# Getting Started **URL:** https://forum.clockworkpi.com/c/tutorials/start/8.md [Latest](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tags.md) --- ## [GS Guide for New Users](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gs-guide-for-new-users/2743)
**Author:** [@Micro007](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Micro007)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gs-guide-for-new-users/2743 "2019-02-19T12:40:09Z")
Hello, and welcome to the Clockwork community! The GameSh\> is an amazing little device, and we’re glad you decided to adopt one. Out of the box, it may seem intimidating, even after the initial build. The device is only … --- ## [UART wiring for USB TTL on uconsole](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/uart-wiring-for-usb-ttl-on-uconsole/21114)
**Author:** [@randomlinuxuser](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/randomlinuxuser)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/uart-wiring-for-usb-ttl-on-uconsole/21114 "2026-01-19T01:41:25Z")
Hey everyone, I’m trying to connect a USB TTL adapter to the UART pins and just want to confirm I’m wiring it correctly. This is what I have right now: TX (GPIO 14): Pin 8 → RX of USB TTL RX (GPIO 15): Pin 10 … --- ## [Simple 3D engine for mmbasic possible?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/simple-3d-engine-for-mmbasic-possible/19968)
**Author:** [@Catboy](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Catboy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/simple-3d-engine-for-mmbasic-possible/19968 "2025-10-05T18:25:44Z")
Heyoo quick question I’d like to make a simple 3D engine in MMbasic for the picocalc. I’ve seen people do it on the picocalc in python but none for MMbasic. Is it possible? Or just impractical to the point where it’s … --- ## [Error while using retroarch with dosbox](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/error-while-using-retroarch-with-dosbox/5390)
**Author:** [@bionexit](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/bionexit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/error-while-using-retroarch-with-dosbox/5390 "2020-03-10T12:21:22Z")
Hi, i planed simulate a game under ms-dos. i’ve updated the retroarch doxbox core, but when i run the exe my shell warned “failed to open libretro core” any suggestion? --- ## [Interface guide](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/interface-guide/5050)
**Author:** [@gordi711](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/gordi711)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/interface-guide/5050 "2019-12-29T16:37:41Z")
hi, is there a start up guide after assembly, using the interface and installs and so on, i am familiar with linux. i have ordered game shell, will it be included? --- ## [Emulator control problems](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/emulator-control-problems/4803)
**Author:** [@Hugo\_Tamaki](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Hugo_Tamaki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/emulator-control-problems/4803 "2019-11-07T12:12:32Z")
Hi, I was trying to edit the controls to the MAME emulator, when I messed with the entire control and could not even navigate in the menu anymore. Then I came to a topic which suggested to change the retroarch.cfg. But … --- ## [Mame2003 Plus Libreto Core - Dumps to TTY Clockwork Pi Login](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/mame2003-plus-libreto-core-dumps-to-tty-clockwork-pi-login/3960)
**Author:** [@TallTim](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/TallTim)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/mame2003-plus-libreto-core-dumps-to-tty-clockwork-pi-login/3960 "2019-07-10T22:45:07Z")
Hello, I’m new. I’m familiar enough with Linux to use SSH/WinSCP for things, and I’ve gone through the “GS Guide For New Users” as well. I wanted to use all the available space on my 16GB SD Card, so I imaged it with th… --- ## [I want to use my own sd card, what do I need to do to get it to work](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/i-want-to-use-my-own-sd-card-what-do-i-need-to-do-to-get-it-to-work/2670)
**Author:** [@DatzBolshevik](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/DatzBolshevik)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/i-want-to-use-my-own-sd-card-what-do-i-need-to-do-to-get-it-to-work/2670 "2019-05-10T21:23:09Z")
Just got my gameshell, I have a 32 gb sd card and I’d like to use that instead of the 16gb they sent me. How does it need to be formatted and do I need to download the OS or anything to get it to work? I tried looking a… --- ## [Set time on GameShell](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/set-time-on-gameshell/750)
**Author:** [@viper-sg2](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/viper-sg2)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/set-time-on-gameshell/750 "2019-04-19T20:28:26Z")
Hey There, ok stupid question, but how do I set the time :clock12:? i can’t find it under settings. Should i use a ssh connection to switch the time zone to europe/germany? Thanks for your help :wink: --- ## [Screen/keypad lock?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/screen-keypad-lock/3272)
**Author:** [@ngs549672](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ngs549672)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/screen-keypad-lock/3272 "2019-03-22T00:08:46Z")
Hello all! I just got my GameShell up and running, and in light of the limited battery and my overfull backpack, I’m wondering if there’s a way to “lock” the device without turning it off? Particularly when I’m using MG… --- ## [Cave Story screen tearing?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cave-story-screen-tearing/2666)
**Author:** [@SquishySquish](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/SquishySquish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cave-story-screen-tearing/2666 "2019-02-07T21:29:46Z")
Hi everyone! I just assembled a GameShell kit and after updating, the first thing I tried was playing Cave Story but it seems like there is a lot of screen tearing and I wanted to know if I was alone with this issue or … --- ## [The new community's blog first issue](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/the-new-communitys-blog-first-issue/2657)
**Author:** [@Dowdheur](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Dowdheur)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/the-new-communitys-blog-first-issue/2657 "2019-02-06T18:53:57Z")
Hi people ! I’m proudly present to you the new community blog of the Gameshell. If it is the first time you run your GS and don’t really know what to do, this is the place to go. The goal of this blog is to centralize … --- ## [Merry Christmas everyoneee](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/merry-christmas-everyoneee/2154)
**Author:** [@Litarly](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Litarly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/merry-christmas-everyoneee/2154 "2018-12-27T17:54:03Z")
Hi guys just wanna say mery christmas. Hope everyone doing ok --- ## [Access SD Card through USB](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/access-sd-card-through-usb/857)
**Author:** [@BrgrSkwad](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/BrgrSkwad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/access-sd-card-through-usb/857 "2018-11-18T10:01:04Z")
Hello everyone, Probably a stupid question but i can’t reach the SD card via the USB connection from my windows PC… is the only way to physically remove it? Cheers --- ## [Trying to switch on](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/trying-to-switch-on/1533)
**Author:** [@CatherineB](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/CatherineB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/trying-to-switch-on/1533 "2018-08-31T18:40:05Z")
Hi, afraid this is a pathetically basic question but I’m struggling even to turn on my Gameshell. I’m in the UK and don’t yet have a battery but understand I can power directly via the USB and my laptop. Is that right? W… --- ## [Is there a How-To or manual for clockpi(software guidence)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-there-a-how-to-or-manual-for-clockpi-software-guidence/410)
**Author:** [@R\_Steve](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/R_Steve)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-there-a-how-to-or-manual-for-clockpi-software-guidence/410 "2018-07-25T14:59:11Z")
For the best practice in How to put mp3/media files into the device? {via sftp? } How to use the tiny cloud (what is the airplay for ?) How to add language packages?/ if there were any and so on. The organization o… --- ## [AFter repeated attempts, can't connect to wifi](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/after-repeated-attempts-cant-connect-to-wifi/683)
**Author:** [@Thanrak](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Thanrak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/after-repeated-attempts-cant-connect-to-wifi/683 "2018-07-24T20:50:32Z")
After many reboots and attempts, I can’t get connected to any wifi. They show up when I scan, but when I try to connect, nothing happens. My access points have no password, is this an issue? --- ## [Help me no manual](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/help-me-no-manual/639)
**Author:** [@victorcrow666](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/victorcrow666)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/help-me-no-manual/639 "2018-07-24T06:25:06Z")
Did anyone get the manual for this device. I didn’t get one --- ## [Confused on menu operation in build-in RetroArch](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/confused-on-menu-operation-in-build-in-retroarch/428)
**Author:** [@R\_Steve](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/R_Steve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 5:10am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/confused-on-menu-operation-in-build-in-retroarch/428 "2018-07-04T05:10:51Z")
I felt dumb on menu operations in build-in RetroArch, the \[start\] key mens ‘enter’ … but none maps to ‘back’… --- ## [OS translate to my language](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/os-translate-to-my-language/363)
**Author:** [@xor](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/xor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/os-translate-to-my-language/363 "2018-06-29T07:59:58Z")
Is possible to translate instalation script, OS, interface to other language? For example using this https://weblate.org/ only open Source OS, not all --- ## [Similar idea similar price](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/similar-idea-similar-price/313)
**Author:** [@xor](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/xor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/similar-idea-similar-price/313 "2018-06-01T12:49:08Z")
I found very similar product https://www.tindie.com/products/petay/tinypi-pro/ no enclosure but working very good. What You think about it? --- ## [Advice for people with no hardware programming background knowledge](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/advice-for-people-with-no-hardware-programming-background-knowledge/182)
**Author:** [@AB95](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/AB95)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/advice-for-people-with-no-hardware-programming-background-knowledge/182 "2018-02-27T08:56:06Z")
Hi, I am a front-end developer who is amazed with the idea of creating your own game and play it on a retro gaming console. However I had no background knowledge in hardware programming. So my question is: what is the…