Hi all...
I got my BLU from Lik Sang yesterday and had some very strage trouble with it which I can´t solve even after extensive reading in this forum and several FAQs. At first, let me tell you about my setup an what I did:
I have a BLU, a 128MB Fuji SMC (clearly stated as 3.3 Volt in the docs) and two Computers running Windows XP Professional SP1.
I installed the Software from the enclosed CD, connected the GP32 and it instantly worked. I did a format of the SMC using the Connection Tool, which was successful, too. I then started to copy some emulators over to the card, along with some disk-images and Games (GPEngine, Frodo and Castaway). Copy worked flawlessly, as it seemed.
I disconnected the GP32, found my emulators and started GPEngine first. Here the trouble started. The GP32 did an instant Reset after starting GPEngine. I tried a while, then turned to Castaway. It started the inital Screen, but when starting the emulation itself, the GP32 did reset. Same on Frodo: Start... Reset.
I checked Batteries etc., did several tests. Then I deleted all the files (no formatting) and copied them over again. GPengine started now. Castaway this time showed me at least the blue disk icon before resetting, Frodo was still completely unstartable.
I tried several times, including changing the PC, with slightly different results and then came to the conclusion that my GP32 must be defective.
I did a last test and used a Card Writer on my PC to copy files over. Result: Everything worked now. I did this several times: When files are copied with the GP32-Tool, nothing works (while I do never see any Copy-Errors). When using the Card-Writer, everything seems to be ok.
I had the Idea that my GP32 might be defective in a way than simply makes writing to the card not working properly. I tried to confirm by using GPEngine to save a running Game to a file. Result: I can´t. I do not get an error, GPEngine shows (for a short time) a testbox, that it is saving the gamestate, but I do never find the save later on.
So really my GP32 can´t write to the Card? I tried Castaway, which is able to save a snapshot too. Worked instantly. I did this several times (dozens). Worked flawlessly.
So, the Console can very well write to the Card.
Ok, all that leads to a lot of questions for me:
1. Is the Software of the BLU buggy and cannot be used to copy files to a SMC?
2. Is GPEngine buggy, too, and does not let you save your Gamestate?
If Yes: I will be able to live with a Card-Reader and a buggy GPEngine.
If No:
3. What can cause a behaviour as described above?
I would be really happy if somebody could answer any of these questions
I got my BLU from Lik Sang yesterday and had some very strage trouble with it which I can´t solve even after extensive reading in this forum and several FAQs. At first, let me tell you about my setup an what I did:
I have a BLU, a 128MB Fuji SMC (clearly stated as 3.3 Volt in the docs) and two Computers running Windows XP Professional SP1.
I installed the Software from the enclosed CD, connected the GP32 and it instantly worked. I did a format of the SMC using the Connection Tool, which was successful, too. I then started to copy some emulators over to the card, along with some disk-images and Games (GPEngine, Frodo and Castaway). Copy worked flawlessly, as it seemed.
I disconnected the GP32, found my emulators and started GPEngine first. Here the trouble started. The GP32 did an instant Reset after starting GPEngine. I tried a while, then turned to Castaway. It started the inital Screen, but when starting the emulation itself, the GP32 did reset. Same on Frodo: Start... Reset.
I checked Batteries etc., did several tests. Then I deleted all the files (no formatting) and copied them over again. GPengine started now. Castaway this time showed me at least the blue disk icon before resetting, Frodo was still completely unstartable.
I tried several times, including changing the PC, with slightly different results and then came to the conclusion that my GP32 must be defective.
I did a last test and used a Card Writer on my PC to copy files over. Result: Everything worked now. I did this several times: When files are copied with the GP32-Tool, nothing works (while I do never see any Copy-Errors). When using the Card-Writer, everything seems to be ok.
I had the Idea that my GP32 might be defective in a way than simply makes writing to the card not working properly. I tried to confirm by using GPEngine to save a running Game to a file. Result: I can´t. I do not get an error, GPEngine shows (for a short time) a testbox, that it is saving the gamestate, but I do never find the save later on.
So really my GP32 can´t write to the Card? I tried Castaway, which is able to save a snapshot too. Worked instantly. I did this several times (dozens). Worked flawlessly.
So, the Console can very well write to the Card.
Ok, all that leads to a lot of questions for me:
1. Is the Software of the BLU buggy and cannot be used to copy files to a SMC?
2. Is GPEngine buggy, too, and does not let you save your Gamestate?
If Yes: I will be able to live with a Card-Reader and a buggy GPEngine.
If No:
3. What can cause a behaviour as described above?
I would be really happy if somebody could answer any of these questions
