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Breadbox at 08:52, 28 March 2024

2024-03-28T08:52:27Z

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	The actual progress of this goal hinges on the level of support it receives. The project’s expansion is contingent upon sufficient funding.		The actual progress of this goal hinges on the level of support it receives. The project’s expansion is contingent upon sufficient funding.

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			=== Are there going to be more computers and peripherals? ===

			We hope so. It basically depends on how much interest and sales there is for this. Funding for this Project depends on the number of users.

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	When you power on for the first time after installing or updating a new emulator, it may be a little slower. Subsequent startups should be faster.		When you power on for the first time after installing or updating a new emulator, it may be a little slower. Subsequent startups should be faster.

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Breadbox: /* keyboard input lag (The computer doesn't register all my key presses and responses are slow) */

2024-03-28T08:40:29Z

keyboard input lag (The computer doesn't register all my key presses and responses are slow)

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	Lowering the graphics settings, e.g. resolution, frame rate, or graphics quality, may have a big impact.		Lowering the graphics settings, e.g. resolution, frame rate, or graphics quality, may have a big impact.

	Regrettably, this may indicate that the performance of your ~~current~~ graphics card and/or CPU is inadequate to run this software effectively. Please let us know if ~~that~~ is not the case.		Regrettably, this may indicate that the performance of your graphics card and/or CPU is inadequate to run this software effectively. Please let us know if this is not the case.

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Breadbox: /* The computer doesn't register all my key presses and responses are slow e.g. keyboard input lag */

2024-03-28T08:38:09Z

The computer doesn't register all my key presses and responses are slow e.g. keyboard input lag

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	=== The computer doesn't register all my key presses and responses are slow ~~e.g. keyboard input lag~~ ===		=== keyboard input lag (The computer doesn't register all my key presses and responses are slow) ===

	This is ~~also~~ related to graphics card performance and perhaps also to CPU performance. If the graphics card is not efficient enough for Breadbox, it starts to affect other functions.		This is usually related to graphics card performance and perhaps also to CPU performance. If the graphics card is not efficient enough for Breadbox, it starts to affect other functions.

	Lowering the graphics settings, e.g. resolution, may have a big impact~~. Zooming to monitor close-up view will also help on this issue~~.		Lowering the graphics settings, e.g. resolution, frame rate, or graphics quality, may have a big impact.

	~~Unfortunately~~, this ~~problem strongly indicates~~ that your current graphics card and/or CPU ~~performance of your computer~~ is ~~not sufficient for~~ this software.		Regrettably, this may indicate that the performance of your current graphics card and/or CPU is inadequate to run this software effectively. Please let us know if that is not the case.

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Breadbox at 08:31, 28 March 2024

2024-03-28T08:31:24Z

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	Unfortunately, this problem strongly indicates that your current graphics card and/or CPU performance of your computer is not sufficient for this software.		Unfortunately, this problem strongly indicates that your current graphics card and/or CPU performance of your computer is not sufficient for this software.

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	~~=== Keyboard input lag ===~~

	~~When using the Breadbox with the ''recommended hardware'', we haven't experienced any serious input lag~~
	~~that would affect normal use, including gaming. However, it's a fact that there is more delay in input as well~~
	~~as in output when compared to plain emulator usage.~~

	~~If you experience input lag when using the Breadbox, it likely belongs to one of the following categories.~~

	~~====1. Hardware requirements====~~

	:It is known that Breadbox requires high-performance hardware in terms of CPU and GPU. Our tests with various hardware and feedback from users have shown that when the hardware is not sufficient, it significantly affects the input delay.

	~~:You should try to lower graphics quality and screen resolution. Graphics settings are on the setup panel in Breadbox Main Menu.~~
	~~:If that doesn't help with this issue, check if the problem is related to other categories here.~~

	~~====2. Audio visual effect delay====~~

	:In Breadbox there is a difference between the input signal sent to the emulator and between audio-visual effects. The audio-visual effect is the sound and animation of the keyboard key press. When the key press of the real keyboard press starts, it is not possible to start the audio-visual effect in real-time, and its execution can be seen and heard quite clearly with a small delay. As human perception is strongly affected by everything we see and hear, this may create a strong experience of an input lag. Despite the fact that the actual input signal is registered and displayed on the virtual monitor much faster than the audio-visual experience from the effects.

	:The simple solution is to disable the keyboard sound simulation. It will disable the sounds of key presses from the Breadbox when using the PC keyboard. But the sounds will still work when you use the mouse to click on virtual keys. You can disable the keyboard sounds from each of the computers from the setup panel in the simulator view, just uncheck the option: ''keyboard sound simulation''.

	~~====3. It's a bug====~~

	~~:There is always the possibility that the problem is caused by a software bug. Please try to analyze how it occurs and if it is still an issue after you restart everything.~~

	~~:Regardless, please report the problem to us.~~

	~~====4. Normal input lag====~~

	~~:If the other three options are not effective, then it must be the normal input lag.~~

	:This means it is just a normal feature of the product. The normal input lag accumulates from the input (the key press) to the output (what you see on the monitor). Relaying signals requires a little extra work from the software. And perhaps it can be further improved in the future.

	:In our experience, it isn't affecting normal use, so we consider it a normal feature. But we'll leave the judgment to you, the user. If you experience that the normal input lag is too high, please report it.

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Breadbox: /* The computer doesn't register all my key presses and responses are slow */

2024-03-28T08:31:00Z

The computer doesn't register all my key presses and responses are slow

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	=== The computer doesn't register all my key presses and responses are slow ===		=== The computer doesn't register all my key presses and responses are slow e.g. keyboard input lag ===

	This is also related to graphics card performance and perhaps also to CPU performance. If the graphics card is not efficient enough for Breadbox, it starts to affect other functions.		This is also related to graphics card performance and perhaps also to CPU performance. If the graphics card is not efficient enough for Breadbox, it starts to affect other functions.

Breadbox: /* Simulator view responds slowly to user actions / Animations stutter */

2024-03-27T19:50:39Z

Simulator view responds slowly to user actions / Animations stutter

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	=== Simulator view responds slowly to user actions / Animations stutter ===		=== Simulator view responds slowly to user actions / Animations stutter ===

	Breadbox requires an efficient graphics card ~~when used with default graphics settings~~. ~~Likely, your graphics card is not powerful enough for default settings~~.		'''Breadbox''' requires an '''efficient graphics card'''. Please refer to the '''minimum system requirements'''.

	Test with different graphics settings and see how it affects the performance. Graphics settings are ~~available~~ on the ''Main ~~menu~~'' ~~page in~~ the ''Setup'' panel. Try a lower resolution ~~and with~~ graphics quality ~~set~~ to ''Low''.		Test with different graphics settings and see how it affects the performance. '''Graphics settings''' are accessible on the '''Main page''' within the '''Setup''' panel. Try to '''lower the resolution''', set graphics quality to '''Low''' and decrease the frame rate to 30 FPS.

	You can also try removing unused items from the view. For example, the cassette has been reported to cause performance issues with lower-end graphics cards.		You can also try removing unused items from the view. For example, the cassette has been reported to cause performance issues with lower-end graphics cards.

Breadbox: /* Game Controller doesn't work */

2024-03-27T18:03:30Z

Game Controller doesn't work

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	If your controller is supported, then usually this happens if you plug in your controller when the emulator (the simulated computer) is already running. In that case, restart the simulated computer.		If your controller is supported, then usually this happens if you plug in your controller when the emulator (the simulated computer) is already running. In that case, restart the simulated computer.

	~~Then, if~~ the problem ~~continues~~, ~~check if~~ your controller is ~~linked~~ to a virtual joystick. In ''Simulator view'' open '''Settings - Input settings''' to see if it is selected. Verify also that the correct virtual joystick plug is attached to the computer in the ''Simulator view''.		If the problem persists, verify whether your controller is '''connected''' to a virtual joystick. In ''Simulator view'' open '''Settings - Input settings''' to see if it is selected. Verify also that the correct virtual joystick '''plug is attached''' to the computer in the ''Simulator view''.

	If the problem persists, detach/attach the joystick plug and verify if you need to use a different control port (C64). Sometimes the classic power OFF and ON (simulated computer) might help.		If the problem still persists, detach/attach the joystick plug and verify if you need to use a different control port (C64). Sometimes the classic power OFF and ON (simulated computer) might help.

	Also, don't forget to check the known issues related to your controller in the [[Manual#Breadbox_Game_Controller_support\|Breadbox Game Controller support]] section.		Also, don't forget to check the known issues related to your controller in the [[Manual#Breadbox_Game_Controller_support\|Breadbox Game Controller support]] section.

Breadbox: /* Splash screen is blank / computers are not visible in the simulator view */

2024-03-27T18:00:28Z

Splash screen is blank / computers are not visible in the simulator view

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	=== Splash screen is blank / computers are not visible in the simulator view ===		=== Splash screen is blank / computers are not visible in the simulator view ===

	Your ~~computer~~'s graphics card ~~is not sufficient~~ to run BreadBox.		Your computer’s '''graphics card''' falls short of the requirements needed to run '''BreadBox'''.

	Breadbox will only work on GPUs that support DirectX 11 with Shader Model 5.0 or higher.		Breadbox will only work on GPUs that support DirectX 11 with Shader Model 5.0 or higher.

Breadbox: /* Computer does not start (emulator is installed) */

2024-03-27T17:58:57Z

Computer does not start (emulator is installed)

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	=== Computer does not start (emulator is installed) ===		=== Computer does not start (emulator is installed) ===

	~~Try first~~ to ~~shut down~~ the simulated computer and then ~~switch~~ it back ON. If ~~that doesn't solve~~ the ~~problem~~, exit the ''Simulator view'' and try ~~again~~.		First, attempt to power off the simulated computer, and then turn it back on. If this doesn’t resolve the issue, '''exit the Simulator view''' and give it another try.

	~~The next steps to try are to restart~~ the Breadbox or reboot your PC.		Next, consider '''restarting the Breadbox''' or performing a '''reboot of your PC'''.

	''Note! This ~~symptom occurs~~ also on Steam Deck. Steam Deck ~~uses~~ Linux which is not supported ~~at the moment~~.''		''Note! This issue also arises on the Steam Deck. The Steam Deck runs on Linux, which is '''currently not supported'''.''

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Breadbox: /* Is Breadbox only a Commodore Simulator? */

2024-03-27T17:51:50Z

Is Breadbox only a Commodore Simulator?

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	=== Is Breadbox only a Commodore Simulator? ===		=== Is Breadbox only a Commodore Simulator? ===

	~~At the moment~~ '''~~Yes~~''' ~~it is~~, but the project ~~aims~~ to ~~add more~~ computers ~~even~~ beyond the Commodore brand.		Currently, '''yes''', but the project has ambitions to incorporate additional computers, extending beyond the Commodore brand.

	~~How~~ this ~~aim will progress in reality, depends~~ on the support it ~~gets, the project can only grow if it has enough funds~~.		The actual progress of this goal hinges on the level of support it receives. The project’s expansion is contingent upon sufficient funding.

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