HOW TO SET UP RETROPIE CONTROLLERS HOW TO
It is very similar to the normal process of changing the Pi’s password as explained in my How to Change the Raspberry Pi Password tutorial. You can do this using “passwd” on the command-line or via the Raspi-Config utility. You'll repeat this until all your keys are set.
HOW TO SET UP RETROPIE CONTROLLERS PS2
You change its mode switch, press a button on the controller while simultaneously pressing a key on the PS2 keyboard. You'll need this to program the X-Arcade Tankstick. Putty is another popular choice for Windows users.įinally, the popularity of the Pi means it is important to change the default password. I picked one up at Goodwill or a local Thrift Shop. I tend to use the free MobaXterm client to access my Pi systems via SSH. This IP address can then be used in your SSH tool to access the system from your laptop or PC. Simply launch the RetroPie Configuration page as you did in Step 1. It’s easy to find the IP address of your RetroPie system. If it isn’t already, plug it into your USB port and turn it on. Once you’ve installed RetroPie, you’ll need to make sure your controller is connected to your computer before continuing. Step 3 – Getting the Raspberry Pi IP Address Configuring Controller RetroPie To do controller configuration, you first need to download the latest version of RetroPie from its official website. If you haven’t changed it the default username/password will be pi/raspberry. SSH will be enabled and ready for use once the system has rebooted. Select “Restart System” from the next menu :Īnswer “YES” to the “Really Restart?” confirmation :
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Press the “Start” button on your controller to bring up the RetroPie system menu and select “Quit” : RetroPie SSH has been enabled but for the changes to take effect you will need to reboot your RetroPie system. You will be returned to the RetroPie interface. Use the Right control to highlight and the B button to activate :
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Use the Up/Down controls to select “Interfacing Options”. This will launch the standard “Raspi-Config” utility that you may have already used on the Pi. SSH is a great way to add new ROMs to your retro gaming system and edit Gamelist XML files.Īssuming you have a network enabled RetroPie system running enabling SSH should only take a few minutes.įrom the main RetroPie screen navigate to the “RetroPie” system :įrom here select the “Raspi-Config” utility :
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Follow this quick tutorial to enable SSH in RetroPie and allow remote connections. The RetroPie SSH interface is disabled by default.