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How to Add ROMs to RetroPie Using a USB Drive

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This short guide will show you how to quickly and easily add ROMs to RetroPie using the USB flash drive method. There are other methods for transferring ROMs to RetroPie, but the USB drive approach is the fastest and easiest. If you’re using a Pi Zero (e.g. building a PiCart), this is a also a good approach since the regular Pi Zero doesn’t have built-in WiFi and this approach does not require an internet connection.

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What is a ROM?

ROM stands for “Read-Only Memory”, a type of memory meant to be read but not written to. Originally, video games were stored on ROM chips soldered to a printed circuit board (and later on read-only mediums like CD-Rs). A game ROM that RetroPie uses is essentially a copy of the original ROM.

Transferring ROMs to RetroPie

Using the USB drive approach, you will copy ROMs to your USB drive, connect it to your Pi, and RetroPie will automatically copy them to the SD card and make them available in Emulation Station (and the RetroPie UI).

Where can I find ROMs for RetroPie?

Need more games to play? Check out our complete guide to finding RetroPie ROMs.

Note: You should NOT download any copyrighted ROMs. In some countries, it’s legal to use a ROM for which you own a physical copy (as this is considered a backup). Be smart and don’t do illegal things. 🙂

1 – Format your USB flash drive to work with Raspberry Pi

First, you’ll need to format the USB/thumb drive as FAT32. Connect it to your computer.

If you’re on Windows, open up Explorer, locate the USB drive, right-click it, and select Format from the context menu. Select the FAT32 option and click the Start button.

If you’re on a Mac, open Disk Utility by navigating to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Select your USB drive in the left pane. For Yosemite and older, navigate to the Erase tab, select MS-DOS (FAT) as the Format, give it a name, and click the Erase button. For El Capitan and newer, simply click the Erase button, select MS-DOS (FAT) as the format, give it a name, and click the Erase button.

🛈  I recommend using a normal USB thumb drive — not a high-powered external USB hard drive — as the Pi may not have enough power to run the hard drive unless said external hard drive has its own power supply.

2 – Create the RetroPie folder

Create a folder on the newly-formatted USB drive called retropie (in lowercase).

3 – Create the ROM folder structure

How this process works is we’re going to ask RetroPie to populate a set of folders on the USB drive for us. Then, we’ll paste our ROMs into these folders.

Boot up your Pi, safely eject your USB drive and connect it to your Pi. Now, the Pi will create our set of folders. When the process is complete, the LED on your USB drive will stop blinking. If your USB drive doesn’t have an LED on it, just wait a few minutes to make sure the process has completed.

Remove the USB drive from your Pi and plug it back into your computer.

4 – Unzip and add your ROMs

You’ll need to unzip all of your ROMs (except for MAME) before transferring them. With the exception of MAME, RetroPie cannot read ROMs ending in .zip. So unzip the ROMs for your other systems before transferring.

Copy and paste the unzipped ROMs into the corresponding folder for each emulator/system.

See our guide on unzipping RAR files, should you find any ROMs packaged that way.

🛈 Sega Genesis ROMs go in the “megadrive” folder, as this is what the system was called when originally released in Japan.

5 – Transfer your ROMs to your Raspberry Pi

Safely eject the USB drive from your computer and connect it to your Pi. RetroPie will now begin automatically transferring your ROMs.

This may take some time. The LED on your USB drive will stop blinking when the process is complete. Again, if your USB drive doesn’t have an LED on it, you’ll need to do some math (fun!) to know when it’s safe to pull your USB drive. Here we go:

USB 2.0 has a maximum theoretical transfer rate of 480 megabits per second. There are 8 bits in a byte, so that’s about 60 megabytes per second. Note: your USB drive (and the Pi itself) may not be capable of these speeds, so your results may vary.

For example, if you have 1 gigabyte of ROMs, simply convert that to megabytes (1000MB) and divide it by the USB 2.0 maximum transfer rate (60 megabytes per second) — 1000MB / 60MB — so your 1GB transfer should take about 17 seconds.

Add a bit of padding time just in case; it’s possible that RetroPie is processing ROMs one by one rather than just batch copying them.

🛈 Or, if you don’t want to do any math, just plug it in before going to bed and it’ll be finished by the morning.

6 – Restart Emulation Station

Once the transfer is complete, unplug your USB drive from the Pi.

Before Emulation Station/RetroPie can read your ROMs, you’ll need to restart it. You can do this by pressing Start and using the Shut Down option to reboot your Pi.

Once you’ve rebooted, you will see system icons appear for every system that has ROMs installed. If no ROMs are installed for a system, its icon will not appear.

7 – Adding more ROMs later

When you go to add more ROMs later through the same process, it will not remove all your existing ROMs — it will add the new ROMs and replace those with the exact same filename.

So you can add more ROMs later without losing the ROMs you already have on your system! 🙂

8 – You’re good to go!

Questions? Comments? Post in the comments section below and I’ll do my best to help you out.

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How to make a Raspberry Pi calendar

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September 19, 2023
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You’ll never need to buy another calendar again. This is a Raspberry Pi calendar that can sit on your desk, nightstand, or even be mounted on the wall. The Pi is synced with Google Calendar—making it easy to update from any device, display events for your family, and see changes in real time! Want to update your calendar? Just use your phone!

We only need a few things to get started. You’ll need a Raspberry Pi, I’m using a Raspberry Pi 3 B+ model. As far as a display is concerned, you can use any screen you like. I have a small Eyoyo screen that connects using HDMI. It comes with a small stand, making it a perfect desktop calendar. However, you could easily go one step further and use a wall mounted display.

1 – Install and update Raspberry Pi OS

We’ll need a fresh OS to get started. I’ll be using Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian). If you’d like to join me, visit our guide on how to install and update Raspberry Pi OS.

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2 – Connect the screen and turn on the Pi

Once you have Raspberry Pi OS installed, it’s time to plug in our peripherals. Connect the screen to the Pi and plug in the power adapter.

3 – Adjust the first time boot settings

When the Pi first boots, Raspberry Pi OS will prompt you through a setup process. It typically guides you through creating a password, defining a timezone, and connecting to the internet. Once you have completed this phase, you’ll be presented with a desktop. It’s highly recommended to change the Raspberry Pi host name.

You may need to enable SSH. If so, open the start menu, highlight Preferences, and choose Raspberry Pi Configuration. Under the Interfaces tab, enable SSH and select OK. Restart the Raspberry Pi.

4 – Configure Chromium for your Google Calendar

Launch the chromium browser and access https://calendar.google.com. Log into your Google account and save the authentication information in Chromium. This will ensure your account is logged in each time the browser is launched.

5 – Create a custom bootup script

Next, we’ll tell the Pi to open Chromium to the Google Calendar page every time it’s powered on. To accomplish this, we will create a startup script that launches everything for us.

Create the startup script

You can use any text editor you like, I’ll be using Notepad++. Create a file with the following script.

Note: Chromium has trouble rendering the Calendar properly, this is resolved by running Chromium with a different user agent. You don’t need to do anything extra for this, I included the user agent information in the script below. Feel free to experiment with other user agents.

chromium-browser https://calendar.google.com --user-agent="Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.1; rv:2.2) Gecko/20110201" --disable-infobars --disable-session-crashed-bubble --kiosk &

Enter a filename like startup and save it with a .shfile extension. Drop the file in the /home/pi/ directory.

Edit the autostart file

Now we need to tell the Pi to use our new script when it turns on. We’ll do this by editing the autostart file. Connect to the Pi using a terminal, like PuTTY, and run the following command.

sudo nano ~/.config/lxsession/LXDE-pi/autostart

At the bottom of the file, include the following string. Be sure to replace startup.sh with the filename you chose.

@sh /home/pi/startup.sh

Save the file using ctrl+x, press y, then enter.

6 – Disable sleep mode

The Pi will disable the screen display automatically. It’s rather difficult to check a calendar that isn’t there, so we’ll need to turn it off entirely. To do this, connect to the pi using a terminal, like PuTTY, and run the following command.

sudo nano ~/.config/lxsession/LXDE-pi/autostart

At the bottom of the file, include the following.

@xset s 0 0
@xset s noblank
@xset s noexpose
@xset dpms 0 0 0

Save the file using ctrl+x, press y, then enter.

7 – Auto-hide the taskbar

We will need to hide our taskbar so it doesn’t interfere with our display. Right click an empty place on the task bar and choose Panel Settings. Under the Advanced tab, select the option to Minimize panel when not in use.

8 – Hide the cursor on boot

We’ll use a program called unclutter to hide our cursor. Install it using the following command.

sudo apt-get install unclutter

Next we’ll need to update our autostart file. Access it again using the following command.

sudo nano ~/.config/lxsession/LXDE-pi/autostart

At the bottom of the file, include this string.

@unclutter -idle 0

Save the file using ctrl+x, press y, then enter.

9 – Mark your calendar—it’s done!

Restart the Raspberry Pi for a final test of your work. If everything works, the calendar should launch in full screen with no errors and a hidden cursor.

Congratulations! You’ve created your own automated Raspberry Pi calendar. Now it’s time to set it up and enjoy your new device. Good work!

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Everything You Need to Know About Amazon Household

Bring the family together!
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If you’re an Amazon Prime member you understand just how great the benefits are. From free shipping and discounts to streaming and media sharing, Amazon has something for every member of the family.

With this guide, you’ll receive a comprehensive tour of Amazon Households, and you’ll click away knowing how to set up an account, establish your family members in your household, share music and movies, and more.

Let’s get started!

What is Amazon Household?

Amazon Household is a system that allows Amazon Prime members to share their Prime benefits with the family. Up to two adult, four teen, and four child profiles can be added to a Household.

How is it Different from Amazon Family?

While browsing through Amazon you may have come across something called Amazon Family, which is different from Amazon Household, and here’s how:

Amazon Family is a program that gives Prime members some serious discounts on items like diapers, baby food, and more. In Amazon Family, you have access to a database of articles full of tips and tricks to raising children.

A Quick Note About Amazon Household

In order to sign up for Household, you have to have at least one adult, which is defined as someone over the age of 18. You can only add one more adult to your account.

Only with two adults can you add four teen and four child accounts.

1 – Benefits of Amazon Household

There are many benefits to creating an Amazon Household, especially if you want to share with the whole family. Here is a list of a few of my favorites!

  • Adults can share Prime benefits with their children and teenagers while monitoring their activities.
  • Free two-day shipping is shared with the entire family.
  • Unlimited photo storage that comes with enhanced search and storage options.
  • Discounted prices on monthly memberships for Prime Video Channels like HBO, SHOWTIME, and STARZ.
  • The ability to easily and safely share media between members.

A Quick Note About Teen Accounts

Teen accounts are young adults from ages 13 to 17, and they’re able to log in to their own Amazon accounts and stream content. They can link any card to their account, but adults have to approve the card as well as any charges applied to the card.

They can also set up a text message alert for any intended cost over a certain price. Adults on the account can see a list of everything the teen purchased, but they can’t see anything the adult purchases.

Let’s dive into how to set up a Household account!

2 – How to create an Amazon Household

Time for the fun part – setting up your Amazon Household account!

In order to start your account, you need to have an Amazon prime account, which you can set up for $12.99 a month. You might also be eligible for discounts! If you don’t already have an account, see this guide on getting Amazon Prime for Free (or cheap).

The Amazon system is pretty intuitive to set up, but I’ll walk you through the process too! Let’s jump into the steps of setting up your own account:

  1. Log in to your Amazon Prime account. To do this, navigate to the Amazon homepage and log in to your account by clicking on the Accounts & Lists icon at the top of the page, to the right of the search bar.
  2. Once you’ve logged in to your account using your email and password, you’ll be redirected to the homepage again. Click on the same Accounts & Lists icon again.
  3. Scroll down to the box titled Shopping programs and rentals. Click the Amazon Household option. This is where you can begin the process of adding people to your Household.

3 – How to add an adult to your Amazon Household

There are three options for adding people to your household and I’ll break them down for you below!

Adding an Adult

  1. Start by clicking the Add Adult option at the top of the screen.
  2. Here, you’ll have two options. Either enter their name and their email before clicking the Continue option, which will just add them to the account or click on the Sign up together on this device. This will make them the secondary adult on the account. For this guide, I’ll walk you through the second option.
  3. From here, the second adult will be asked to verify their account by logging in using their email and password. Next click Verify second adult’s account.
  4. From here you’ll be asked if you want to share your payment options and Amazon Prime benefits with the person. If you agree, simply click on the circles to the left of each of the options and click on the Create Household option highlighted in the standard Amazon gold at the bottom right of the screen.
  5. You’ll then be redirected to a screen that will show the two profiles side-by-side. Click on the new adult and click Complete at the bottom right. This screen will verify the card information on each account, whether you’re sharing the same card or using two.
  6. From here, you’ll be asked to verify how much you want to share in terms of apps, games, and eBooks. This is completely up to you. Feel free to mark everything to your needs and click on the Next option in the bottom right.

4 – How to add a teen to your Amazon Household

  1. Start by clicking on the Add a Teen option on the Amazon Household homepage.
  2. This will redirect you to the Teen Page that details how adding a teen to your account works. Click on the Sign up now option at the top of the page to start the process.
  3. Follow the prompts to set up your teen account and select account preferences including payment options, shipping addresses, and notifications. The notifications page is important because this is where you can enter your phone number if you want notifications about your teen’s orders. Just click on the Add Phone Number option and enter in your phone number on the next page before clicking Continue.
  4. Next, connect your teen’s email or phone number and click Continue.
  5. This will send out an invitation to the teen which they have 14 days to accept. To accept, they need to follow the prompted text or email, which will redirect them to the stage where they can sign in to their account or create a new one.

5 – How to add a child to your Amazon Household

  1. Start by clicking on the Add a Child option on the Amazon Household homepage.
  2. A small window will pop up where you can enter the child’s name, gender, and date of birth. Click Save in the bottom right of the page when you’ve entered the information.
  3. With that, your child’s account has been added. You, the adult, control everything the child has access to. You will then be redirected to the page where you can manage your Household and their benefits.

6 – How to monitor your Amazon Household

If you ever need to monitor what the members of your household are doing, visit the Manage your Household Benefits page where, at any time, you can change any aspect of your account.

To reach this page, click on the Accounts & Lists option on the Amazon homepage and click on Amazon Household. On the Amazon Household page, click on the option to Manage Your Household in the bottom right of the banner at the top.

Once you have all of your members added (in the case of the screenshot provided, I’ve only listed myself as an adult and Tay, my nickname, as a child to give you guys an example!), click the downward-facing arrows to the right of their descriptions to open and edit their access.

Each description will have a more detailed breakdown that will pop up once you click on the arrows. There will be embedded links that you can press if you want to learn even more or edit the information.

7 – How to remove someone from your Amazon Household

Deleting someone from your Household is easy and can be done at any time. Just follow the steps below!

  1. On the Manage your Household Benefits page, scroll down to the member you’d like to remove.
  2. Click on the Edit option beneath their name.
  3. The account’s information will pop up (in the case of the screenshot, I’m deleting the child account I created for “Tay”). Click the Remove Child option at the bottom to remove the child’s account from your Household.

8 – How to share movies and music with your Household

One of the coolest parts of having an Amazon Household account is the ability to share media, such as movies, music, and pictures, with the members of your family. To share media with your family, you must first make sure that each person you invited to your account has access to all media.

This was completed during the process of adding people to your Household.

  1. Click on the Accounts & Lists icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
  2. Scroll down to the Digital content and devices box and click on the first option, Manage content and devices. This will redirect you to a new page.
  3. Along the upper part of the screen, right beneath your address in the upper left-hand corner, click on the Content tab.
  4. Select the Show Family Library option right beside the options to sort your content. I’ve indicated this with a red square.
  5. With this option selected, you can determine which content your teen or child can see and access. You can filter your content according to books, videos, or music, though you must have a subscription to the services such as Prime Video and Prime Audio. If you have access and you want your teen/child to have access to certain programs. I’ll show you how to specify which one.
  6. To share, click on the empty box beneath the Select list on the far left.
  7. With your items selected, click the Add to Library button at the top of the list. This is where you can add items to your Family Library. Once the items have been added, click OK in the bottom left-hand corner.
  8. When you’re done, feel free to exit to the Amazon homepage!

Viola! You now have all of the tools and walk-throughs to make sure your Household is set up and functioning, so you and your family can enjoy Amazon separately while remaining connected.

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Anycubic Kobra Go: How to Load Filament

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I dig the Anycubic line of Kobra printers in large part because of how many ease-of-use features they incorporate, from automatic leveling, to filament sensors (in some of their models). And that ease of use extends all the way to the humblest of tasks: loading filament.

The Kobra Go is a kit 3D printer that offers high quality in a DIY package that saves you a considerable wad of cash and lands you with a high-quality entry-level printer. As one would expect, it can handle all the common filament types, and loading them into the printer is a breeze.

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1 – Turn the knob to Menu

Turn the knob to Menu

On the main screen, turn the knob to “Menu” and depress the button to select.

2 – Select “Prepare” from the menu

Select “Prepare” from the menu

From the list of control options, select “Prepare”.

3 – Scroll down and select “Load Filament”

Scroll down and select “Load Filament”

Since we want to load new filament, we’ll select this option.

4 – Select the checkmark to continue

Select the checkmark to continue

The Kobra Go will notify you that the nozzle is too cold to load new filament, so select the checkmark and allow the printer to bring itself to temperature.

5 – The Nozzle will bring itself to temperature automatically

The Nozzle will bring itself to temperature automatically

Just let the printer do its thing, this should only take a couple of minutes.

6 – When ready, load filament

When ready, load filament

The screen will notify you when it’s time to load the filament.

7 – Press the filament into the short Teflon tube

Press the filament into the short Teflon tube

The tube acts as a handy guide. make sure that you use your wire cutters to snip the filament at a sharp angle, this makes it easier to slide it in. A little bit of pressure will be needed—you can depress the button on the side of the loader to allow the filament to more easily slide into place.

You’ll know you’re finished when the machine catches the filament, and it starts moving without you pressing it.

8 – Once the filament is loaded, insert your memory card.

Once the filament is loaded, insert your memory card.

Insert your memory card that came with the Kobra Go.

9 – Select Menu and then scroll to “Print from SD Card”

Select Menu and then scroll to “Print from SD Card”

The card comes preloaded with an owl model to test things out on.

10 – If necessary, correct the Z offset

If necessary, correct the Z offset

As the print begins, you can use the knob to select the Z offset control (depress the button to select and turn to either side to move the nozzle up or down). It’s easy to ensure that your nozzle is the perfect height from the printer bed.

11 – Enjoy your new print!

Enjoy your new print!

The Anycubic Kobra Go does a great job turning out models with all the most common filament types. Try it yourself now!

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Lakka vs RetroPie: Which is Best?

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September 18, 2023
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RetroPie and Lakka are two of the most popular retro gaming platforms for the Raspberry Pi. They both provide a system for makers to emulate hundreds of retro gaming classics. But how are they different and which one is best for you?

In this guide, we’ll take a look at different aspects of these platforms to help you determine the best option for your retro gaming project.

1 – What is Lakka?

Lakka is an open-source lightweight Linux distro designed to operate as a retro gaming platform. Built on top of LibreELEC, Lakka uses RetroArch to emulate a huge selection of retro gaming systems.

It’s designed to operate out-of-the-box; it comes only with cores that work with whatever architecture you choose to download. Cores contain the code necessary to emulate a specific system like NES or Playstation. Making use of the Libretro API, you can add a new core to a standalone installation of RetroArch as easily as installing a plugin. With Lakka, all of the cores are pre-installed so you have to make do with what is there. It has plenty of features like USB controller recognition, custom wallpapers, and online multiplayer.

Pros:

  • Lightweight OS
  • Supports multiple SBCs
  • Can run on the Raspberry Pi 4

Cons:

  • Restricted to only using RetroArch and provided cores

More information on Lakka

For even more information on Lakka, check our Lakka FAQs page.

2 – What is RetroPie?

RetroPie is a retro gaming platform created from open-source emulation software. This package is only available on the Raspberry Pi. There’s no official RetroPie distribution for other SBCs.

It’s built on Raspberry Pi OS using EmulationStation as its frontend. Retropie has access to all of the cores available in RetroArch as well as standalone emulators. A desktop environment can be installed, allowing you to utilize it as a full-fledged operating system.

Pros:

  • Built on Raspberry Pi OS
  • Can add standalone emulators
  • Many customization options

Cons:

  • Only available on the Raspberry Pi
  • No support for the Raspberry Pi 4

3 – Installation

Lakka and RetroPie are both easy to install. They both offer original images that can be flashed onto an SD card. However, RetroPie can also be installed via the command line on a Raspberry Pi with Raspberry Pi OS.

Lakka

The official website provides a variety of Lakka download options. Lakka is officially supported on the Raspberry Pi Zero, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi 2, 3, and 4 models. It is one of your only options when it comes to pre-built images on the Raspberry Pi 4.

RetroPie

You can find the official RetroPie package available for download on the RetroPie website. RetroPie is supported on the Raspberry Pi Zero, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi 2, and 3 models. Unfortunately, Pi 4 users will have to wait, as an official RetroPie image has yet to be released for the platform.

You can read more about how to create a RetroPie gaming rig in-depth with our guide.

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Winner: RetroPie

While both Lakka and RetroPie can be easily flashed to an SD card, RetroPie can also be installed via the command line with Raspberry Pi OS. Once you’ve installed RetroPie, check out our guide to see the best controllers for RetroPie to make sure you have a proper setup!

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4 – Performance

The best comparison for Lakka and RetroPie is like playing a CD on a CD player vs a PC. On both platforms, the RetroArch content is running on the same hardware. Lakka is lighter and may give a slight performance boost. But RetroPie’s additional customization options set it apart from Lakka’s limited interface.

Lakka

Lakka is an embedded operating system. It only provides RetroArch cores and isn’t designed to support additional or custom emulation software.

RetroPie

The RetroPie image includes the full Raspberry Pi OS. It can handle much more than just RetroArch and was developed with customization in mind. You can easily add additional emulation software to your retro gaming platform with RetroPie.

Winner: Lakka

This one goes to Lakka. With a smaller dedicated package, more resources are available to help run your favorite titles.

5 – Loading emulators

Emulators are at the core of retro gaming—no pun intended. Lakka and RetroPie are similar in their support for RetroArch but differ when it comes to the installation of additional emulators.

Lakka

Lakka only comes with compatible libretro cores for the architecture you selected. You can’t add additional cores or emulation software to Lakka.

RetroPie

RetroPie includes all of the cores that come with libretro. You can include additional standalone emulators that appear in the UI using EmulationStation. Additional cores are added using the RetroPie configuration menu.

Winner: RetroPie

Lakka is too limited to win this one. RetroPie has way more options when it comes to emulation software.

6 – Loading ROMs

ROMs are critical to retro gaming. If you want to know where to find some, check out our guide on where to find ROMs free and legally. Lakka and RetroPie both make the ROM loading process super simple. If you can drag and drop files between two folders, you’re going to be fine.

Lakka

To load ROMs in Lakka, you need to access the Lakka file system and place them in the roms folder. The team also developed a method for adding ROMs using a USB drive.

RetroPie

Adding ROMs to RetroPie involves placing them into the roms folder. Check out our guide on how to add ROMs to RetroPie for more details on this process.

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Winner: Toss-Up

Both Lakka and RetroPie load ROMs in a similar fashion. It’s just a matter of placing your ROMs in the right folder.

7 – Customization

Retro gaming is cool and all, but so is a little personalization. Both systems provide avenues for customizing your retro gaming platform, but they definitely aren’t equal in this department.

Lakka

You can customize your Lakka interface with a few dynamic wallpaper options. These change the look and feel of the interface without moving around any elements. You can also update your ROM list with thumbnail artwork.

RetroPie

RetroPie takes customization to the next level. The RetroPie themes do a lot more than just change the background—entire elements are moved around the display. You can also take advantage of scrapers to add custom thumbnail artwork for ROMs. But the most notable customization option for RetroPie is the ability to add your own splash screen on bootup.

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Winner: RetroPie

RetroPie takes the cake when it comes to customization! From themes that change the UI to custom splash screens, it has Lakka beat by a long shot.

8 – Lakka vs Retropie: Which is better?

CategoryLakkaRetroPie
Installation✔️
Performance✔️
Loading Emulators✔️
Loading Roms✔️✔️
Customization✔️

Overall, both Lakka and RetroPie are very capable emulation platforms. RetroPie offers more in the way of emulation support while Lakka provides more variety in its hardware support.

If you want a personalized retro gaming machine with a thorough selection, RetroPie is your best bet. If you want something lightweight or compatible with the Raspberry Pi 4, check out Lakka. If you just can’t decide, give them both a try and see which one works best for your retro gaming project.

Getting started

Check out our full RetroPie setup guide to get started with RetroPie!

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Splash screens are an incredibly fun way to customize your RetroPie setup. If you need something creative in your loading screen, this is the mod for you!

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1 – What is a splash screen?

This refers to the pictures or videos displayed while your Raspberry Pi is booting up (i.e. while RetroPie is loading). You can customize the splash screen in a variety of ways. You can choose pre-existing content or even create your own.

2 – How to change the RetroPie splash screen

Under the configuration menu, you’ll find an option called “splash screens”. You can adjust a variety of settings for the loading screen in this menu. Use this page if you need to…

  • Change the default splash screen
  • Set the splash screen to a video
  • Disable the loading splash altogether
  • Add custom content to be used instead

3 – How to add a custom splash screen

Custom splash screen content can be added to the Raspberry Pi quite easily. Using an FTP or SSH program of your choosing, store your custom splash screen content (both pictures or videos) to the following file path:

/home/pi/RetroPie/splashscreens/

If you need to, check out our guide on how to log into your Raspberry Pi.

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Note: Images and videos need to be placed into their own unique folder. For example, to place a video named myvideo.mp4, the file path would need to include a unique folder just for the file itself.

/home/pi/RetroPie/splashscreens/myvideo/myvideo.mp4

4 – Using the default splash screens

If you’re looking for something new with a little less effort, you should consider using the default RetroPie splash screens. RetroPie comes with several options for your loading display.

The default splash screens are pulled from this GitHub repository.

They can be set and accessed under the main splash screen menu. To get to this screen, open the RetroPie Configuration settings and choose “Splash Screens”.

5 – Adding a custom video

Custom videos are one of the coolest ways to add some flair to your Raspberry Pi project. Setting a custom video is almost as easy as setting a still image. The process for installation is the same, files need to be placed into this location with a unique folder:

/home/pi/RetroPie/splashscreens/

However, the video files must meet certain requirements. For optimal results, be sure to use a video file that meets the following criteria.

Video Length

If your using an older Raspberry Pi 1, the recommended length is 20 – 40 seconds. Newer models come with a faster load time, making 5 – 10 second video clips ideal.

File Size

Be sure your video file isn’t too large. You’ll need to use a file size that easily fits within your storage capacity.

File Type/Format

Finding a compatible video format is often a tricky process. The need for common codecs is sometimes lost. That being said, the recommended file type for RetroPie splash screens is mp4. The mp4 file format is officially suggested by the developers for this task.

6 – Troubleshooting

Trying to update your Pi with custom content can sometimes be an intimidating process. Is something not working right? Don’t worry, we’re here for you. This list covers the most common splash screen issues.

The wrong splash screen is displaying

If the option you set isn’t displaying properly, tackle the easiest step first and try to reboot your RetroPie. Be sure to use the shutdown option from the menu.

If the issue continues, double check the splash screen settings and make sure the screen you want is still set. If the wrong file is still displaying, there may be a problem with the custom splash screen file you’re chosen.

No splash screen is displaying

This can be caused by several factors, the most common being a simple setting under the splash screens menu. Make sure the RetroPie is set to use a splash screen.

Another common cause for no display is file corruption. Make sure the file you’ve chosen is working properly and meets the file specifications outlined above.

Video isn’t playing properly

Sometimes you’ll find your custom video won’t play during the load screen. Make sure the video is set under the default menu.

The file specifications must match the official RetroPie requirements listed here. Make sure your file is free from corruption and accessible to the Pi.

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The Best RetroPie Themes (And How to Install Them)

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RetroPie is one of the coolest ways to turn your Pi into a mini gaming machine. But how can we give it our own personal flair? If you’ve spent all the time, money, and effort into building your own RetroPie machine, you deserve to have a stylish theme design to go along with it. Perhaps you’re just tired of the default RetroPie/Emulation Station theme.

In this guide, we’re taking a look at the best themes RetroPie has to offer—and how YOU can get your hands on them, too!

1 – Famicom Mini

First up we have the Famicom Mini theme! If you’ve always dreamt of a teensy version of the classic Famicom system, you’re in luck!

This theme features clean, retro artwork. The colors are soft and make for a nice muted palette.

The user interface is very well structured. The console titles are presented on square blocks, each featuring custom pixel artwork of the original hardware. Once inside the list of roms, we’re greeted with a nice, well designed page to match the overall Famicom feel.

2 – TFT

TFT is a beautiful minimal design theme. Each console title takes up the complete display and features white lineart of their respective controllers.

This is a relatively dark theme with little coloring. Because of the minimal design, this theme is perfect for small screens and arcade cabinet projects.

3 – Workbench

This theme brings an incredible level of creativity to the table. It has everything you need, right where you want it and it looks just like the old school Amiga Workbench!

Are you a fan of old school tech? This is definitely the theme for you! Even the rom list has a classic retro highlight across the selected rom. This theme comes together very well to make a wonderfully creative experience.

4 – GBZ35

Whoa, what now? The title of this theme stands for Game Boy Zero 3.5”. It features another minimal design, this time with colors!

Behind each console title is minimal artwork pertaining to the console. It’s versatile for a minimal theme. It works well for various screen sizes, making it ideal for arcade cabinets and handheld projects.

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GBZ35 is also the best theme for the Retroflag GPi because it accommodates the GPi’s small screen well, ensuring that text is readable.

5 – Snes Mini

One of the coolest themes you’ll find is the SNES Mini theme! It features vibrant, retro artwork that looks ready to take us to a Tron-like vector wonderland.

Each console title gets its own original artwork. The list of roms is presented nicely to deliver a consistent SNES flavor to the theme.

There are plenty of themes to choose from. If you want to look at the full list of RetroPie themes, visit the official GitHub link here.

6 – How to install RetroPie themes

Many themes are available in the RetroPie theme gallery. To tap into these custom designs, you’ll need to open RetroPie Setup.

7 – Open Configuration/Tools

From the RetroPie Setup menu, choose Open Configuration/Tools. The option we’re looking for on this screen is called esthemes – Install themes for Emulation Station.

8 – Download and install themes

On this screen you can choose to download the entire gallery or maybe just a couple of themes. Each theme needs to be shown as (installed) in order to be used.

9 – Setting a theme as default

To set the theme you’ve just installed, we’ll need to reboot and go back to our home screen. From the regular menu, you can choose UI Settings to find the selection area for your default theme. This area is labeled Theme Set.

Congratulations! You should have a beautiful, custom, RetroPie theme.

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theHunter: Call of the Wild is free November 25th to December 2nd, 2021!
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Each week, check out my latest article for the new hit game or add-on released for free from the Epic Games Store! This week we’ve got another awesome double-feature with the special Antstream retro games pack that I already wrote about here, as theHunter: Call of the Wild, widely praised as one of the best hunting simulation games in existence. Whether you want to try the solo hunt, or dive into co-op with your friends, this game offers it all in one incredibly immersive package.

The Epic Games Store has been around for a while, the lesser-known alternative to Steam, the nearly-ubiquitous platform for game purchases since it launched in 2003. But, where Steam originally existed and launched to promote Valve games, Epic Games Store launched in 2018 and quickly rose to success on the Fortnite franchise. At the time of Epic’s launch, Steam took a dramatic 30% cut from the sales of video games through their platform! This hurt both game designers and users, just wasn’t very nice. But the folks behind Epic realized something excellent: they could take a much lower cut and still have a profitable business. This led them to fast domination of the indie market, as small publishers flocked to the far better terms offered by Epic.

Mega Discounts

Epic Games Store offers some seriously incredible discounts on a regular basis, in addition to all the normal discounts one would expect on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the usual holidays. But the most exciting is their weekly free game or add-on, which simply harpoons all competitors.

When I first heard about this free game, I thought that can’t be real. They must only offer tiny indie games. Not at all, dear reader. Not. At. All. Epic frequently lists unbelievable A-lister games on their weekly deal, as well as sometimes offer two free games instead of one. In addition, just because a studio is smaller doesn’t mean the games it makes aren’t impressive. I’ve picked up some of my favorite new games, for free, from this platform, and most of them have been made by smaller studios (or as side-projects for teams from big studios).

1 – theHunter: Call of the Wild

theHunter: Call of the Wild

Experience an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic and visually breathtaking open world. Immerse yourself in the atmospheric single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.

theHunter: Call of the Wild is probably one of the best hunting simulation games ever made, with an astounding range of landscapes, animals, and intricate simulated natural environments that just about make it feel like you’re actually in the great outdoors.

The game features a massive single player experience, but also allows you to link up with friends in co-op play to take down the fiercest and most illusive game in detailed landscapes from all around the world.

2 – Other games like this?

Other games like this?

Expansive Worlds is a development studio located in Stockholm, Sweden. It is focused on socially connected, online simulation games distributed directly to gamers. Their theHunter games are hard to match in terms of sheer realism, and right now they pretty much dominate the market of hunting sim games.

Hunting Simulator 2 is probably the next best game for hunting enthusiasts, with a fair mixture of realism and gamification that manages to make the whole experience work. Bugginess and limited features make it a bit less appealing than theHunter for some, but if you want something else in the same vein, this is the only other contender.

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Want to keep your home network safe? Knowing how to change your Wi-Fi password is network security 101. In this guide, we’ll be covering all the ways you can go about changing your Verizon FiOS Wi-Fi network password. There’s more than one way to strip a CAT5, so let’s get to it! Looking to change your Verizon FiOS network name? We can help you get started with that.

1 – Via router log in (192.168.1.1)

First you’ll need to log into your Verizon FiOS router. In most cases, the router login screen can be accessed with the IP address 192.168.1.1. Be sure to visit our guide on how to log into a Verizon FiOS router for more detailed instructions.
How to Log into a Verizon FiOS Router
Different routers often come with different user interfaces. This is the most common method for changing a FiOS Wi-Fi password.
  1. Click Change Wireless Settings
  2. Scroll to the Authentication Method section
  3. Set a new password
  4. Save the changes
However, your web interface might not match these steps exactly. In which case, you’ll need to find settings for your router model. Verizon provides an official list of Verizon FiOS routers with detailed instruction manuals on their website.

2 – Via My FiOS app

Users can also opt into using the My FiOS app to manage various account and network settings. The Wi-Fi password can be changed using the My FiOS app, as well.
  1. Open the My FiOS app
  2. Select Internet
  3. Choose your wireless network under My Networks
  4. Select Edit
  5. Set a new Wi-Fi password
  6. Save the changes

3 – Via the My Verizon app

The My Verizon app also provides a way to change the Fios Wi-Fi password.
  1. Access your My Verizon account
  2. Select Internet
  3. Choose your wireless network under My Networks
  4. Select Manage
  5. Set a new Wi-Fi password
  6. Save the changes

4 – Test the Wi-Fi password change

Once your new password is saved, it’s time to give it a test. Use any wireless device you have and try to connect to the Wi-Fi network with the new password. If it doesn’t connect, be sure to verify the new password information is correct. Congratulations! Your network has a brand new password. Be sure to review the official Wi-Fi password documentation provided by Verizon for more support.
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How to use a Scandinavian bedding system

Never fight over the covers again when you use two single duvets instead of one.
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When my husband and I spent a night in Iceland a few years ago, we were surprised to find our double bed was made with two side-by-side single duvets instead of one that covered the entire mattress. Perhaps it was just fatigue from traveling, but we’ve always remembered that night, in part, because it was one of the best nights of sleep we’ve experienced. A Scandinavian bedding system is one that layers two single sets of bedding so both sleepers can have their own blankets and covers. No more sharing, no more fighting over blankets, no more disrupting each other in your sleep. You can be alone, together. After switching to a Scandinavian bedding system this year, we couldn’t be happier with the results. We both sleep more comfortably; I don’t wake my light-sleeping husband if I move around or get up in the night; and, we can control our own bedding temperature independently. As for bedding pieces, we use two duvets, two duvet covers, two quilts, and one fitted sheet. You do not need a top flat sheet as you will not be sharing any bedding covers. We use twin-sized bedding for the separate pieces and have a king-sized bed. If you want a seamless style, opt for solid, striped, or small patterns to make the layers look less noticeable. Or, throw convention out the window and pair two different bedding styles. If you’re experimenting with this for the first time, Ikea is a great place to find inexpensive bedding pieces. Convinced? Follow these easy steps to make your bed the Scandinavian way.

1 – Make your bed with the bottom fitted sheet

Start by making your bed with the bottom fitted sheet. Because you are opting for two duvet sets and are not sharing bedding covers, you will not use a flat sheet. Protip: Looking for new sheets on a budget? Find out the best time to buy sheets and save some money.

2 – Make one side of the bed

Lay the duvet sets you are using on one side of the bed only. It doesn’t matter which side of the bed you start with. In my case, I lay the duvet and duvet cover on the bottom, then the quilt on the top. Use all single bedding pieces you are using before moving to the other side.

3 – Make the other side of the bed

Lay the duvet sets on the other side of the bed. The two sets of duvets will overlap in the middle and will now cover the entire bed.

5 – Add finishing touches

Now for the fun part! Turn down the blankets. Add any pillows and throw blankets to suit your liking. Want to complete the look of your bedroom? Check our guide to some Essential 3D Prints for your bedroom!
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