Lightgun retrogaming with MiSTer and a Wiimote

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The MiSTer project offers you a great way to play your classic videos games. That includes the light gun games of the past. If you don't have a original light gun to use, or want to play the games on an HDTV you can use a Wiimote instead.
To view a blog version of this video visit:
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:33 Requirements
1:23 Setup instructions
2:34 Core setup
2:51 NES core setup
4:08 Sega Master System core Setup
5:32 Sega Genesis/Mega Drive core setup
6:26 SNES Core Setup
7:44 Final thoughts and accuracy issues
Requirements
Attributions:
Wiimote compatibility info was obtain from boogermann.github.io/Bible_Mi...
Background music from Lethal Enforcers on the Genesis.
Mister Logo by Javier Rodas @ misterfpga.org/viewtopic.php?...
I also use images from WikiCommons user Evan Amos. He takes high quality photos of consoles and accessories and puts them in the public domain. Even though they are public domain, I still want to give credit for his hard work.
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@Xpert74 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@KindaCool 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on being featured in a MLiG video!

@LusRetroSource 2 жыл бұрын

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

@DhinCardoso 2 жыл бұрын

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

@davew1234 2 жыл бұрын

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

@LusRetroSource 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to help!

@Charlie-Cat. 3 жыл бұрын

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

@garystinten9339 3 жыл бұрын

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

@LusRetroSource 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KindaCool 3 жыл бұрын

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

@LusRetroSource 3 жыл бұрын

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

@siskavard 3 жыл бұрын

Get it, you won't regret it

@user-yk1cw8im4h 3 жыл бұрын

Stop wasting any more time and just get it lol

@cda3715 2 жыл бұрын

@@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. 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@JavGeez 3 жыл бұрын

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

@LusRetroSource 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It is a really cool piece of tech.

@wizdude 2 жыл бұрын

MiSTer is life !

@mlc4050 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done

@LusRetroSource 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@siskavard 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bazza5699 3 жыл бұрын

me too. the MiSTer is amazing

@LusRetroSource 3 жыл бұрын

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

@siskavard 3 жыл бұрын

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

@LusRetroSource 3 жыл бұрын

@@siskavard Awesome! Glad you got it working

@MarceloMedeirosb 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

The current calibration menu does need some improvement.

@flottenheimer 7 ай бұрын

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

@MartinPaoloni 2 жыл бұрын

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

@LusRetroSource 2 жыл бұрын

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

@CartoonMonkeyStudio 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@MarioNintendoh 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dandoyle 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dandoyle 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MatheusFraguas 3 жыл бұрын

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

@LusRetroSource 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MatheusFraguas 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@TurbomanUK 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that would be a nice feature.

@adamatomant3381 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@MasterRBertLink 3 жыл бұрын

Have you got the Sinden Light Gun yet?

@LusRetroSource 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ZForceFFC Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@user-yk1cw8im4h 3 жыл бұрын

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

@LusRetroSource 3 жыл бұрын

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

@user-yk1cw8im4h 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MarioNintendoh 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarioNintendoh 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 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@mrburns366 3 жыл бұрын

what about Dolphin Bar?

@LusRetroSource 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, never used a Dolphin bar.

@RekoneInkings 2 жыл бұрын

This only works on CRT?

@LusRetroSource 2 жыл бұрын

No, it works with any screen.

@dugthefreshest Жыл бұрын

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

@LusRetroSource Жыл бұрын

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: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9B_bLiAs8CwZaM.html