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**Author:** [@yong](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/yong)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Which core for MAME 0.184 ROMS?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/which-core-for-mame-0-184-roms/1190)
**Author:** [@Fuseps](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Fuseps)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/which-core-for-mame-0-184-roms/1190 "2025-10-31T14:35:14Z")
Hi everyone, I’m quite new to things like gameshell and how they work. I have a stack of MAME 0.184 ROMS that I’d like to play on my gameshell, but for the life of me I can’t figure out which core I need to use for them… --- ## [Help! Devterm nor Uconsole boot with 128Gb micro sd](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/help-devterm-nor-uconsole-boot-with-128gb-micro-sd/19415)
**Author:** [@SirCodesAlot](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/SirCodesAlot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 3:23am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/help-devterm-nor-uconsole-boot-with-128gb-micro-sd/19415 "2025-08-26T03:23:15Z")
Hi Clockwork Pi. I’m having difficulty upgrading my Devterm, and uconsole, as follows: flashed OS onto Lexar 256Gb micro sd, just following the recipe. Removed 16Gb ssd card from Devterm, installed 256Gb - won’t boot. … --- ## [How to charge Gameshell that's missing its USB port?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-charge-gameshell-thats-missing-its-usb-port/6752)
**Author:** [@Nathan\_Lee](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Nathan_Lee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-charge-gameshell-thats-missing-its-usb-port/6752 "2024-09-29T17:05:22Z")
Hi. A while ago, my Gameshell’s USB port came off. I knew I couldn’t fix it myself, so I asked the forum when the mainboard would be back in stock and if there was a way I could replace the USB port on my own. The full t… --- ## [Run Unity3D-Game On GameShell](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/run-unity3d-game-on-gameshell/4587)
**Author:** [@zzxzzk115](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/zzxzzk115)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/run-unity3d-game-on-gameshell/4587 "2022-06-11T04:16:04Z")
You just need to create a game by Unity3D(320\*240) and export as a WebGL project(the Template is Minimal), then use nw.js to run the game. See details at GitHub - zzxzzk115/NW-Unity: NW-Unity is a tool for auto packing … --- ## [Custom Keyboard and Software Compatibility](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/custom-keyboard-and-software-compatibility/8506)
**Author:** [@Zoey](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Zoey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/custom-keyboard-and-software-compatibility/8506 "2022-05-28T00:35:21Z")
I’ve been looking for the core to a build I have in mind. Pretty much a small laptop. And the clockwork pi seems perfect! But before I get started I had a few questions that didn’t have definitive answers anywhere else. … --- ## [Which OpenGL version is supported?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/which-opengl-version-is-supported/1995)
**Author:** [@KestrelSoftworks](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/KestrelSoftworks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/which-opengl-version-is-supported/1995 "2022-01-21T21:04:34Z")
Hi, I’m quite impressed by the project, and considering my self buy a couple of GameShells for development. One question I have in my head is if there’s a posibility to make 3D games and/or apps for it. Which OpenGL i… --- ## [New Mainboard - Difference in performance to the old one](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/new-mainboard-difference-in-performance-to-the-old-one/2057)
**Author:** [@uke](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/uke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/new-mainboard-difference-in-performance-to-the-old-one/2057 "2021-02-20T22:56:56Z")
Hi, First of all, thanks for the free shipping on the new board. I’m having a hard time deciding if the 1GB Ram is enough to justify the $49 price tag. I won’t use the HDMI out that much I think, so that doesn’t count. … --- ## [Copying an image to flash to a larger SD card](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/copying-an-image-to-flash-to-a-larger-sd-card/6192)
**Author:** [@detourne](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/detourne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/copying-an-image-to-flash-to-a-larger-sd-card/6192 "2021-01-21T23:17:27Z")
Hi guys, I’m sure I’ve done this in the past, but can’t quite remember. I’d like to be able to make a copy of a flashed SD card and put it onto a larger SD card. I’ve got Javelinface’s DEOT+v0.5 with a number of modifi… --- ## [Gameshell Will Not Power On \[SOLVED\]](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-will-not-power-on-solved/760)
**Author:** [@Kryz\_Braun](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Kryz_Braun)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-will-not-power-on-solved/760 "2020-12-14T15:40:45Z")
Hello! I have assembled the gameshell as instructed, disassembled, and assembled again but it does not turn on. I have tried it plugged in and unplugged and with and without the SD card inserted. I have also let it sit a… --- ## [Any way to install accelerated VLC/Mplayer, and and Image viewer? -\> Kodi works!](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/any-way-to-install-accelerated-vlc-mplayer-and-and-image-viewer-kodi-works/1753)
**Author:** [@denis1983](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/denis1983)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/any-way-to-install-accelerated-vlc-mplayer-and-and-image-viewer-kodi-works/1753 "2020-09-09T18:29:51Z")
Hi, I wanted to ask if there’s already info on installing vlc/mplayer and an image viewer on the clockwork pi? I have found the usual sites on how to install them on the raspberry, but hardware is not exactly the same,… --- ## [How to install Kodi in OS V0.21?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-install-kodi-in-os-v0-21/2316)
**Author:** [@1115](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/1115)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-install-kodi-in-os-v0-21/2316 "2020-09-09T02:35:44Z")
I try to install Kodi in my Gameshell, and I use comm-line like follow: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install kodi cd /home/cpi/launcher/Menu/GameShell echo ‘kodi’ \> ‘kodi.sh’ when I finish all over this, and re… --- ## [When will the shop be back in stock/How to repair damaged parts manually?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/when-will-the-shop-be-back-in-stock-how-to-repair-damaged-parts-manually/5877)
**Author:** [@Nathan\_Lee](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Nathan_Lee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/when-will-the-shop-be-back-in-stock-how-to-repair-damaged-parts-manually/5877 "2020-09-05T21:05:57Z")
Sorry in advance if this is in the wrong section. A little while ago, my Gameshell stopped charging properly, so I took it apart to try to fix the issue. It turned out that the usb charging port was bent out of place, s… --- ## [SuperTuxKart on gameshell](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/supertuxkart-on-gameshell/5882)
**Author:** [@Itay\_Alush](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Itay_Alush)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/supertuxkart-on-gameshell/5882 "2020-08-30T14:09:07Z")
does anyone know how to install SuperTuxKart on the gameshell? im new to the gameshell but i have some linux knowledge thanks! --- ## [Full desktop window manager configuration?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/full-desktop-window-manager-configuration/2847)
**Author:** [@Michael](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Michael)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 9:29am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/full-desktop-window-manager-configuration/2847 "2020-08-18T09:29:54Z")
Now that I’ve got the Bluetooth working (see @lasvegas very helpful instructions) I tried to make use of the full desktop via the HDMI connection. I don’t have a Bluetooth mouse so can’t move the focus out of the Launch… --- ## [I want to restore my gameshell to the state I received it](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/i-want-to-restore-my-gameshell-to-the-state-i-received-it/2780)
**Author:** [@Son](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Son)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/i-want-to-restore-my-gameshell-to-the-state-i-received-it/2780 "2020-06-19T05:11:21Z")
Hi there, I am new to programming, messed up big time and now I just want to restore everything to how it was when it was shipped(default). Is this possible? --- ## [Help me get games on this thing](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/help-me-get-games-on-this-thing/5735)
**Author:** [@Nerdy](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Nerdy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/help-me-get-games-on-this-thing/5735 "2020-06-13T21:18:12Z")
I have tried reading the forum and every YouTube video I can find but I cannot get games on here. Ive been using FileZilla to help but it is not working.Im using macOS. I would like to find a good rom website but the int… --- ## ["No removable drive detected" when attempting to flash using balenaEtcher](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/no-removable-drive-detected-when-attempting-to-flash-using-balenaetcher/5724)
**Author:** [@ante](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ante)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/no-removable-drive-detected-when-attempting-to-flash-using-balenaetcher/5724 "2020-06-06T21:34:53Z")
I’m trying to reflash my gameshell to 0.5 using the recommended tool, balenaEtcher. I have the .img file downloaded and extracted, and the gameshell is connected to my laptop via USB and is powered up, but balenaEtcher … --- ## [Gameshell hanging on build-dep command](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-hanging-on-build-dep-command/5719)
**Author:** [@acephaliac](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/acephaliac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-hanging-on-build-dep-command/5719 "2020-06-06T19:57:42Z")
Hey all, I apologize in advance for being new to this, lol, but I’m trying to clean up my retroarch install, and when I run the command sudo apt-get build-dep retroarch It starts running, tells me what’s going on, bu… --- ## [How to use Micro HDMI Output on Gameshell?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-use-micro-hdmi-output-on-gameshell/5703)
**Author:** [@Nathan\_Lee](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Nathan_Lee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-use-micro-hdmi-output-on-gameshell/5703 "2020-05-28T23:16:48Z")
I recently bought a micro HDMI cable in the hopes of being able to display my gameshell screen on my monitor in order to use it along with a USB on-the-go cable and a keyboard so that I could program directly from my Gam… --- ## [How do I setup and use Box86 on my Gameshell](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-do-i-setup-and-use-box86-on-my-gameshell/5640)
**Author:** [@Nathan\_Lee](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Nathan_Lee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-do-i-setup-and-use-box86-on-my-gameshell/5640 "2020-05-11T20:13:48Z")
Can anyone provide me with a step by step guide for how to setup the the box86 emulator on my Gameshell? I’ve looked through the forum, but I haven’t been able to find any clear answers for how exactly to setup Box86. … --- ## [How to show Gameshell display in Windows?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-show-gameshell-display-in-windows/5432)
**Author:** [@wayfarer](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/wayfarer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-show-gameshell-display-in-windows/5432 "2020-03-28T03:47:45Z")
How do you show your display in windows , to take screen shots of the UI? I already found this topic https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/x11-forwarding-or-else-how-to-display-gameshells-screen-on-your-pcs-desktop/2380 and … --- ## [Can gameshell connect to a Bluetooth gamepad?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-gameshell-connect-to-a-bluetooth-gamepad/5333)
**Author:** [@LAVOZDELINFIERNO](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/LAVOZDELINFIERNO)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-gameshell-connect-to-a-bluetooth-gamepad/5333 "2020-02-25T11:45:07Z")
Can gameshell connect to a Bluetooth gamepad? If you can, please tell me how can i do, thank you very much! --- ## [Steam link installation](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/steam-link-installation/3873)
**Author:** [@Rodskin](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rodskin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 6:15am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/steam-link-installation/3873 "2020-01-31T06:15:35Z")
Hi, I have searched on the forum and could not find clue if anyone knows if valve’s steam link can be added s it has been released for arm chips such as rPi ? --- ## [PICO-8 crashes when started in "stable 1.25". Tried everything I've seen on here](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/pico-8-crashes-when-started-in-stable-1-25-tried-everything-ive-seen-on-here/5148)
**Author:** [@gameshell1](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/gameshell1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/pico-8-crashes-when-started-in-stable-1-25-tried-everything-ive-seen-on-here/5148 "2020-01-17T12:35:15Z")
I bought PICO-8. I used my Windows computer to copy Raspberry Pi version onto my gameshell, specifically into the games folder and the PICO-8 folder. It didn’t work. I tried running it again, actually many times, but all… --- ## [How does one start Love2d? I read it's pre-installed](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-does-one-start-love2d-i-read-its-pre-installed/5167)
**Author:** [@gameshell1](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/gameshell1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-does-one-start-love2d-i-read-its-pre-installed/5167 "2020-01-17T03:07:42Z")
I clicked on it in the main menu but all that’s there is some game called 909 --- ## [Is there a way to transfer files to Gameshell through a Bluetooth connection?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-transfer-files-to-gameshell-through-a-bluetooth-connection/5140)
**Author:** [@Nathan\_Lee](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Nathan_Lee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-transfer-files-to-gameshell-through-a-bluetooth-connection/5140 "2020-01-14T12:24:57Z")
I couldn’t find a topic answering this so I decided to make my own. I tried to connect my phone to my Gameshell, but every time I try I get a “Authentication Failed” on the Gameshell. Is transferring files via Bluetooth … --- ## [How do I change the text in the upper left corner?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-do-i-change-the-text-in-the-upper-left-corner/5098)
**Author:** [@David\_Hirsch](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/David_Hirsch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-do-i-change-the-text-in-the-upper-left-corner/5098 "2020-01-13T19:08:18Z")
What file do I need to edit to change what it says in the upper left corner on the main screen, instead of “GameShell” ? I’ve looked in tons of different PY files but no changes i’ve made have had any effect. I’ve manage… --- ## [Error reading micro sd card on Mac OS X](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/error-reading-micro-sd-card-on-mac-os-x/5095)
**Author:** [@chalchitra](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/chalchitra)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/error-reading-micro-sd-card-on-mac-os-x/5095 "2020-01-08T02:54:01Z")
Howdy, all This is the first time I’m trying to update/flash my gameshell’s clockwork os image. I’m on a Mac (macOS Mojave 10.14). When I insert the micro sd card in it, I get the following popup every time, and it fai… --- ## [Difference between Launcher and LauncherGo](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/difference-between-launcher-and-launchergo/3493)
**Author:** [@Eduard](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Eduard)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/difference-between-launcher-and-launchergo/3493 "2020-01-04T21:11:02Z")
Hi guys, can someone explain the main differences between the two launchers and which launcher is better to use. Thank you in advance [Next page](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/c/tutorials/q-a/17.md?page=1)