ?

Also: I'm starting to wonder if the speed of the SD Card matters..

I never had problems with that previous Micro SD.

Wish I wrote down what kind of Micro SD it was...Da*n