DreamPi DX NOOBS-compatible image

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Re: DreamPi NOOBS-compatible image

Post#21 » Fri Nov 25, 2022 8:53 am

I've been following the various Sega scenes the past few months (Sega Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast). Since the last NOOBS image releases in Dec. 2020, a few sceners have created some QoL patches for the stock DreamPi v1.7 DLE images. These update and extend their functionality.

Patch features:
  1. Dreamcast Now patch for BBA
  2. SaturnPi patch (use DreamPi to play Sega Saturn Netlink/XBand games)
  3. Convert DreamPi to XBandPi (use alt DreamPi distro for SNES/Genesis XBand internet functionality)

I've had a Sega Saturn with a Netlink adapter setup for a few years, and only just recently picked up a Dreamcast BBA conversion kit and a Genesis XBand modem for my gaming collection.

DC_BBAKit.jpg

XBand.jpg

XBand2.jpg



I'll be updating the DreamPi NOOBS images to a deluxe version with these patches for Christmas. As for patch item #3 above (XBandPi), those will be its own separate distros (XbandPi NOOBS images) since the conversion process destroys all Dreamcast/Saturn networking features. To quote the author of XBandPi about that:
[This XbandPi conversion process currently] is based on the DreamPi software, but if you use it on an existing DreamPi [distro, it] will no longer function for anything other than XBAND. Using a different [distro] lets you switch back and forth. I hope to improve this in the future to support XBAND directly within DreamPi.
DreamPi DX NOOBS-Compatible Image:
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Re: DreamPi DX NOOBS-compatible image

Post#22 » Wed Apr 19, 2023 6:59 am

The DreamPi NOOBS compatible images have been updated! Newer versions of this image will be called "DreamPi DX" (deluxe) going forward henceforth, and will have some community DreamPi patches pre-installed. This latest release includes patches for better Dreamcast Broadband (BBA) modem support and Sega Saturn Netlink/XBAND modem game support.

The images come in 2 flavors:
  • "DreamPi4" for Raspberry Pi 4 and newer
  • "DreamPi" for older Raspberry Pi models

Please see the updated OP for latest information.

Changelog (DreamPi DX v1.22 /v1.7 DLE):
► Show Spoiler


Easiest way to install:
► Show Spoiler


The future of DreamPi DX NOOBS image:
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DreamPi DX NOOBS-Compatible Image:
Forum thread
Project page

XBandPi NOOBS-Compatible Image:
Project page

"Industrial-Strength" LVI (DIY)
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Blog article

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Re: DreamPi DX NOOBS-compatible image

Post#23 » Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:29 pm

Nice!
Happy if may help:
- BBA Mode for DreamPi: https://bit.ly/3JEIuhs
- VPN Port Fowarding: https://bit.ly/3Bgw4bu
- DC Now Data Analysis: https://bit.ly/42coxXw
- DC KARA NOT DEAD AT ALL- VCD Method: https://bit.ly/3P6VePw
- Know part of BR Community: https://bit.ly/3iLXS12

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Re: DreamPi DX NOOBS-compatible image

Post#24 » Sun Feb 18, 2024 4:58 pm

Very nice MrTamkis. I just updated to DreamPi 1.9. If you could release a new update My 1.7 old set up doesn't seem to update its self.

Thanks for your hard work!

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