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@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ SDL, and can run on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. Development began in January
of 2011 and continues to focus on reverse engineering all aspects of the Model of 2011 and continues to focus on reverse engineering all aspects of the Model
3 arcade platform. 3 arcade platform.
In order to use Supermodel, you must legally possess ROM images of Model 3 games. In order to use Supermodel, you must legally possess ROM images of Model 3
Learning to operate Supermodel will come with a steep learning curve for most games. Learning to operate Supermodel will come with a steep learning curve for
people. Before seeking out help, please read this user manual carefully. most people. Before seeking out help, please read this user manual carefully.
Supermodel is distributed as free software under the terms of the GNU General Supermodel is distributed as free software under the terms of the GNU General
Public License, included in LICENSE.txt. Additional copyright information for Public License, included in LICENSE.txt. Additional copyright information for
@ -147,18 +147,29 @@ directories should be created:
Name Description Name Description
---- ----------- ---- -----------
Supermodel.exe Supermodel program. Run this. Supermodel.exe Supermodel program. Run this.
SDL.dll The SDL library. Use the bundled DLL file.
README.txt This text file. README.txt This text file.
LICENSE.txt Supermodel license and terms of use. LICENSE.txt Supermodel license and terms of use.
Config/ Directory where the configuration file is stored. CHANGES.txt Change log directly produces directly from the
source code repository.
Assets/ Directory containing multimedia assets required by
Supermodel.
Assets/p1crosshair.bmp Bitmap crosshair image for player 1, used when bit-
mapped crosshairs are enabled
('--crosshair-style=bmp').
Assets/p2crosshair.bmp Bitmap crosshair image for player 2.
Config/ Directory where required configuration files are
stored.
Config/Supermodel.ini Configuration file containing default input Config/Supermodel.ini Configuration file containing default input
settings. settings.
Config/Games.xml Game and ROM set definitions.
NVRAM/ Directory where NVRAM contents will be saved. NVRAM/ Directory where NVRAM contents will be saved.
ROMs/ Directory conveniently included (but not required)
for placing ROM sets.
Saves/ Directory where save states will be saved. Saves/ Directory where save states will be saved.
Supermodel requires OpenGL 2.1 and a substantial amount of both video and Supermodel requires OpenGL 2.1 and a substantial amount of both video and system
system memory. A modern 64-bit CPU and a mid range GPU are the minimum memory. A modern 64-bit CPU and a mid range GPU are the minimum recommendations
recommendations to achieve consistant frame rates of 60 FPS. to achieve consistant frame rates of 60 FPS.
========================= =========================
@ -189,8 +200,9 @@ command prompt. In full screen mode, they will not be visible.
4. Game Compatibility 4. Game Compatibility
========================= =========================
Supermodel recognizes all known Model 3 ROM sets. Below is a compatibility matrix. Supermodel recognizes all known Model 3 ROM sets. Below is a compatibility
Other than minor graphical issues, if any, major issues are reported below: matrix. Other than minor graphical issues, if any, major issues are reported
below:
ROM Set Title Comments ROM Set Title Comments
+------------+-----------------------------------------+-----------------------+ +------------+-----------------------------------------+-----------------------+
@ -289,16 +301,32 @@ Note 2: Set game to SD in game assignment in the TEST MENU or wait a few seconds
5. Video Settings 5. Video Settings
===================== =====================
Supermodel may be run in either windowed (default) or full screen mode. It Supermodel may be run in either windowed (default) or full screen mode. By
automatically adjusts the display area to retain the aspect ratio of the Model default, it automatically adjusts the display area to retain the aspect ratio of
3's native (and Supermodel's default) resolution, 496x384. Currently, this the Model 3's native (and Supermodel's default) resolution, 496x384, introducing
cannot be overriden. Changing video modes at run-time is not yet supported. letterboxing (black borders) as needed.
To stretch the image to fill the display, use the '-stretch' option.
Wide aspect ratios that extend the field of view horizontally are supported by
using the '-wide-screen' option. This works well for most common aspect ratio
and additional geometry will be visible but at extremely wide aspect ratios,
objects will be culled by games, which are not aware of the extended field of
view. Tile-based 2D background layers will not be stretched and will be
letterboxed.
To stretch the 2D background layers, use '-wide-bg'. Many games use 2D back-
grounds instead of 3D skyboxes and when playing in wide screen mode, this option
often enhances their appearance.
By default, Supermodel limits the frame rate to 60 frames per second. This has By default, Supermodel limits the frame rate to 60 frames per second. This has
no impact on performance except when the frame rate exceeds 60 FPS on fast no impact on performance except when the frame rate exceeds 60 FPS on fast
systems. Frame rate limiting can be disabled with the '-no-throttle' option. systems. Frame rate limiting can be disabled with the '-no-throttle' option.
Some video drivers may continue to lock to the refresh rate. Some video drivers may continue to lock to the refresh rate.
The actual Model 3 refresh rate is 57.524 Hz. The '-true-hz' option will switch
to this rate.
To change the resolution, use the '-res' command line option. For full screen To change the resolution, use the '-res' command line option. For full screen
mode, use '-fullscreen'. For example, to set a full screen 1920x1080 mode, mode, use '-fullscreen'. For example, to set a full screen 1920x1080 mode,
try: try:
@ -308,6 +336,8 @@ try:
Video settings may also be specified globally or on a per-game basis in the Video settings may also be specified globally or on a per-game basis in the
configuration file, described elsewhere in this manual. configuration file, described elsewhere in this manual.
Changing video modes at run-time is not yet supported.
===================== =====================
6. Audio Settings 6. Audio Settings
@ -703,15 +733,15 @@ can be cleared by deleting the NVRAM files or pressing Alt-N.
10. Game-Specific Comments and Tips 10. Game-Specific Comments and Tips
======================================= =======================================
This section contains additional game-specific setup information, workarounds for emulation issues, This section contains additional game-specific setup information, workarounds
and region codes for changing the region. for emulation issues, and region codes for changing the region.
Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram
------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------
To change the region, enter Test mode and press Start, Start, Service, Start, Start, Start, Service, To change the region, enter Test mode and press Start, Start, Service, Start,
Service, Test. Start, Start, Service, Service, Test.
Daytona USA 2 and Daytona USA 2 Power Edition Daytona USA 2 and Daytona USA 2 Power Edition
@ -724,69 +754,73 @@ in the Test Menu, under 'Game Assignments'.
The region change menu can be accessed in two different ways: The region change menu can be accessed in two different ways:
1. Enter Test mode and push the Service and Test buttons simultaneously. 1. Enter Test mode and push the Service and Test buttons simultaneously.
2. Enter Test mode. Then, hold Start and press VR4, VR4, VR2, VR3, VR1, VR3, VR2. 2. Enter Test mode. Then, hold Start and press VR4, VR4, VR2, VR3, VR1, VR3,
VR2.
Dirt Devils Dirt Devils
----------- -----------
To access the region change menu, enter Test mode and press Start, Start, Service, Start, Start, To access the region change menu, enter Test mode and press Start, Start,
Start, Service, Test. Service, Start, Start, Start, Service, Test.
Emergency Call Ambulance Emergency Call Ambulance
------------------------ ------------------------
To play as the paramedics pushing a stretcher, highlight 'Manual' at the transmission select screen To play as the paramedics pushing a stretcher, highlight 'Manual' at the
and then perform the following sequences of gear shifts: Shift Up, Shift Up, Shift Down, Shift Down, transmission select screen and then perform the following sequences of gear
Shift Up. shifts: Shift Up, Shift Up, Shift Down, Shift Down, Shift Up.
Supermodel presently only emulates a sequential shifter but cabinets with a 4-way H-type shifter Supermodel presently only emulates a sequential shifter but cabinets with a 4-
exist and the shift sequence on this units is: 3, 3, 4, 4, 3 or 1, 1, 2, 2, 1. way H-type shifter exist and the shift sequence on this units is: 3, 3, 4, 4, 3
or 1, 1, 2, 2, 1.
Fighting Vipers 2 Fighting Vipers 2
----------------- -----------------
To change the region, in the 'Game Assignments' screen in Test mode, set the cursor at the 'Country' To change the region, in the 'Game Assignments' screen in Test mode, set the
line and press: Left, Left, Left, Right, Right, Left. The country can then be changed using the cursor at the 'Country' line and press: Left, Left, Left, Right, Right, Left.
Test switch. The country can then be changed using the Test switch.
Get Bass and Sega Bass Fishing Get Bass and Sega Bass Fishing
------------------------------ ------------------------------
To change the region, enter Test mode and go to the second screen of the CRT test To change the region, enter Test mode and go to the second screen of the CRT
('C.R.T. Test 2/2'). Press the Service button four times and then exit the CRT test. Next, enter test ('C.R.T. Test 2/2'). Press the Service button four times and then exit the
'Game Assignments', press Service three times, then press and hold Service and while holding, press CRT test. Next, enter 'Game Assignments', press Service three times, then press
Test. The region select menu will appear. and hold Service and while holding, press Test. The region select menu will
appear.
Harley-Davidson and L.A. Riders Harley-Davidson and L.A. Riders
------------------------------- -------------------------------
To change the region, enter Test mode and in the 'Game Assignments' screen, press Shift Up, To change the region, enter Test mode and in the 'Game Assignments' screen,
Shift Up, Shift Down, Shift Down, View, Music, View, Music. press Shift Up, Shift Up, Shift Down, Shift Down, View, Music, View, Music.
L.A. Machineguns L.A. Machineguns
---------------- ----------------
To change the region, enter Test mode and press P1 Start, P1 Start, Service, P1 Start, P1 Start, To change the region, enter Test mode and press P1 Start, P1 Start, Service, P1
P1 Start, Service, Test. Start, P1 Start, P1 Start, Service, Test.
Le Mans 24 Le Mans 24
---------- ----------
To change the region, enter Test mode and press Start, Start, Service, Service, Start, Test. To change the region, enter Test mode and press Start, Start, Service, Service,
Start, Test.
Magical Truck Adventure Magical Truck Adventure
----------------------- -----------------------
To change the region, enter Test mode and press P1 Start, P1 Start, Service, P1 Start, Service, To change the region, enter Test mode and press P1 Start, P1 Start, Service, P1
Test. Start, Service, Test.
Sega Rally 2 Sega Rally 2
@ -796,81 +830,86 @@ As with 'Star Wars Trilogy', you may experience problems if you attempt to
start a game before any 3D graphics are displayed (for example, during the Sega start a game before any 3D graphics are displayed (for example, during the Sega
logo). logo).
To change the region, enter Test mode and perform the following series of short (press and release) To change the region, enter Test mode and perform the following series of short
and long (press and hold for 4-5 seconds) Service button presses: 4 short, 2 long, 2 short, 1 long. (press and release) and long (press and hold for 4-5 seconds) Service button
presses: 4 short, 2 long, 2 short, 1 long.
Ski Champ Ski Champ
--------- ---------
To change the region, enter Test mode and press Select 1, Select 3, Select 1, Select 3, Service, To change the region, enter Test mode and press Select 1, Select 3, Select 1,
Service. Select 3, Service, Service.
Spikeout Spikeout
-------- --------
To change the region, enter Test mode, place the cursor on the 'Game Assignments' line and press To change the region, enter Test mode, place the cursor on the 'Game
Charge, Start, Jump, Start, Start, Start, Shift, Start, Start. The region change menu will be Assignments' line and press Charge, Start, Jump, Start, Start, Start, Shift,
revealed. Start, Start. The region change menu will be revealed.
Spikeout Final Edition Spikeout Final Edition
---------------------- ----------------------
To change the region, enter Test mode, place the cursor on the 'Game Assignments' line, and while To change the region, enter Test mode, place the cursor on the
holding the Service button press Jump, Start, Jump, Start. Then, release the Service button and 'Game Assignments' line, and while holding the Service button press Jump, Start,
press Shift, Start, Start, Start, Charge, Start, Start, Shift, Start, Test. The region change menu Jump, Start. Then, release the Service button and press Shift, Start, Start,
will be revealed. Start, Charge, Start, Start, Shift, Start, Test. The region change menu will be
revealed.
Star Wars Trilogy Star Wars Trilogy
----------------- -----------------
Inserting coins and starting a game before any 3D graphics have been displayed in attract mode will Inserting coins and starting a game before any 3D graphics have been displayed
result in a PowerPC crash before the stage loads. This is caused by an unknown emulation bug. in attract mode will result in a PowerPC crash before the stage loads. This is
Simply wait until the Darth Vader sequence appears before attempting to start a game. caused by an unknown emulation bug. Simply wait until the Darth Vader sequence
appears before attempting to start a game.
If 'Star Wars Trilogy' is booting directly into the stage select screen, it is probably because you If 'Star Wars Trilogy' is booting directly into the stage select screen, it is
exited Supermodel with credits still in the machine. Clear the NVRAM (Alt-N) and reset the game probably because you exited Supermodel with credits still in the machine. Clear
(Alt-R). the NVRAM (Alt-N) and reset the game (Alt-R).
To change the region, enter Test mode and perform the following series of short (press and release) To change the region, enter Test mode and perform the following series of short
and long (press and hold for 4-5 seconds) Service button presses: 3 short, 2 long, 2 short, 1 long. (press and release) and long (press and hold for 4-5 seconds) Service button
presses: 3 short, 2 long, 2 short, 1 long.
The Lost World The Lost World
-------------- --------------
To reload, the light gun must be pointed off-screen by pressing (and holding) the 'off-screen' To reload, the light gun must be pointed off-screen by pressing (and holding)
button and, simultaneously, pressing the trigger to shoot. This behavior can be changed with the the 'off-screen' button and, simultaneously, pressing the trigger to shoot.
'InputAutoTrigger' setting in the configuration file. This behavior can be changed with the 'InputAutoTrigger' setting in the
configuration file.
To change the region, enter Test mode and press P1 Start, P1 Start, Service, P1 Start, Service, To change the region, enter Test mode and press P1 Start, P1 Start, Service, P1
Test. Start, Service, Test.
The Ocean Hunter The Ocean Hunter
---------------- ----------------
To change the region, enter Test mode and in 'Game Assignments', press P1 Start, P2 Start, P1 Start, To change the region, enter Test mode and in 'Game Assignments', press P1 Start,
P2 Start, P1 Start, P2 Start, P2 Start. P2 Start, P1 Start, P2 Start, P1 Start, P2 Start, P2 Start.
Virtua Fighter 2 '98 Virtua Striker 2 '98
-------------------- --------------------
To change the region, enter Test mode and in 'Game Assignments', perform the following series of To change the region, enter Test mode and in 'Game Assignments', perform the
short (press and release) and long (press and hold for 4-5 seconds) Service button presses: 1 long, following series of short (press and release) and long (press and hold for 4-5
3 short, 1 long. seconds) Service button presses: 1 long, 3 short, 1 long.
Virtua Striker 2 '99 Virtua Striker 2 '99
-------------------- --------------------
To change the region, enter Test mode and in 'Game Assignments', perform the following series of To change the region, enter Test mode and in 'Game Assignments', perform the
short (press and release) and long (press and hold for 4-5 seconds) Service button presses: 1 long, following series of short (press and release) and long (press and hold for 4-5
3 short, 1 long, 2 short, 1 long. seconds) Service button presses: 1 long, 3 short, 1 long, 2 short, 1 long.
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