Lightgun retrogaming with MiSTer and a Wiimote

[@RadRat78]

I use a Commodore 1702 15kHz computer monitor hooked to my MiSTer FPGA's VGA port that connects via an RGB cable to the monitors Luma/Chroma ports (basically 8-pin proto s-video). Looks incredible and, being basically a re-skinned JVC-model PVM, it has the side benefit of working perfect with original light-gun peripherals. There is a reason retro gamers call the 1702 the *ultimate* monitor. I'd just skip the light-gun sensor bar stuff and get a 1702 off eBay (well worth it).

[@Xpert74]

I had no idea the Wii Remote could even be used with the MiSTer like this - this is really neat to see! Unfortunate that it's not more accurate, but I can still see this being useful, depending on the circumstances.

[@LusRetroSource]

Yeah, would love it to be more accurate but it's fun to try it out every once in a while.

[@KindaCool]

Congrats Lu - My Life in Gaming just referenced this vid in their latest SuperScope video! I guess this means you’ve hit the big time now! :D

[@LusRetroSource]

Thanks! I was amazed when I saw that. It's great to see others finding my videos helpful. I'm not sure I'm ready for the big time. 😨

[@skankcor3]

Congrats on being featured in a MLiG video!

[@LusRetroSource]

Oh wow! Haven't watched their later video yet. Gonna check it out now. Thanks for the heads up!

[@DhinCardoso]

Needs a calibration setting - or a reset center - impressive work though ♥

[@garystinten9339]

Would love to see gun4air and sinden guns being used for the mister

[@LusRetroSource]

I really want a Sinden lightgun. Need to save up for it.

[@davew1234]

I’ve had so much fun with this setup. Thanks Lu 👍

[@LusRetroSource]

Awesome! Glad to help!

[@KindaCool]

This was awesome, very informative. Makes me want to pull the trigger on a MiSTer even more!

[@LusRetroSource]

Thanks! I really recommend it. It's a really awesome supplement to any retrogaming collection.

[@siskavard]

Get it, you won't regret it

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

Stop wasting any more time and just get it lol

[@cda3715]

@@LusRetroSource sorry to ask you this but I am not up on a lot of this tech. I think I have read that this system lets you play as close to authentic console playing as possible. Is this true? If so where do you recommend I get one?

[@Charlie-Cat.]

Always a pleasure Lu. Thank you as always. 8^) Anthony..

[@JavGeez]

Dope tutorial. This is mad innovative. Idk much bout the mister but it seems to be a great piece of hardware.

[@LusRetroSource]

Thanks! It is a really cool piece of tech.

[@wizdude]

MiSTer is life !

[@Charlie-Cat.]

Oh man!! Can't believe I missed this video. Sorry about that Lu. Looks like I have catching up to do to listen in on your great tech knowledge at work bro. 8^) Anthony..

[@LusRetroSource]

All good! I understand life can get in the way! As always thanks for the support!

[@MartinPaoloni]

Try placing the sensor bar underneath the TV instead of on top. I think that might be your issue. Good luck!

[@LusRetroSource]

Thanks for the tip, but I had already tried that and still had issues :(

[@siskavard]

Had no idea you could do this! Also love your white TV!

[@bazza5699]

me too. the MiSTer is amazing

[@LusRetroSource]

So many surprises with what you can do with tis thing!

[@siskavard]

@@LusRetroSource Just set this up today, works great! The accuracy is a bit off but it's still really fun !!

[@LusRetroSource]

@@siskavard Awesome! Glad you got it working

[@flottenheimer]

Hope someone will implement a better/working way to 'align'/adjust the aim someday.

[@TurbomanUK]

I found the mister only uses one of the ends of the sensor bar. I covered the other end. it uses the lights from one end as the CENTRE of the SCREEN. It would be nice to be able to calibrate where the centre of the screen actually is as I cannot stick the sensor in the middle of my LCD/CRT

[@LusRetroSource]

Yeah, that would be a nice feature.

[@mlc4050]

Nicely done

[@LusRetroSource]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MarceloMedeirosb]

Nice video, i have been meaning to try using a wiimote as a lightgun on mister for some time, now i know how to do it! About the crosshair accuracy/alignment, i hope they eventually make some sort of calibration function that actually align it right? sounds doable, maybe its just a matter of time until they implement something like that, because this setup looks awesome otherwise!

[@LusRetroSource]

The current calibration menu does need some improvement.

[@dandoyle]

Wiimote is okay, but lightguns via SNAC are perfect so if you have a CRT like you do may as well eliminate the accuracy problem and get the original experience. I’d say only go wiimote if you don’t have a CRT. Great video though, I like your style

[@LusRetroSource]

Thanks, I'm eventually going the SNAC route. I had a Wiimote lying around and wanted to try that that out first.

[@dandoyle]

Yeah upside is you get perfect accuracy, downside is you need all the guns for each system ;)

[@MatheusFraguas]

I'm making an adapter to use the original ps1 guncon on the mister with crt display. :)

[@LusRetroSource]

@@MatheusFraguas That's awesome! Will it work on every core?

[@MatheusFraguas]

​@@LusRetroSource My device can work as an analog joystick. So it works with cores that emulate the lightgun with analog stick. I testes with SNES and Genesis. Works like a charm! Initital project is here: github.com/sonik-br/GunconDuino .I will update the project in the near future. With the current public code it only works on PC.

[@CartoonMonkeyStudio]

Super cool man. I have to give this a try. Have a wiimote right here. My sensor bar is buried somewhere, but I seem to recall it having a funny connection into the wii. Any quick tip on powering the sensor bar? I'm guessing I'll have to modify the cable.

[@LusRetroSource]

Unfortunately for an original sensor bar I think your only choice is to plug it into the Wii. I tried looking for adapters but couldn't find any. There are cheap USB sensor bars on amazon for around $10. I'd rather go that route than modify an original bar.

[@fellleg]

Hmm, I have followed all the steps and I can't get the crosshair to move in any of the cores. Currently running v210711 of the MiSTer OS. My sensor bar is connected to my Wii U for power, and the buttons of my wiimote are recognized (I can shoot, but I can't aim). I have confirmed the wiimote pointer to work on my Wii using the same sensor bar. Help?

[@LusRetroSource]

Make sure you have the light gun controls set to the correct Joystick. For example on the NES core, in the Periphery options try choosing between Zapper(Joy1) or Zapper(Joy2), like I mention on 3:02.

[@GeniuzProductions]

would this same idea work with a psvr aim controller?

[@MasterRBertLink]

Have you got the Sinden Light Gun yet?

[@LusRetroSource]

Unfortunately not yet. Need to wait until I have the funds available for it.

[@adamatomant3381]

Do you have to change the core settings back every time you want to play a light gun game after playing a non light gun game?

[@LusRetroSource]

No you don't. But if you enable the cross hair, then you will need to disable it when you play another game, but the game will still be playable.

[@ZForceFFC]

When I try doing this, I get an error about bluetooth not found, or something to that effect. I tried to run a script and it said something to the effect of bluetooth not being available. Is there something I need to do to activate Bluetooth on my MISTer or do certain units not have any bluetooth available? I bought mine as a premade unit from MISTer addons if that makes a difference.

[@ZForceFFC]

Never mind, I figured out I had to use my own Bluetooth adaptor. Unfortunately the one I have doesn't seem to work as far as I can tell.

[@LusRetroSource]

Glad you got it figured out. Yeah, it looks like there will be issues with some BT adapters.

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

Wish you could show us how to convert a stock sensor bar to usb.

[@LusRetroSource]

I prefer to keep my consoles and their accessories as stock as possible, especially when there are really cheap options available.

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

@@LusRetroSource I also like that mentality myself, but sensor bars are cheap as heck in where I live lol

[@fellleg]

@@user-yk1cw8im4h What I ended up doing is powering my wii sensor bar to my wii and leave the wii running while I'm playing on the MiSTer

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

@@fellleg haha that will work for sure but not a long term solution xD Anyway since this comment I have got myself a cheapo usb one and it works great.

[@lomdar67]

You just need a step up converter to convert the 5V of the USB port to around 7.22V for the original sensor bar. I build two of them. One for my Mister and one for mame. The original sensor bar works so much better, because it uses 5 LEDs on each side and not only 3 like the cheap USB sensor bars.

[@dugthefreshest]

can you turn off the crosshair? and if you do, is it even remotely accurate?

[@LusRetroSource]

Yes you can and it's not accurate at all. A crosshair with the a Wiimote is a requirement. If you want to do lightgun gaming on MiSTer with a modern television, I recommend getting a GunCon 3. I have a video about using it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5uyaoiFg79_a9E

[@mrburns366]

what about Dolphin Bar?

[@LusRetroSource]

Sorry, never used a Dolphin bar.

[@RekoneInkings]

This only works on CRT?

[@LusRetroSource]

No, it works with any screen.

[@ivanminshull8056]

So fucking cool