DreamPi DX NOOBS-compatible image

[MrTamkis]

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.

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.

[MrTamkis]

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):

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• First DreamPi NOOBS DX Image release (addons to stock DreamPi image)
• Patch addons
  
  
  • DreamPi Netlink Tunneler for Netlink (Sega Saturn)
    
    • Allows for web browsing, Netlink Zone/features, dialup gameplay for applicable Sega Saturn Netlink/Sega Saturn XBand modem games
    • Sega Saturn VOIP Guide
    • DreamPi Netlink Tunneler patch
  • Dreamcast Now for BBA
    
    • Allows DreamPi to appear on Dreamcast Now service when using a BBA connection
    • DC Now BBA patch thread
    • Usage
      
      • Login in to DreamPi, run

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        . /home/pi/dreampi/dreampi_now.ksh
      • Select the game ID
  • Wi-Fi to Ethernet bridge (BBA)
    
    • If the DreamPi is using WiFi connection for internet and Dreamcast is using a BBA, allows to repeat/bridge highspeed broadband connection to the Dreamcast
    • WiFi/Ethernet bridge patch thread
    • Usage
      
      • Login into DreamPi
      • Run

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        . /home/pi/wifi-to-eth-route.sh
• Updated installation slideshow
  
  • Added new slides detailing information on the DX patch addons
  • Added new slides on information for Xrider's BBA conversion kit
  • Added new slide for information
  • Updated slides with latest game listing support (Dee Dee Planet)

Easiest way to install:

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• Install PINN bootloader onto SD card
• Boot up Raspberry Pi into PINN bootloader
• Online installation
  
  • Add the line

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    alt_image_source=http://raw.githubusercontent.com/Tamk1s/Tamkis_NOOBS_Repo/main/os_list_v3.json
    (Tamkis NOOBS Repo) to your recovery.cmdline file at the root of your PINN installation (SD card)
  • Install appropriate DreamPi image flavor from online ("Games" tab), within PINN
• Offline installation
  
  • Extract appropriate image flavor onto root of FAT32 formatted USB Stick
  • Install image flavor from USB stick within PINN ("Games" tab)

The future of DreamPi DX NOOBS image:

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The 16-bit XBAND community (known as Bandwidth) is currently working on a modification of the Sega Saturn Netlink tunneler script to work additionally with Sega Genesis/Super Nintendo XBAND modem online games via DreamPi. This will allow for online gameplay and 16-bit XBAND functionality applicable with just a DreamPi!

After its development is completed, this script will be integrated into the next release of DreamPi DX images . It will be the ultimate build of DreamPi DX, handling Sega Genesis/SNES XBAND, Sega Saturn Netlink/XBAND, and Dreamcast (dialup/BBA) online gaming; all-in-one!

[Scrivani]

Nice!

[toastwiththemost]

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!

[MrTamkis]

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!

Just noticed about the v1.9 DLE update today. Will be updating the images and rolling out new releases during this month of April.