Pi STARTER, a version of SmileBASIC for the Raspberry Pi
Pi STARTER is a Raspberry Pi image that runs SmileBASIC. It is sorta based on the PasocomMini's version of SmileBASIC, but without the emulation, and with more support for stuff like 3DS programs and gamepads.
Pi STARTER will only run on the Raspberry Pi computer. While sounding like it's a kit, it's only the disk image on an microSD card.
What we know
↓ The main menu. Controllable with either mouse or keyboard. Has options for gamepads and the SMILE button.
↓ What appears to be the updater, showing an empty progress bar?
↓ The console. Note that there are png files and subfolders.
↓ The editor screen. Seems like there will be either resolution settings or zoom levels, based on another screenshot.
↓ The GPIO Monitor, or at least a guide for it.
↓ SOLID GUNNER-R
↓ GAME4_SHOOTER running in XSCREEN 4, proving that 3DS programs run.
↓ A Raspberry Pi with a HAT on. The small screen is mirroring the larger screen's drawings, using the GPIO commands.
↓ A small clock, probably also running off SmileBASIC. SPECULATION: Could SmileBASIC code compile to Arduino code? I saw a sorta Arduino-like device in another image. (Arduboy, anyone?)
- Normal SmileBASIC, with some extensions allowing for HTTP stuff
- It can run 3DS SmileBASIC programs.
- Based on Raspbian
- Pretty much the Pasocom Mini, but with a good Pi powering it (Raspberry Pi 3 B and B+)
- No release date yet? A forum is up, so release must be close.
- No US/EU release. Hope it comes to us too.
- More "maker" focused. (
Some Google APIAPI for reading Japanese text easily, Raspberry Pi GPIO pin maps, breadboards, LCD screens)
Screenshots/photos with captions
↓ The boot screen
↓ The main menu. Controllable with either mouse or keyboard. Has options for gamepads and the SMILE button.
↓ What appears to be the updater, showing an empty progress bar?
↓ The console. Note that there are png files and subfolders.
↓ The editor screen. Seems like there will be either resolution settings or zoom levels, based on another screenshot.
↓ The GPIO Monitor, or at least a guide for it.
↓ SOLID GUNNER-R
↓ GAME4_SHOOTER running in XSCREEN 4, proving that 3DS programs run.
↓ A Raspberry Pi with a HAT on. The small screen is mirroring the larger screen's drawings, using the GPIO commands.
↓ A small clock, probably also running off SmileBASIC. SPECULATION: Could SmileBASIC code compile to Arduino code? I saw a sorta Arduino-like device in another image. (Arduboy, anyone?)
There's so many possibilities with this, making a D.I.Y. gaming system could be made so much easier!
this would be especially useful because I don't know how to make anything decent with Python, and am more comfortable with BASIC, but it's too bad that it might not release outside of Japan.
Important things I saw:
- PNG spritesheets/images
- Top Menu buttons: BASIC instruction demo, Options, Update built-in software, Write program, Tips Viewer, Paint Tool, GPIO Monitor [nice], File Management
Notably lacking: cloud server file management. I suspect that FM button launches the file viewer also included in the screenshots, so...
- Builtin file manager does include "Mount / detach USB storage" and "Download files" commands but the scope isn't know and the lack of an "upload" makes me think that download doesn't refer to the public key system. Even with HTTP, I doubt they'd get rid of the security they have in needing to go through the NN service... it waits for more information.
- Options include input configuration, "tool settings," "audio," but most exciting to me:
- "Auto Start:" [None] [Default] [Smile [Program] 1] [Smile 2]
speculation
this sounds like a way to run programs on boot, which I've been talking about for a while now. (Default vs. None is probably whether to print the splash)var v$=system$("sudo shutdown -h now")- And of course the demonstration of an RPG with two users connected and a chat system as a hint at http multiplayer capabilities
- Apparently Ctrl-O toggles a "safe area" around the screen
- Seems to be based on pcmini but with additional raspi features
- Compatible with 3DS programs (with the exception of changed instructions), but again no real indication of how you get them on there without typing them out. It is important that it supports a 3DS-like screen mode, I guess
- I think I remember it being compatible with other USB hardware as well e.g. drawing tablets, so you can make osu! in SB or whatever
商品は、microSDのみのご提供となります。 Raspberry Pi 3、キーボード、マウス、電源、HDMI入力対応TVは別途ご用意ください。 認証やアップデートを行うために、有線ケーブルによるインターネットに接続できる環境も必須となります。 ＊Raspberry Pi 3 Model B専用 (他の機種については動作確認が取れ次第応予定
The product is offered as a microSD card only. Raspberry Pi 3, keyboard, mouse, power supply, HDMI input compatible TV sold separately. In order to perform authentication and updating, it is also required to have an environment that allows you to connect to the internet via wired cable. *exclusive for Raspberry Pi 3 Model B (for other models, operation will be confirmed)beta testing reports suggest that it works on Pi Zero as well Awaits more qualified opinions. Edit: there's already an update: https://app.smileboom.com/pistarter/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3&sid=fa5e4868bde0356e561906e894d71862 Very exciting words in there. Edit 2: Feature summary: https://twitter.com/tksm372/status/1015173123879026688
AAAAAhttps://twitter.com/tksm372/status/1015173892552290304
>There is no public key mechanism
>you can upload to the internet somewhere
>download from url or copy files
whiiich on the one hand is better than the option of being restricted to a Smileboom-owned server but they're still independent domains.
Maybe if someone runs a mirroring server? Or a Smileboom + Trinitro partnership for a trusted third-party to have a special key into the smileboom-owned cloud server...
https://twitter.com/mml_mania/status/1015413758041059328
>The SD card has two partitions FAT32 and EXT4, and everything stored in smilebasic is stored in FAT32
HTTPGET$ HTTPPOST$The SD card is a raspbian + smilebasic configuration. https://twitter.com/notohoho/status/1015499750857007104 >all menus are written in smilebasic, so someone could make alternatives if necessary
Ok, I just checked out what Raspberry pi and pasocom mini were. makes a lot more sense now lol. I sure hope it does come to America; it would be awesome to use.Is this going to be on the 3ds? Just checking to be sure.You're not understanding. This is kind of like the Pasocom mini (not really but sort-of), since it runs SmileBASIC on a raspberry pi. Its just a new platform for SmileBASIC basically.
Would anybody be interested in buying my pasocommini? Still has the box/stickers and I’ll even throw in a pi power cable.
instruction reference is now available: https://app.smileboom.com/pistarter/reference/
I think they removed the BG functions because the sprite sheets are all one file that you can edit. The BG default sprites are still there. They are just lumped in with the other sprites.
I’m selling my Pasocom Mini if anyone is interested. Don’t be too shy to make me a lower offer. I’ve had my fun with it and it needs a good home.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Pasocom-Mini-Mint-Condition-Comes-with-box-and-Stickers/113231089804?hash=item1a5d19508c:g:65MAAOSwcMhbjHEV
This is really interesting. I have a raspberry pi 3 B which I use strictly for Basic programming and coding with C/C++.