# Firmware and Apps **URL:** https://forum.clockworkpi.com/c/gameshell/firmware/19.md [Latest](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tags.md) --- ## [GameShell OS image files (v0.3-0.4)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-os-image-files-v0-3-0-4/355)
**Author:** [@yong](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/yong)\ **Replies:** 198\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-os-image-files-v0-3-0-4/355 "2019-11-08T04:52:42Z")
\*\*v0.4 latest release note:\*\* 1. Updated Linux Kernel to 5.2.RC4 2. Activated midi device support in Kernel by default (Tested with AKAI MPK mini, using USB OTG cable), preinstalled samplerbox in /opt 3. Updated Launch… --- ## [About the Firmware and Apps category](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/about-the-firmware-and-apps-category/2730)
**Author:** [@yong](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/yong)\ **Replies:** 0
Discussion of GameShell firmware and system apps. --- ## [U-Boot boot logo or source (original)?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/u-boot-boot-logo-or-source-original/21821)
**Author:** [@ajorg](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ajorg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 3:09am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/u-boot-boot-logo-or-source-original/21821 "2026-03-12T03:09:05Z")
Does anyone have the actual original logo source for the u-boot bootloader from the GameShell clockwork OS system image? I’ve managed to extract the data, but I’m pretty sure I haven’t worked out how the colors / greys a… --- ## [\[OS\] Arch Linux](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/os-arch-linux/5009)
**Author:** [@r043v](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/r043v)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/os-arch-linux/5009 "2026-02-18T21:06:17Z")
Here come the beta release of my Arch Linux ARM port, Feature : Multitask anywhere Volume / Backlight control CPU actives Core number & Governor / Frequency selection dedicated Launcher multiple & native WI-Fi profile… --- ## [Custom D.E.O.T. V2.0+/Clockwork OS v0.5 image - With customised DEOT interface, Kernel 5.7, Optional 1400MHz OC, Debian 10 Buster, Retroarch 1.9.0, Mupen64+ plus more! (Current build: 200903)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/custom-d-e-o-t-v2-0-clockwork-os-v0-5-image-with-customised-deot-interface-kernel-5-7-optional-1400mhz-oc-debian-10-buster-retroarch-1-9-0-mupen64-plus-more-current-build-200903/5088)
**Author:** [@javelinface](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/javelinface)\ **Replies:** 559\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/custom-d-e-o-t-v2-0-clockwork-os-v0-5-image-with-customised-deot-interface-kernel-5-7-optional-1400mhz-oc-debian-10-buster-retroarch-1-9-0-mupen64-plus-more-current-build-200903/5088 "2025-12-22T16:42:30Z")
Similar to my previous DEOT custom build based on 0.4, I have put together a new image, based on the ClockWork OS 0.5. This is the same as the official 0.5 image, just with a lot of updates, and quality of experience op… --- ## [GameShell OS Image v0.6 gamma](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-os-image-v0-6-gamma/9419)
**Author:** [@guu](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/guu)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-os-image-v0-6-gamma/9419 "2025-05-28T06:06:58Z")
New GameShell OS Image v0.6 gamma Armbian jammy (ubuntu jammy) based 2210 LTS support comes with an almost perfect open source GPU Lima driver. Completely replaces the original launcher with LauncherGo to improve perf… --- ## [I need help with a controls problem](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/i-need-help-with-a-controls-problem/14772)
**Author:** [@Some\_Common](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Some_Common)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/i-need-help-with-a-controls-problem/14772 "2024-10-30T17:37:28Z")
So, what happens to me is that when I press the b button with the xbox layout the game pauses and even if I unpause it, it is impossible for me to play because every time I use the b button the game pauses instead of per… --- ## [Wont load launcher after skin updated](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/wont-load-launcher-after-skin-updated/5558)
**Author:** [@Silderl](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Silderl)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 7:47am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/wont-load-launcher-after-skin-updated/5558 "2024-08-19T07:47:02Z")
I have no clue what I did but, I tried to change a skin layout by switching to Redrum and for some reason it doesn’t want to load past the loading screen with the gameshell logo. I tried to switch it back the way the for… --- ## [Armbian build system with clockwork GameShell support](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/armbian-build-system-with-clockwork-gameshell-support/11995)
**Author:** [@uberlinuxguy](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/uberlinuxguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/armbian-build-system-with-clockwork-gameshell-support/11995 "2024-02-27T10:02:53Z")
Hi all, I have been working on a fork of the armbian build system that will support the Gameshell. Currently, it builds an SD Card image, installs launchergo and retroarch, and some other bits, and gets the GameShell O… --- ## [Any hardware upgrades I can buy for my gameshell?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/any-hardware-upgrades-i-can-buy-for-my-gameshell/6713)
**Author:** [@clockworkguy](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/clockworkguy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 9:07am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/any-hardware-upgrades-i-can-buy-for-my-gameshell/6713 "2023-10-24T09:07:04Z")
any new hardware upgrades for the gameshell? I was wonder if i could upgrade the battery or motherboard. Leave a comment if you have any personal upgrades i might like. --- ## [GameShell OS image files (v0.5)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-os-image-files-v0-5/5058)
**Author:** [@yong](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/yong)\ **Replies:** 219\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-os-image-files-v0-5/5058 "2023-02-13T14:10:51Z")
Hi GameShellers, We are more than happy to announce that the Clockwork OS v0.5 is ready to go! We are sincerely grateful for the support from the community. The creativity and concentration inspired us a lot. YOU GUYS … --- ## [\[Launcher\] New enhanced GameShell (and DevTerm?) launcher in Development - Devlog & Feedbacks](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/launcher-new-enhanced-gameshell-and-devterm-launcher-in-development-devlog-feedbacks/6514)
**Author:** [@Samdze](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Samdze)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/launcher-new-enhanced-gameshell-and-devterm-launcher-in-development-devlog-feedbacks/6514 "2023-01-24T13:05:37Z")
HI again! Hope you guys are excited, we’ll get our hands on the DevTerm in a few months! Nonetheless, I decided to give the GameShell a little more love! In my spare time I began working on a new launcher based on wha… --- ## [Can you change buttons for pico 8?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-you-change-buttons-for-pico-8/9452)
**Author:** [@emar](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/emar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-you-change-buttons-for-pico-8/9452 "2023-01-23T19:37:46Z")
Is it possible to change which buttons count as inputs in pico8 for the gameshell? I would much rather use the bottom and left buttons. --- ## [What should be the correct content of sources.list?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/what-should-be-the-correct-content-of-sources-list/8094)
**Author:** [@S-GRIND](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/S-GRIND)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/what-should-be-the-correct-content-of-sources-list/8094 "2022-12-07T20:24:34Z")
When I try to run aptitude update && aptitude full-upgrade, I get a lot of 404 errors: Err http://cdn-fastly.deb.debian.org/debian stable/main armhf \ 404 Not Found \[IP: 199.232.150.13… --- ## [Need help getting Mupen64 working](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/need-help-getting-mupen64-working/5096)
**Author:** [@wayfarer](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/wayfarer)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/need-help-getting-mupen64-working/5096 "2020-01-11T22:00:04Z")
Hey ive downloaded the DEOT images for 0.4 and 0.5 like 10 times and they arent working for me, idk why, theyre the right amount of bytes. It says google cant scan for viruses on all browsers when you download them, so t… --- ## [Could i possibly upgrade my battery?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/could-i-possibly-upgrade-my-battery/6714)
**Author:** [@clockworkguy](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/clockworkguy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2021, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/could-i-possibly-upgrade-my-battery/6714 "2021-06-20T01:16:21Z")
is there a way to upgrade my battery and maybe replace it? my current battery is fine it just cant hold a decent charge. I dont mind playing while its charging for now but i would like to be able to have a better battery… --- ## [\[OS\] RetroArch - Debian OS image based on the minimal Debian (u-boot, kernel, and Debian from scratch) \[v0.3\]](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/os-retroarch-debian-os-image-based-on-the-minimal-debian-u-boot-kernel-and-debian-from-scratch-v0-3/5707)
**Author:** [@Joao\_Manoel](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Joao_Manoel)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/os-retroarch-debian-os-image-based-on-the-minimal-debian-u-boot-kernel-and-debian-from-scratch-v0-3/5707 "2021-04-12T13:12:05Z")
I created a clean Debian, and u-boot from scratch to be used in our device. The menu is Retroarch. It boots directly to it in KMS mode (without X11). Functionalities Based on Debian Bullseye for the latest MESA driver… --- ## [Help: I want to creat ShortCuts for games, that appear on my homescreen](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/help-i-want-to-creat-shortcuts-for-games-that-appear-on-my-homescreen/6156)
**Author:** [@BorderPlayer](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/BorderPlayer)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/help-i-want-to-creat-shortcuts-for-games-that-appear-on-my-homescreen/6156 "2021-01-10T11:35:34Z")
Hello there, i want to use some fancy icons, i made myself for some games i really love… But i am not aware of how to create the shortcuts, i am new to gameshell … but i would love if someone could help me out with a no… --- ## [Custom D.E.O.T. V1.0+/Clockwork OS v0.4 image - With Updated Kernel 5.3.6, Latest Lima Drivers, RA1.8.1, Mupen64+ and much more! (Current version: 191122)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/custom-d-e-o-t-v1-0-clockwork-os-v0-4-image-with-updated-kernel-5-3-6-latest-lima-drivers-ra1-8-1-mupen64-and-much-more-current-version-191122/4742)
**Author:** [@javelinface](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/javelinface)\ **Replies:** 247\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 8:15am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/custom-d-e-o-t-v1-0-clockwork-os-v0-4-image-with-updated-kernel-5-3-6-latest-lima-drivers-ra1-8-1-mupen64-and-much-more-current-version-191122/4742 "2021-01-05T08:15:55Z")
I’ve made a custom game shell image based on the DEOT V1.0 image. I have tried to make it as close to stock as possible. I have not modified any icons, or folder locations from the original DEOT V1.0 image. It is ge… --- ## [Using CardKB from M5Stack without reprogramming it!](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/using-cardkb-from-m5stack-without-reprogramming-it/6106)
**Author:** [@Pooky-s](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Pooky-s)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/using-cardkb-from-m5stack-without-reprogramming-it/6106 "2020-12-09T23:12:37Z")
What is the CardKB ? The CardKB is a simple and cute keyboard made by M5Stack, owner of modular stackable product development toolkits based on ESP32. It uses I²C to communicate, wich means it has a clock line and a d… --- ## [GameShell Freezes on 3rd rom loaded](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-freezes-on-3rd-rom-loaded/5980)
**Author:** [@whoisalanjacobs](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/whoisalanjacobs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 9:07am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-freezes-on-3rd-rom-loaded/5980 "2020-11-05T09:07:42Z")
Hi All Whenever I play GS, it freezes up on the 3rd game/rom I load. I then have to hard reset it - which takes about 5 min to reboot. I have customized the layout of mine, and removed a few menu items, but everything s… --- ## [Sleep mode/Suspend?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/sleep-mode-suspend/4170)
**Author:** [@loto](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/loto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/sleep-mode-suspend/4170 "2020-10-09T10:01:49Z")
I’d read in a previous topic (from a while back) that a sleep mode had been tested, but still consumed too much power while suspended. Are there’s any plans to improve on it in a future OS release, or if there’s anyway t… --- ## [Kernels... corn kernels?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/kernels-corn-kernels/5922)
**Author:** [@Shwifty](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Shwifty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/kernels-corn-kernels/5922 "2020-09-20T12:58:39Z")
Stupid title. Anyway, I want to try out some custom kernels. After trying @javelinface’s DEOT image, and having glitches, I want to know the best way to use/install/change kernels? Can I use pre-made ones and just drag… --- ## [How to add emulator shortcuts in the Games menu](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-add-emulator-shortcuts-in-the-games-menu/5872)
**Author:** [@2000brix](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/2000brix)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-add-emulator-shortcuts-in-the-games-menu/5872 "2020-09-05T21:10:57Z")
How can I create shortcuts to a Retroarch core in the games menu (For example, MGBA), that also allow you to select a game? I am really having trouble with this and so far I’ve only figured out how to make ONE game load … --- ## [What sorta upgrades are you running with on your Clockworkpi?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/what-sorta-upgrades-are-you-running-with-on-your-clockworkpi/5820)
**Author:** [@clockworkguy](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/clockworkguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/what-sorta-upgrades-are-you-running-with-on-your-clockworkpi/5820 "2020-08-29T17:32:52Z")
So what sorta things do you guys use to beef up your Gameshell? from new parts, 3D printed shells, or even something bigger. me personally I’ve got the basic emulator set up. meaning just using light keys. I’m also curio… --- ## [I only have a gameshell](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/i-only-have-a-gameshell/5819)
**Author:** [@Alan\_S](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Alan_S)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/i-only-have-a-gameshell/5819 "2020-07-26T04:49:43Z")
With all these new consoles coming out I only have a gameshell still but haven’t played in a while I want to know if it actively is getting updated and MOST important if there will be a smoothing option in future firmwar… --- ## [How to go back in time ? "Factory" settings somewhere?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-go-back-in-time-factory-settings-somewhere/5750)
**Author:** [@wotofock](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/wotofock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 11:13am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-go-back-in-time-factory-settings-somewhere/5750 "2020-06-14T11:13:28Z")
Hi there, I’ve assemble my Clockwork Pi yesterday and I’m pretty sure I’ve already broke something in the retroarch settings. :smiley: I was following the RetroArch Megathread from @fr500 and I’ve entered “sudo apt-get… --- ## [Gameshell ecosystem?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-ecosystem/3209)
**Author:** [@r043v](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/r043v)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-ecosystem/3209 "2020-06-10T10:33:32Z")
hi ! just released pingu and gs.dread.fr custom debian repo repo server allow your gameshell install dedicated packages using standard system update tools pingu his a package manager, it list packages from custom repo … --- ## [Loading/booting animations](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/loading-booting-animations/5713)
**Author:** [@Metonym](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Metonym)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/loading-booting-animations/5713 "2020-05-31T14:48:28Z")
Can I make custom animations for booting or loading? --- ## [Saving, Loading, Rewinding and Going!](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/saving-loading-rewinding-and-going/5663)
**Author:** [@SpookyTheSci](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/SpookyTheSci)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/saving-loading-rewinding-and-going/5663 "2020-05-29T21:44:44Z")
Hello peeps! I’m wondering if there’s a way to bind one of the lightkeys to “Save state,” another to “Load state,” and a third and fourth to “Rewind” and “Fast Forward” with retropi. Anyone have any ideas? (Bonus point… [Next page](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/c/gameshell/firmware/19.md?page=1)