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2009-12-04T16:18:14Z

Josemdark:

==Léeme primero!==

Si tienes una pregunta que hacer, que no este cubierta en este FAQ actualmente, por favor solicita más ayuda en los [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showforum=61 Foros].

==The Basics==

===Qué es Pandora===

Pandora es un ordenador para juegos de bolsillo. Es una plataforma de juegos, un UMPC, un PMP, un MID, y muchos más acrónimos modernos.

===¿Qué puede hacer?===

* En este momento no puede hacer nada. Aún no está terminada. Aquí esta lo que debería ser capaz de hacer cuando lo esté:
* Ejecutar algunos juegos Homebrew desarrollados específicamente para la Pandora.
* Correr [[Es:Emuladores|Emuladores]]
* Navegar por internet
* Ejecutar clientes de chat / Mensajería Instantánea
* Reporducir archivos de música y video
* Ver imágenes
* Ver y editar documentos de texto
* La mayoría de las tareas que puedes realizar en un PC normal se podrán realizar en la Pandora hasta cierto punto

===¿Quién la está fabricando?===

Los principales desarrolladores son Craig "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=116 Craigix]" Rothwell, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=9395 MWeston]" Weston, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=205 EvilDragon]" Mrozek, M. Fatih "[http://forum.gp2xtr.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1 mfk]" Kilic. Sin embargo, hay docenas de miembros de la comunidad GP32X que participan en ambos aspectos del proyecto, hardware y software.

===Are those guys part of Game Park / GamePark Holdings?===

[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark Game Park]] (the Korean company which made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gp32 GP32]]) and [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark_Holdings GamePark Holdings]] (the Korean company that made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X GP2X]]) have nothing to do with the Pandora project. Several of the lead developers are regional distributors for the GP32 and GP2X handhelds, but they are not subsidiaries of those manufacturers. The Pandora project is partially inspired by the open source handhelds that came before it - the GP32 and GP2X - but takes the hardware and software to the next logical level. There is also overlap in the developer and user communities for the Pandora, GP32, and GP2x (the official Pandora forums are currently hosted on the GP32X boards).

===How does the Pandora compare to the GP2X?===

Very favorably. Rough estimates put the Pandora CPU at about 3x as powerful as the GP2X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39958&view=findpost&p=578750] Here are a few additional ways in which the Pandora improves upon the GP2X:
* More RAM, internal storage, and removable storage options
* Possibility of emulating more advanced consoles (N64, NDS)
* Better emulation of already supported consoles (SNES,PS1)
* Significantly better 3D hardware and software support
* Larger, higher resolution display (with touch screen)
* 2-3x battery life[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=603481] with included internal rechargeable battery
* Wifi
* Bluetooth
* QWERTY Keyboard and analog controls

===Do you really expect it to compete with the PSP / DS / eeePC / etc?===

No, we don't. Pandora is very different than anything currently available. It is designed to serve a niche market of hobbyists and retro/indie gamers. We are aware that much of the general public will not need or appreciate Pandora's feature set. It is more portable than a UMPC or eeePC, and it has far superior gaming controls. Pandora is much more powerful than a PSP or DS, and with it's high resolution screen and qwerty keypad is more capable of general computing activities. These features come at the expense of a higher cost than commercial gaming handhelds and a steeper learning curve than traditional ultra mobile PCs. Not everybody will be willing to make the trade off and try something new.

===Where can I buy a Pandora? Have the pre-orders sold out?===

Preorders for the first batch of Pandoras ran from the 30th of September, to the 5th of October, and have now sold out. The first batch are expected to start shipping at the end of November. The Pandora is expected to start shipping at the end of November.

Whilst the first batch was initially planned to be 3000 units, it was later expanded to accommodate all orders placed before the cut off before the 5th of October worldwide.

A second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders expected to take place at the end of December [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html].

The local distributors page can be found [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html here], but is currently offline until the second batch of preorders.

===Only 3000?! What if they sell out?===

The first batch has sold out, and sold almost 4000 units[http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?p=4417#p4417]. A Second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders at the end of December.

===What Colors will be available?===
Pandora will only be available in black for now. Future editions, if they exist, ''may'' be available in different colors.

===What accessories are available?===
The [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html official distributors] offer a Pandora branded carry case, a TV out cable, and a Spare ~4000MaH battery.

===What if there's something wrong with it? Does it have a warranty?===
By law there is a one year warranty, and the developers have stated they will replace faulty hardware. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43984&st=0&p=645110&#entry645110] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43628&st=15&p=637425&#entry637425] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=42289&st=0&p=612864&#entry612864] LCDs with noticeable dead pixels will also be replaced.

==Hardware Questions==
===Why does the system look like it does?===
The Pandora project has been a group effort from the beginning. The hardware development team designed Pandora based on specifications requested by potential users. The main physical features - qwerty keyboard, dual analog pads, clamshell design, pocketable size - were considered important by most of the community. The physical appearance of Pandora is a result of getting all the necessary hardware into a pocket sized device while keeping the cost reasonable. Many other layouts were considered, but the final design is the best possible solution.

===What type of screen is it, LED or CCFL?===
The Pandora uses the same LED screen as the Archos 605.

===What kind of touch screen does it have? Is it multi-touch?===
The Pandora touchscreen is resistive. Resistive touchscreens cannot do multitouch like the iPhone or iPod Touch can, but they can do simplistic pressure sensing. Resistive touchscreens use a stylus for input, which is included. You can also use your finger for less accurate tasks, such as pressing buttons. According to Craigix, it is very easy and natural to switch between gaming controls to touchscreen.

===Can I draw using the touch screen?===
Notaz, who was working with the touch screen driver, says it can do some pressure sensing and returns around 16 different values for pressure[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44980&st=15]. This is not sensitive the way Wacom tablets are, but should allow simple pressure sensitivity if applications are designed for it. For software development, it is accessible through standard Linux event interface (raw values), or tslib (calibrated).

===Why doesn't the LCD touchscreen flip / rotate for a "tablet" mode?===
This is actually a patented idea. Pandora could not have a hinge which either flipped all the way back or rotated without substantially increasing the cost (licensing fees) or risking a patent infringement lawsuit.

===Why don't you use a slide out keyboard like the Nokia N810?===
This is also patented. A lot of the good ideas are.

===Why does it have a keyboard at all?===
Many people think Pandora is a gaming / emulation device only, but this is not true. It was designed from early on to be a multifunction palmtop computer / UMPC as well as a gaming handheld. Many desirable applications require a keyboard and the general consensus was that an on-screen keyboard wasn't good enough.

===Where does the stylus fit?===
The stylus provided with the Pandora fits in a slot on the side, sliding in to fit parallel to the battery.

===Why does Pandora only have 256MB of RAM? Is that enough?===
The OMAP3530 SoC which powers the Pandora is currently only available with 256MB of RAM. This is built into the chip. It is not replaceable or expandable. All of the major software developers have stated that 256MB will be more than enough for all tasks for which Pandora is suitable. The PSP only has 32MB RAM and it certainly doesn't have any problem with high-end games. Other handheld computing platforms like the Nokia N8x0 tablets and the iPhone also have only 128MB RAM, and it has certainly not limited them in any way. A recent Youtube video shows a customized version of Xubuntu working on the Pandora with plenty of RAM free.

===Why doesn't it have WiMax / GPS / accelerometers / etc?===
We had to draw the line somewhere. Adding any more features would have increased the price. Luckily Pandora has two [[USB_reference|USB host ports]], bluetooth, two SD slots with SDIO capability, and a serial UART for adding whatever additional widgets you want (such as a USB GPS system). Solder pads were designed into the PCB for "hacking" in extra internal hardware.

===What kind of battery will it have?===
Pandora will have a 4000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Batteries will be user-replaceable and spares will be sold by Pandora retailers. 5000mAh extended batteries may also be available.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=602568].

A replacement 4000mAh battery costs £14.99/€21.99/$29.99

===How long will the battery last?===
Current estimates are around 10 hours for basic applications.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336] Actual battery runtime will vary based on the the software being run and peripherals in use.

===What about the power supply or power cable?===
The Pandora is expected to come with a switching power supply with a standard cord socket which should function on 110V and 240V systems. It is not known if there is a plan to supply localized power plug cables.

Craig has also stated that a PSP power supply will work fine with the Pandora [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=41&st=0&sk=t&sd=a].

===Will it be able to run from the AC Adaptor alone, without a battery connected?===
Originally, it was thought not, due to the design of the OMAP chipset appearing to require a battery to be connected. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=600811]
It now appears that it will work without battery but this requires further testing to assess the true capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675323] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675458]

===Will it be able charge from USB?===
Yes, through the mini-AB OTG port. Whilst the Pandora is in use the charge rate may be so low as to make it impractical for normal purposes. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45902&view=findpost&p=683572]

===Will I be able to use USB and SDIO accessories with my Pandora?===
There would not be much point to having a [[USB_reference|USB]] host port if you couldn't. Any USB or SDIO device should work with Pandora, as long as drivers are available. Standard mass storage devices (USB memory sticks, keyboards, gamepads, external hard drives, etc.) should work fine out of the box. Many devices like GPS receivers, EVDO modems and cameras should be compatible, but not necessarily all makes and models. For a list of known-working devices see [[USB_compatibility_list|the USB compatibility list]]. More detailed info about using USB on the Pandora can be found [[USB_reference|on this page]].

===Will my old USB 1.1 device work on the Pandora?===
You can't connect it to the main [[USB_reference|USB]] port, but you can to the OTG (On The Go) port with the appropriate adapter, active USB extension cable, or hub, since the OTG port accepts USB 1.1 devices.

Any USB device that does not have the USB HIGH SPEED logo on it cannot be connected directly to the "regular" USB port on the Pandora. They can only be used on that port if a HIGH SPEED USB hub is connected between the device and the Pandora to translate the USB low speed and full speed transactions into High Speed transactions.

A USB standard-A male to USB standard-A female cable '''will not work''' as a hub.

There are some devices that do not work at High Speed, and thus require a High Speed hub, but at the same time require more than the usual 100 mA. To provide the extra power, the hub used must be a powered hub (one that has a power cord you can plug in to the wall).

You can find more detailed info about using the Pandora's two USB ports [[USB_reference|on this page]].

''(Thanks to [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44611&view=findpost&p=657812 DAP] for the detailed information.)''

===Will there be any special accessories for Pandora?===
Currently a Pandora branded case, a TV out cable and replacement batteries are available. The lead developers are currently entertaining other possibilities.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41686]

A page in this wiki has been started to list potential generic [[Accessories|accessories and peripherals]] that will work with the Pandora.

===Will there be RTC, IrDA, RS-232?===
There will be RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level), but no IrDA.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]

===Will Pandora have 'sleep' or 'hibernate' modes?===
Yes. Pandora will support both suspend-to-RAM (sleep) and suspend-to-disk (hibernate) modes. Entering these power saving modes will be controlled by software can can be configured to happen when you press the power switch, close the lid, or only on command.

===Can I return my Pandora if I have dead pixels?===
It has been stated[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44169&view=findpost&p=648776] that if the LCD contains noticeable dead pixels, they would replace the device.

===Will any changes be made to the Pandora hardware after the initial batch of 3000?===
There is no ''intention'' to change anything between batches. Any changes made will be small and only out of necessity.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44163&view=findpost&p=648612]

===How many keypresses can it detect at once?===
It can detect two "regular" keys being pressed at once[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44326&view=findpost&p=651104]. However, this restriction does not apply to the game controls, or the central "Menu" keys.

===Does it have a microphone? Where is it placed?===
Yes it does. The microphone is up in the right hinge hump in between the 9 and 0 buttons. It can be used with the lid open or closed since it has the hole facing up and slightly in toward the user (somewhat like the power LED).[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44133&view=findpost&p=647343]

===What do the different board revisions mean?===
* MK0 - the original devkit board for developers. Didn't have the Wifi module attached
* MK1 - internal prototyping (???) [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44470&view=findpost&p=653753]
* MK2 - the first batch of production models which will be in the final release.

===What is the expected weight?===
* The prototype weighs in at 270g. The final production model is expected to weigh slightly more, estimated maximum of 300g [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45582&view=findpost&p=676768]

==Emulation Questions==
===Which consoles and computer systems will Pandora emulate?===
Pandora has the technical capability to emulate nearly any video game console up to and including the PSX. The system should also have no trouble with most 8 and 16 bit home computer systems. Please be aware that while the Pandora has the capability to emulate dozens of game and computer systems, the necessary emulation software will need to be ported to the Pandora platform for each system. See the [[Emulators|emulators page]] for more details.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Nintendo64?===
Maybe. The N64 is a difficult system to emulate. It is ''possible'', with much effort, that a N64 emulator could be ported well enough to run some games at playable speed. This will probably not happen any time soon and may not happen at all.

===What about the Nintendo DS?===
Definitely not in the near term. It is possible that there will ''eventually'' be a DS emulator for Pandora, but there are major obstacles to overcome. DS emulation is still in early development on x86 (PC), and the most advanced projects are highly optimized for that platform. Even in cases where the source is available, it would take a lot of work and optimization to get something running on Pandora. In other words, '''don't hold your breath'''.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Sega Dreamcast / Anything recent?===
No. Anything newer / more advanced than the Playstation that is not otherwise mentioned here is '''not likely''' to ever be emulated on Pandora in a useful manner. However, some developers believe it will be possible to emulate Dreamcast with dynamic recompilation at decent speed. [http://www.emudev.org/drkIIRaziel/?p=17]

==Can Pandora play any PC games without emulation?==
Provided the source code is freely available, the game's system requirements are reasonable and the game has been compiled to run on ARM processors, there is little stopping the Pandora from playing it too.

===Can't I use Wine and run Windows games?===
No. Wine is not an Emulator, it's a wrapper for the Windows system libraries - it requires an x86 processor to actually run. The Pandora processor is an ARM one.

===Wouldn't this result in legal action because of the emulation?===
No more than an ordinary PC, UMPC, laptop, or GP2X would.

===What sort of PC games will Pandora be able to play under emulation?===
We won't know for sure until there is an actual DOSBox port to try out. Current guestimates put Pandora's DOS capabilities in the low to mid 386 range.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41268&hl=]

==Software Questions==
===What OS will Pandora use?===
Pandora will run a customized build of Linux. It ''may'' be based on the Debian ARMEL flavor, but it will definitely be highly optimized.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41453&view=findpost&p=599472]. A developer has mentioned that the OS that is pre-installed on the Pandora will be based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], but there will be an option to run a custom form of Xubuntu from an SD card.

The filesystem is derived from [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], and the build system uses [http://wiki.openembedded.net/index.php/Main_Page OpenEmbedded], which both evolved from OpenZaurus.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44171&view=findpost&p=648859]

===In the videos it looks like DOS...===
That's a Linux command line - the original MK0 devboards were released to the developers before a GUI was available.

===What will the GUI be like?===
The basic UI is called Pmenu, which replaces the earlier port of Gmenu [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=47356&st=15&p=717126&#entry717126]. There are also options of running the "finger friendly" Matchbox window manager, or a full "desktop" environment.

===What software will run on Pandora out of the box?===
That depends on what has been written / ported when you buy one. It is assumed (though not confirmed) that Pandora will ship with basic apps like a web browser, text editor, and media player. Check the [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40233 Planned Projects thread] on the forums for an idea of what else you might be able to expect.

===Will there be some sort of package manager?===
Yes. The specifics are not yet finalized, but there will be an easy package-based software installation system.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=ST&f=62&t=41719]

===Will Firefox work on the Pandora? What about extensions?===
Firefox is included in the Angstrom repository, so will either be pre-installed, or available to download. Extensions (such as AdBlock) should "just work" automatically, since they don't actually contain compiled code (they're a mix of javascript and xml data) - of course this is assuming the plugin developer hasn't been naughty and made major assumptions...

===Will Pandora support Flash streaming video or applications?===
The Official Flash player is not open source, but Adobe has opened up the Flash standards and dropped licensing fees for developers[http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2008/04/adobe-drops-lic.html], there is a very good chance that Pandora will have Flash support eventually, probably through a port of [http://www.gnu.org/software/gnash/ Gnash]

Also, there are scripts for Firefox (such as VLCtube) which replaces flash video players with regular video plugins or exposes the actual video URL to download. Such scripts can be easily modified to use any native video player.

===Will I be able to access files shared on my PC from the Pandora?===
It might not be included "out of the box", but [http://www.samba.org/ Samba] (an application that "emulates" the Windows file sharing system) should be easy to port to the Pandora, which would allow you to browse your Windows shares as if your machine is just another windows PC (it works both ways, so you could create a shared "drop" folder on the Pandora too)

===Will I be able to connect to the internet over my cell phone with the Pandora?===
The process of connecting a cellular phone to another device to be used as a cellular modem is called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethering tethering]. The Pandora will be capable of tethering over [[USB_reference|USB]] or over Bluetooth. You must have a phone that is capable of tethering, and you must have a service plan that allows internet access. Note that the act of tethering will probably violate your service agreement unless you're paying extra for a tethering plan. If your provider discovers you are tethering your phone without paying for the plan, you could get hit with extra charges. The method for enabling tethering on any given phone varies by model. Instructions for most models can be found on [http://www.howardforums.com/ Howard Forums].

===Can I write software for Pandora?===
I don't know, can you? Pandora will definitely be compatible with [http://www.libsdl.org/ SDL] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL_ES OpenGL 2.0 ES] libraries. There will likely be libraries for [http://www.python.org/ Python] and other languages as well.

===Will it be possible to write software directly on the Pandora itself?===

There is no reason why not. Certainly it will be easy to get GCC running directly for writing C/C++ code. Python doesn't need a compiler, so should just run, assuming the interpreter has been ported.

A fully blown IDE would take more work, but plenty of open source IDEs exist, so could in theory be ported.

===Will Pandora have XXXX application?===
Maybe. I suggest you [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=Search&f= search the official forums] to see if anybody is working on the application you want.

===Nobody is working on XXXX application! What do I do?===
The first thing you should do is make sure it ''can'' be ported. Use the [http://www.gliffy.com/publish/1448256/ portability flowchart] to determine if a port of the software is possible. Next, check to see if a similar application is under development. If it looks like the program is portable, just be patient. There are literally hundreds of games and applications that would be desireable on the Pandora, and only so many people who are capable of making them happen. Most devs already have plans for their first projects, so just sit tight and wait for somebody to pick it up.

===Will other OSes be available?===
Almost certainly, but they are likely to be community developed. Gentoo is currently in development and available for testing.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45177&view=findpost&p=683369] Xubuntu has been running and videoed. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOPNurKei0I]

===Can the Pandora run Microsoft Windows?===
No. Microsoft Windows requires an x86 processor. The Pandora uses an ARM processor, and therefore it cannot run Windows.

===What about Windows CE? That supports ARM processors!===
Yes, in theory you could run WinCE, although you'd need to pay Microsoft for the privilege [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/products/windowsce/default.mspx] (and wouldn't be free to distribute it.)

This still wouldn't let you run regular Windows applications, since they'd still be compiled for an x86 processor. You'd only be able to run applications compiled specifically for WinCE/ARM.

==Logo Questions==

===I want to make cool fan art! Where can I get the logo?===
A fan-made version of the [[logo]] is available for non-commercial use.

===What font is "Pandora" written in?===
No one knows. [[Craigix]] has stated on the forums that he believes it is drawn.

[http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/ WhatTheFont] certainly doesn't recognise it, and is usually pretty accurate at font recognition.

===Doesn't that look a lot like the SGI logo?===
The old box logo previously used by SiliconGraphics before their redesign does bear a resemblance. However, their old logo was always 3D, showing the back edges of the box, and the lines folded in a different manner than the ones used in the Pandora logo.

[[Category:FAQ]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-11-09T17:37:40Z

Josemdark: /* Compatibilidad de emuladores */

Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

Sin embargo, uno de los usos más populares de los emuladores es jugar a videojuegos de sistemas más viejos (en algunas circunstancias excepcionales, actuales) en hardware moderno (generalmente PCs pero Pandora, GP2X, GP32 y PSP son también plataformas populares para correr emuladores). Nintendo vende un numero de emuladores oficiales a través de su servicio "Consola Virtual" para wii.

== Pandora y los emuladores ==
Uno de los usos populares de la Pandora es correr emuladores de viejos sistemas de videojuegos (aunque también son emulados algunos ordenadores personales viejos y calculadoras). La pandora es adecuada para esta tarea porque tiene una disposición de los controles bastante estándar, similar (o casi idéntica) a las disposiciones de los dispositivos de control de los sistemas que emula. Además, tiene una pantalla LCD con resolución 800x480, la cuál es suficientemente grande para emular los sistemas más viejos sin reducir su resolución. Por supuesto, también tiene sentido Portátil, puedes jugar a esos juegos cuando quieras y donde quieras sin tener que llevar una Televisión, la máquina y una colección de cartuchos.

== Que se necesita para correr emuladores ==
En la mayoría de los casos, los emuladores pueden simplemente cargar software y ejecutarlo, sin embargo, algunos requieren un volcado de la ROM BIOS almacenada en el sistema en sí. Estos volcados no pueden ser distribuidos legalmente sin el permiso de la empresa/persona que los creó debido a que tienen derechos de autor (Copyright). En algunos casos (tales como la GBA) puede ser factible hacer un volccado de la BIOS tu mismo si posees una GBA y el equipo necesario pero en otros (como la PlayStation) el único camino por el que la mayoría de la gente puede obtener un volcado de la BIOS es descargarlo ilegalmente. Cada sistema tiene una única BIOS, aunque muchos más viejos no tienen una BIOS, o es emulada junto con el hardware. Tendrías que comprobar las páginas de cada emulador para ver si necesitan un volcado de la BIOS para ejecutarse.

Un emulador no tiene uso sin software que ejecutar en él. Éstos normalmente vienen en la forma de volcados de ROMs (ya que se extraen de los chips ROM que se usan para distribuir el software) generalmente conocidos solo como "ROMs". Unos cuantos ROMs son "homebrew", esto es, software gratis o freeware. Sin embargo, los ROMs de juegos comerciales son ilegales bajo las leyes de derechos de autor a menos que tú mismo los vuelques (y incluso entonces solo te esta permitido hacer uso de ellos bajo circunstacias muy específicas). Los ROMs para un sistema no funcionarán en el emulador de otro sistema, igual que no puedes introducir cartuchos de Super Nintendo en una PlayStation y correrlos. Como tal, necesitas ROMs para cada sistema y un emulador para cada sistema (aunque algunos casos especiales existen como MAME que corre ROMs de múltiples sistemas arcade).

== Qué puede emular la pandora ==
La Pandora, a pesar de su aparente baja velocidad de reloj comparada con los ordenadores personales modernos, es un potente sistema (la velocidad de reloj no es tan fiable para comparar sistemas). Aunque disponga de harwdare muy pequeño para las funciones de acceleración gráfica, la CPU es suficientemente potente para emular muchos sistemas puramente en software.

La mayoría de las máquinas de videojuegos hasta la era de los 16-bit (ej. SNES, Mega Drive) pueden ser en teoría emuladas en la Pandora, y algunas consolas de 32-bit tienen el potencial para ser emuladas con distintos grados de éxito. Esto no significa que todo antes de este punto será emulado ya que existen cientos de máquinas, algunas de las cuales son prácticamente desconocidas y otras que tienen hardware inusual que es difícil o imposible de emular.

Esto significa que hay literalmente decenas de miles, posiblemente cientos de miles de juegos que pueden ser jugados en la Pandora si consigues obtener el software.

== Donde descargar emuladores ==
La mayoría del software (incluyendo emuladores) para Pandora se puede obtener de el Archivo de Ficheros de Pandora. Encontrarás la sección de emuladores [http://dl.openhandhelds.org/cgi-bin/pandora.cgi?,0,0,0,5 aquí].

== Compatibilidad de emuladores ==
Esta wiki dispone de listas de compatibilidad y rendimiento para varios emuladores disponibles para Pandora. Puedes encontrarlas en la siguiente página [[Emulator Compatibility]].

Por favor añade elementos a estas listas conforme pruebes más juegos así otros se podrán beneficiar de las configuraciones que puedes haber descubierto (para algunos usuarios un juego en particular corriendo correctamente es suficiente para justificar la compra).

== Lista de emuladores ==
Aquí hay una lista de los sistemas para los cuales hay emuladores disponibles en la Pandora (puede no estar completa ya que nuevo software se lanza regularmente). Esto no tiene en cuenta como de completos son los emuladores, sólo meramente que existen. Para datos de rendimiento, mira en la base de datos de compatibilidad.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

Para una lista de los proyectos anunciados, por favor mira la lista de emuladores potenciales y en estado de desarrollo de Prophet en los foros de GP32X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-11-09T17:37:17Z

Josemdark: /* Donde descargar emuladores */

Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

Sin embargo, uno de los usos más populares de los emuladores es jugar a videojuegos de sistemas más viejos (en algunas circunstancias excepcionales, actuales) en hardware moderno (generalmente PCs pero Pandora, GP2X, GP32 y PSP son también plataformas populares para correr emuladores). Nintendo vende un numero de emuladores oficiales a través de su servicio "Consola Virtual" para wii.

== Pandora y los emuladores ==
Uno de los usos populares de la Pandora es correr emuladores de viejos sistemas de videojuegos (aunque también son emulados algunos ordenadores personales viejos y calculadoras). La pandora es adecuada para esta tarea porque tiene una disposición de los controles bastante estándar, similar (o casi idéntica) a las disposiciones de los dispositivos de control de los sistemas que emula. Además, tiene una pantalla LCD con resolución 800x480, la cuál es suficientemente grande para emular los sistemas más viejos sin reducir su resolución. Por supuesto, también tiene sentido Portátil, puedes jugar a esos juegos cuando quieras y donde quieras sin tener que llevar una Televisión, la máquina y una colección de cartuchos.

== Que se necesita para correr emuladores ==
En la mayoría de los casos, los emuladores pueden simplemente cargar software y ejecutarlo, sin embargo, algunos requieren un volcado de la ROM BIOS almacenada en el sistema en sí. Estos volcados no pueden ser distribuidos legalmente sin el permiso de la empresa/persona que los creó debido a que tienen derechos de autor (Copyright). En algunos casos (tales como la GBA) puede ser factible hacer un volccado de la BIOS tu mismo si posees una GBA y el equipo necesario pero en otros (como la PlayStation) el único camino por el que la mayoría de la gente puede obtener un volcado de la BIOS es descargarlo ilegalmente. Cada sistema tiene una única BIOS, aunque muchos más viejos no tienen una BIOS, o es emulada junto con el hardware. Tendrías que comprobar las páginas de cada emulador para ver si necesitan un volcado de la BIOS para ejecutarse.

Un emulador no tiene uso sin software que ejecutar en él. Éstos normalmente vienen en la forma de volcados de ROMs (ya que se extraen de los chips ROM que se usan para distribuir el software) generalmente conocidos solo como "ROMs". Unos cuantos ROMs son "homebrew", esto es, software gratis o freeware. Sin embargo, los ROMs de juegos comerciales son ilegales bajo las leyes de derechos de autor a menos que tú mismo los vuelques (y incluso entonces solo te esta permitido hacer uso de ellos bajo circunstacias muy específicas). Los ROMs para un sistema no funcionarán en el emulador de otro sistema, igual que no puedes introducir cartuchos de Super Nintendo en una PlayStation y correrlos. Como tal, necesitas ROMs para cada sistema y un emulador para cada sistema (aunque algunos casos especiales existen como MAME que corre ROMs de múltiples sistemas arcade).

== Qué puede emular la pandora ==
La Pandora, a pesar de su aparente baja velocidad de reloj comparada con los ordenadores personales modernos, es un potente sistema (la velocidad de reloj no es tan fiable para comparar sistemas). Aunque disponga de harwdare muy pequeño para las funciones de acceleración gráfica, la CPU es suficientemente potente para emular muchos sistemas puramente en software.

La mayoría de las máquinas de videojuegos hasta la era de los 16-bit (ej. SNES, Mega Drive) pueden ser en teoría emuladas en la Pandora, y algunas consolas de 32-bit tienen el potencial para ser emuladas con distintos grados de éxito. Esto no significa que todo antes de este punto será emulado ya que existen cientos de máquinas, algunas de las cuales son prácticamente desconocidas y otras que tienen hardware inusual que es difícil o imposible de emular.

Esto significa que hay literalmente decenas de miles, posiblemente cientos de miles de juegos que pueden ser jugados en la Pandora si consigues obtener el software.

== Donde descargar emuladores ==
La mayoría del software (incluyendo emuladores) para Pandora se puede obtener de el Archivo de Ficheros de Pandora. Encontrarás la sección de emuladores [http://dl.openhandhelds.org/cgi-bin/pandora.cgi?,0,0,0,5 aquí].

== Compatibilidad de emuladores ==
Esta wiki dispone de listas de compatibilidad y rendimiento para varios emuladores disponibles para la Pandora. Puedes encontrarlas en la siguiente página [[Emulator Compatibility]].

Por favor añade elementos a estas listas conforme pruebes más juegos así otros se podrán beneficiar de las configuraciones que puedes haber descubierto (para algunos usuarios un juego en particular corriendo correctamente es suficiente para justificar la compra).

== Lista de emuladores ==
Aquí hay una lista de los sistemas para los cuales hay emuladores disponibles en la Pandora (puede no estar completa ya que nuevo software se lanza regularmente). Esto no tiene en cuenta como de completos son los emuladores, sólo meramente que existen. Para datos de rendimiento, mira en la base de datos de compatibilidad.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

Para una lista de los proyectos anunciados, por favor mira la lista de emuladores potenciales y en estado de desarrollo de Prophet en los foros de GP32X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-11-09T17:37:00Z

Josemdark:

Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

Sin embargo, uno de los usos más populares de los emuladores es jugar a videojuegos de sistemas más viejos (en algunas circunstancias excepcionales, actuales) en hardware moderno (generalmente PCs pero Pandora, GP2X, GP32 y PSP son también plataformas populares para correr emuladores). Nintendo vende un numero de emuladores oficiales a través de su servicio "Consola Virtual" para wii.

== Pandora y los emuladores ==
Uno de los usos populares de la Pandora es correr emuladores de viejos sistemas de videojuegos (aunque también son emulados algunos ordenadores personales viejos y calculadoras). La pandora es adecuada para esta tarea porque tiene una disposición de los controles bastante estándar, similar (o casi idéntica) a las disposiciones de los dispositivos de control de los sistemas que emula. Además, tiene una pantalla LCD con resolución 800x480, la cuál es suficientemente grande para emular los sistemas más viejos sin reducir su resolución. Por supuesto, también tiene sentido Portátil, puedes jugar a esos juegos cuando quieras y donde quieras sin tener que llevar una Televisión, la máquina y una colección de cartuchos.

== Que se necesita para correr emuladores ==
En la mayoría de los casos, los emuladores pueden simplemente cargar software y ejecutarlo, sin embargo, algunos requieren un volcado de la ROM BIOS almacenada en el sistema en sí. Estos volcados no pueden ser distribuidos legalmente sin el permiso de la empresa/persona que los creó debido a que tienen derechos de autor (Copyright). En algunos casos (tales como la GBA) puede ser factible hacer un volccado de la BIOS tu mismo si posees una GBA y el equipo necesario pero en otros (como la PlayStation) el único camino por el que la mayoría de la gente puede obtener un volcado de la BIOS es descargarlo ilegalmente. Cada sistema tiene una única BIOS, aunque muchos más viejos no tienen una BIOS, o es emulada junto con el hardware. Tendrías que comprobar las páginas de cada emulador para ver si necesitan un volcado de la BIOS para ejecutarse.

Un emulador no tiene uso sin software que ejecutar en él. Éstos normalmente vienen en la forma de volcados de ROMs (ya que se extraen de los chips ROM que se usan para distribuir el software) generalmente conocidos solo como "ROMs". Unos cuantos ROMs son "homebrew", esto es, software gratis o freeware. Sin embargo, los ROMs de juegos comerciales son ilegales bajo las leyes de derechos de autor a menos que tú mismo los vuelques (y incluso entonces solo te esta permitido hacer uso de ellos bajo circunstacias muy específicas). Los ROMs para un sistema no funcionarán en el emulador de otro sistema, igual que no puedes introducir cartuchos de Super Nintendo en una PlayStation y correrlos. Como tal, necesitas ROMs para cada sistema y un emulador para cada sistema (aunque algunos casos especiales existen como MAME que corre ROMs de múltiples sistemas arcade).

== Qué puede emular la pandora ==
La Pandora, a pesar de su aparente baja velocidad de reloj comparada con los ordenadores personales modernos, es un potente sistema (la velocidad de reloj no es tan fiable para comparar sistemas). Aunque disponga de harwdare muy pequeño para las funciones de acceleración gráfica, la CPU es suficientemente potente para emular muchos sistemas puramente en software.

La mayoría de las máquinas de videojuegos hasta la era de los 16-bit (ej. SNES, Mega Drive) pueden ser en teoría emuladas en la Pandora, y algunas consolas de 32-bit tienen el potencial para ser emuladas con distintos grados de éxito. Esto no significa que todo antes de este punto será emulado ya que existen cientos de máquinas, algunas de las cuales son prácticamente desconocidas y otras que tienen hardware inusual que es difícil o imposible de emular.

Esto significa que hay literalmente decenas de miles, posiblemente cientos de miles de juegos que pueden ser jugados en la Pandora si consigues obtener el software.

== Donde descargar emuladores ==
La mayoría del software (incluyendo emuladores) para la pandora Pandora se puede obtener de el Archivo de Ficheros de Pandora. Encontrarás la sección de emuladores [http://dl.openhandhelds.org/cgi-bin/pandora.cgi?,0,0,0,5 aquí].

== Compatibilidad de emuladores ==
Esta wiki dispone de listas de compatibilidad y rendimiento para varios emuladores disponibles para la Pandora. Puedes encontrarlas en la siguiente página [[Emulator Compatibility]].

Por favor añade elementos a estas listas conforme pruebes más juegos así otros se podrán beneficiar de las configuraciones que puedes haber descubierto (para algunos usuarios un juego en particular corriendo correctamente es suficiente para justificar la compra).

== Lista de emuladores ==
Aquí hay una lista de los sistemas para los cuales hay emuladores disponibles en la Pandora (puede no estar completa ya que nuevo software se lanza regularmente). Esto no tiene en cuenta como de completos son los emuladores, sólo meramente que existen. Para datos de rendimiento, mira en la base de datos de compatibilidad.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

Para una lista de los proyectos anunciados, por favor mira la lista de emuladores potenciales y en estado de desarrollo de Prophet en los foros de GP32X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:FAQ (preguntas frecuentes)

2009-08-14T19:04:01Z

Josemdark:

'''En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés'''
==Léeme primero!==

Si tienes una pregunta que hacer, que no este cubierta en este FAQ actualmente, por favor solicita más ayuda en los [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showforum=61 Foros].

==The Basics==

===Qué es Pandora===

Pandora es un ordenador para juegos de bolsillo. Es una plataforma de juegos, un UMPC, un PMP, un MID, y muchos más acrónimos modernos.

===¿Qué puede hacer?===

* En este momento no puede hacer nada. Aún no está terminada. Aquí esta lo que debería ser capaz de hacer cuando lo esté:
* Ejecutar algunos juegos Homebrew desarrollados específicamente para la Pandora.
* Correr [[Es:Emuladores|Emuladores]]
* Navegar por internet
* Ejecutar clientes de chat / Mensajería Instantánea
* Reporducir archivos de música y video
* Ver imágenes
* Ver y editar documentos de texto
* La mayoría de las tareas que puedes realizar en un PC normal se podrán realizar en la Pandora hasta cierto punto

===¿Quién la está fabricando?===

Los principales desarrolladores son Craig "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=116 Craigix]" Rothwell, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=9395 MWeston]" Weston, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=205 EvilDragon]" Mrozek, M. Fatih "[http://forum.gp2xtr.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1 mfk]" Kilic. Sin embargo, hay docenas de miembros de la comunidad GP32X que participan en ambos aspectos del proyecto, hardware y software.

===Are those guys part of Game Park / GamePark Holdings?===

[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark Game Park]] (the Korean company which made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gp32 GP32]]) and [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark_Holdings GamePark Holdings]] (the Korean company that made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X GP2X]]) have nothing to do with the Pandora project. Several of the lead developers are regional distributors for the GP32 and GP2X handhelds, but they are not subsidiaries of those manufacturers. The Pandora project is partially inspired by the open source handhelds that came before it - the GP32 and GP2X - but takes the hardware and software to the next logical level. There is also overlap in the developer and user communities for the Pandora, GP32, and GP2x (the official Pandora forums are currently hosted on the GP32X boards).

===How does the Pandora compare to the GP2X?===

Very favorably. Rough estimates put the Pandora CPU at about 3x as powerful as the GP2X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39958&view=findpost&p=578750] Here are a few additional ways in which the Pandora improves upon the GP2X:
* More RAM, internal storage, and removable storage options
* Possibility of emulating more advanced consoles (N64, NDS)
* Better emulation of already supported consoles (SNES,PS1)
* Significantly better 3D hardware and software support
* Larger, higher resolution display (with touch screen)
* 2-3x battery life[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=603481] with included internal rechargeable battery
* Wifi
* Bluetooth
* QWERTY Keyboard and analog controls

===Do you really expect it to compete with the PSP / DS / eeePC / etc?===

No, we don't. Pandora is very different than anything currently available. It is designed to serve a niche market of hobbyists and retro/indie gamers. We are aware that much of the general public will not need or appreciate Pandora's feature set. It is more portable than a UMPC or eeePC, and it has far superior gaming controls. Pandora is much more powerful than a PSP or DS, and with it's high resolution screen and qwerty keypad is more capable of general computing activities. These features come at the expense of a higher cost than commercial gaming handhelds and a steeper learning curve than traditional ultra mobile PCs. Not everybody will be willing to make the trade off and try something new.

===Where can I buy a Pandora? Have the pre-orders sold out?===

Preorders for the first batch of Pandoras ran from the 30th of September, to the 5th of October, and have now sold out. The first batch are expected to start shipping at the end of November. The Pandora is expected to start shipping at the end of November.

Whilst the first batch was initially planned to be 3000 units, it was later expanded to accommodate all orders placed before the cut off before the 5th of October worldwide.

A second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders expected to take place at the end of December [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html].

The local distributors page can be found [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html here], but is currently offline until the second batch of preorders.

===Only 3000?! What if they sell out?===

The first batch has sold out, and sold almost 4000 units[http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?p=4417#p4417]. A Second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders at the end of December.

===What Colors will be available?===
Pandora will only be available in black for now. Future editions, if they exist, ''may'' be available in different colors.

===What accessories are available?===
The [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html official distributors] offer a Pandora branded carry case, a TV out cable, and a Spare ~4000MaH battery.

===What if there's something wrong with it? Does it have a warranty?===
By law there is a one year warranty, and the developers have stated they will replace faulty hardware. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43984&st=0&p=645110&#entry645110] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43628&st=15&p=637425&#entry637425] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=42289&st=0&p=612864&#entry612864] LCDs with noticeable dead pixels will also be replaced.

==Hardware Questions==
===Why does the system look like it does?===
The Pandora project has been a group effort from the beginning. The hardware development team designed Pandora based on specifications requested by potential users. The main physical features - qwerty keyboard, dual analog pads, clamshell design, pocketable size - were considered important by most of the community. The physical appearance of Pandora is a result of getting all the necessary hardware into a pocket sized device while keeping the cost reasonable. Many other layouts were considered, but the final design is the best possible solution.

===What type of screen is it, LED or CCFL?===
The Pandora uses the same LED screen as the Archos 605.

===What kind of touch screen does it have? Is it multi-touch?===
The Pandora touchscreen is resistive. Resistive touchscreens cannot do multitouch like the iPhone or iPod Touch can, but they can do simplistic pressure sensing. Resistive touchscreens use a stylus for input, which is included. You can also use your finger for less accurate tasks, such as pressing buttons. According to Craigix, it is very easy and natural to switch between gaming controls to touchscreen.

===Can I draw using the touch screen?===
Notaz, who was working with the touch screen driver, says it can do some pressure sensing and returns around 16 different values for pressure[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44980&st=15]. This is not sensitive the way Wacom tablets are, but should allow simple pressure sensitivity if applications are designed for it. For software development, it is accessible through standard Linux event interface (raw values), or tslib (calibrated).

===Why doesn't the LCD touchscreen flip / rotate for a "tablet" mode?===
This is actually a patented idea. Pandora could not have a hinge which either flipped all the way back or rotated without substantially increasing the cost (licensing fees) or risking a patent infringement lawsuit.

===Why don't you use a slide out keyboard like the Nokia N810?===
This is also patented. A lot of the good ideas are.

===Why does it have a keyboard at all?===
Many people think Pandora is a gaming / emulation device only, but this is not true. It was designed from early on to be a multifunction palmtop computer / UMPC as well as a gaming handheld. Many desirable applications require a keyboard and the general consensus was that an on-screen keyboard wasn't good enough.

===Where does the stylus fit?===
The stylus provided with the Pandora fits in a slot on the side, sliding in to fit parallel to the battery.

===Why does Pandora only have 256MB of RAM? Is that enough?===
The OMAP3530 SoC which powers the Pandora is currently only available with 256MB of RAM. This is built into the chip. It is not replaceable or expandable. All of the major software developers have stated that 256MB will be more than enough for all tasks for which Pandora is suitable. The PSP only has 32MB RAM and it certainly doesn't have any problem with high-end games. Other handheld computing platforms like the Nokia N8x0 tablets and the iPhone also have only 128MB RAM, and it has certainly not limited them in any way. A recent Youtube video shows a customized version of Xubuntu working on the Pandora with plenty of RAM free.

===Why doesn't it have WiMax / GPS / accelerometers / etc?===
We had to draw the line somewhere. Adding any more features would have increased the price. Luckily Pandora has two [[USB_reference|USB host ports]], bluetooth, two SD slots with SDIO capability, and a serial UART for adding whatever additional widgets you want (such as a USB GPS system). Solder pads were designed into the PCB for "hacking" in extra internal hardware.

===What kind of battery will it have?===
Pandora will have a 4000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Batteries will be user-replaceable and spares will be sold by Pandora retailers. 5000mAh extended batteries may also be available.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=602568].

A replacement 4000mAh battery costs £14.99/€21.99/$29.99

===How long will the battery last?===
Current estimates are around 10 hours for basic applications.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336] Actual battery runtime will vary based on the the software being run and peripherals in use.

===What about the power supply or power cable?===
The Pandora is expected to come with a switching power supply with a standard cord socket which should function on 110V and 240V systems. It is not known if there is a plan to supply localized power plug cables.

Craig has also stated that a PSP power supply will work fine with the Pandora [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=41&st=0&sk=t&sd=a].

===Will it be able to run from the AC Adaptor alone, without a battery connected?===
Originally, it was thought not, due to the design of the OMAP chipset appearing to require a battery to be connected. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=600811]
It now appears that it will work without battery but this requires further testing to assess the true capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675323] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675458]

===Will it be able charge from USB?===
Yes, through the mini-AB OTG port. Whilst the Pandora is in use the charge rate may be so low as to make it impractical for normal purposes. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45902&view=findpost&p=683572]

===Will I be able to use USB and SDIO accessories with my Pandora?===
There would not be much point to having a [[USB_reference|USB]] host port if you couldn't. Any USB or SDIO device should work with Pandora, as long as drivers are available. Standard mass storage devices (USB memory sticks, keyboards, gamepads, external hard drives, etc.) should work fine out of the box. Many devices like GPS receivers, EVDO modems and cameras should be compatible, but not necessarily all makes and models. For a list of known-working devices see [[USB_compatibility_list|the USB compatibility list]]. More detailed info about using USB on the Pandora can be found [[USB_reference|on this page]].

===Will my old USB 1.1 device work on the Pandora?===
You can't connect it to the main [[USB_reference|USB]] port, but you can to the OTG (On The Go) port with the appropriate adapter, active USB extension cable, or hub, since the OTG port accepts USB 1.1 devices.

Any USB device that does not have the USB HIGH SPEED logo on it cannot be connected directly to the "regular" USB port on the Pandora. They can only be used on that port if a HIGH SPEED USB hub is connected between the device and the Pandora to translate the USB low speed and full speed transactions into High Speed transactions.

A USB standard-A male to USB standard-A female cable '''will not work''' as a hub.

There are some devices that do not work at High Speed, and thus require a High Speed hub, but at the same time require more than the usual 100 mA. To provide the extra power, the hub used must be a powered hub (one that has a power cord you can plug in to the wall).

You can find more detailed info about using the Pandora's two USB ports [[USB_reference|on this page]].

''(Thanks to [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44611&view=findpost&p=657812 DAP] for the detailed information.)''

===Will there be any special accessories for Pandora?===
Currently a Pandora branded case, a TV out cable and replacement batteries are available. The lead developers are currently entertaining other possibilities.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41686]

A page in this wiki has been started to list potential generic [[Accessories|accessories and peripherals]] that will work with the Pandora.

===Will there be RTC, IrDA, RS-232?===
There will be RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level), but no IrDA.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]

===Will Pandora have 'sleep' or 'hibernate' modes?===
Yes. Pandora will support both suspend-to-RAM (sleep) and suspend-to-disk (hibernate) modes. Entering these power saving modes will be controlled by software can can be configured to happen when you press the power switch, close the lid, or only on command.

===Can I return my Pandora if I have dead pixels?===
It has been stated[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44169&view=findpost&p=648776] that if the LCD contains noticeable dead pixels, they would replace the device.

===Will any changes be made to the Pandora hardware after the initial batch of 3000?===
There is no ''intention'' to change anything between batches. Any changes made will be small and only out of necessity.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44163&view=findpost&p=648612]

===How many keypresses can it detect at once?===
It can detect two "regular" keys being pressed at once[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44326&view=findpost&p=651104]. However, this restriction does not apply to the game controls, or the central "Menu" keys.

===Does it have a microphone? Where is it placed?===
Yes it does. The microphone is up in the right hinge hump in between the 9 and 0 buttons. It can be used with the lid open or closed since it has the hole facing up and slightly in toward the user (somewhat like the power LED).[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44133&view=findpost&p=647343]

===What do the different board revisions mean?===
* MK0 - the original devkit board for developers. Didn't have the Wifi module attached
* MK1 - internal prototyping (???) [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44470&view=findpost&p=653753]
* MK2 - the first batch of production models which will be in the final release.

===What is the expected weight?===
* The prototype weighs in at 270g. The final production model is expected to weigh slightly more, estimated maximum of 300g [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45582&view=findpost&p=676768]

==Emulation Questions==
===Which consoles and computer systems will Pandora emulate?===
Pandora has the technical capability to emulate nearly any video game console up to and including the PSX. The system should also have no trouble with most 8 and 16 bit home computer systems. Please be aware that while the Pandora has the capability to emulate dozens of game and computer systems, the necessary emulation software will need to be ported to the Pandora platform for each system. See the [[Emulators|emulators page]] for more details.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Nintendo64?===
Maybe. The N64 is a difficult system to emulate. It is ''possible'', with much effort, that a N64 emulator could be ported well enough to run some games at playable speed. This will probably not happen any time soon and may not happen at all.

===What about the Nintendo DS?===
Definitely not in the near term. It is possible that there will ''eventually'' be a DS emulator for Pandora, but there are major obstacles to overcome. DS emulation is still in early development on x86 (PC), and the most advanced projects are highly optimized for that platform. Even in cases where the source is available, it would take a lot of work and optimization to get something running on Pandora. In other words, '''don't hold your breath'''.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Sega Dreamcast / Anything recent?===
No. Anything newer / more advanced than the Playstation that is not otherwise mentioned here is '''not likely''' to ever be emulated on Pandora in a useful manner. However, some developers believe it will be possible to emulate Dreamcast with dynamic recompilation at decent speed. [http://www.emudev.org/drkIIRaziel/?p=17]

==Can Pandora play any PC games without emulation?==
Provided the source code is freely available, the game's system requirements are reasonable and the game has been compiled to run on ARM processors, there is little stopping the Pandora from playing it too.

===Can't I use Wine and run Windows games?===
No. Wine is not an Emulator, it's a wrapper for the Windows system libraries - it requires an x86 processor to actually run. The Pandora processor is an ARM one.

===Wouldn't this result in legal action because of the emulation?===
No more than an ordinary PC, UMPC, laptop, or GP2X would.

===What sort of PC games will Pandora be able to play under emulation?===
We won't know for sure until there is an actual DOSBox port to try out. Current guestimates put Pandora's DOS capabilities in the low to mid 386 range.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41268&hl=]

==Software Questions==
===What OS will Pandora use?===
Pandora will run a customized build of Linux. It ''may'' be based on the Debian ARMEL flavor, but it will definitely be highly optimized.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41453&view=findpost&p=599472]. A developer has mentioned that the OS that is pre-installed on the Pandora will be based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], but there will be an option to run a custom form of Xubuntu from an SD card.

The filesystem is derived from [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], and the build system uses [http://wiki.openembedded.net/index.php/Main_Page OpenEmbedded], which both evolved from OpenZaurus.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44171&view=findpost&p=648859]

===In the videos it looks like DOS...===
That's a Linux command line - the original MK0 devboards were released to the developers before a GUI was available.

===What will the GUI be like?===
The basic UI is called Pmenu, which replaces the earlier port of Gmenu [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=47356&st=15&p=717126&#entry717126]. There are also options of running the "finger friendly" Matchbox window manager, or a full "desktop" environment.

===What software will run on Pandora out of the box?===
That depends on what has been written / ported when you buy one. It is assumed (though not confirmed) that Pandora will ship with basic apps like a web browser, text editor, and media player. Check the [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40233 Planned Projects thread] on the forums for an idea of what else you might be able to expect.

===Will there be some sort of package manager?===
Yes. The specifics are not yet finalized, but there will be an easy package-based software installation system.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=ST&f=62&t=41719]

===Will Firefox work on the Pandora? What about extensions?===
Firefox is included in the Angstrom repository, so will either be pre-installed, or available to download. Extensions (such as AdBlock) should "just work" automatically, since they don't actually contain compiled code (they're a mix of javascript and xml data) - of course this is assuming the plugin developer hasn't been naughty and made major assumptions...

===Will Pandora support Flash streaming video or applications?===
The Official Flash player is not open source, but Adobe has opened up the Flash standards and dropped licensing fees for developers[http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2008/04/adobe-drops-lic.html], there is a very good chance that Pandora will have Flash support eventually, probably through a port of [http://www.gnu.org/software/gnash/ Gnash]

Also, there are scripts for Firefox (such as VLCtube) which replaces flash video players with regular video plugins or exposes the actual video URL to download. Such scripts can be easily modified to use any native video player.

===Will I be able to access files shared on my PC from the Pandora?===
It might not be included "out of the box", but [http://www.samba.org/ Samba] (an application that "emulates" the Windows file sharing system) should be easy to port to the Pandora, which would allow you to browse your Windows shares as if your machine is just another windows PC (it works both ways, so you could create a shared "drop" folder on the Pandora too)

===Will I be able to connect to the internet over my cell phone with the Pandora?===
The process of connecting a cellular phone to another device to be used as a cellular modem is called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethering tethering]. The Pandora will be capable of tethering over [[USB_reference|USB]] or over Bluetooth. You must have a phone that is capable of tethering, and you must have a service plan that allows internet access. Note that the act of tethering will probably violate your service agreement unless you're paying extra for a tethering plan. If your provider discovers you are tethering your phone without paying for the plan, you could get hit with extra charges. The method for enabling tethering on any given phone varies by model. Instructions for most models can be found on [http://www.howardforums.com/ Howard Forums].

===Can I write software for Pandora?===
I don't know, can you? Pandora will definitely be compatible with [http://www.libsdl.org/ SDL] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL_ES OpenGL 2.0 ES] libraries. There will likely be libraries for [http://www.python.org/ Python] and other languages as well.

===Will it be possible to write software directly on the Pandora itself?===

There is no reason why not. Certainly it will be easy to get GCC running directly for writing C/C++ code. Python doesn't need a compiler, so should just run, assuming the interpreter has been ported.

A fully blown IDE would take more work, but plenty of open source IDEs exist, so could in theory be ported.

===Will Pandora have XXXX application?===
Maybe. I suggest you [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=Search&f= search the official forums] to see if anybody is working on the application you want.

===Nobody is working on XXXX application! What do I do?===
The first thing you should do is make sure it ''can'' be ported. Use the [http://www.gliffy.com/publish/1448256/ portability flowchart] to determine if a port of the software is possible. Next, check to see if a similar application is under development. If it looks like the program is portable, just be patient. There are literally hundreds of games and applications that would be desireable on the Pandora, and only so many people who are capable of making them happen. Most devs already have plans for their first projects, so just sit tight and wait for somebody to pick it up.

===Will other OSes be available?===
Almost certainly, but they are likely to be community developed. Gentoo is currently in development and available for testing.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45177&view=findpost&p=683369] Xubuntu has been running and videoed. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOPNurKei0I]

===Can the Pandora run Microsoft Windows?===
No. Microsoft Windows requires an x86 processor. The Pandora uses an ARM processor, and therefore it cannot run Windows.

===What about Windows CE? That supports ARM processors!===
Yes, in theory you could run WinCE, although you'd need to pay Microsoft for the privilege [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/products/windowsce/default.mspx] (and wouldn't be free to distribute it.)

This still wouldn't let you run regular Windows applications, since they'd still be compiled for an x86 processor. You'd only be able to run applications compiled specifically for WinCE/ARM.

==Logo Questions==

===I want to make cool fan art! Where can I get the logo?===
A fan-made version of the [[logo]] is available for non-commercial use.

===What font is "Pandora" written in?===
No one knows. [[Craigix]] has stated on the forums that he believes it is drawn.

[http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/ WhatTheFont] certainly doesn't recognise it, and is usually pretty accurate at font recognition.

===Doesn't that look a lot like the SGI logo?===
The old box logo previously used by SiliconGraphics before their redesign does bear a resemblance. However, their old logo was always 3D, showing the back edges of the box, and the lines folded in a different manner than the ones used in the Pandora logo.

[[Category:FAQ]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:FAQ (preguntas frecuentes)

2009-08-14T19:02:12Z

Josemdark: /* ¿Quién la está fabricando? */

En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés
==Léeme primero!==

Si tienes una pregunta que hacer, que no este cubierta en este FAQ actualmente, por favor solicita más ayuda en los [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showforum=61 Foros].

==The Basics==

===Qué es Pandora===

Pandora es un ordenador para juegos de bolsillo. Es una plataforma de juegos, un UMPC, un PMP, un MID, y muchos más acrónimos modernos.

===¿Qué puede hacer?===

* En este momento no puede hacer nada. Aún no está terminada. Aquí esta lo que debería ser capaz de hacer cuando lo esté:
* Ejecutar algunos juegos Homebrew desarrollados específicamente para la Pandora.
* Correr [[Es:Emuladores|Emuladores]]
* Navegar por internet
* Ejecutar clientes de chat / Mensajería Instantánea
* Reporducir archivos de música y video
* Ver imágenes
* Ver y editar documentos de texto
* La mayoría de las tareas que puedes realizar en un PC normal se podrán realizar en la Pandora hasta cierto punto

===¿Quién la está fabricando?===

Los principales desarrolladores son Craig "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=116 Craigix]" Rothwell, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=9395 MWeston]" Weston, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=205 EvilDragon]" Mrozek, M. Fatih "[http://forum.gp2xtr.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1 mfk]" Kilic. Sin embargo, hay docenas de miembros de la comunidad GP32X que participan en ambos aspectos del proyecto, hardware y software.

===Are those guys part of Game Park / GamePark Holdings?===

[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark Game Park]] (the Korean company which made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gp32 GP32]]) and [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark_Holdings GamePark Holdings]] (the Korean company that made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X GP2X]]) have nothing to do with the Pandora project. Several of the lead developers are regional distributors for the GP32 and GP2X handhelds, but they are not subsidiaries of those manufacturers. The Pandora project is partially inspired by the open source handhelds that came before it - the GP32 and GP2X - but takes the hardware and software to the next logical level. There is also overlap in the developer and user communities for the Pandora, GP32, and GP2x (the official Pandora forums are currently hosted on the GP32X boards).

===How does the Pandora compare to the GP2X?===

Very favorably. Rough estimates put the Pandora CPU at about 3x as powerful as the GP2X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39958&view=findpost&p=578750] Here are a few additional ways in which the Pandora improves upon the GP2X:
* More RAM, internal storage, and removable storage options
* Possibility of emulating more advanced consoles (N64, NDS)
* Better emulation of already supported consoles (SNES,PS1)
* Significantly better 3D hardware and software support
* Larger, higher resolution display (with touch screen)
* 2-3x battery life[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=603481] with included internal rechargeable battery
* Wifi
* Bluetooth
* QWERTY Keyboard and analog controls

===Do you really expect it to compete with the PSP / DS / eeePC / etc?===

No, we don't. Pandora is very different than anything currently available. It is designed to serve a niche market of hobbyists and retro/indie gamers. We are aware that much of the general public will not need or appreciate Pandora's feature set. It is more portable than a UMPC or eeePC, and it has far superior gaming controls. Pandora is much more powerful than a PSP or DS, and with it's high resolution screen and qwerty keypad is more capable of general computing activities. These features come at the expense of a higher cost than commercial gaming handhelds and a steeper learning curve than traditional ultra mobile PCs. Not everybody will be willing to make the trade off and try something new.

===Where can I buy a Pandora? Have the pre-orders sold out?===

Preorders for the first batch of Pandoras ran from the 30th of September, to the 5th of October, and have now sold out. The first batch are expected to start shipping at the end of November. The Pandora is expected to start shipping at the end of November.

Whilst the first batch was initially planned to be 3000 units, it was later expanded to accommodate all orders placed before the cut off before the 5th of October worldwide.

A second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders expected to take place at the end of December [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html].

The local distributors page can be found [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html here], but is currently offline until the second batch of preorders.

===Only 3000?! What if they sell out?===

The first batch has sold out, and sold almost 4000 units[http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?p=4417#p4417]. A Second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders at the end of December.

===What Colors will be available?===
Pandora will only be available in black for now. Future editions, if they exist, ''may'' be available in different colors.

===What accessories are available?===
The [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html official distributors] offer a Pandora branded carry case, a TV out cable, and a Spare ~4000MaH battery.

===What if there's something wrong with it? Does it have a warranty?===
By law there is a one year warranty, and the developers have stated they will replace faulty hardware. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43984&st=0&p=645110&#entry645110] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43628&st=15&p=637425&#entry637425] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=42289&st=0&p=612864&#entry612864] LCDs with noticeable dead pixels will also be replaced.

==Hardware Questions==
===Why does the system look like it does?===
The Pandora project has been a group effort from the beginning. The hardware development team designed Pandora based on specifications requested by potential users. The main physical features - qwerty keyboard, dual analog pads, clamshell design, pocketable size - were considered important by most of the community. The physical appearance of Pandora is a result of getting all the necessary hardware into a pocket sized device while keeping the cost reasonable. Many other layouts were considered, but the final design is the best possible solution.

===What type of screen is it, LED or CCFL?===
The Pandora uses the same LED screen as the Archos 605.

===What kind of touch screen does it have? Is it multi-touch?===
The Pandora touchscreen is resistive. Resistive touchscreens cannot do multitouch like the iPhone or iPod Touch can, but they can do simplistic pressure sensing. Resistive touchscreens use a stylus for input, which is included. You can also use your finger for less accurate tasks, such as pressing buttons. According to Craigix, it is very easy and natural to switch between gaming controls to touchscreen.

===Can I draw using the touch screen?===
Notaz, who was working with the touch screen driver, says it can do some pressure sensing and returns around 16 different values for pressure[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44980&st=15]. This is not sensitive the way Wacom tablets are, but should allow simple pressure sensitivity if applications are designed for it. For software development, it is accessible through standard Linux event interface (raw values), or tslib (calibrated).

===Why doesn't the LCD touchscreen flip / rotate for a "tablet" mode?===
This is actually a patented idea. Pandora could not have a hinge which either flipped all the way back or rotated without substantially increasing the cost (licensing fees) or risking a patent infringement lawsuit.

===Why don't you use a slide out keyboard like the Nokia N810?===
This is also patented. A lot of the good ideas are.

===Why does it have a keyboard at all?===
Many people think Pandora is a gaming / emulation device only, but this is not true. It was designed from early on to be a multifunction palmtop computer / UMPC as well as a gaming handheld. Many desirable applications require a keyboard and the general consensus was that an on-screen keyboard wasn't good enough.

===Where does the stylus fit?===
The stylus provided with the Pandora fits in a slot on the side, sliding in to fit parallel to the battery.

===Why does Pandora only have 256MB of RAM? Is that enough?===
The OMAP3530 SoC which powers the Pandora is currently only available with 256MB of RAM. This is built into the chip. It is not replaceable or expandable. All of the major software developers have stated that 256MB will be more than enough for all tasks for which Pandora is suitable. The PSP only has 32MB RAM and it certainly doesn't have any problem with high-end games. Other handheld computing platforms like the Nokia N8x0 tablets and the iPhone also have only 128MB RAM, and it has certainly not limited them in any way. A recent Youtube video shows a customized version of Xubuntu working on the Pandora with plenty of RAM free.

===Why doesn't it have WiMax / GPS / accelerometers / etc?===
We had to draw the line somewhere. Adding any more features would have increased the price. Luckily Pandora has two [[USB_reference|USB host ports]], bluetooth, two SD slots with SDIO capability, and a serial UART for adding whatever additional widgets you want (such as a USB GPS system). Solder pads were designed into the PCB for "hacking" in extra internal hardware.

===What kind of battery will it have?===
Pandora will have a 4000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Batteries will be user-replaceable and spares will be sold by Pandora retailers. 5000mAh extended batteries may also be available.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=602568].

A replacement 4000mAh battery costs £14.99/€21.99/$29.99

===How long will the battery last?===
Current estimates are around 10 hours for basic applications.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336] Actual battery runtime will vary based on the the software being run and peripherals in use.

===What about the power supply or power cable?===
The Pandora is expected to come with a switching power supply with a standard cord socket which should function on 110V and 240V systems. It is not known if there is a plan to supply localized power plug cables.

Craig has also stated that a PSP power supply will work fine with the Pandora [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=41&st=0&sk=t&sd=a].

===Will it be able to run from the AC Adaptor alone, without a battery connected?===
Originally, it was thought not, due to the design of the OMAP chipset appearing to require a battery to be connected. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=600811]
It now appears that it will work without battery but this requires further testing to assess the true capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675323] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675458]

===Will it be able charge from USB?===
Yes, through the mini-AB OTG port. Whilst the Pandora is in use the charge rate may be so low as to make it impractical for normal purposes. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45902&view=findpost&p=683572]

===Will I be able to use USB and SDIO accessories with my Pandora?===
There would not be much point to having a [[USB_reference|USB]] host port if you couldn't. Any USB or SDIO device should work with Pandora, as long as drivers are available. Standard mass storage devices (USB memory sticks, keyboards, gamepads, external hard drives, etc.) should work fine out of the box. Many devices like GPS receivers, EVDO modems and cameras should be compatible, but not necessarily all makes and models. For a list of known-working devices see [[USB_compatibility_list|the USB compatibility list]]. More detailed info about using USB on the Pandora can be found [[USB_reference|on this page]].

===Will my old USB 1.1 device work on the Pandora?===
You can't connect it to the main [[USB_reference|USB]] port, but you can to the OTG (On The Go) port with the appropriate adapter, active USB extension cable, or hub, since the OTG port accepts USB 1.1 devices.

Any USB device that does not have the USB HIGH SPEED logo on it cannot be connected directly to the "regular" USB port on the Pandora. They can only be used on that port if a HIGH SPEED USB hub is connected between the device and the Pandora to translate the USB low speed and full speed transactions into High Speed transactions.

A USB standard-A male to USB standard-A female cable '''will not work''' as a hub.

There are some devices that do not work at High Speed, and thus require a High Speed hub, but at the same time require more than the usual 100 mA. To provide the extra power, the hub used must be a powered hub (one that has a power cord you can plug in to the wall).

You can find more detailed info about using the Pandora's two USB ports [[USB_reference|on this page]].

''(Thanks to [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44611&view=findpost&p=657812 DAP] for the detailed information.)''

===Will there be any special accessories for Pandora?===
Currently a Pandora branded case, a TV out cable and replacement batteries are available. The lead developers are currently entertaining other possibilities.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41686]

A page in this wiki has been started to list potential generic [[Accessories|accessories and peripherals]] that will work with the Pandora.

===Will there be RTC, IrDA, RS-232?===
There will be RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level), but no IrDA.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]

===Will Pandora have 'sleep' or 'hibernate' modes?===
Yes. Pandora will support both suspend-to-RAM (sleep) and suspend-to-disk (hibernate) modes. Entering these power saving modes will be controlled by software can can be configured to happen when you press the power switch, close the lid, or only on command.

===Can I return my Pandora if I have dead pixels?===
It has been stated[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44169&view=findpost&p=648776] that if the LCD contains noticeable dead pixels, they would replace the device.

===Will any changes be made to the Pandora hardware after the initial batch of 3000?===
There is no ''intention'' to change anything between batches. Any changes made will be small and only out of necessity.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44163&view=findpost&p=648612]

===How many keypresses can it detect at once?===
It can detect two "regular" keys being pressed at once[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44326&view=findpost&p=651104]. However, this restriction does not apply to the game controls, or the central "Menu" keys.

===Does it have a microphone? Where is it placed?===
Yes it does. The microphone is up in the right hinge hump in between the 9 and 0 buttons. It can be used with the lid open or closed since it has the hole facing up and slightly in toward the user (somewhat like the power LED).[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44133&view=findpost&p=647343]

===What do the different board revisions mean?===
* MK0 - the original devkit board for developers. Didn't have the Wifi module attached
* MK1 - internal prototyping (???) [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44470&view=findpost&p=653753]
* MK2 - the first batch of production models which will be in the final release.

===What is the expected weight?===
* The prototype weighs in at 270g. The final production model is expected to weigh slightly more, estimated maximum of 300g [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45582&view=findpost&p=676768]

==Emulation Questions==
===Which consoles and computer systems will Pandora emulate?===
Pandora has the technical capability to emulate nearly any video game console up to and including the PSX. The system should also have no trouble with most 8 and 16 bit home computer systems. Please be aware that while the Pandora has the capability to emulate dozens of game and computer systems, the necessary emulation software will need to be ported to the Pandora platform for each system. See the [[Emulators|emulators page]] for more details.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Nintendo64?===
Maybe. The N64 is a difficult system to emulate. It is ''possible'', with much effort, that a N64 emulator could be ported well enough to run some games at playable speed. This will probably not happen any time soon and may not happen at all.

===What about the Nintendo DS?===
Definitely not in the near term. It is possible that there will ''eventually'' be a DS emulator for Pandora, but there are major obstacles to overcome. DS emulation is still in early development on x86 (PC), and the most advanced projects are highly optimized for that platform. Even in cases where the source is available, it would take a lot of work and optimization to get something running on Pandora. In other words, '''don't hold your breath'''.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Sega Dreamcast / Anything recent?===
No. Anything newer / more advanced than the Playstation that is not otherwise mentioned here is '''not likely''' to ever be emulated on Pandora in a useful manner. However, some developers believe it will be possible to emulate Dreamcast with dynamic recompilation at decent speed. [http://www.emudev.org/drkIIRaziel/?p=17]

==Can Pandora play any PC games without emulation?==
Provided the source code is freely available, the game's system requirements are reasonable and the game has been compiled to run on ARM processors, there is little stopping the Pandora from playing it too.

===Can't I use Wine and run Windows games?===
No. Wine is not an Emulator, it's a wrapper for the Windows system libraries - it requires an x86 processor to actually run. The Pandora processor is an ARM one.

===Wouldn't this result in legal action because of the emulation?===
No more than an ordinary PC, UMPC, laptop, or GP2X would.

===What sort of PC games will Pandora be able to play under emulation?===
We won't know for sure until there is an actual DOSBox port to try out. Current guestimates put Pandora's DOS capabilities in the low to mid 386 range.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41268&hl=]

==Software Questions==
===What OS will Pandora use?===
Pandora will run a customized build of Linux. It ''may'' be based on the Debian ARMEL flavor, but it will definitely be highly optimized.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41453&view=findpost&p=599472]. A developer has mentioned that the OS that is pre-installed on the Pandora will be based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], but there will be an option to run a custom form of Xubuntu from an SD card.

The filesystem is derived from [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], and the build system uses [http://wiki.openembedded.net/index.php/Main_Page OpenEmbedded], which both evolved from OpenZaurus.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44171&view=findpost&p=648859]

===In the videos it looks like DOS...===
That's a Linux command line - the original MK0 devboards were released to the developers before a GUI was available.

===What will the GUI be like?===
The basic UI is called Pmenu, which replaces the earlier port of Gmenu [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=47356&st=15&p=717126&#entry717126]. There are also options of running the "finger friendly" Matchbox window manager, or a full "desktop" environment.

===What software will run on Pandora out of the box?===
That depends on what has been written / ported when you buy one. It is assumed (though not confirmed) that Pandora will ship with basic apps like a web browser, text editor, and media player. Check the [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40233 Planned Projects thread] on the forums for an idea of what else you might be able to expect.

===Will there be some sort of package manager?===
Yes. The specifics are not yet finalized, but there will be an easy package-based software installation system.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=ST&f=62&t=41719]

===Will Firefox work on the Pandora? What about extensions?===
Firefox is included in the Angstrom repository, so will either be pre-installed, or available to download. Extensions (such as AdBlock) should "just work" automatically, since they don't actually contain compiled code (they're a mix of javascript and xml data) - of course this is assuming the plugin developer hasn't been naughty and made major assumptions...

===Will Pandora support Flash streaming video or applications?===
The Official Flash player is not open source, but Adobe has opened up the Flash standards and dropped licensing fees for developers[http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2008/04/adobe-drops-lic.html], there is a very good chance that Pandora will have Flash support eventually, probably through a port of [http://www.gnu.org/software/gnash/ Gnash]

Also, there are scripts for Firefox (such as VLCtube) which replaces flash video players with regular video plugins or exposes the actual video URL to download. Such scripts can be easily modified to use any native video player.

===Will I be able to access files shared on my PC from the Pandora?===
It might not be included "out of the box", but [http://www.samba.org/ Samba] (an application that "emulates" the Windows file sharing system) should be easy to port to the Pandora, which would allow you to browse your Windows shares as if your machine is just another windows PC (it works both ways, so you could create a shared "drop" folder on the Pandora too)

===Will I be able to connect to the internet over my cell phone with the Pandora?===
The process of connecting a cellular phone to another device to be used as a cellular modem is called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethering tethering]. The Pandora will be capable of tethering over [[USB_reference|USB]] or over Bluetooth. You must have a phone that is capable of tethering, and you must have a service plan that allows internet access. Note that the act of tethering will probably violate your service agreement unless you're paying extra for a tethering plan. If your provider discovers you are tethering your phone without paying for the plan, you could get hit with extra charges. The method for enabling tethering on any given phone varies by model. Instructions for most models can be found on [http://www.howardforums.com/ Howard Forums].

===Can I write software for Pandora?===
I don't know, can you? Pandora will definitely be compatible with [http://www.libsdl.org/ SDL] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL_ES OpenGL 2.0 ES] libraries. There will likely be libraries for [http://www.python.org/ Python] and other languages as well.

===Will it be possible to write software directly on the Pandora itself?===

There is no reason why not. Certainly it will be easy to get GCC running directly for writing C/C++ code. Python doesn't need a compiler, so should just run, assuming the interpreter has been ported.

A fully blown IDE would take more work, but plenty of open source IDEs exist, so could in theory be ported.

===Will Pandora have XXXX application?===
Maybe. I suggest you [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=Search&f= search the official forums] to see if anybody is working on the application you want.

===Nobody is working on XXXX application! What do I do?===
The first thing you should do is make sure it ''can'' be ported. Use the [http://www.gliffy.com/publish/1448256/ portability flowchart] to determine if a port of the software is possible. Next, check to see if a similar application is under development. If it looks like the program is portable, just be patient. There are literally hundreds of games and applications that would be desireable on the Pandora, and only so many people who are capable of making them happen. Most devs already have plans for their first projects, so just sit tight and wait for somebody to pick it up.

===Will other OSes be available?===
Almost certainly, but they are likely to be community developed. Gentoo is currently in development and available for testing.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45177&view=findpost&p=683369] Xubuntu has been running and videoed. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOPNurKei0I]

===Can the Pandora run Microsoft Windows?===
No. Microsoft Windows requires an x86 processor. The Pandora uses an ARM processor, and therefore it cannot run Windows.

===What about Windows CE? That supports ARM processors!===
Yes, in theory you could run WinCE, although you'd need to pay Microsoft for the privilege [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/products/windowsce/default.mspx] (and wouldn't be free to distribute it.)

This still wouldn't let you run regular Windows applications, since they'd still be compiled for an x86 processor. You'd only be able to run applications compiled specifically for WinCE/ARM.

==Logo Questions==

===I want to make cool fan art! Where can I get the logo?===
A fan-made version of the [[logo]] is available for non-commercial use.

===What font is "Pandora" written in?===
No one knows. [[Craigix]] has stated on the forums that he believes it is drawn.

[http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/ WhatTheFont] certainly doesn't recognise it, and is usually pretty accurate at font recognition.

===Doesn't that look a lot like the SGI logo?===
The old box logo previously used by SiliconGraphics before their redesign does bear a resemblance. However, their old logo was always 3D, showing the back edges of the box, and the lines folded in a different manner than the ones used in the Pandora logo.

[[Category:FAQ]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:FAQ (preguntas frecuentes)

2009-08-14T19:01:51Z

Josemdark: /* Who is making it? */

En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés
==Léeme primero!==

Si tienes una pregunta que hacer, que no este cubierta en este FAQ actualmente, por favor solicita más ayuda en los [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showforum=61 Foros].

==The Basics==

===Qué es Pandora===

Pandora es un ordenador para juegos de bolsillo. Es una plataforma de juegos, un UMPC, un PMP, un MID, y muchos más acrónimos modernos.

===¿Qué puede hacer?===

* En este momento no puede hacer nada. Aún no está terminada. Aquí esta lo que debería ser capaz de hacer cuando lo esté:
* Ejecutar algunos juegos Homebrew desarrollados específicamente para la Pandora.
* Correr [[Es:Emuladores|Emuladores]]
* Navegar por internet
* Ejecutar clientes de chat / Mensajería Instantánea
* Reporducir archivos de música y video
* Ver imágenes
* Ver y editar documentos de texto
* La mayoría de las tareas que puedes realizar en un PC normal se podrán realizar en la Pandora hasta cierto punto

===¿Quién la está fabricando?===

Los principales desarrolladores son Craig "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=116 Craigix]" Rothwell, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=9395 MWeston]" Weston, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=205 EvilDragon]" Mrozek, M. Fatih "[http://forum.gp2xtr.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1 mfk]" Kilic. Sin embargo, hay docenas de miembros de la comunidad GP32X que participanen ambos aspectos del froyecto, hardware y software.

===Are those guys part of Game Park / GamePark Holdings?===

[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark Game Park]] (the Korean company which made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gp32 GP32]]) and [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark_Holdings GamePark Holdings]] (the Korean company that made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X GP2X]]) have nothing to do with the Pandora project. Several of the lead developers are regional distributors for the GP32 and GP2X handhelds, but they are not subsidiaries of those manufacturers. The Pandora project is partially inspired by the open source handhelds that came before it - the GP32 and GP2X - but takes the hardware and software to the next logical level. There is also overlap in the developer and user communities for the Pandora, GP32, and GP2x (the official Pandora forums are currently hosted on the GP32X boards).

===How does the Pandora compare to the GP2X?===

Very favorably. Rough estimates put the Pandora CPU at about 3x as powerful as the GP2X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39958&view=findpost&p=578750] Here are a few additional ways in which the Pandora improves upon the GP2X:
* More RAM, internal storage, and removable storage options
* Possibility of emulating more advanced consoles (N64, NDS)
* Better emulation of already supported consoles (SNES,PS1)
* Significantly better 3D hardware and software support
* Larger, higher resolution display (with touch screen)
* 2-3x battery life[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=603481] with included internal rechargeable battery
* Wifi
* Bluetooth
* QWERTY Keyboard and analog controls

===Do you really expect it to compete with the PSP / DS / eeePC / etc?===

No, we don't. Pandora is very different than anything currently available. It is designed to serve a niche market of hobbyists and retro/indie gamers. We are aware that much of the general public will not need or appreciate Pandora's feature set. It is more portable than a UMPC or eeePC, and it has far superior gaming controls. Pandora is much more powerful than a PSP or DS, and with it's high resolution screen and qwerty keypad is more capable of general computing activities. These features come at the expense of a higher cost than commercial gaming handhelds and a steeper learning curve than traditional ultra mobile PCs. Not everybody will be willing to make the trade off and try something new.

===Where can I buy a Pandora? Have the pre-orders sold out?===

Preorders for the first batch of Pandoras ran from the 30th of September, to the 5th of October, and have now sold out. The first batch are expected to start shipping at the end of November. The Pandora is expected to start shipping at the end of November.

Whilst the first batch was initially planned to be 3000 units, it was later expanded to accommodate all orders placed before the cut off before the 5th of October worldwide.

A second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders expected to take place at the end of December [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html].

The local distributors page can be found [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html here], but is currently offline until the second batch of preorders.

===Only 3000?! What if they sell out?===

The first batch has sold out, and sold almost 4000 units[http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?p=4417#p4417]. A Second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders at the end of December.

===What Colors will be available?===
Pandora will only be available in black for now. Future editions, if they exist, ''may'' be available in different colors.

===What accessories are available?===
The [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html official distributors] offer a Pandora branded carry case, a TV out cable, and a Spare ~4000MaH battery.

===What if there's something wrong with it? Does it have a warranty?===
By law there is a one year warranty, and the developers have stated they will replace faulty hardware. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43984&st=0&p=645110&#entry645110] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43628&st=15&p=637425&#entry637425] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=42289&st=0&p=612864&#entry612864] LCDs with noticeable dead pixels will also be replaced.

==Hardware Questions==
===Why does the system look like it does?===
The Pandora project has been a group effort from the beginning. The hardware development team designed Pandora based on specifications requested by potential users. The main physical features - qwerty keyboard, dual analog pads, clamshell design, pocketable size - were considered important by most of the community. The physical appearance of Pandora is a result of getting all the necessary hardware into a pocket sized device while keeping the cost reasonable. Many other layouts were considered, but the final design is the best possible solution.

===What type of screen is it, LED or CCFL?===
The Pandora uses the same LED screen as the Archos 605.

===What kind of touch screen does it have? Is it multi-touch?===
The Pandora touchscreen is resistive. Resistive touchscreens cannot do multitouch like the iPhone or iPod Touch can, but they can do simplistic pressure sensing. Resistive touchscreens use a stylus for input, which is included. You can also use your finger for less accurate tasks, such as pressing buttons. According to Craigix, it is very easy and natural to switch between gaming controls to touchscreen.

===Can I draw using the touch screen?===
Notaz, who was working with the touch screen driver, says it can do some pressure sensing and returns around 16 different values for pressure[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44980&st=15]. This is not sensitive the way Wacom tablets are, but should allow simple pressure sensitivity if applications are designed for it. For software development, it is accessible through standard Linux event interface (raw values), or tslib (calibrated).

===Why doesn't the LCD touchscreen flip / rotate for a "tablet" mode?===
This is actually a patented idea. Pandora could not have a hinge which either flipped all the way back or rotated without substantially increasing the cost (licensing fees) or risking a patent infringement lawsuit.

===Why don't you use a slide out keyboard like the Nokia N810?===
This is also patented. A lot of the good ideas are.

===Why does it have a keyboard at all?===
Many people think Pandora is a gaming / emulation device only, but this is not true. It was designed from early on to be a multifunction palmtop computer / UMPC as well as a gaming handheld. Many desirable applications require a keyboard and the general consensus was that an on-screen keyboard wasn't good enough.

===Where does the stylus fit?===
The stylus provided with the Pandora fits in a slot on the side, sliding in to fit parallel to the battery.

===Why does Pandora only have 256MB of RAM? Is that enough?===
The OMAP3530 SoC which powers the Pandora is currently only available with 256MB of RAM. This is built into the chip. It is not replaceable or expandable. All of the major software developers have stated that 256MB will be more than enough for all tasks for which Pandora is suitable. The PSP only has 32MB RAM and it certainly doesn't have any problem with high-end games. Other handheld computing platforms like the Nokia N8x0 tablets and the iPhone also have only 128MB RAM, and it has certainly not limited them in any way. A recent Youtube video shows a customized version of Xubuntu working on the Pandora with plenty of RAM free.

===Why doesn't it have WiMax / GPS / accelerometers / etc?===
We had to draw the line somewhere. Adding any more features would have increased the price. Luckily Pandora has two [[USB_reference|USB host ports]], bluetooth, two SD slots with SDIO capability, and a serial UART for adding whatever additional widgets you want (such as a USB GPS system). Solder pads were designed into the PCB for "hacking" in extra internal hardware.

===What kind of battery will it have?===
Pandora will have a 4000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Batteries will be user-replaceable and spares will be sold by Pandora retailers. 5000mAh extended batteries may also be available.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=602568].

A replacement 4000mAh battery costs £14.99/€21.99/$29.99

===How long will the battery last?===
Current estimates are around 10 hours for basic applications.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336] Actual battery runtime will vary based on the the software being run and peripherals in use.

===What about the power supply or power cable?===
The Pandora is expected to come with a switching power supply with a standard cord socket which should function on 110V and 240V systems. It is not known if there is a plan to supply localized power plug cables.

Craig has also stated that a PSP power supply will work fine with the Pandora [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=41&st=0&sk=t&sd=a].

===Will it be able to run from the AC Adaptor alone, without a battery connected?===
Originally, it was thought not, due to the design of the OMAP chipset appearing to require a battery to be connected. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=600811]
It now appears that it will work without battery but this requires further testing to assess the true capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675323] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675458]

===Will it be able charge from USB?===
Yes, through the mini-AB OTG port. Whilst the Pandora is in use the charge rate may be so low as to make it impractical for normal purposes. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45902&view=findpost&p=683572]

===Will I be able to use USB and SDIO accessories with my Pandora?===
There would not be much point to having a [[USB_reference|USB]] host port if you couldn't. Any USB or SDIO device should work with Pandora, as long as drivers are available. Standard mass storage devices (USB memory sticks, keyboards, gamepads, external hard drives, etc.) should work fine out of the box. Many devices like GPS receivers, EVDO modems and cameras should be compatible, but not necessarily all makes and models. For a list of known-working devices see [[USB_compatibility_list|the USB compatibility list]]. More detailed info about using USB on the Pandora can be found [[USB_reference|on this page]].

===Will my old USB 1.1 device work on the Pandora?===
You can't connect it to the main [[USB_reference|USB]] port, but you can to the OTG (On The Go) port with the appropriate adapter, active USB extension cable, or hub, since the OTG port accepts USB 1.1 devices.

Any USB device that does not have the USB HIGH SPEED logo on it cannot be connected directly to the "regular" USB port on the Pandora. They can only be used on that port if a HIGH SPEED USB hub is connected between the device and the Pandora to translate the USB low speed and full speed transactions into High Speed transactions.

A USB standard-A male to USB standard-A female cable '''will not work''' as a hub.

There are some devices that do not work at High Speed, and thus require a High Speed hub, but at the same time require more than the usual 100 mA. To provide the extra power, the hub used must be a powered hub (one that has a power cord you can plug in to the wall).

You can find more detailed info about using the Pandora's two USB ports [[USB_reference|on this page]].

''(Thanks to [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44611&view=findpost&p=657812 DAP] for the detailed information.)''

===Will there be any special accessories for Pandora?===
Currently a Pandora branded case, a TV out cable and replacement batteries are available. The lead developers are currently entertaining other possibilities.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41686]

A page in this wiki has been started to list potential generic [[Accessories|accessories and peripherals]] that will work with the Pandora.

===Will there be RTC, IrDA, RS-232?===
There will be RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level), but no IrDA.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]

===Will Pandora have 'sleep' or 'hibernate' modes?===
Yes. Pandora will support both suspend-to-RAM (sleep) and suspend-to-disk (hibernate) modes. Entering these power saving modes will be controlled by software can can be configured to happen when you press the power switch, close the lid, or only on command.

===Can I return my Pandora if I have dead pixels?===
It has been stated[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44169&view=findpost&p=648776] that if the LCD contains noticeable dead pixels, they would replace the device.

===Will any changes be made to the Pandora hardware after the initial batch of 3000?===
There is no ''intention'' to change anything between batches. Any changes made will be small and only out of necessity.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44163&view=findpost&p=648612]

===How many keypresses can it detect at once?===
It can detect two "regular" keys being pressed at once[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44326&view=findpost&p=651104]. However, this restriction does not apply to the game controls, or the central "Menu" keys.

===Does it have a microphone? Where is it placed?===
Yes it does. The microphone is up in the right hinge hump in between the 9 and 0 buttons. It can be used with the lid open or closed since it has the hole facing up and slightly in toward the user (somewhat like the power LED).[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44133&view=findpost&p=647343]

===What do the different board revisions mean?===
* MK0 - the original devkit board for developers. Didn't have the Wifi module attached
* MK1 - internal prototyping (???) [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44470&view=findpost&p=653753]
* MK2 - the first batch of production models which will be in the final release.

===What is the expected weight?===
* The prototype weighs in at 270g. The final production model is expected to weigh slightly more, estimated maximum of 300g [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45582&view=findpost&p=676768]

==Emulation Questions==
===Which consoles and computer systems will Pandora emulate?===
Pandora has the technical capability to emulate nearly any video game console up to and including the PSX. The system should also have no trouble with most 8 and 16 bit home computer systems. Please be aware that while the Pandora has the capability to emulate dozens of game and computer systems, the necessary emulation software will need to be ported to the Pandora platform for each system. See the [[Emulators|emulators page]] for more details.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Nintendo64?===
Maybe. The N64 is a difficult system to emulate. It is ''possible'', with much effort, that a N64 emulator could be ported well enough to run some games at playable speed. This will probably not happen any time soon and may not happen at all.

===What about the Nintendo DS?===
Definitely not in the near term. It is possible that there will ''eventually'' be a DS emulator for Pandora, but there are major obstacles to overcome. DS emulation is still in early development on x86 (PC), and the most advanced projects are highly optimized for that platform. Even in cases where the source is available, it would take a lot of work and optimization to get something running on Pandora. In other words, '''don't hold your breath'''.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Sega Dreamcast / Anything recent?===
No. Anything newer / more advanced than the Playstation that is not otherwise mentioned here is '''not likely''' to ever be emulated on Pandora in a useful manner. However, some developers believe it will be possible to emulate Dreamcast with dynamic recompilation at decent speed. [http://www.emudev.org/drkIIRaziel/?p=17]

==Can Pandora play any PC games without emulation?==
Provided the source code is freely available, the game's system requirements are reasonable and the game has been compiled to run on ARM processors, there is little stopping the Pandora from playing it too.

===Can't I use Wine and run Windows games?===
No. Wine is not an Emulator, it's a wrapper for the Windows system libraries - it requires an x86 processor to actually run. The Pandora processor is an ARM one.

===Wouldn't this result in legal action because of the emulation?===
No more than an ordinary PC, UMPC, laptop, or GP2X would.

===What sort of PC games will Pandora be able to play under emulation?===
We won't know for sure until there is an actual DOSBox port to try out. Current guestimates put Pandora's DOS capabilities in the low to mid 386 range.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41268&hl=]

==Software Questions==
===What OS will Pandora use?===
Pandora will run a customized build of Linux. It ''may'' be based on the Debian ARMEL flavor, but it will definitely be highly optimized.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41453&view=findpost&p=599472]. A developer has mentioned that the OS that is pre-installed on the Pandora will be based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], but there will be an option to run a custom form of Xubuntu from an SD card.

The filesystem is derived from [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], and the build system uses [http://wiki.openembedded.net/index.php/Main_Page OpenEmbedded], which both evolved from OpenZaurus.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44171&view=findpost&p=648859]

===In the videos it looks like DOS...===
That's a Linux command line - the original MK0 devboards were released to the developers before a GUI was available.

===What will the GUI be like?===
The basic UI is called Pmenu, which replaces the earlier port of Gmenu [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=47356&st=15&p=717126&#entry717126]. There are also options of running the "finger friendly" Matchbox window manager, or a full "desktop" environment.

===What software will run on Pandora out of the box?===
That depends on what has been written / ported when you buy one. It is assumed (though not confirmed) that Pandora will ship with basic apps like a web browser, text editor, and media player. Check the [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40233 Planned Projects thread] on the forums for an idea of what else you might be able to expect.

===Will there be some sort of package manager?===
Yes. The specifics are not yet finalized, but there will be an easy package-based software installation system.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=ST&f=62&t=41719]

===Will Firefox work on the Pandora? What about extensions?===
Firefox is included in the Angstrom repository, so will either be pre-installed, or available to download. Extensions (such as AdBlock) should "just work" automatically, since they don't actually contain compiled code (they're a mix of javascript and xml data) - of course this is assuming the plugin developer hasn't been naughty and made major assumptions...

===Will Pandora support Flash streaming video or applications?===
The Official Flash player is not open source, but Adobe has opened up the Flash standards and dropped licensing fees for developers[http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2008/04/adobe-drops-lic.html], there is a very good chance that Pandora will have Flash support eventually, probably through a port of [http://www.gnu.org/software/gnash/ Gnash]

Also, there are scripts for Firefox (such as VLCtube) which replaces flash video players with regular video plugins or exposes the actual video URL to download. Such scripts can be easily modified to use any native video player.

===Will I be able to access files shared on my PC from the Pandora?===
It might not be included "out of the box", but [http://www.samba.org/ Samba] (an application that "emulates" the Windows file sharing system) should be easy to port to the Pandora, which would allow you to browse your Windows shares as if your machine is just another windows PC (it works both ways, so you could create a shared "drop" folder on the Pandora too)

===Will I be able to connect to the internet over my cell phone with the Pandora?===
The process of connecting a cellular phone to another device to be used as a cellular modem is called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethering tethering]. The Pandora will be capable of tethering over [[USB_reference|USB]] or over Bluetooth. You must have a phone that is capable of tethering, and you must have a service plan that allows internet access. Note that the act of tethering will probably violate your service agreement unless you're paying extra for a tethering plan. If your provider discovers you are tethering your phone without paying for the plan, you could get hit with extra charges. The method for enabling tethering on any given phone varies by model. Instructions for most models can be found on [http://www.howardforums.com/ Howard Forums].

===Can I write software for Pandora?===
I don't know, can you? Pandora will definitely be compatible with [http://www.libsdl.org/ SDL] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL_ES OpenGL 2.0 ES] libraries. There will likely be libraries for [http://www.python.org/ Python] and other languages as well.

===Will it be possible to write software directly on the Pandora itself?===

There is no reason why not. Certainly it will be easy to get GCC running directly for writing C/C++ code. Python doesn't need a compiler, so should just run, assuming the interpreter has been ported.

A fully blown IDE would take more work, but plenty of open source IDEs exist, so could in theory be ported.

===Will Pandora have XXXX application?===
Maybe. I suggest you [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=Search&f= search the official forums] to see if anybody is working on the application you want.

===Nobody is working on XXXX application! What do I do?===
The first thing you should do is make sure it ''can'' be ported. Use the [http://www.gliffy.com/publish/1448256/ portability flowchart] to determine if a port of the software is possible. Next, check to see if a similar application is under development. If it looks like the program is portable, just be patient. There are literally hundreds of games and applications that would be desireable on the Pandora, and only so many people who are capable of making them happen. Most devs already have plans for their first projects, so just sit tight and wait for somebody to pick it up.

===Will other OSes be available?===
Almost certainly, but they are likely to be community developed. Gentoo is currently in development and available for testing.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45177&view=findpost&p=683369] Xubuntu has been running and videoed. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOPNurKei0I]

===Can the Pandora run Microsoft Windows?===
No. Microsoft Windows requires an x86 processor. The Pandora uses an ARM processor, and therefore it cannot run Windows.

===What about Windows CE? That supports ARM processors!===
Yes, in theory you could run WinCE, although you'd need to pay Microsoft for the privilege [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/products/windowsce/default.mspx] (and wouldn't be free to distribute it.)

This still wouldn't let you run regular Windows applications, since they'd still be compiled for an x86 processor. You'd only be able to run applications compiled specifically for WinCE/ARM.

==Logo Questions==

===I want to make cool fan art! Where can I get the logo?===
A fan-made version of the [[logo]] is available for non-commercial use.

===What font is "Pandora" written in?===
No one knows. [[Craigix]] has stated on the forums that he believes it is drawn.

[http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/ WhatTheFont] certainly doesn't recognise it, and is usually pretty accurate at font recognition.

===Doesn't that look a lot like the SGI logo?===
The old box logo previously used by SiliconGraphics before their redesign does bear a resemblance. However, their old logo was always 3D, showing the back edges of the box, and the lines folded in a different manner than the ones used in the Pandora logo.

[[Category:FAQ]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:FAQ (preguntas frecuentes)

2009-08-14T18:54:14Z

Josemdark: /* ¿Qué puede hacer? */

En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés
==Léeme primero!==

Si tienes una pregunta que hacer, que no este cubierta en este FAQ actualmente, por favor solicita más ayuda en los [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showforum=61 Foros].

==The Basics==

===Qué es Pandora===

Pandora es un ordenador para juegos de bolsillo. Es una plataforma de juegos, un UMPC, un PMP, un MID, y muchos más acrónimos modernos.

===¿Qué puede hacer?===

* En este momento no puede hacer nada. Aún no está terminada. Aquí esta lo que debería ser capaz de hacer cuando lo esté:
* Ejecutar algunos juegos Homebrew desarrollados específicamente para la Pandora.
* Correr [[Es:Emuladores|Emuladores]]
* Navegar por internet
* Ejecutar clientes de chat / Mensajería Instantánea
* Reporducir archivos de música y video
* Ver imágenes
* Ver y editar documentos de texto
* La mayoría de las tareas que puedes realizar en un PC normal se podrán realizar en la Pandora hasta cierto punto

===Who is making it?===

The primary developers are Craig "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=116 Craigix]" Rothwell, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=9395 MWeston]" Weston, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=205 EvilDragon]" Mrozek, M. Fatih "[http://forum.gp2xtr.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1 mfk]" Kilic. However, there are dozens of other GP32X community members who are involved with both hardware and software aspects of the project.

===Are those guys part of Game Park / GamePark Holdings?===

[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark Game Park]] (the Korean company which made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gp32 GP32]]) and [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark_Holdings GamePark Holdings]] (the Korean company that made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X GP2X]]) have nothing to do with the Pandora project. Several of the lead developers are regional distributors for the GP32 and GP2X handhelds, but they are not subsidiaries of those manufacturers. The Pandora project is partially inspired by the open source handhelds that came before it - the GP32 and GP2X - but takes the hardware and software to the next logical level. There is also overlap in the developer and user communities for the Pandora, GP32, and GP2x (the official Pandora forums are currently hosted on the GP32X boards).

===How does the Pandora compare to the GP2X?===

Very favorably. Rough estimates put the Pandora CPU at about 3x as powerful as the GP2X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39958&view=findpost&p=578750] Here are a few additional ways in which the Pandora improves upon the GP2X:
* More RAM, internal storage, and removable storage options
* Possibility of emulating more advanced consoles (N64, NDS)
* Better emulation of already supported consoles (SNES,PS1)
* Significantly better 3D hardware and software support
* Larger, higher resolution display (with touch screen)
* 2-3x battery life[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=603481] with included internal rechargeable battery
* Wifi
* Bluetooth
* QWERTY Keyboard and analog controls

===Do you really expect it to compete with the PSP / DS / eeePC / etc?===

No, we don't. Pandora is very different than anything currently available. It is designed to serve a niche market of hobbyists and retro/indie gamers. We are aware that much of the general public will not need or appreciate Pandora's feature set. It is more portable than a UMPC or eeePC, and it has far superior gaming controls. Pandora is much more powerful than a PSP or DS, and with it's high resolution screen and qwerty keypad is more capable of general computing activities. These features come at the expense of a higher cost than commercial gaming handhelds and a steeper learning curve than traditional ultra mobile PCs. Not everybody will be willing to make the trade off and try something new.

===Where can I buy a Pandora? Have the pre-orders sold out?===

Preorders for the first batch of Pandoras ran from the 30th of September, to the 5th of October, and have now sold out. The first batch are expected to start shipping at the end of November. The Pandora is expected to start shipping at the end of November.

Whilst the first batch was initially planned to be 3000 units, it was later expanded to accommodate all orders placed before the cut off before the 5th of October worldwide.

A second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders expected to take place at the end of December [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html].

The local distributors page can be found [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html here], but is currently offline until the second batch of preorders.

===Only 3000?! What if they sell out?===

The first batch has sold out, and sold almost 4000 units[http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?p=4417#p4417]. A Second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders at the end of December.

===What Colors will be available?===
Pandora will only be available in black for now. Future editions, if they exist, ''may'' be available in different colors.

===What accessories are available?===
The [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html official distributors] offer a Pandora branded carry case, a TV out cable, and a Spare ~4000MaH battery.

===What if there's something wrong with it? Does it have a warranty?===
By law there is a one year warranty, and the developers have stated they will replace faulty hardware. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43984&st=0&p=645110&#entry645110] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43628&st=15&p=637425&#entry637425] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=42289&st=0&p=612864&#entry612864] LCDs with noticeable dead pixels will also be replaced.

==Hardware Questions==
===Why does the system look like it does?===
The Pandora project has been a group effort from the beginning. The hardware development team designed Pandora based on specifications requested by potential users. The main physical features - qwerty keyboard, dual analog pads, clamshell design, pocketable size - were considered important by most of the community. The physical appearance of Pandora is a result of getting all the necessary hardware into a pocket sized device while keeping the cost reasonable. Many other layouts were considered, but the final design is the best possible solution.

===What type of screen is it, LED or CCFL?===
The Pandora uses the same LED screen as the Archos 605.

===What kind of touch screen does it have? Is it multi-touch?===
The Pandora touchscreen is resistive. Resistive touchscreens cannot do multitouch like the iPhone or iPod Touch can, but they can do simplistic pressure sensing. Resistive touchscreens use a stylus for input, which is included. You can also use your finger for less accurate tasks, such as pressing buttons. According to Craigix, it is very easy and natural to switch between gaming controls to touchscreen.

===Can I draw using the touch screen?===
Notaz, who was working with the touch screen driver, says it can do some pressure sensing and returns around 16 different values for pressure[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44980&st=15]. This is not sensitive the way Wacom tablets are, but should allow simple pressure sensitivity if applications are designed for it. For software development, it is accessible through standard Linux event interface (raw values), or tslib (calibrated).

===Why doesn't the LCD touchscreen flip / rotate for a "tablet" mode?===
This is actually a patented idea. Pandora could not have a hinge which either flipped all the way back or rotated without substantially increasing the cost (licensing fees) or risking a patent infringement lawsuit.

===Why don't you use a slide out keyboard like the Nokia N810?===
This is also patented. A lot of the good ideas are.

===Why does it have a keyboard at all?===
Many people think Pandora is a gaming / emulation device only, but this is not true. It was designed from early on to be a multifunction palmtop computer / UMPC as well as a gaming handheld. Many desirable applications require a keyboard and the general consensus was that an on-screen keyboard wasn't good enough.

===Where does the stylus fit?===
The stylus provided with the Pandora fits in a slot on the side, sliding in to fit parallel to the battery.

===Why does Pandora only have 256MB of RAM? Is that enough?===
The OMAP3530 SoC which powers the Pandora is currently only available with 256MB of RAM. This is built into the chip. It is not replaceable or expandable. All of the major software developers have stated that 256MB will be more than enough for all tasks for which Pandora is suitable. The PSP only has 32MB RAM and it certainly doesn't have any problem with high-end games. Other handheld computing platforms like the Nokia N8x0 tablets and the iPhone also have only 128MB RAM, and it has certainly not limited them in any way. A recent Youtube video shows a customized version of Xubuntu working on the Pandora with plenty of RAM free.

===Why doesn't it have WiMax / GPS / accelerometers / etc?===
We had to draw the line somewhere. Adding any more features would have increased the price. Luckily Pandora has two [[USB_reference|USB host ports]], bluetooth, two SD slots with SDIO capability, and a serial UART for adding whatever additional widgets you want (such as a USB GPS system). Solder pads were designed into the PCB for "hacking" in extra internal hardware.

===What kind of battery will it have?===
Pandora will have a 4000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Batteries will be user-replaceable and spares will be sold by Pandora retailers. 5000mAh extended batteries may also be available.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=602568].

A replacement 4000mAh battery costs £14.99/€21.99/$29.99

===How long will the battery last?===
Current estimates are around 10 hours for basic applications.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336] Actual battery runtime will vary based on the the software being run and peripherals in use.

===What about the power supply or power cable?===
The Pandora is expected to come with a switching power supply with a standard cord socket which should function on 110V and 240V systems. It is not known if there is a plan to supply localized power plug cables.

Craig has also stated that a PSP power supply will work fine with the Pandora [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=41&st=0&sk=t&sd=a].

===Will it be able to run from the AC Adaptor alone, without a battery connected?===
Originally, it was thought not, due to the design of the OMAP chipset appearing to require a battery to be connected. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=600811]
It now appears that it will work without battery but this requires further testing to assess the true capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675323] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675458]

===Will it be able charge from USB?===
Yes, through the mini-AB OTG port. Whilst the Pandora is in use the charge rate may be so low as to make it impractical for normal purposes. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45902&view=findpost&p=683572]

===Will I be able to use USB and SDIO accessories with my Pandora?===
There would not be much point to having a [[USB_reference|USB]] host port if you couldn't. Any USB or SDIO device should work with Pandora, as long as drivers are available. Standard mass storage devices (USB memory sticks, keyboards, gamepads, external hard drives, etc.) should work fine out of the box. Many devices like GPS receivers, EVDO modems and cameras should be compatible, but not necessarily all makes and models. For a list of known-working devices see [[USB_compatibility_list|the USB compatibility list]]. More detailed info about using USB on the Pandora can be found [[USB_reference|on this page]].

===Will my old USB 1.1 device work on the Pandora?===
You can't connect it to the main [[USB_reference|USB]] port, but you can to the OTG (On The Go) port with the appropriate adapter, active USB extension cable, or hub, since the OTG port accepts USB 1.1 devices.

Any USB device that does not have the USB HIGH SPEED logo on it cannot be connected directly to the "regular" USB port on the Pandora. They can only be used on that port if a HIGH SPEED USB hub is connected between the device and the Pandora to translate the USB low speed and full speed transactions into High Speed transactions.

A USB standard-A male to USB standard-A female cable '''will not work''' as a hub.

There are some devices that do not work at High Speed, and thus require a High Speed hub, but at the same time require more than the usual 100 mA. To provide the extra power, the hub used must be a powered hub (one that has a power cord you can plug in to the wall).

You can find more detailed info about using the Pandora's two USB ports [[USB_reference|on this page]].

''(Thanks to [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44611&view=findpost&p=657812 DAP] for the detailed information.)''

===Will there be any special accessories for Pandora?===
Currently a Pandora branded case, a TV out cable and replacement batteries are available. The lead developers are currently entertaining other possibilities.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41686]

A page in this wiki has been started to list potential generic [[Accessories|accessories and peripherals]] that will work with the Pandora.

===Will there be RTC, IrDA, RS-232?===
There will be RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level), but no IrDA.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]

===Will Pandora have 'sleep' or 'hibernate' modes?===
Yes. Pandora will support both suspend-to-RAM (sleep) and suspend-to-disk (hibernate) modes. Entering these power saving modes will be controlled by software can can be configured to happen when you press the power switch, close the lid, or only on command.

===Can I return my Pandora if I have dead pixels?===
It has been stated[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44169&view=findpost&p=648776] that if the LCD contains noticeable dead pixels, they would replace the device.

===Will any changes be made to the Pandora hardware after the initial batch of 3000?===
There is no ''intention'' to change anything between batches. Any changes made will be small and only out of necessity.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44163&view=findpost&p=648612]

===How many keypresses can it detect at once?===
It can detect two "regular" keys being pressed at once[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44326&view=findpost&p=651104]. However, this restriction does not apply to the game controls, or the central "Menu" keys.

===Does it have a microphone? Where is it placed?===
Yes it does. The microphone is up in the right hinge hump in between the 9 and 0 buttons. It can be used with the lid open or closed since it has the hole facing up and slightly in toward the user (somewhat like the power LED).[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44133&view=findpost&p=647343]

===What do the different board revisions mean?===
* MK0 - the original devkit board for developers. Didn't have the Wifi module attached
* MK1 - internal prototyping (???) [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44470&view=findpost&p=653753]
* MK2 - the first batch of production models which will be in the final release.

===What is the expected weight?===
* The prototype weighs in at 270g. The final production model is expected to weigh slightly more, estimated maximum of 300g [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45582&view=findpost&p=676768]

==Emulation Questions==
===Which consoles and computer systems will Pandora emulate?===
Pandora has the technical capability to emulate nearly any video game console up to and including the PSX. The system should also have no trouble with most 8 and 16 bit home computer systems. Please be aware that while the Pandora has the capability to emulate dozens of game and computer systems, the necessary emulation software will need to be ported to the Pandora platform for each system. See the [[Emulators|emulators page]] for more details.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Nintendo64?===
Maybe. The N64 is a difficult system to emulate. It is ''possible'', with much effort, that a N64 emulator could be ported well enough to run some games at playable speed. This will probably not happen any time soon and may not happen at all.

===What about the Nintendo DS?===
Definitely not in the near term. It is possible that there will ''eventually'' be a DS emulator for Pandora, but there are major obstacles to overcome. DS emulation is still in early development on x86 (PC), and the most advanced projects are highly optimized for that platform. Even in cases where the source is available, it would take a lot of work and optimization to get something running on Pandora. In other words, '''don't hold your breath'''.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Sega Dreamcast / Anything recent?===
No. Anything newer / more advanced than the Playstation that is not otherwise mentioned here is '''not likely''' to ever be emulated on Pandora in a useful manner. However, some developers believe it will be possible to emulate Dreamcast with dynamic recompilation at decent speed. [http://www.emudev.org/drkIIRaziel/?p=17]

==Can Pandora play any PC games without emulation?==
Provided the source code is freely available, the game's system requirements are reasonable and the game has been compiled to run on ARM processors, there is little stopping the Pandora from playing it too.

===Can't I use Wine and run Windows games?===
No. Wine is not an Emulator, it's a wrapper for the Windows system libraries - it requires an x86 processor to actually run. The Pandora processor is an ARM one.

===Wouldn't this result in legal action because of the emulation?===
No more than an ordinary PC, UMPC, laptop, or GP2X would.

===What sort of PC games will Pandora be able to play under emulation?===
We won't know for sure until there is an actual DOSBox port to try out. Current guestimates put Pandora's DOS capabilities in the low to mid 386 range.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41268&hl=]

==Software Questions==
===What OS will Pandora use?===
Pandora will run a customized build of Linux. It ''may'' be based on the Debian ARMEL flavor, but it will definitely be highly optimized.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41453&view=findpost&p=599472]. A developer has mentioned that the OS that is pre-installed on the Pandora will be based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], but there will be an option to run a custom form of Xubuntu from an SD card.

The filesystem is derived from [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], and the build system uses [http://wiki.openembedded.net/index.php/Main_Page OpenEmbedded], which both evolved from OpenZaurus.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44171&view=findpost&p=648859]

===In the videos it looks like DOS...===
That's a Linux command line - the original MK0 devboards were released to the developers before a GUI was available.

===What will the GUI be like?===
The basic UI is called Pmenu, which replaces the earlier port of Gmenu [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=47356&st=15&p=717126&#entry717126]. There are also options of running the "finger friendly" Matchbox window manager, or a full "desktop" environment.

===What software will run on Pandora out of the box?===
That depends on what has been written / ported when you buy one. It is assumed (though not confirmed) that Pandora will ship with basic apps like a web browser, text editor, and media player. Check the [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40233 Planned Projects thread] on the forums for an idea of what else you might be able to expect.

===Will there be some sort of package manager?===
Yes. The specifics are not yet finalized, but there will be an easy package-based software installation system.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=ST&f=62&t=41719]

===Will Firefox work on the Pandora? What about extensions?===
Firefox is included in the Angstrom repository, so will either be pre-installed, or available to download. Extensions (such as AdBlock) should "just work" automatically, since they don't actually contain compiled code (they're a mix of javascript and xml data) - of course this is assuming the plugin developer hasn't been naughty and made major assumptions...

===Will Pandora support Flash streaming video or applications?===
The Official Flash player is not open source, but Adobe has opened up the Flash standards and dropped licensing fees for developers[http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2008/04/adobe-drops-lic.html], there is a very good chance that Pandora will have Flash support eventually, probably through a port of [http://www.gnu.org/software/gnash/ Gnash]

Also, there are scripts for Firefox (such as VLCtube) which replaces flash video players with regular video plugins or exposes the actual video URL to download. Such scripts can be easily modified to use any native video player.

===Will I be able to access files shared on my PC from the Pandora?===
It might not be included "out of the box", but [http://www.samba.org/ Samba] (an application that "emulates" the Windows file sharing system) should be easy to port to the Pandora, which would allow you to browse your Windows shares as if your machine is just another windows PC (it works both ways, so you could create a shared "drop" folder on the Pandora too)

===Will I be able to connect to the internet over my cell phone with the Pandora?===
The process of connecting a cellular phone to another device to be used as a cellular modem is called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethering tethering]. The Pandora will be capable of tethering over [[USB_reference|USB]] or over Bluetooth. You must have a phone that is capable of tethering, and you must have a service plan that allows internet access. Note that the act of tethering will probably violate your service agreement unless you're paying extra for a tethering plan. If your provider discovers you are tethering your phone without paying for the plan, you could get hit with extra charges. The method for enabling tethering on any given phone varies by model. Instructions for most models can be found on [http://www.howardforums.com/ Howard Forums].

===Can I write software for Pandora?===
I don't know, can you? Pandora will definitely be compatible with [http://www.libsdl.org/ SDL] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL_ES OpenGL 2.0 ES] libraries. There will likely be libraries for [http://www.python.org/ Python] and other languages as well.

===Will it be possible to write software directly on the Pandora itself?===

There is no reason why not. Certainly it will be easy to get GCC running directly for writing C/C++ code. Python doesn't need a compiler, so should just run, assuming the interpreter has been ported.

A fully blown IDE would take more work, but plenty of open source IDEs exist, so could in theory be ported.

===Will Pandora have XXXX application?===
Maybe. I suggest you [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=Search&f= search the official forums] to see if anybody is working on the application you want.

===Nobody is working on XXXX application! What do I do?===
The first thing you should do is make sure it ''can'' be ported. Use the [http://www.gliffy.com/publish/1448256/ portability flowchart] to determine if a port of the software is possible. Next, check to see if a similar application is under development. If it looks like the program is portable, just be patient. There are literally hundreds of games and applications that would be desireable on the Pandora, and only so many people who are capable of making them happen. Most devs already have plans for their first projects, so just sit tight and wait for somebody to pick it up.

===Will other OSes be available?===
Almost certainly, but they are likely to be community developed. Gentoo is currently in development and available for testing.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45177&view=findpost&p=683369] Xubuntu has been running and videoed. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOPNurKei0I]

===Can the Pandora run Microsoft Windows?===
No. Microsoft Windows requires an x86 processor. The Pandora uses an ARM processor, and therefore it cannot run Windows.

===What about Windows CE? That supports ARM processors!===
Yes, in theory you could run WinCE, although you'd need to pay Microsoft for the privilege [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/products/windowsce/default.mspx] (and wouldn't be free to distribute it.)

This still wouldn't let you run regular Windows applications, since they'd still be compiled for an x86 processor. You'd only be able to run applications compiled specifically for WinCE/ARM.

==Logo Questions==

===I want to make cool fan art! Where can I get the logo?===
A fan-made version of the [[logo]] is available for non-commercial use.

===What font is "Pandora" written in?===
No one knows. [[Craigix]] has stated on the forums that he believes it is drawn.

[http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/ WhatTheFont] certainly doesn't recognise it, and is usually pretty accurate at font recognition.

===Doesn't that look a lot like the SGI logo?===
The old box logo previously used by SiliconGraphics before their redesign does bear a resemblance. However, their old logo was always 3D, showing the back edges of the box, and the lines folded in a different manner than the ones used in the Pandora logo.

[[Category:FAQ]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:FAQ (preguntas frecuentes)

2009-08-14T18:53:11Z

Josemdark: /* ¿Qué puede hacer? */

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==Léeme primero!==

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==The Basics==

===Qué es Pandora===

Pandora es un ordenador para juegos de bolsillo. Es una plataforma de juegos, un UMPC, un PMP, un MID, y muchos más acrónimos modernos.

===¿Qué puede hacer?===

* En este momento no puede hacer nada. Aún no está terminada. Aquí esta lo que debería ser capaz de hacer cuando lo esté:
* Ejecutar algunos juegos Homebrew desarrollados específicamente para la Pandora.
* Correr [[Es:Emuladores|Emuladores]]
* Navegar por internet
* Ejecutar clientes de chat / Mensajería Instantánea
* Reporducir archivos de música y video
* Ver imágenes
* Ver y editar documentos de texto
* La mayoría de las tareas que puedes realizar en un PC normal pueden realizarse en la Pandora hasta cierto punto.

===Who is making it?===

The primary developers are Craig "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=116 Craigix]" Rothwell, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=9395 MWeston]" Weston, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=205 EvilDragon]" Mrozek, M. Fatih "[http://forum.gp2xtr.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1 mfk]" Kilic. However, there are dozens of other GP32X community members who are involved with both hardware and software aspects of the project.

===Are those guys part of Game Park / GamePark Holdings?===

[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark Game Park]] (the Korean company which made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gp32 GP32]]) and [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark_Holdings GamePark Holdings]] (the Korean company that made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X GP2X]]) have nothing to do with the Pandora project. Several of the lead developers are regional distributors for the GP32 and GP2X handhelds, but they are not subsidiaries of those manufacturers. The Pandora project is partially inspired by the open source handhelds that came before it - the GP32 and GP2X - but takes the hardware and software to the next logical level. There is also overlap in the developer and user communities for the Pandora, GP32, and GP2x (the official Pandora forums are currently hosted on the GP32X boards).

===How does the Pandora compare to the GP2X?===

Very favorably. Rough estimates put the Pandora CPU at about 3x as powerful as the GP2X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39958&view=findpost&p=578750] Here are a few additional ways in which the Pandora improves upon the GP2X:
* More RAM, internal storage, and removable storage options
* Possibility of emulating more advanced consoles (N64, NDS)
* Better emulation of already supported consoles (SNES,PS1)
* Significantly better 3D hardware and software support
* Larger, higher resolution display (with touch screen)
* 2-3x battery life[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=603481] with included internal rechargeable battery
* Wifi
* Bluetooth
* QWERTY Keyboard and analog controls

===Do you really expect it to compete with the PSP / DS / eeePC / etc?===

No, we don't. Pandora is very different than anything currently available. It is designed to serve a niche market of hobbyists and retro/indie gamers. We are aware that much of the general public will not need or appreciate Pandora's feature set. It is more portable than a UMPC or eeePC, and it has far superior gaming controls. Pandora is much more powerful than a PSP or DS, and with it's high resolution screen and qwerty keypad is more capable of general computing activities. These features come at the expense of a higher cost than commercial gaming handhelds and a steeper learning curve than traditional ultra mobile PCs. Not everybody will be willing to make the trade off and try something new.

===Where can I buy a Pandora? Have the pre-orders sold out?===

Preorders for the first batch of Pandoras ran from the 30th of September, to the 5th of October, and have now sold out. The first batch are expected to start shipping at the end of November. The Pandora is expected to start shipping at the end of November.

Whilst the first batch was initially planned to be 3000 units, it was later expanded to accommodate all orders placed before the cut off before the 5th of October worldwide.

A second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders expected to take place at the end of December [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html].

The local distributors page can be found [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html here], but is currently offline until the second batch of preorders.

===Only 3000?! What if they sell out?===

The first batch has sold out, and sold almost 4000 units[http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?p=4417#p4417]. A Second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders at the end of December.

===What Colors will be available?===
Pandora will only be available in black for now. Future editions, if they exist, ''may'' be available in different colors.

===What accessories are available?===
The [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html official distributors] offer a Pandora branded carry case, a TV out cable, and a Spare ~4000MaH battery.

===What if there's something wrong with it? Does it have a warranty?===
By law there is a one year warranty, and the developers have stated they will replace faulty hardware. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43984&st=0&p=645110&#entry645110] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43628&st=15&p=637425&#entry637425] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=42289&st=0&p=612864&#entry612864] LCDs with noticeable dead pixels will also be replaced.

==Hardware Questions==
===Why does the system look like it does?===
The Pandora project has been a group effort from the beginning. The hardware development team designed Pandora based on specifications requested by potential users. The main physical features - qwerty keyboard, dual analog pads, clamshell design, pocketable size - were considered important by most of the community. The physical appearance of Pandora is a result of getting all the necessary hardware into a pocket sized device while keeping the cost reasonable. Many other layouts were considered, but the final design is the best possible solution.

===What type of screen is it, LED or CCFL?===
The Pandora uses the same LED screen as the Archos 605.

===What kind of touch screen does it have? Is it multi-touch?===
The Pandora touchscreen is resistive. Resistive touchscreens cannot do multitouch like the iPhone or iPod Touch can, but they can do simplistic pressure sensing. Resistive touchscreens use a stylus for input, which is included. You can also use your finger for less accurate tasks, such as pressing buttons. According to Craigix, it is very easy and natural to switch between gaming controls to touchscreen.

===Can I draw using the touch screen?===
Notaz, who was working with the touch screen driver, says it can do some pressure sensing and returns around 16 different values for pressure[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44980&st=15]. This is not sensitive the way Wacom tablets are, but should allow simple pressure sensitivity if applications are designed for it. For software development, it is accessible through standard Linux event interface (raw values), or tslib (calibrated).

===Why doesn't the LCD touchscreen flip / rotate for a "tablet" mode?===
This is actually a patented idea. Pandora could not have a hinge which either flipped all the way back or rotated without substantially increasing the cost (licensing fees) or risking a patent infringement lawsuit.

===Why don't you use a slide out keyboard like the Nokia N810?===
This is also patented. A lot of the good ideas are.

===Why does it have a keyboard at all?===
Many people think Pandora is a gaming / emulation device only, but this is not true. It was designed from early on to be a multifunction palmtop computer / UMPC as well as a gaming handheld. Many desirable applications require a keyboard and the general consensus was that an on-screen keyboard wasn't good enough.

===Where does the stylus fit?===
The stylus provided with the Pandora fits in a slot on the side, sliding in to fit parallel to the battery.

===Why does Pandora only have 256MB of RAM? Is that enough?===
The OMAP3530 SoC which powers the Pandora is currently only available with 256MB of RAM. This is built into the chip. It is not replaceable or expandable. All of the major software developers have stated that 256MB will be more than enough for all tasks for which Pandora is suitable. The PSP only has 32MB RAM and it certainly doesn't have any problem with high-end games. Other handheld computing platforms like the Nokia N8x0 tablets and the iPhone also have only 128MB RAM, and it has certainly not limited them in any way. A recent Youtube video shows a customized version of Xubuntu working on the Pandora with plenty of RAM free.

===Why doesn't it have WiMax / GPS / accelerometers / etc?===
We had to draw the line somewhere. Adding any more features would have increased the price. Luckily Pandora has two [[USB_reference|USB host ports]], bluetooth, two SD slots with SDIO capability, and a serial UART for adding whatever additional widgets you want (such as a USB GPS system). Solder pads were designed into the PCB for "hacking" in extra internal hardware.

===What kind of battery will it have?===
Pandora will have a 4000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Batteries will be user-replaceable and spares will be sold by Pandora retailers. 5000mAh extended batteries may also be available.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=602568].

A replacement 4000mAh battery costs £14.99/€21.99/$29.99

===How long will the battery last?===
Current estimates are around 10 hours for basic applications.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336] Actual battery runtime will vary based on the the software being run and peripherals in use.

===What about the power supply or power cable?===
The Pandora is expected to come with a switching power supply with a standard cord socket which should function on 110V and 240V systems. It is not known if there is a plan to supply localized power plug cables.

Craig has also stated that a PSP power supply will work fine with the Pandora [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=41&st=0&sk=t&sd=a].

===Will it be able to run from the AC Adaptor alone, without a battery connected?===
Originally, it was thought not, due to the design of the OMAP chipset appearing to require a battery to be connected. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=600811]
It now appears that it will work without battery but this requires further testing to assess the true capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675323] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675458]

===Will it be able charge from USB?===
Yes, through the mini-AB OTG port. Whilst the Pandora is in use the charge rate may be so low as to make it impractical for normal purposes. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45902&view=findpost&p=683572]

===Will I be able to use USB and SDIO accessories with my Pandora?===
There would not be much point to having a [[USB_reference|USB]] host port if you couldn't. Any USB or SDIO device should work with Pandora, as long as drivers are available. Standard mass storage devices (USB memory sticks, keyboards, gamepads, external hard drives, etc.) should work fine out of the box. Many devices like GPS receivers, EVDO modems and cameras should be compatible, but not necessarily all makes and models. For a list of known-working devices see [[USB_compatibility_list|the USB compatibility list]]. More detailed info about using USB on the Pandora can be found [[USB_reference|on this page]].

===Will my old USB 1.1 device work on the Pandora?===
You can't connect it to the main [[USB_reference|USB]] port, but you can to the OTG (On The Go) port with the appropriate adapter, active USB extension cable, or hub, since the OTG port accepts USB 1.1 devices.

Any USB device that does not have the USB HIGH SPEED logo on it cannot be connected directly to the "regular" USB port on the Pandora. They can only be used on that port if a HIGH SPEED USB hub is connected between the device and the Pandora to translate the USB low speed and full speed transactions into High Speed transactions.

A USB standard-A male to USB standard-A female cable '''will not work''' as a hub.

There are some devices that do not work at High Speed, and thus require a High Speed hub, but at the same time require more than the usual 100 mA. To provide the extra power, the hub used must be a powered hub (one that has a power cord you can plug in to the wall).

You can find more detailed info about using the Pandora's two USB ports [[USB_reference|on this page]].

''(Thanks to [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44611&view=findpost&p=657812 DAP] for the detailed information.)''

===Will there be any special accessories for Pandora?===
Currently a Pandora branded case, a TV out cable and replacement batteries are available. The lead developers are currently entertaining other possibilities.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41686]

A page in this wiki has been started to list potential generic [[Accessories|accessories and peripherals]] that will work with the Pandora.

===Will there be RTC, IrDA, RS-232?===
There will be RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level), but no IrDA.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]

===Will Pandora have 'sleep' or 'hibernate' modes?===
Yes. Pandora will support both suspend-to-RAM (sleep) and suspend-to-disk (hibernate) modes. Entering these power saving modes will be controlled by software can can be configured to happen when you press the power switch, close the lid, or only on command.

===Can I return my Pandora if I have dead pixels?===
It has been stated[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44169&view=findpost&p=648776] that if the LCD contains noticeable dead pixels, they would replace the device.

===Will any changes be made to the Pandora hardware after the initial batch of 3000?===
There is no ''intention'' to change anything between batches. Any changes made will be small and only out of necessity.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44163&view=findpost&p=648612]

===How many keypresses can it detect at once?===
It can detect two "regular" keys being pressed at once[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44326&view=findpost&p=651104]. However, this restriction does not apply to the game controls, or the central "Menu" keys.

===Does it have a microphone? Where is it placed?===
Yes it does. The microphone is up in the right hinge hump in between the 9 and 0 buttons. It can be used with the lid open or closed since it has the hole facing up and slightly in toward the user (somewhat like the power LED).[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44133&view=findpost&p=647343]

===What do the different board revisions mean?===
* MK0 - the original devkit board for developers. Didn't have the Wifi module attached
* MK1 - internal prototyping (???) [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44470&view=findpost&p=653753]
* MK2 - the first batch of production models which will be in the final release.

===What is the expected weight?===
* The prototype weighs in at 270g. The final production model is expected to weigh slightly more, estimated maximum of 300g [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45582&view=findpost&p=676768]

==Emulation Questions==
===Which consoles and computer systems will Pandora emulate?===
Pandora has the technical capability to emulate nearly any video game console up to and including the PSX. The system should also have no trouble with most 8 and 16 bit home computer systems. Please be aware that while the Pandora has the capability to emulate dozens of game and computer systems, the necessary emulation software will need to be ported to the Pandora platform for each system. See the [[Emulators|emulators page]] for more details.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Nintendo64?===
Maybe. The N64 is a difficult system to emulate. It is ''possible'', with much effort, that a N64 emulator could be ported well enough to run some games at playable speed. This will probably not happen any time soon and may not happen at all.

===What about the Nintendo DS?===
Definitely not in the near term. It is possible that there will ''eventually'' be a DS emulator for Pandora, but there are major obstacles to overcome. DS emulation is still in early development on x86 (PC), and the most advanced projects are highly optimized for that platform. Even in cases where the source is available, it would take a lot of work and optimization to get something running on Pandora. In other words, '''don't hold your breath'''.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Sega Dreamcast / Anything recent?===
No. Anything newer / more advanced than the Playstation that is not otherwise mentioned here is '''not likely''' to ever be emulated on Pandora in a useful manner. However, some developers believe it will be possible to emulate Dreamcast with dynamic recompilation at decent speed. [http://www.emudev.org/drkIIRaziel/?p=17]

==Can Pandora play any PC games without emulation?==
Provided the source code is freely available, the game's system requirements are reasonable and the game has been compiled to run on ARM processors, there is little stopping the Pandora from playing it too.

===Can't I use Wine and run Windows games?===
No. Wine is not an Emulator, it's a wrapper for the Windows system libraries - it requires an x86 processor to actually run. The Pandora processor is an ARM one.

===Wouldn't this result in legal action because of the emulation?===
No more than an ordinary PC, UMPC, laptop, or GP2X would.

===What sort of PC games will Pandora be able to play under emulation?===
We won't know for sure until there is an actual DOSBox port to try out. Current guestimates put Pandora's DOS capabilities in the low to mid 386 range.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41268&hl=]

==Software Questions==
===What OS will Pandora use?===
Pandora will run a customized build of Linux. It ''may'' be based on the Debian ARMEL flavor, but it will definitely be highly optimized.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41453&view=findpost&p=599472]. A developer has mentioned that the OS that is pre-installed on the Pandora will be based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], but there will be an option to run a custom form of Xubuntu from an SD card.

The filesystem is derived from [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], and the build system uses [http://wiki.openembedded.net/index.php/Main_Page OpenEmbedded], which both evolved from OpenZaurus.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44171&view=findpost&p=648859]

===In the videos it looks like DOS...===
That's a Linux command line - the original MK0 devboards were released to the developers before a GUI was available.

===What will the GUI be like?===
The basic UI is called Pmenu, which replaces the earlier port of Gmenu [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=47356&st=15&p=717126&#entry717126]. There are also options of running the "finger friendly" Matchbox window manager, or a full "desktop" environment.

===What software will run on Pandora out of the box?===
That depends on what has been written / ported when you buy one. It is assumed (though not confirmed) that Pandora will ship with basic apps like a web browser, text editor, and media player. Check the [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40233 Planned Projects thread] on the forums for an idea of what else you might be able to expect.

===Will there be some sort of package manager?===
Yes. The specifics are not yet finalized, but there will be an easy package-based software installation system.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=ST&f=62&t=41719]

===Will Firefox work on the Pandora? What about extensions?===
Firefox is included in the Angstrom repository, so will either be pre-installed, or available to download. Extensions (such as AdBlock) should "just work" automatically, since they don't actually contain compiled code (they're a mix of javascript and xml data) - of course this is assuming the plugin developer hasn't been naughty and made major assumptions...

===Will Pandora support Flash streaming video or applications?===
The Official Flash player is not open source, but Adobe has opened up the Flash standards and dropped licensing fees for developers[http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2008/04/adobe-drops-lic.html], there is a very good chance that Pandora will have Flash support eventually, probably through a port of [http://www.gnu.org/software/gnash/ Gnash]

Also, there are scripts for Firefox (such as VLCtube) which replaces flash video players with regular video plugins or exposes the actual video URL to download. Such scripts can be easily modified to use any native video player.

===Will I be able to access files shared on my PC from the Pandora?===
It might not be included "out of the box", but [http://www.samba.org/ Samba] (an application that "emulates" the Windows file sharing system) should be easy to port to the Pandora, which would allow you to browse your Windows shares as if your machine is just another windows PC (it works both ways, so you could create a shared "drop" folder on the Pandora too)

===Will I be able to connect to the internet over my cell phone with the Pandora?===
The process of connecting a cellular phone to another device to be used as a cellular modem is called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethering tethering]. The Pandora will be capable of tethering over [[USB_reference|USB]] or over Bluetooth. You must have a phone that is capable of tethering, and you must have a service plan that allows internet access. Note that the act of tethering will probably violate your service agreement unless you're paying extra for a tethering plan. If your provider discovers you are tethering your phone without paying for the plan, you could get hit with extra charges. The method for enabling tethering on any given phone varies by model. Instructions for most models can be found on [http://www.howardforums.com/ Howard Forums].

===Can I write software for Pandora?===
I don't know, can you? Pandora will definitely be compatible with [http://www.libsdl.org/ SDL] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL_ES OpenGL 2.0 ES] libraries. There will likely be libraries for [http://www.python.org/ Python] and other languages as well.

===Will it be possible to write software directly on the Pandora itself?===

There is no reason why not. Certainly it will be easy to get GCC running directly for writing C/C++ code. Python doesn't need a compiler, so should just run, assuming the interpreter has been ported.

A fully blown IDE would take more work, but plenty of open source IDEs exist, so could in theory be ported.

===Will Pandora have XXXX application?===
Maybe. I suggest you [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=Search&f= search the official forums] to see if anybody is working on the application you want.

===Nobody is working on XXXX application! What do I do?===
The first thing you should do is make sure it ''can'' be ported. Use the [http://www.gliffy.com/publish/1448256/ portability flowchart] to determine if a port of the software is possible. Next, check to see if a similar application is under development. If it looks like the program is portable, just be patient. There are literally hundreds of games and applications that would be desireable on the Pandora, and only so many people who are capable of making them happen. Most devs already have plans for their first projects, so just sit tight and wait for somebody to pick it up.

===Will other OSes be available?===
Almost certainly, but they are likely to be community developed. Gentoo is currently in development and available for testing.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45177&view=findpost&p=683369] Xubuntu has been running and videoed. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOPNurKei0I]

===Can the Pandora run Microsoft Windows?===
No. Microsoft Windows requires an x86 processor. The Pandora uses an ARM processor, and therefore it cannot run Windows.

===What about Windows CE? That supports ARM processors!===
Yes, in theory you could run WinCE, although you'd need to pay Microsoft for the privilege [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/products/windowsce/default.mspx] (and wouldn't be free to distribute it.)

This still wouldn't let you run regular Windows applications, since they'd still be compiled for an x86 processor. You'd only be able to run applications compiled specifically for WinCE/ARM.

==Logo Questions==

===I want to make cool fan art! Where can I get the logo?===
A fan-made version of the [[logo]] is available for non-commercial use.

===What font is "Pandora" written in?===
No one knows. [[Craigix]] has stated on the forums that he believes it is drawn.

[http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/ WhatTheFont] certainly doesn't recognise it, and is usually pretty accurate at font recognition.

===Doesn't that look a lot like the SGI logo?===
The old box logo previously used by SiliconGraphics before their redesign does bear a resemblance. However, their old logo was always 3D, showing the back edges of the box, and the lines folded in a different manner than the ones used in the Pandora logo.

[[Category:FAQ]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:FAQ (preguntas frecuentes)

2009-08-14T18:50:43Z

Josemdark: /* What can it do? */

En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés
==Léeme primero!==

Si tienes una pregunta que hacer, que no este cubierta en este FAQ actualmente, por favor solicita más ayuda en los [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showforum=61 Foros].

==The Basics==

===Qué es Pandora===

Pandora es un ordenador para juegos de bolsillo. Es una plataforma de juegos, un UMPC, un PMP, un MID, y muchos más acrónimos modernos.

===¿Qué puede hacer?===

* En este momento no puede hacer nada. Aún no está terminada. Aquí esta lo que debería ser capaz de hacer cuando lo esté:
* Ejecutar algunos juegos Homebrew desarrollados específicamente para la Pandora.
* Correr [[Es:Emuladores|Emuladores]]
* Browse the internet
* Run chat / IM clients
* Play music and video files
* View images
* View and edit text documents
* Most tasks you can do on a regular PC will be possible on Pandora to some extent

===Who is making it?===

The primary developers are Craig "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=116 Craigix]" Rothwell, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=9395 MWeston]" Weston, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=205 EvilDragon]" Mrozek, M. Fatih "[http://forum.gp2xtr.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1 mfk]" Kilic. However, there are dozens of other GP32X community members who are involved with both hardware and software aspects of the project.

===Are those guys part of Game Park / GamePark Holdings?===

[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark Game Park]] (the Korean company which made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gp32 GP32]]) and [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark_Holdings GamePark Holdings]] (the Korean company that made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X GP2X]]) have nothing to do with the Pandora project. Several of the lead developers are regional distributors for the GP32 and GP2X handhelds, but they are not subsidiaries of those manufacturers. The Pandora project is partially inspired by the open source handhelds that came before it - the GP32 and GP2X - but takes the hardware and software to the next logical level. There is also overlap in the developer and user communities for the Pandora, GP32, and GP2x (the official Pandora forums are currently hosted on the GP32X boards).

===How does the Pandora compare to the GP2X?===

Very favorably. Rough estimates put the Pandora CPU at about 3x as powerful as the GP2X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39958&view=findpost&p=578750] Here are a few additional ways in which the Pandora improves upon the GP2X:
* More RAM, internal storage, and removable storage options
* Possibility of emulating more advanced consoles (N64, NDS)
* Better emulation of already supported consoles (SNES,PS1)
* Significantly better 3D hardware and software support
* Larger, higher resolution display (with touch screen)
* 2-3x battery life[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=603481] with included internal rechargeable battery
* Wifi
* Bluetooth
* QWERTY Keyboard and analog controls

===Do you really expect it to compete with the PSP / DS / eeePC / etc?===

No, we don't. Pandora is very different than anything currently available. It is designed to serve a niche market of hobbyists and retro/indie gamers. We are aware that much of the general public will not need or appreciate Pandora's feature set. It is more portable than a UMPC or eeePC, and it has far superior gaming controls. Pandora is much more powerful than a PSP or DS, and with it's high resolution screen and qwerty keypad is more capable of general computing activities. These features come at the expense of a higher cost than commercial gaming handhelds and a steeper learning curve than traditional ultra mobile PCs. Not everybody will be willing to make the trade off and try something new.

===Where can I buy a Pandora? Have the pre-orders sold out?===

Preorders for the first batch of Pandoras ran from the 30th of September, to the 5th of October, and have now sold out. The first batch are expected to start shipping at the end of November. The Pandora is expected to start shipping at the end of November.

Whilst the first batch was initially planned to be 3000 units, it was later expanded to accommodate all orders placed before the cut off before the 5th of October worldwide.

A second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders expected to take place at the end of December [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html].

The local distributors page can be found [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html here], but is currently offline until the second batch of preorders.

===Only 3000?! What if they sell out?===

The first batch has sold out, and sold almost 4000 units[http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?p=4417#p4417]. A Second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders at the end of December.

===What Colors will be available?===
Pandora will only be available in black for now. Future editions, if they exist, ''may'' be available in different colors.

===What accessories are available?===
The [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html official distributors] offer a Pandora branded carry case, a TV out cable, and a Spare ~4000MaH battery.

===What if there's something wrong with it? Does it have a warranty?===
By law there is a one year warranty, and the developers have stated they will replace faulty hardware. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43984&st=0&p=645110&#entry645110] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43628&st=15&p=637425&#entry637425] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=42289&st=0&p=612864&#entry612864] LCDs with noticeable dead pixels will also be replaced.

==Hardware Questions==
===Why does the system look like it does?===
The Pandora project has been a group effort from the beginning. The hardware development team designed Pandora based on specifications requested by potential users. The main physical features - qwerty keyboard, dual analog pads, clamshell design, pocketable size - were considered important by most of the community. The physical appearance of Pandora is a result of getting all the necessary hardware into a pocket sized device while keeping the cost reasonable. Many other layouts were considered, but the final design is the best possible solution.

===What type of screen is it, LED or CCFL?===
The Pandora uses the same LED screen as the Archos 605.

===What kind of touch screen does it have? Is it multi-touch?===
The Pandora touchscreen is resistive. Resistive touchscreens cannot do multitouch like the iPhone or iPod Touch can, but they can do simplistic pressure sensing. Resistive touchscreens use a stylus for input, which is included. You can also use your finger for less accurate tasks, such as pressing buttons. According to Craigix, it is very easy and natural to switch between gaming controls to touchscreen.

===Can I draw using the touch screen?===
Notaz, who was working with the touch screen driver, says it can do some pressure sensing and returns around 16 different values for pressure[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44980&st=15]. This is not sensitive the way Wacom tablets are, but should allow simple pressure sensitivity if applications are designed for it. For software development, it is accessible through standard Linux event interface (raw values), or tslib (calibrated).

===Why doesn't the LCD touchscreen flip / rotate for a "tablet" mode?===
This is actually a patented idea. Pandora could not have a hinge which either flipped all the way back or rotated without substantially increasing the cost (licensing fees) or risking a patent infringement lawsuit.

===Why don't you use a slide out keyboard like the Nokia N810?===
This is also patented. A lot of the good ideas are.

===Why does it have a keyboard at all?===
Many people think Pandora is a gaming / emulation device only, but this is not true. It was designed from early on to be a multifunction palmtop computer / UMPC as well as a gaming handheld. Many desirable applications require a keyboard and the general consensus was that an on-screen keyboard wasn't good enough.

===Where does the stylus fit?===
The stylus provided with the Pandora fits in a slot on the side, sliding in to fit parallel to the battery.

===Why does Pandora only have 256MB of RAM? Is that enough?===
The OMAP3530 SoC which powers the Pandora is currently only available with 256MB of RAM. This is built into the chip. It is not replaceable or expandable. All of the major software developers have stated that 256MB will be more than enough for all tasks for which Pandora is suitable. The PSP only has 32MB RAM and it certainly doesn't have any problem with high-end games. Other handheld computing platforms like the Nokia N8x0 tablets and the iPhone also have only 128MB RAM, and it has certainly not limited them in any way. A recent Youtube video shows a customized version of Xubuntu working on the Pandora with plenty of RAM free.

===Why doesn't it have WiMax / GPS / accelerometers / etc?===
We had to draw the line somewhere. Adding any more features would have increased the price. Luckily Pandora has two [[USB_reference|USB host ports]], bluetooth, two SD slots with SDIO capability, and a serial UART for adding whatever additional widgets you want (such as a USB GPS system). Solder pads were designed into the PCB for "hacking" in extra internal hardware.

===What kind of battery will it have?===
Pandora will have a 4000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Batteries will be user-replaceable and spares will be sold by Pandora retailers. 5000mAh extended batteries may also be available.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=602568].

A replacement 4000mAh battery costs £14.99/€21.99/$29.99

===How long will the battery last?===
Current estimates are around 10 hours for basic applications.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336] Actual battery runtime will vary based on the the software being run and peripherals in use.

===What about the power supply or power cable?===
The Pandora is expected to come with a switching power supply with a standard cord socket which should function on 110V and 240V systems. It is not known if there is a plan to supply localized power plug cables.

Craig has also stated that a PSP power supply will work fine with the Pandora [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=41&st=0&sk=t&sd=a].

===Will it be able to run from the AC Adaptor alone, without a battery connected?===
Originally, it was thought not, due to the design of the OMAP chipset appearing to require a battery to be connected. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=600811]
It now appears that it will work without battery but this requires further testing to assess the true capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675323] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675458]

===Will it be able charge from USB?===
Yes, through the mini-AB OTG port. Whilst the Pandora is in use the charge rate may be so low as to make it impractical for normal purposes. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45902&view=findpost&p=683572]

===Will I be able to use USB and SDIO accessories with my Pandora?===
There would not be much point to having a [[USB_reference|USB]] host port if you couldn't. Any USB or SDIO device should work with Pandora, as long as drivers are available. Standard mass storage devices (USB memory sticks, keyboards, gamepads, external hard drives, etc.) should work fine out of the box. Many devices like GPS receivers, EVDO modems and cameras should be compatible, but not necessarily all makes and models. For a list of known-working devices see [[USB_compatibility_list|the USB compatibility list]]. More detailed info about using USB on the Pandora can be found [[USB_reference|on this page]].

===Will my old USB 1.1 device work on the Pandora?===
You can't connect it to the main [[USB_reference|USB]] port, but you can to the OTG (On The Go) port with the appropriate adapter, active USB extension cable, or hub, since the OTG port accepts USB 1.1 devices.

Any USB device that does not have the USB HIGH SPEED logo on it cannot be connected directly to the "regular" USB port on the Pandora. They can only be used on that port if a HIGH SPEED USB hub is connected between the device and the Pandora to translate the USB low speed and full speed transactions into High Speed transactions.

A USB standard-A male to USB standard-A female cable '''will not work''' as a hub.

There are some devices that do not work at High Speed, and thus require a High Speed hub, but at the same time require more than the usual 100 mA. To provide the extra power, the hub used must be a powered hub (one that has a power cord you can plug in to the wall).

You can find more detailed info about using the Pandora's two USB ports [[USB_reference|on this page]].

''(Thanks to [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44611&view=findpost&p=657812 DAP] for the detailed information.)''

===Will there be any special accessories for Pandora?===
Currently a Pandora branded case, a TV out cable and replacement batteries are available. The lead developers are currently entertaining other possibilities.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41686]

A page in this wiki has been started to list potential generic [[Accessories|accessories and peripherals]] that will work with the Pandora.

===Will there be RTC, IrDA, RS-232?===
There will be RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level), but no IrDA.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]

===Will Pandora have 'sleep' or 'hibernate' modes?===
Yes. Pandora will support both suspend-to-RAM (sleep) and suspend-to-disk (hibernate) modes. Entering these power saving modes will be controlled by software can can be configured to happen when you press the power switch, close the lid, or only on command.

===Can I return my Pandora if I have dead pixels?===
It has been stated[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44169&view=findpost&p=648776] that if the LCD contains noticeable dead pixels, they would replace the device.

===Will any changes be made to the Pandora hardware after the initial batch of 3000?===
There is no ''intention'' to change anything between batches. Any changes made will be small and only out of necessity.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44163&view=findpost&p=648612]

===How many keypresses can it detect at once?===
It can detect two "regular" keys being pressed at once[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44326&view=findpost&p=651104]. However, this restriction does not apply to the game controls, or the central "Menu" keys.

===Does it have a microphone? Where is it placed?===
Yes it does. The microphone is up in the right hinge hump in between the 9 and 0 buttons. It can be used with the lid open or closed since it has the hole facing up and slightly in toward the user (somewhat like the power LED).[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44133&view=findpost&p=647343]

===What do the different board revisions mean?===
* MK0 - the original devkit board for developers. Didn't have the Wifi module attached
* MK1 - internal prototyping (???) [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44470&view=findpost&p=653753]
* MK2 - the first batch of production models which will be in the final release.

===What is the expected weight?===
* The prototype weighs in at 270g. The final production model is expected to weigh slightly more, estimated maximum of 300g [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45582&view=findpost&p=676768]

==Emulation Questions==
===Which consoles and computer systems will Pandora emulate?===
Pandora has the technical capability to emulate nearly any video game console up to and including the PSX. The system should also have no trouble with most 8 and 16 bit home computer systems. Please be aware that while the Pandora has the capability to emulate dozens of game and computer systems, the necessary emulation software will need to be ported to the Pandora platform for each system. See the [[Emulators|emulators page]] for more details.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Nintendo64?===
Maybe. The N64 is a difficult system to emulate. It is ''possible'', with much effort, that a N64 emulator could be ported well enough to run some games at playable speed. This will probably not happen any time soon and may not happen at all.

===What about the Nintendo DS?===
Definitely not in the near term. It is possible that there will ''eventually'' be a DS emulator for Pandora, but there are major obstacles to overcome. DS emulation is still in early development on x86 (PC), and the most advanced projects are highly optimized for that platform. Even in cases where the source is available, it would take a lot of work and optimization to get something running on Pandora. In other words, '''don't hold your breath'''.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Sega Dreamcast / Anything recent?===
No. Anything newer / more advanced than the Playstation that is not otherwise mentioned here is '''not likely''' to ever be emulated on Pandora in a useful manner. However, some developers believe it will be possible to emulate Dreamcast with dynamic recompilation at decent speed. [http://www.emudev.org/drkIIRaziel/?p=17]

==Can Pandora play any PC games without emulation?==
Provided the source code is freely available, the game's system requirements are reasonable and the game has been compiled to run on ARM processors, there is little stopping the Pandora from playing it too.

===Can't I use Wine and run Windows games?===
No. Wine is not an Emulator, it's a wrapper for the Windows system libraries - it requires an x86 processor to actually run. The Pandora processor is an ARM one.

===Wouldn't this result in legal action because of the emulation?===
No more than an ordinary PC, UMPC, laptop, or GP2X would.

===What sort of PC games will Pandora be able to play under emulation?===
We won't know for sure until there is an actual DOSBox port to try out. Current guestimates put Pandora's DOS capabilities in the low to mid 386 range.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41268&hl=]

==Software Questions==
===What OS will Pandora use?===
Pandora will run a customized build of Linux. It ''may'' be based on the Debian ARMEL flavor, but it will definitely be highly optimized.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41453&view=findpost&p=599472]. A developer has mentioned that the OS that is pre-installed on the Pandora will be based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], but there will be an option to run a custom form of Xubuntu from an SD card.

The filesystem is derived from [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], and the build system uses [http://wiki.openembedded.net/index.php/Main_Page OpenEmbedded], which both evolved from OpenZaurus.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44171&view=findpost&p=648859]

===In the videos it looks like DOS...===
That's a Linux command line - the original MK0 devboards were released to the developers before a GUI was available.

===What will the GUI be like?===
The basic UI is called Pmenu, which replaces the earlier port of Gmenu [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=47356&st=15&p=717126&#entry717126]. There are also options of running the "finger friendly" Matchbox window manager, or a full "desktop" environment.

===What software will run on Pandora out of the box?===
That depends on what has been written / ported when you buy one. It is assumed (though not confirmed) that Pandora will ship with basic apps like a web browser, text editor, and media player. Check the [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40233 Planned Projects thread] on the forums for an idea of what else you might be able to expect.

===Will there be some sort of package manager?===
Yes. The specifics are not yet finalized, but there will be an easy package-based software installation system.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=ST&f=62&t=41719]

===Will Firefox work on the Pandora? What about extensions?===
Firefox is included in the Angstrom repository, so will either be pre-installed, or available to download. Extensions (such as AdBlock) should "just work" automatically, since they don't actually contain compiled code (they're a mix of javascript and xml data) - of course this is assuming the plugin developer hasn't been naughty and made major assumptions...

===Will Pandora support Flash streaming video or applications?===
The Official Flash player is not open source, but Adobe has opened up the Flash standards and dropped licensing fees for developers[http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2008/04/adobe-drops-lic.html], there is a very good chance that Pandora will have Flash support eventually, probably through a port of [http://www.gnu.org/software/gnash/ Gnash]

Also, there are scripts for Firefox (such as VLCtube) which replaces flash video players with regular video plugins or exposes the actual video URL to download. Such scripts can be easily modified to use any native video player.

===Will I be able to access files shared on my PC from the Pandora?===
It might not be included "out of the box", but [http://www.samba.org/ Samba] (an application that "emulates" the Windows file sharing system) should be easy to port to the Pandora, which would allow you to browse your Windows shares as if your machine is just another windows PC (it works both ways, so you could create a shared "drop" folder on the Pandora too)

===Will I be able to connect to the internet over my cell phone with the Pandora?===
The process of connecting a cellular phone to another device to be used as a cellular modem is called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethering tethering]. The Pandora will be capable of tethering over [[USB_reference|USB]] or over Bluetooth. You must have a phone that is capable of tethering, and you must have a service plan that allows internet access. Note that the act of tethering will probably violate your service agreement unless you're paying extra for a tethering plan. If your provider discovers you are tethering your phone without paying for the plan, you could get hit with extra charges. The method for enabling tethering on any given phone varies by model. Instructions for most models can be found on [http://www.howardforums.com/ Howard Forums].

===Can I write software for Pandora?===
I don't know, can you? Pandora will definitely be compatible with [http://www.libsdl.org/ SDL] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL_ES OpenGL 2.0 ES] libraries. There will likely be libraries for [http://www.python.org/ Python] and other languages as well.

===Will it be possible to write software directly on the Pandora itself?===

There is no reason why not. Certainly it will be easy to get GCC running directly for writing C/C++ code. Python doesn't need a compiler, so should just run, assuming the interpreter has been ported.

A fully blown IDE would take more work, but plenty of open source IDEs exist, so could in theory be ported.

===Will Pandora have XXXX application?===
Maybe. I suggest you [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=Search&f= search the official forums] to see if anybody is working on the application you want.

===Nobody is working on XXXX application! What do I do?===
The first thing you should do is make sure it ''can'' be ported. Use the [http://www.gliffy.com/publish/1448256/ portability flowchart] to determine if a port of the software is possible. Next, check to see if a similar application is under development. If it looks like the program is portable, just be patient. There are literally hundreds of games and applications that would be desireable on the Pandora, and only so many people who are capable of making them happen. Most devs already have plans for their first projects, so just sit tight and wait for somebody to pick it up.

===Will other OSes be available?===
Almost certainly, but they are likely to be community developed. Gentoo is currently in development and available for testing.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45177&view=findpost&p=683369] Xubuntu has been running and videoed. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOPNurKei0I]

===Can the Pandora run Microsoft Windows?===
No. Microsoft Windows requires an x86 processor. The Pandora uses an ARM processor, and therefore it cannot run Windows.

===What about Windows CE? That supports ARM processors!===
Yes, in theory you could run WinCE, although you'd need to pay Microsoft for the privilege [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/products/windowsce/default.mspx] (and wouldn't be free to distribute it.)

This still wouldn't let you run regular Windows applications, since they'd still be compiled for an x86 processor. You'd only be able to run applications compiled specifically for WinCE/ARM.

==Logo Questions==

===I want to make cool fan art! Where can I get the logo?===
A fan-made version of the [[logo]] is available for non-commercial use.

===What font is "Pandora" written in?===
No one knows. [[Craigix]] has stated on the forums that he believes it is drawn.

[http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/ WhatTheFont] certainly doesn't recognise it, and is usually pretty accurate at font recognition.

===Doesn't that look a lot like the SGI logo?===
The old box logo previously used by SiliconGraphics before their redesign does bear a resemblance. However, their old logo was always 3D, showing the back edges of the box, and the lines folded in a different manner than the ones used in the Pandora logo.

[[Category:FAQ]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:FAQ (preguntas frecuentes)

2009-08-14T18:42:33Z

Josemdark: /* Que és Pandora */

En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés
==Léeme primero!==

Si tienes una pregunta que hacer, que no este cubierta en este FAQ actualmente, por favor solicita más ayuda en los [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showforum=61 Foros].

==The Basics==

===Qué es Pandora===

Pandora es un ordenador para juegos de bolsillo. Es una plataforma de juegos, un UMPC, un PMP, un MID, y muchos más acrónimos modernos.

===What can it do?===

* At the moment it can't do anything. It's not finished yet. Here's what it should be able to do when it is done:
* Play some Homebrew games developed specifically for the Pandora.
* Run [[emulators]]
* Browse the internet
* Run chat / IM clients
* Play music and video files
* View images
* View and edit text documents
* Most tasks you can do on a regular PC will be possible on Pandora to some extent

===Who is making it?===

The primary developers are Craig "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=116 Craigix]" Rothwell, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=9395 MWeston]" Weston, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=205 EvilDragon]" Mrozek, M. Fatih "[http://forum.gp2xtr.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1 mfk]" Kilic. However, there are dozens of other GP32X community members who are involved with both hardware and software aspects of the project.

===Are those guys part of Game Park / GamePark Holdings?===

[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark Game Park]] (the Korean company which made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gp32 GP32]]) and [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark_Holdings GamePark Holdings]] (the Korean company that made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X GP2X]]) have nothing to do with the Pandora project. Several of the lead developers are regional distributors for the GP32 and GP2X handhelds, but they are not subsidiaries of those manufacturers. The Pandora project is partially inspired by the open source handhelds that came before it - the GP32 and GP2X - but takes the hardware and software to the next logical level. There is also overlap in the developer and user communities for the Pandora, GP32, and GP2x (the official Pandora forums are currently hosted on the GP32X boards).

===How does the Pandora compare to the GP2X?===

Very favorably. Rough estimates put the Pandora CPU at about 3x as powerful as the GP2X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39958&view=findpost&p=578750] Here are a few additional ways in which the Pandora improves upon the GP2X:
* More RAM, internal storage, and removable storage options
* Possibility of emulating more advanced consoles (N64, NDS)
* Better emulation of already supported consoles (SNES,PS1)
* Significantly better 3D hardware and software support
* Larger, higher resolution display (with touch screen)
* 2-3x battery life[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=603481] with included internal rechargeable battery
* Wifi
* Bluetooth
* QWERTY Keyboard and analog controls

===Do you really expect it to compete with the PSP / DS / eeePC / etc?===

No, we don't. Pandora is very different than anything currently available. It is designed to serve a niche market of hobbyists and retro/indie gamers. We are aware that much of the general public will not need or appreciate Pandora's feature set. It is more portable than a UMPC or eeePC, and it has far superior gaming controls. Pandora is much more powerful than a PSP or DS, and with it's high resolution screen and qwerty keypad is more capable of general computing activities. These features come at the expense of a higher cost than commercial gaming handhelds and a steeper learning curve than traditional ultra mobile PCs. Not everybody will be willing to make the trade off and try something new.

===Where can I buy a Pandora? Have the pre-orders sold out?===

Preorders for the first batch of Pandoras ran from the 30th of September, to the 5th of October, and have now sold out. The first batch are expected to start shipping at the end of November. The Pandora is expected to start shipping at the end of November.

Whilst the first batch was initially planned to be 3000 units, it was later expanded to accommodate all orders placed before the cut off before the 5th of October worldwide.

A second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders expected to take place at the end of December [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html].

The local distributors page can be found [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html here], but is currently offline until the second batch of preorders.

===Only 3000?! What if they sell out?===

The first batch has sold out, and sold almost 4000 units[http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?p=4417#p4417]. A Second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders at the end of December.

===What Colors will be available?===
Pandora will only be available in black for now. Future editions, if they exist, ''may'' be available in different colors.

===What accessories are available?===
The [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html official distributors] offer a Pandora branded carry case, a TV out cable, and a Spare ~4000MaH battery.

===What if there's something wrong with it? Does it have a warranty?===
By law there is a one year warranty, and the developers have stated they will replace faulty hardware. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43984&st=0&p=645110&#entry645110] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43628&st=15&p=637425&#entry637425] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=42289&st=0&p=612864&#entry612864] LCDs with noticeable dead pixels will also be replaced.

==Hardware Questions==
===Why does the system look like it does?===
The Pandora project has been a group effort from the beginning. The hardware development team designed Pandora based on specifications requested by potential users. The main physical features - qwerty keyboard, dual analog pads, clamshell design, pocketable size - were considered important by most of the community. The physical appearance of Pandora is a result of getting all the necessary hardware into a pocket sized device while keeping the cost reasonable. Many other layouts were considered, but the final design is the best possible solution.

===What type of screen is it, LED or CCFL?===
The Pandora uses the same LED screen as the Archos 605.

===What kind of touch screen does it have? Is it multi-touch?===
The Pandora touchscreen is resistive. Resistive touchscreens cannot do multitouch like the iPhone or iPod Touch can, but they can do simplistic pressure sensing. Resistive touchscreens use a stylus for input, which is included. You can also use your finger for less accurate tasks, such as pressing buttons. According to Craigix, it is very easy and natural to switch between gaming controls to touchscreen.

===Can I draw using the touch screen?===
Notaz, who was working with the touch screen driver, says it can do some pressure sensing and returns around 16 different values for pressure[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44980&st=15]. This is not sensitive the way Wacom tablets are, but should allow simple pressure sensitivity if applications are designed for it. For software development, it is accessible through standard Linux event interface (raw values), or tslib (calibrated).

===Why doesn't the LCD touchscreen flip / rotate for a "tablet" mode?===
This is actually a patented idea. Pandora could not have a hinge which either flipped all the way back or rotated without substantially increasing the cost (licensing fees) or risking a patent infringement lawsuit.

===Why don't you use a slide out keyboard like the Nokia N810?===
This is also patented. A lot of the good ideas are.

===Why does it have a keyboard at all?===
Many people think Pandora is a gaming / emulation device only, but this is not true. It was designed from early on to be a multifunction palmtop computer / UMPC as well as a gaming handheld. Many desirable applications require a keyboard and the general consensus was that an on-screen keyboard wasn't good enough.

===Where does the stylus fit?===
The stylus provided with the Pandora fits in a slot on the side, sliding in to fit parallel to the battery.

===Why does Pandora only have 256MB of RAM? Is that enough?===
The OMAP3530 SoC which powers the Pandora is currently only available with 256MB of RAM. This is built into the chip. It is not replaceable or expandable. All of the major software developers have stated that 256MB will be more than enough for all tasks for which Pandora is suitable. The PSP only has 32MB RAM and it certainly doesn't have any problem with high-end games. Other handheld computing platforms like the Nokia N8x0 tablets and the iPhone also have only 128MB RAM, and it has certainly not limited them in any way. A recent Youtube video shows a customized version of Xubuntu working on the Pandora with plenty of RAM free.

===Why doesn't it have WiMax / GPS / accelerometers / etc?===
We had to draw the line somewhere. Adding any more features would have increased the price. Luckily Pandora has two [[USB_reference|USB host ports]], bluetooth, two SD slots with SDIO capability, and a serial UART for adding whatever additional widgets you want (such as a USB GPS system). Solder pads were designed into the PCB for "hacking" in extra internal hardware.

===What kind of battery will it have?===
Pandora will have a 4000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Batteries will be user-replaceable and spares will be sold by Pandora retailers. 5000mAh extended batteries may also be available.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=602568].

A replacement 4000mAh battery costs £14.99/€21.99/$29.99

===How long will the battery last?===
Current estimates are around 10 hours for basic applications.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336] Actual battery runtime will vary based on the the software being run and peripherals in use.

===What about the power supply or power cable?===
The Pandora is expected to come with a switching power supply with a standard cord socket which should function on 110V and 240V systems. It is not known if there is a plan to supply localized power plug cables.

Craig has also stated that a PSP power supply will work fine with the Pandora [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=41&st=0&sk=t&sd=a].

===Will it be able to run from the AC Adaptor alone, without a battery connected?===
Originally, it was thought not, due to the design of the OMAP chipset appearing to require a battery to be connected. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=600811]
It now appears that it will work without battery but this requires further testing to assess the true capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675323] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675458]

===Will it be able charge from USB?===
Yes, through the mini-AB OTG port. Whilst the Pandora is in use the charge rate may be so low as to make it impractical for normal purposes. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45902&view=findpost&p=683572]

===Will I be able to use USB and SDIO accessories with my Pandora?===
There would not be much point to having a [[USB_reference|USB]] host port if you couldn't. Any USB or SDIO device should work with Pandora, as long as drivers are available. Standard mass storage devices (USB memory sticks, keyboards, gamepads, external hard drives, etc.) should work fine out of the box. Many devices like GPS receivers, EVDO modems and cameras should be compatible, but not necessarily all makes and models. For a list of known-working devices see [[USB_compatibility_list|the USB compatibility list]]. More detailed info about using USB on the Pandora can be found [[USB_reference|on this page]].

===Will my old USB 1.1 device work on the Pandora?===
You can't connect it to the main [[USB_reference|USB]] port, but you can to the OTG (On The Go) port with the appropriate adapter, active USB extension cable, or hub, since the OTG port accepts USB 1.1 devices.

Any USB device that does not have the USB HIGH SPEED logo on it cannot be connected directly to the "regular" USB port on the Pandora. They can only be used on that port if a HIGH SPEED USB hub is connected between the device and the Pandora to translate the USB low speed and full speed transactions into High Speed transactions.

A USB standard-A male to USB standard-A female cable '''will not work''' as a hub.

There are some devices that do not work at High Speed, and thus require a High Speed hub, but at the same time require more than the usual 100 mA. To provide the extra power, the hub used must be a powered hub (one that has a power cord you can plug in to the wall).

You can find more detailed info about using the Pandora's two USB ports [[USB_reference|on this page]].

''(Thanks to [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44611&view=findpost&p=657812 DAP] for the detailed information.)''

===Will there be any special accessories for Pandora?===
Currently a Pandora branded case, a TV out cable and replacement batteries are available. The lead developers are currently entertaining other possibilities.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41686]

A page in this wiki has been started to list potential generic [[Accessories|accessories and peripherals]] that will work with the Pandora.

===Will there be RTC, IrDA, RS-232?===
There will be RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level), but no IrDA.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]

===Will Pandora have 'sleep' or 'hibernate' modes?===
Yes. Pandora will support both suspend-to-RAM (sleep) and suspend-to-disk (hibernate) modes. Entering these power saving modes will be controlled by software can can be configured to happen when you press the power switch, close the lid, or only on command.

===Can I return my Pandora if I have dead pixels?===
It has been stated[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44169&view=findpost&p=648776] that if the LCD contains noticeable dead pixels, they would replace the device.

===Will any changes be made to the Pandora hardware after the initial batch of 3000?===
There is no ''intention'' to change anything between batches. Any changes made will be small and only out of necessity.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44163&view=findpost&p=648612]

===How many keypresses can it detect at once?===
It can detect two "regular" keys being pressed at once[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44326&view=findpost&p=651104]. However, this restriction does not apply to the game controls, or the central "Menu" keys.

===Does it have a microphone? Where is it placed?===
Yes it does. The microphone is up in the right hinge hump in between the 9 and 0 buttons. It can be used with the lid open or closed since it has the hole facing up and slightly in toward the user (somewhat like the power LED).[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44133&view=findpost&p=647343]

===What do the different board revisions mean?===
* MK0 - the original devkit board for developers. Didn't have the Wifi module attached
* MK1 - internal prototyping (???) [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44470&view=findpost&p=653753]
* MK2 - the first batch of production models which will be in the final release.

===What is the expected weight?===
* The prototype weighs in at 270g. The final production model is expected to weigh slightly more, estimated maximum of 300g [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45582&view=findpost&p=676768]

==Emulation Questions==
===Which consoles and computer systems will Pandora emulate?===
Pandora has the technical capability to emulate nearly any video game console up to and including the PSX. The system should also have no trouble with most 8 and 16 bit home computer systems. Please be aware that while the Pandora has the capability to emulate dozens of game and computer systems, the necessary emulation software will need to be ported to the Pandora platform for each system. See the [[Emulators|emulators page]] for more details.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Nintendo64?===
Maybe. The N64 is a difficult system to emulate. It is ''possible'', with much effort, that a N64 emulator could be ported well enough to run some games at playable speed. This will probably not happen any time soon and may not happen at all.

===What about the Nintendo DS?===
Definitely not in the near term. It is possible that there will ''eventually'' be a DS emulator for Pandora, but there are major obstacles to overcome. DS emulation is still in early development on x86 (PC), and the most advanced projects are highly optimized for that platform. Even in cases where the source is available, it would take a lot of work and optimization to get something running on Pandora. In other words, '''don't hold your breath'''.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Sega Dreamcast / Anything recent?===
No. Anything newer / more advanced than the Playstation that is not otherwise mentioned here is '''not likely''' to ever be emulated on Pandora in a useful manner. However, some developers believe it will be possible to emulate Dreamcast with dynamic recompilation at decent speed. [http://www.emudev.org/drkIIRaziel/?p=17]

==Can Pandora play any PC games without emulation?==
Provided the source code is freely available, the game's system requirements are reasonable and the game has been compiled to run on ARM processors, there is little stopping the Pandora from playing it too.

===Can't I use Wine and run Windows games?===
No. Wine is not an Emulator, it's a wrapper for the Windows system libraries - it requires an x86 processor to actually run. The Pandora processor is an ARM one.

===Wouldn't this result in legal action because of the emulation?===
No more than an ordinary PC, UMPC, laptop, or GP2X would.

===What sort of PC games will Pandora be able to play under emulation?===
We won't know for sure until there is an actual DOSBox port to try out. Current guestimates put Pandora's DOS capabilities in the low to mid 386 range.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41268&hl=]

==Software Questions==
===What OS will Pandora use?===
Pandora will run a customized build of Linux. It ''may'' be based on the Debian ARMEL flavor, but it will definitely be highly optimized.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41453&view=findpost&p=599472]. A developer has mentioned that the OS that is pre-installed on the Pandora will be based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], but there will be an option to run a custom form of Xubuntu from an SD card.

The filesystem is derived from [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], and the build system uses [http://wiki.openembedded.net/index.php/Main_Page OpenEmbedded], which both evolved from OpenZaurus.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44171&view=findpost&p=648859]

===In the videos it looks like DOS...===
That's a Linux command line - the original MK0 devboards were released to the developers before a GUI was available.

===What will the GUI be like?===
The basic UI is called Pmenu, which replaces the earlier port of Gmenu [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=47356&st=15&p=717126&#entry717126]. There are also options of running the "finger friendly" Matchbox window manager, or a full "desktop" environment.

===What software will run on Pandora out of the box?===
That depends on what has been written / ported when you buy one. It is assumed (though not confirmed) that Pandora will ship with basic apps like a web browser, text editor, and media player. Check the [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40233 Planned Projects thread] on the forums for an idea of what else you might be able to expect.

===Will there be some sort of package manager?===
Yes. The specifics are not yet finalized, but there will be an easy package-based software installation system.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=ST&f=62&t=41719]

===Will Firefox work on the Pandora? What about extensions?===
Firefox is included in the Angstrom repository, so will either be pre-installed, or available to download. Extensions (such as AdBlock) should "just work" automatically, since they don't actually contain compiled code (they're a mix of javascript and xml data) - of course this is assuming the plugin developer hasn't been naughty and made major assumptions...

===Will Pandora support Flash streaming video or applications?===
The Official Flash player is not open source, but Adobe has opened up the Flash standards and dropped licensing fees for developers[http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2008/04/adobe-drops-lic.html], there is a very good chance that Pandora will have Flash support eventually, probably through a port of [http://www.gnu.org/software/gnash/ Gnash]

Also, there are scripts for Firefox (such as VLCtube) which replaces flash video players with regular video plugins or exposes the actual video URL to download. Such scripts can be easily modified to use any native video player.

===Will I be able to access files shared on my PC from the Pandora?===
It might not be included "out of the box", but [http://www.samba.org/ Samba] (an application that "emulates" the Windows file sharing system) should be easy to port to the Pandora, which would allow you to browse your Windows shares as if your machine is just another windows PC (it works both ways, so you could create a shared "drop" folder on the Pandora too)

===Will I be able to connect to the internet over my cell phone with the Pandora?===
The process of connecting a cellular phone to another device to be used as a cellular modem is called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethering tethering]. The Pandora will be capable of tethering over [[USB_reference|USB]] or over Bluetooth. You must have a phone that is capable of tethering, and you must have a service plan that allows internet access. Note that the act of tethering will probably violate your service agreement unless you're paying extra for a tethering plan. If your provider discovers you are tethering your phone without paying for the plan, you could get hit with extra charges. The method for enabling tethering on any given phone varies by model. Instructions for most models can be found on [http://www.howardforums.com/ Howard Forums].

===Can I write software for Pandora?===
I don't know, can you? Pandora will definitely be compatible with [http://www.libsdl.org/ SDL] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL_ES OpenGL 2.0 ES] libraries. There will likely be libraries for [http://www.python.org/ Python] and other languages as well.

===Will it be possible to write software directly on the Pandora itself?===

There is no reason why not. Certainly it will be easy to get GCC running directly for writing C/C++ code. Python doesn't need a compiler, so should just run, assuming the interpreter has been ported.

A fully blown IDE would take more work, but plenty of open source IDEs exist, so could in theory be ported.

===Will Pandora have XXXX application?===
Maybe. I suggest you [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=Search&f= search the official forums] to see if anybody is working on the application you want.

===Nobody is working on XXXX application! What do I do?===
The first thing you should do is make sure it ''can'' be ported. Use the [http://www.gliffy.com/publish/1448256/ portability flowchart] to determine if a port of the software is possible. Next, check to see if a similar application is under development. If it looks like the program is portable, just be patient. There are literally hundreds of games and applications that would be desireable on the Pandora, and only so many people who are capable of making them happen. Most devs already have plans for their first projects, so just sit tight and wait for somebody to pick it up.

===Will other OSes be available?===
Almost certainly, but they are likely to be community developed. Gentoo is currently in development and available for testing.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45177&view=findpost&p=683369] Xubuntu has been running and videoed. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOPNurKei0I]

===Can the Pandora run Microsoft Windows?===
No. Microsoft Windows requires an x86 processor. The Pandora uses an ARM processor, and therefore it cannot run Windows.

===What about Windows CE? That supports ARM processors!===
Yes, in theory you could run WinCE, although you'd need to pay Microsoft for the privilege [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/products/windowsce/default.mspx] (and wouldn't be free to distribute it.)

This still wouldn't let you run regular Windows applications, since they'd still be compiled for an x86 processor. You'd only be able to run applications compiled specifically for WinCE/ARM.

==Logo Questions==

===I want to make cool fan art! Where can I get the logo?===
A fan-made version of the [[logo]] is available for non-commercial use.

===What font is "Pandora" written in?===
No one knows. [[Craigix]] has stated on the forums that he believes it is drawn.

[http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/ WhatTheFont] certainly doesn't recognise it, and is usually pretty accurate at font recognition.

===Doesn't that look a lot like the SGI logo?===
The old box logo previously used by SiliconGraphics before their redesign does bear a resemblance. However, their old logo was always 3D, showing the back edges of the box, and the lines folded in a different manner than the ones used in the Pandora logo.

[[Category:FAQ]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:FAQ (preguntas frecuentes)

2009-08-14T18:41:59Z

Josemdark: /* What is Pandora? */

En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés
==Léeme primero!==

Si tienes una pregunta que hacer, que no este cubierta en este FAQ actualmente, por favor solicita más ayuda en los [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showforum=61 Foros].

==The Basics==

===Que és Pandora===

Pandora es un ordenador para juegos de bolsillo. Es una plataforma de juegos, un UMPC, un PMP, un MID, y muchos más acrónimos modernos.

===What can it do?===

* At the moment it can't do anything. It's not finished yet. Here's what it should be able to do when it is done:
* Play some Homebrew games developed specifically for the Pandora.
* Run [[emulators]]
* Browse the internet
* Run chat / IM clients
* Play music and video files
* View images
* View and edit text documents
* Most tasks you can do on a regular PC will be possible on Pandora to some extent

===Who is making it?===

The primary developers are Craig "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=116 Craigix]" Rothwell, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=9395 MWeston]" Weston, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=205 EvilDragon]" Mrozek, M. Fatih "[http://forum.gp2xtr.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1 mfk]" Kilic. However, there are dozens of other GP32X community members who are involved with both hardware and software aspects of the project.

===Are those guys part of Game Park / GamePark Holdings?===

[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark Game Park]] (the Korean company which made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gp32 GP32]]) and [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark_Holdings GamePark Holdings]] (the Korean company that made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X GP2X]]) have nothing to do with the Pandora project. Several of the lead developers are regional distributors for the GP32 and GP2X handhelds, but they are not subsidiaries of those manufacturers. The Pandora project is partially inspired by the open source handhelds that came before it - the GP32 and GP2X - but takes the hardware and software to the next logical level. There is also overlap in the developer and user communities for the Pandora, GP32, and GP2x (the official Pandora forums are currently hosted on the GP32X boards).

===How does the Pandora compare to the GP2X?===

Very favorably. Rough estimates put the Pandora CPU at about 3x as powerful as the GP2X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39958&view=findpost&p=578750] Here are a few additional ways in which the Pandora improves upon the GP2X:
* More RAM, internal storage, and removable storage options
* Possibility of emulating more advanced consoles (N64, NDS)
* Better emulation of already supported consoles (SNES,PS1)
* Significantly better 3D hardware and software support
* Larger, higher resolution display (with touch screen)
* 2-3x battery life[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=603481] with included internal rechargeable battery
* Wifi
* Bluetooth
* QWERTY Keyboard and analog controls

===Do you really expect it to compete with the PSP / DS / eeePC / etc?===

No, we don't. Pandora is very different than anything currently available. It is designed to serve a niche market of hobbyists and retro/indie gamers. We are aware that much of the general public will not need or appreciate Pandora's feature set. It is more portable than a UMPC or eeePC, and it has far superior gaming controls. Pandora is much more powerful than a PSP or DS, and with it's high resolution screen and qwerty keypad is more capable of general computing activities. These features come at the expense of a higher cost than commercial gaming handhelds and a steeper learning curve than traditional ultra mobile PCs. Not everybody will be willing to make the trade off and try something new.

===Where can I buy a Pandora? Have the pre-orders sold out?===

Preorders for the first batch of Pandoras ran from the 30th of September, to the 5th of October, and have now sold out. The first batch are expected to start shipping at the end of November. The Pandora is expected to start shipping at the end of November.

Whilst the first batch was initially planned to be 3000 units, it was later expanded to accommodate all orders placed before the cut off before the 5th of October worldwide.

A second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders expected to take place at the end of December [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html].

The local distributors page can be found [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html here], but is currently offline until the second batch of preorders.

===Only 3000?! What if they sell out?===

The first batch has sold out, and sold almost 4000 units[http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?p=4417#p4417]. A Second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders at the end of December.

===What Colors will be available?===
Pandora will only be available in black for now. Future editions, if they exist, ''may'' be available in different colors.

===What accessories are available?===
The [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html official distributors] offer a Pandora branded carry case, a TV out cable, and a Spare ~4000MaH battery.

===What if there's something wrong with it? Does it have a warranty?===
By law there is a one year warranty, and the developers have stated they will replace faulty hardware. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43984&st=0&p=645110&#entry645110] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43628&st=15&p=637425&#entry637425] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=42289&st=0&p=612864&#entry612864] LCDs with noticeable dead pixels will also be replaced.

==Hardware Questions==
===Why does the system look like it does?===
The Pandora project has been a group effort from the beginning. The hardware development team designed Pandora based on specifications requested by potential users. The main physical features - qwerty keyboard, dual analog pads, clamshell design, pocketable size - were considered important by most of the community. The physical appearance of Pandora is a result of getting all the necessary hardware into a pocket sized device while keeping the cost reasonable. Many other layouts were considered, but the final design is the best possible solution.

===What type of screen is it, LED or CCFL?===
The Pandora uses the same LED screen as the Archos 605.

===What kind of touch screen does it have? Is it multi-touch?===
The Pandora touchscreen is resistive. Resistive touchscreens cannot do multitouch like the iPhone or iPod Touch can, but they can do simplistic pressure sensing. Resistive touchscreens use a stylus for input, which is included. You can also use your finger for less accurate tasks, such as pressing buttons. According to Craigix, it is very easy and natural to switch between gaming controls to touchscreen.

===Can I draw using the touch screen?===
Notaz, who was working with the touch screen driver, says it can do some pressure sensing and returns around 16 different values for pressure[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44980&st=15]. This is not sensitive the way Wacom tablets are, but should allow simple pressure sensitivity if applications are designed for it. For software development, it is accessible through standard Linux event interface (raw values), or tslib (calibrated).

===Why doesn't the LCD touchscreen flip / rotate for a "tablet" mode?===
This is actually a patented idea. Pandora could not have a hinge which either flipped all the way back or rotated without substantially increasing the cost (licensing fees) or risking a patent infringement lawsuit.

===Why don't you use a slide out keyboard like the Nokia N810?===
This is also patented. A lot of the good ideas are.

===Why does it have a keyboard at all?===
Many people think Pandora is a gaming / emulation device only, but this is not true. It was designed from early on to be a multifunction palmtop computer / UMPC as well as a gaming handheld. Many desirable applications require a keyboard and the general consensus was that an on-screen keyboard wasn't good enough.

===Where does the stylus fit?===
The stylus provided with the Pandora fits in a slot on the side, sliding in to fit parallel to the battery.

===Why does Pandora only have 256MB of RAM? Is that enough?===
The OMAP3530 SoC which powers the Pandora is currently only available with 256MB of RAM. This is built into the chip. It is not replaceable or expandable. All of the major software developers have stated that 256MB will be more than enough for all tasks for which Pandora is suitable. The PSP only has 32MB RAM and it certainly doesn't have any problem with high-end games. Other handheld computing platforms like the Nokia N8x0 tablets and the iPhone also have only 128MB RAM, and it has certainly not limited them in any way. A recent Youtube video shows a customized version of Xubuntu working on the Pandora with plenty of RAM free.

===Why doesn't it have WiMax / GPS / accelerometers / etc?===
We had to draw the line somewhere. Adding any more features would have increased the price. Luckily Pandora has two [[USB_reference|USB host ports]], bluetooth, two SD slots with SDIO capability, and a serial UART for adding whatever additional widgets you want (such as a USB GPS system). Solder pads were designed into the PCB for "hacking" in extra internal hardware.

===What kind of battery will it have?===
Pandora will have a 4000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Batteries will be user-replaceable and spares will be sold by Pandora retailers. 5000mAh extended batteries may also be available.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=602568].

A replacement 4000mAh battery costs £14.99/€21.99/$29.99

===How long will the battery last?===
Current estimates are around 10 hours for basic applications.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336] Actual battery runtime will vary based on the the software being run and peripherals in use.

===What about the power supply or power cable?===
The Pandora is expected to come with a switching power supply with a standard cord socket which should function on 110V and 240V systems. It is not known if there is a plan to supply localized power plug cables.

Craig has also stated that a PSP power supply will work fine with the Pandora [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=41&st=0&sk=t&sd=a].

===Will it be able to run from the AC Adaptor alone, without a battery connected?===
Originally, it was thought not, due to the design of the OMAP chipset appearing to require a battery to be connected. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=600811]
It now appears that it will work without battery but this requires further testing to assess the true capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675323] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675458]

===Will it be able charge from USB?===
Yes, through the mini-AB OTG port. Whilst the Pandora is in use the charge rate may be so low as to make it impractical for normal purposes. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45902&view=findpost&p=683572]

===Will I be able to use USB and SDIO accessories with my Pandora?===
There would not be much point to having a [[USB_reference|USB]] host port if you couldn't. Any USB or SDIO device should work with Pandora, as long as drivers are available. Standard mass storage devices (USB memory sticks, keyboards, gamepads, external hard drives, etc.) should work fine out of the box. Many devices like GPS receivers, EVDO modems and cameras should be compatible, but not necessarily all makes and models. For a list of known-working devices see [[USB_compatibility_list|the USB compatibility list]]. More detailed info about using USB on the Pandora can be found [[USB_reference|on this page]].

===Will my old USB 1.1 device work on the Pandora?===
You can't connect it to the main [[USB_reference|USB]] port, but you can to the OTG (On The Go) port with the appropriate adapter, active USB extension cable, or hub, since the OTG port accepts USB 1.1 devices.

Any USB device that does not have the USB HIGH SPEED logo on it cannot be connected directly to the "regular" USB port on the Pandora. They can only be used on that port if a HIGH SPEED USB hub is connected between the device and the Pandora to translate the USB low speed and full speed transactions into High Speed transactions.

A USB standard-A male to USB standard-A female cable '''will not work''' as a hub.

There are some devices that do not work at High Speed, and thus require a High Speed hub, but at the same time require more than the usual 100 mA. To provide the extra power, the hub used must be a powered hub (one that has a power cord you can plug in to the wall).

You can find more detailed info about using the Pandora's two USB ports [[USB_reference|on this page]].

''(Thanks to [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44611&view=findpost&p=657812 DAP] for the detailed information.)''

===Will there be any special accessories for Pandora?===
Currently a Pandora branded case, a TV out cable and replacement batteries are available. The lead developers are currently entertaining other possibilities.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41686]

A page in this wiki has been started to list potential generic [[Accessories|accessories and peripherals]] that will work with the Pandora.

===Will there be RTC, IrDA, RS-232?===
There will be RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level), but no IrDA.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]

===Will Pandora have 'sleep' or 'hibernate' modes?===
Yes. Pandora will support both suspend-to-RAM (sleep) and suspend-to-disk (hibernate) modes. Entering these power saving modes will be controlled by software can can be configured to happen when you press the power switch, close the lid, or only on command.

===Can I return my Pandora if I have dead pixels?===
It has been stated[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44169&view=findpost&p=648776] that if the LCD contains noticeable dead pixels, they would replace the device.

===Will any changes be made to the Pandora hardware after the initial batch of 3000?===
There is no ''intention'' to change anything between batches. Any changes made will be small and only out of necessity.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44163&view=findpost&p=648612]

===How many keypresses can it detect at once?===
It can detect two "regular" keys being pressed at once[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44326&view=findpost&p=651104]. However, this restriction does not apply to the game controls, or the central "Menu" keys.

===Does it have a microphone? Where is it placed?===
Yes it does. The microphone is up in the right hinge hump in between the 9 and 0 buttons. It can be used with the lid open or closed since it has the hole facing up and slightly in toward the user (somewhat like the power LED).[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44133&view=findpost&p=647343]

===What do the different board revisions mean?===
* MK0 - the original devkit board for developers. Didn't have the Wifi module attached
* MK1 - internal prototyping (???) [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44470&view=findpost&p=653753]
* MK2 - the first batch of production models which will be in the final release.

===What is the expected weight?===
* The prototype weighs in at 270g. The final production model is expected to weigh slightly more, estimated maximum of 300g [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45582&view=findpost&p=676768]

==Emulation Questions==
===Which consoles and computer systems will Pandora emulate?===
Pandora has the technical capability to emulate nearly any video game console up to and including the PSX. The system should also have no trouble with most 8 and 16 bit home computer systems. Please be aware that while the Pandora has the capability to emulate dozens of game and computer systems, the necessary emulation software will need to be ported to the Pandora platform for each system. See the [[Emulators|emulators page]] for more details.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Nintendo64?===
Maybe. The N64 is a difficult system to emulate. It is ''possible'', with much effort, that a N64 emulator could be ported well enough to run some games at playable speed. This will probably not happen any time soon and may not happen at all.

===What about the Nintendo DS?===
Definitely not in the near term. It is possible that there will ''eventually'' be a DS emulator for Pandora, but there are major obstacles to overcome. DS emulation is still in early development on x86 (PC), and the most advanced projects are highly optimized for that platform. Even in cases where the source is available, it would take a lot of work and optimization to get something running on Pandora. In other words, '''don't hold your breath'''.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Sega Dreamcast / Anything recent?===
No. Anything newer / more advanced than the Playstation that is not otherwise mentioned here is '''not likely''' to ever be emulated on Pandora in a useful manner. However, some developers believe it will be possible to emulate Dreamcast with dynamic recompilation at decent speed. [http://www.emudev.org/drkIIRaziel/?p=17]

==Can Pandora play any PC games without emulation?==
Provided the source code is freely available, the game's system requirements are reasonable and the game has been compiled to run on ARM processors, there is little stopping the Pandora from playing it too.

===Can't I use Wine and run Windows games?===
No. Wine is not an Emulator, it's a wrapper for the Windows system libraries - it requires an x86 processor to actually run. The Pandora processor is an ARM one.

===Wouldn't this result in legal action because of the emulation?===
No more than an ordinary PC, UMPC, laptop, or GP2X would.

===What sort of PC games will Pandora be able to play under emulation?===
We won't know for sure until there is an actual DOSBox port to try out. Current guestimates put Pandora's DOS capabilities in the low to mid 386 range.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41268&hl=]

==Software Questions==
===What OS will Pandora use?===
Pandora will run a customized build of Linux. It ''may'' be based on the Debian ARMEL flavor, but it will definitely be highly optimized.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41453&view=findpost&p=599472]. A developer has mentioned that the OS that is pre-installed on the Pandora will be based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], but there will be an option to run a custom form of Xubuntu from an SD card.

The filesystem is derived from [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], and the build system uses [http://wiki.openembedded.net/index.php/Main_Page OpenEmbedded], which both evolved from OpenZaurus.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44171&view=findpost&p=648859]

===In the videos it looks like DOS...===
That's a Linux command line - the original MK0 devboards were released to the developers before a GUI was available.

===What will the GUI be like?===
The basic UI is called Pmenu, which replaces the earlier port of Gmenu [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=47356&st=15&p=717126&#entry717126]. There are also options of running the "finger friendly" Matchbox window manager, or a full "desktop" environment.

===What software will run on Pandora out of the box?===
That depends on what has been written / ported when you buy one. It is assumed (though not confirmed) that Pandora will ship with basic apps like a web browser, text editor, and media player. Check the [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40233 Planned Projects thread] on the forums for an idea of what else you might be able to expect.

===Will there be some sort of package manager?===
Yes. The specifics are not yet finalized, but there will be an easy package-based software installation system.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=ST&f=62&t=41719]

===Will Firefox work on the Pandora? What about extensions?===
Firefox is included in the Angstrom repository, so will either be pre-installed, or available to download. Extensions (such as AdBlock) should "just work" automatically, since they don't actually contain compiled code (they're a mix of javascript and xml data) - of course this is assuming the plugin developer hasn't been naughty and made major assumptions...

===Will Pandora support Flash streaming video or applications?===
The Official Flash player is not open source, but Adobe has opened up the Flash standards and dropped licensing fees for developers[http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2008/04/adobe-drops-lic.html], there is a very good chance that Pandora will have Flash support eventually, probably through a port of [http://www.gnu.org/software/gnash/ Gnash]

Also, there are scripts for Firefox (such as VLCtube) which replaces flash video players with regular video plugins or exposes the actual video URL to download. Such scripts can be easily modified to use any native video player.

===Will I be able to access files shared on my PC from the Pandora?===
It might not be included "out of the box", but [http://www.samba.org/ Samba] (an application that "emulates" the Windows file sharing system) should be easy to port to the Pandora, which would allow you to browse your Windows shares as if your machine is just another windows PC (it works both ways, so you could create a shared "drop" folder on the Pandora too)

===Will I be able to connect to the internet over my cell phone with the Pandora?===
The process of connecting a cellular phone to another device to be used as a cellular modem is called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethering tethering]. The Pandora will be capable of tethering over [[USB_reference|USB]] or over Bluetooth. You must have a phone that is capable of tethering, and you must have a service plan that allows internet access. Note that the act of tethering will probably violate your service agreement unless you're paying extra for a tethering plan. If your provider discovers you are tethering your phone without paying for the plan, you could get hit with extra charges. The method for enabling tethering on any given phone varies by model. Instructions for most models can be found on [http://www.howardforums.com/ Howard Forums].

===Can I write software for Pandora?===
I don't know, can you? Pandora will definitely be compatible with [http://www.libsdl.org/ SDL] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL_ES OpenGL 2.0 ES] libraries. There will likely be libraries for [http://www.python.org/ Python] and other languages as well.

===Will it be possible to write software directly on the Pandora itself?===

There is no reason why not. Certainly it will be easy to get GCC running directly for writing C/C++ code. Python doesn't need a compiler, so should just run, assuming the interpreter has been ported.

A fully blown IDE would take more work, but plenty of open source IDEs exist, so could in theory be ported.

===Will Pandora have XXXX application?===
Maybe. I suggest you [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=Search&f= search the official forums] to see if anybody is working on the application you want.

===Nobody is working on XXXX application! What do I do?===
The first thing you should do is make sure it ''can'' be ported. Use the [http://www.gliffy.com/publish/1448256/ portability flowchart] to determine if a port of the software is possible. Next, check to see if a similar application is under development. If it looks like the program is portable, just be patient. There are literally hundreds of games and applications that would be desireable on the Pandora, and only so many people who are capable of making them happen. Most devs already have plans for their first projects, so just sit tight and wait for somebody to pick it up.

===Will other OSes be available?===
Almost certainly, but they are likely to be community developed. Gentoo is currently in development and available for testing.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45177&view=findpost&p=683369] Xubuntu has been running and videoed. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOPNurKei0I]

===Can the Pandora run Microsoft Windows?===
No. Microsoft Windows requires an x86 processor. The Pandora uses an ARM processor, and therefore it cannot run Windows.

===What about Windows CE? That supports ARM processors!===
Yes, in theory you could run WinCE, although you'd need to pay Microsoft for the privilege [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/products/windowsce/default.mspx] (and wouldn't be free to distribute it.)

This still wouldn't let you run regular Windows applications, since they'd still be compiled for an x86 processor. You'd only be able to run applications compiled specifically for WinCE/ARM.

==Logo Questions==

===I want to make cool fan art! Where can I get the logo?===
A fan-made version of the [[logo]] is available for non-commercial use.

===What font is "Pandora" written in?===
No one knows. [[Craigix]] has stated on the forums that he believes it is drawn.

[http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/ WhatTheFont] certainly doesn't recognise it, and is usually pretty accurate at font recognition.

===Doesn't that look a lot like the SGI logo?===
The old box logo previously used by SiliconGraphics before their redesign does bear a resemblance. However, their old logo was always 3D, showing the back edges of the box, and the lines folded in a different manner than the ones used in the Pandora logo.

[[Category:FAQ]]

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2009-08-14T18:39:40Z

Josemdark: /* Readme First! */

En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés
==Léeme primero!==

Si tienes una pregunta que hacer, que no este cubierta en este FAQ actualmente, por favor solicita más ayuda en los [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showforum=61 Foros].

==The Basics==

===What is Pandora?===

Pandora is a pocket-sized gaming PC. It is a gaming platform, a UMPC, a PMP, a MID, and many more trendy acronyms as well.

===What can it do?===

* At the moment it can't do anything. It's not finished yet. Here's what it should be able to do when it is done:
* Play some Homebrew games developed specifically for the Pandora.
* Run [[emulators]]
* Browse the internet
* Run chat / IM clients
* Play music and video files
* View images
* View and edit text documents
* Most tasks you can do on a regular PC will be possible on Pandora to some extent

===Who is making it?===

The primary developers are Craig "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=116 Craigix]" Rothwell, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=9395 MWeston]" Weston, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=205 EvilDragon]" Mrozek, M. Fatih "[http://forum.gp2xtr.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1 mfk]" Kilic. However, there are dozens of other GP32X community members who are involved with both hardware and software aspects of the project.

===Are those guys part of Game Park / GamePark Holdings?===

[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark Game Park]] (the Korean company which made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gp32 GP32]]) and [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark_Holdings GamePark Holdings]] (the Korean company that made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X GP2X]]) have nothing to do with the Pandora project. Several of the lead developers are regional distributors for the GP32 and GP2X handhelds, but they are not subsidiaries of those manufacturers. The Pandora project is partially inspired by the open source handhelds that came before it - the GP32 and GP2X - but takes the hardware and software to the next logical level. There is also overlap in the developer and user communities for the Pandora, GP32, and GP2x (the official Pandora forums are currently hosted on the GP32X boards).

===How does the Pandora compare to the GP2X?===

Very favorably. Rough estimates put the Pandora CPU at about 3x as powerful as the GP2X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39958&view=findpost&p=578750] Here are a few additional ways in which the Pandora improves upon the GP2X:
* More RAM, internal storage, and removable storage options
* Possibility of emulating more advanced consoles (N64, NDS)
* Better emulation of already supported consoles (SNES,PS1)
* Significantly better 3D hardware and software support
* Larger, higher resolution display (with touch screen)
* 2-3x battery life[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=603481] with included internal rechargeable battery
* Wifi
* Bluetooth
* QWERTY Keyboard and analog controls

===Do you really expect it to compete with the PSP / DS / eeePC / etc?===

No, we don't. Pandora is very different than anything currently available. It is designed to serve a niche market of hobbyists and retro/indie gamers. We are aware that much of the general public will not need or appreciate Pandora's feature set. It is more portable than a UMPC or eeePC, and it has far superior gaming controls. Pandora is much more powerful than a PSP or DS, and with it's high resolution screen and qwerty keypad is more capable of general computing activities. These features come at the expense of a higher cost than commercial gaming handhelds and a steeper learning curve than traditional ultra mobile PCs. Not everybody will be willing to make the trade off and try something new.

===Where can I buy a Pandora? Have the pre-orders sold out?===

Preorders for the first batch of Pandoras ran from the 30th of September, to the 5th of October, and have now sold out. The first batch are expected to start shipping at the end of November. The Pandora is expected to start shipping at the end of November.

Whilst the first batch was initially planned to be 3000 units, it was later expanded to accommodate all orders placed before the cut off before the 5th of October worldwide.

A second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders expected to take place at the end of December [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html].

The local distributors page can be found [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html here], but is currently offline until the second batch of preorders.

===Only 3000?! What if they sell out?===

The first batch has sold out, and sold almost 4000 units[http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?p=4417#p4417]. A Second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders at the end of December.

===What Colors will be available?===
Pandora will only be available in black for now. Future editions, if they exist, ''may'' be available in different colors.

===What accessories are available?===
The [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html official distributors] offer a Pandora branded carry case, a TV out cable, and a Spare ~4000MaH battery.

===What if there's something wrong with it? Does it have a warranty?===
By law there is a one year warranty, and the developers have stated they will replace faulty hardware. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43984&st=0&p=645110&#entry645110] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43628&st=15&p=637425&#entry637425] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=42289&st=0&p=612864&#entry612864] LCDs with noticeable dead pixels will also be replaced.

==Hardware Questions==
===Why does the system look like it does?===
The Pandora project has been a group effort from the beginning. The hardware development team designed Pandora based on specifications requested by potential users. The main physical features - qwerty keyboard, dual analog pads, clamshell design, pocketable size - were considered important by most of the community. The physical appearance of Pandora is a result of getting all the necessary hardware into a pocket sized device while keeping the cost reasonable. Many other layouts were considered, but the final design is the best possible solution.

===What type of screen is it, LED or CCFL?===
The Pandora uses the same LED screen as the Archos 605.

===What kind of touch screen does it have? Is it multi-touch?===
The Pandora touchscreen is resistive. Resistive touchscreens cannot do multitouch like the iPhone or iPod Touch can, but they can do simplistic pressure sensing. Resistive touchscreens use a stylus for input, which is included. You can also use your finger for less accurate tasks, such as pressing buttons. According to Craigix, it is very easy and natural to switch between gaming controls to touchscreen.

===Can I draw using the touch screen?===
Notaz, who was working with the touch screen driver, says it can do some pressure sensing and returns around 16 different values for pressure[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44980&st=15]. This is not sensitive the way Wacom tablets are, but should allow simple pressure sensitivity if applications are designed for it. For software development, it is accessible through standard Linux event interface (raw values), or tslib (calibrated).

===Why doesn't the LCD touchscreen flip / rotate for a "tablet" mode?===
This is actually a patented idea. Pandora could not have a hinge which either flipped all the way back or rotated without substantially increasing the cost (licensing fees) or risking a patent infringement lawsuit.

===Why don't you use a slide out keyboard like the Nokia N810?===
This is also patented. A lot of the good ideas are.

===Why does it have a keyboard at all?===
Many people think Pandora is a gaming / emulation device only, but this is not true. It was designed from early on to be a multifunction palmtop computer / UMPC as well as a gaming handheld. Many desirable applications require a keyboard and the general consensus was that an on-screen keyboard wasn't good enough.

===Where does the stylus fit?===
The stylus provided with the Pandora fits in a slot on the side, sliding in to fit parallel to the battery.

===Why does Pandora only have 256MB of RAM? Is that enough?===
The OMAP3530 SoC which powers the Pandora is currently only available with 256MB of RAM. This is built into the chip. It is not replaceable or expandable. All of the major software developers have stated that 256MB will be more than enough for all tasks for which Pandora is suitable. The PSP only has 32MB RAM and it certainly doesn't have any problem with high-end games. Other handheld computing platforms like the Nokia N8x0 tablets and the iPhone also have only 128MB RAM, and it has certainly not limited them in any way. A recent Youtube video shows a customized version of Xubuntu working on the Pandora with plenty of RAM free.

===Why doesn't it have WiMax / GPS / accelerometers / etc?===
We had to draw the line somewhere. Adding any more features would have increased the price. Luckily Pandora has two [[USB_reference|USB host ports]], bluetooth, two SD slots with SDIO capability, and a serial UART for adding whatever additional widgets you want (such as a USB GPS system). Solder pads were designed into the PCB for "hacking" in extra internal hardware.

===What kind of battery will it have?===
Pandora will have a 4000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Batteries will be user-replaceable and spares will be sold by Pandora retailers. 5000mAh extended batteries may also be available.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=602568].

A replacement 4000mAh battery costs £14.99/€21.99/$29.99

===How long will the battery last?===
Current estimates are around 10 hours for basic applications.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336] Actual battery runtime will vary based on the the software being run and peripherals in use.

===What about the power supply or power cable?===
The Pandora is expected to come with a switching power supply with a standard cord socket which should function on 110V and 240V systems. It is not known if there is a plan to supply localized power plug cables.

Craig has also stated that a PSP power supply will work fine with the Pandora [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=41&st=0&sk=t&sd=a].

===Will it be able to run from the AC Adaptor alone, without a battery connected?===
Originally, it was thought not, due to the design of the OMAP chipset appearing to require a battery to be connected. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=600811]
It now appears that it will work without battery but this requires further testing to assess the true capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675323] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675458]

===Will it be able charge from USB?===
Yes, through the mini-AB OTG port. Whilst the Pandora is in use the charge rate may be so low as to make it impractical for normal purposes. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45902&view=findpost&p=683572]

===Will I be able to use USB and SDIO accessories with my Pandora?===
There would not be much point to having a [[USB_reference|USB]] host port if you couldn't. Any USB or SDIO device should work with Pandora, as long as drivers are available. Standard mass storage devices (USB memory sticks, keyboards, gamepads, external hard drives, etc.) should work fine out of the box. Many devices like GPS receivers, EVDO modems and cameras should be compatible, but not necessarily all makes and models. For a list of known-working devices see [[USB_compatibility_list|the USB compatibility list]]. More detailed info about using USB on the Pandora can be found [[USB_reference|on this page]].

===Will my old USB 1.1 device work on the Pandora?===
You can't connect it to the main [[USB_reference|USB]] port, but you can to the OTG (On The Go) port with the appropriate adapter, active USB extension cable, or hub, since the OTG port accepts USB 1.1 devices.

Any USB device that does not have the USB HIGH SPEED logo on it cannot be connected directly to the "regular" USB port on the Pandora. They can only be used on that port if a HIGH SPEED USB hub is connected between the device and the Pandora to translate the USB low speed and full speed transactions into High Speed transactions.

A USB standard-A male to USB standard-A female cable '''will not work''' as a hub.

There are some devices that do not work at High Speed, and thus require a High Speed hub, but at the same time require more than the usual 100 mA. To provide the extra power, the hub used must be a powered hub (one that has a power cord you can plug in to the wall).

You can find more detailed info about using the Pandora's two USB ports [[USB_reference|on this page]].

''(Thanks to [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44611&view=findpost&p=657812 DAP] for the detailed information.)''

===Will there be any special accessories for Pandora?===
Currently a Pandora branded case, a TV out cable and replacement batteries are available. The lead developers are currently entertaining other possibilities.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41686]

A page in this wiki has been started to list potential generic [[Accessories|accessories and peripherals]] that will work with the Pandora.

===Will there be RTC, IrDA, RS-232?===
There will be RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level), but no IrDA.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]

===Will Pandora have 'sleep' or 'hibernate' modes?===
Yes. Pandora will support both suspend-to-RAM (sleep) and suspend-to-disk (hibernate) modes. Entering these power saving modes will be controlled by software can can be configured to happen when you press the power switch, close the lid, or only on command.

===Can I return my Pandora if I have dead pixels?===
It has been stated[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44169&view=findpost&p=648776] that if the LCD contains noticeable dead pixels, they would replace the device.

===Will any changes be made to the Pandora hardware after the initial batch of 3000?===
There is no ''intention'' to change anything between batches. Any changes made will be small and only out of necessity.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44163&view=findpost&p=648612]

===How many keypresses can it detect at once?===
It can detect two "regular" keys being pressed at once[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44326&view=findpost&p=651104]. However, this restriction does not apply to the game controls, or the central "Menu" keys.

===Does it have a microphone? Where is it placed?===
Yes it does. The microphone is up in the right hinge hump in between the 9 and 0 buttons. It can be used with the lid open or closed since it has the hole facing up and slightly in toward the user (somewhat like the power LED).[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44133&view=findpost&p=647343]

===What do the different board revisions mean?===
* MK0 - the original devkit board for developers. Didn't have the Wifi module attached
* MK1 - internal prototyping (???) [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44470&view=findpost&p=653753]
* MK2 - the first batch of production models which will be in the final release.

===What is the expected weight?===
* The prototype weighs in at 270g. The final production model is expected to weigh slightly more, estimated maximum of 300g [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45582&view=findpost&p=676768]

==Emulation Questions==
===Which consoles and computer systems will Pandora emulate?===
Pandora has the technical capability to emulate nearly any video game console up to and including the PSX. The system should also have no trouble with most 8 and 16 bit home computer systems. Please be aware that while the Pandora has the capability to emulate dozens of game and computer systems, the necessary emulation software will need to be ported to the Pandora platform for each system. See the [[Emulators|emulators page]] for more details.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Nintendo64?===
Maybe. The N64 is a difficult system to emulate. It is ''possible'', with much effort, that a N64 emulator could be ported well enough to run some games at playable speed. This will probably not happen any time soon and may not happen at all.

===What about the Nintendo DS?===
Definitely not in the near term. It is possible that there will ''eventually'' be a DS emulator for Pandora, but there are major obstacles to overcome. DS emulation is still in early development on x86 (PC), and the most advanced projects are highly optimized for that platform. Even in cases where the source is available, it would take a lot of work and optimization to get something running on Pandora. In other words, '''don't hold your breath'''.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Sega Dreamcast / Anything recent?===
No. Anything newer / more advanced than the Playstation that is not otherwise mentioned here is '''not likely''' to ever be emulated on Pandora in a useful manner. However, some developers believe it will be possible to emulate Dreamcast with dynamic recompilation at decent speed. [http://www.emudev.org/drkIIRaziel/?p=17]

==Can Pandora play any PC games without emulation?==
Provided the source code is freely available, the game's system requirements are reasonable and the game has been compiled to run on ARM processors, there is little stopping the Pandora from playing it too.

===Can't I use Wine and run Windows games?===
No. Wine is not an Emulator, it's a wrapper for the Windows system libraries - it requires an x86 processor to actually run. The Pandora processor is an ARM one.

===Wouldn't this result in legal action because of the emulation?===
No more than an ordinary PC, UMPC, laptop, or GP2X would.

===What sort of PC games will Pandora be able to play under emulation?===
We won't know for sure until there is an actual DOSBox port to try out. Current guestimates put Pandora's DOS capabilities in the low to mid 386 range.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41268&hl=]

==Software Questions==
===What OS will Pandora use?===
Pandora will run a customized build of Linux. It ''may'' be based on the Debian ARMEL flavor, but it will definitely be highly optimized.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41453&view=findpost&p=599472]. A developer has mentioned that the OS that is pre-installed on the Pandora will be based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], but there will be an option to run a custom form of Xubuntu from an SD card.

The filesystem is derived from [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], and the build system uses [http://wiki.openembedded.net/index.php/Main_Page OpenEmbedded], which both evolved from OpenZaurus.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44171&view=findpost&p=648859]

===In the videos it looks like DOS...===
That's a Linux command line - the original MK0 devboards were released to the developers before a GUI was available.

===What will the GUI be like?===
The basic UI is called Pmenu, which replaces the earlier port of Gmenu [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=47356&st=15&p=717126&#entry717126]. There are also options of running the "finger friendly" Matchbox window manager, or a full "desktop" environment.

===What software will run on Pandora out of the box?===
That depends on what has been written / ported when you buy one. It is assumed (though not confirmed) that Pandora will ship with basic apps like a web browser, text editor, and media player. Check the [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40233 Planned Projects thread] on the forums for an idea of what else you might be able to expect.

===Will there be some sort of package manager?===
Yes. The specifics are not yet finalized, but there will be an easy package-based software installation system.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=ST&f=62&t=41719]

===Will Firefox work on the Pandora? What about extensions?===
Firefox is included in the Angstrom repository, so will either be pre-installed, or available to download. Extensions (such as AdBlock) should "just work" automatically, since they don't actually contain compiled code (they're a mix of javascript and xml data) - of course this is assuming the plugin developer hasn't been naughty and made major assumptions...

===Will Pandora support Flash streaming video or applications?===
The Official Flash player is not open source, but Adobe has opened up the Flash standards and dropped licensing fees for developers[http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2008/04/adobe-drops-lic.html], there is a very good chance that Pandora will have Flash support eventually, probably through a port of [http://www.gnu.org/software/gnash/ Gnash]

Also, there are scripts for Firefox (such as VLCtube) which replaces flash video players with regular video plugins or exposes the actual video URL to download. Such scripts can be easily modified to use any native video player.

===Will I be able to access files shared on my PC from the Pandora?===
It might not be included "out of the box", but [http://www.samba.org/ Samba] (an application that "emulates" the Windows file sharing system) should be easy to port to the Pandora, which would allow you to browse your Windows shares as if your machine is just another windows PC (it works both ways, so you could create a shared "drop" folder on the Pandora too)

===Will I be able to connect to the internet over my cell phone with the Pandora?===
The process of connecting a cellular phone to another device to be used as a cellular modem is called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethering tethering]. The Pandora will be capable of tethering over [[USB_reference|USB]] or over Bluetooth. You must have a phone that is capable of tethering, and you must have a service plan that allows internet access. Note that the act of tethering will probably violate your service agreement unless you're paying extra for a tethering plan. If your provider discovers you are tethering your phone without paying for the plan, you could get hit with extra charges. The method for enabling tethering on any given phone varies by model. Instructions for most models can be found on [http://www.howardforums.com/ Howard Forums].

===Can I write software for Pandora?===
I don't know, can you? Pandora will definitely be compatible with [http://www.libsdl.org/ SDL] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL_ES OpenGL 2.0 ES] libraries. There will likely be libraries for [http://www.python.org/ Python] and other languages as well.

===Will it be possible to write software directly on the Pandora itself?===

There is no reason why not. Certainly it will be easy to get GCC running directly for writing C/C++ code. Python doesn't need a compiler, so should just run, assuming the interpreter has been ported.

A fully blown IDE would take more work, but plenty of open source IDEs exist, so could in theory be ported.

===Will Pandora have XXXX application?===
Maybe. I suggest you [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=Search&f= search the official forums] to see if anybody is working on the application you want.

===Nobody is working on XXXX application! What do I do?===
The first thing you should do is make sure it ''can'' be ported. Use the [http://www.gliffy.com/publish/1448256/ portability flowchart] to determine if a port of the software is possible. Next, check to see if a similar application is under development. If it looks like the program is portable, just be patient. There are literally hundreds of games and applications that would be desireable on the Pandora, and only so many people who are capable of making them happen. Most devs already have plans for their first projects, so just sit tight and wait for somebody to pick it up.

===Will other OSes be available?===
Almost certainly, but they are likely to be community developed. Gentoo is currently in development and available for testing.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45177&view=findpost&p=683369] Xubuntu has been running and videoed. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOPNurKei0I]

===Can the Pandora run Microsoft Windows?===
No. Microsoft Windows requires an x86 processor. The Pandora uses an ARM processor, and therefore it cannot run Windows.

===What about Windows CE? That supports ARM processors!===
Yes, in theory you could run WinCE, although you'd need to pay Microsoft for the privilege [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/products/windowsce/default.mspx] (and wouldn't be free to distribute it.)

This still wouldn't let you run regular Windows applications, since they'd still be compiled for an x86 processor. You'd only be able to run applications compiled specifically for WinCE/ARM.

==Logo Questions==

===I want to make cool fan art! Where can I get the logo?===
A fan-made version of the [[logo]] is available for non-commercial use.

===What font is "Pandora" written in?===
No one knows. [[Craigix]] has stated on the forums that he believes it is drawn.

[http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/ WhatTheFont] certainly doesn't recognise it, and is usually pretty accurate at font recognition.

===Doesn't that look a lot like the SGI logo?===
The old box logo previously used by SiliconGraphics before their redesign does bear a resemblance. However, their old logo was always 3D, showing the back edges of the box, and the lines folded in a different manner than the ones used in the Pandora logo.

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En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés
==Readme First!==

If you have a question to ask, that isn't covered in this FAQ already, please ask over on the [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showforum=61 Forums].

==The Basics==

===What is Pandora?===

Pandora is a pocket-sized gaming PC. It is a gaming platform, a UMPC, a PMP, a MID, and many more trendy acronyms as well.

===What can it do?===

* At the moment it can't do anything. It's not finished yet. Here's what it should be able to do when it is done:
* Play some Homebrew games developed specifically for the Pandora.
* Run [[emulators]]
* Browse the internet
* Run chat / IM clients
* Play music and video files
* View images
* View and edit text documents
* Most tasks you can do on a regular PC will be possible on Pandora to some extent

===Who is making it?===

The primary developers are Craig "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=116 Craigix]" Rothwell, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=9395 MWeston]" Weston, Michael "[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showuser=205 EvilDragon]" Mrozek, M. Fatih "[http://forum.gp2xtr.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1 mfk]" Kilic. However, there are dozens of other GP32X community members who are involved with both hardware and software aspects of the project.

===Are those guys part of Game Park / GamePark Holdings?===

[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark Game Park]] (the Korean company which made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gp32 GP32]]) and [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark_Holdings GamePark Holdings]] (the Korean company that made the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X GP2X]]) have nothing to do with the Pandora project. Several of the lead developers are regional distributors for the GP32 and GP2X handhelds, but they are not subsidiaries of those manufacturers. The Pandora project is partially inspired by the open source handhelds that came before it - the GP32 and GP2X - but takes the hardware and software to the next logical level. There is also overlap in the developer and user communities for the Pandora, GP32, and GP2x (the official Pandora forums are currently hosted on the GP32X boards).

===How does the Pandora compare to the GP2X?===

Very favorably. Rough estimates put the Pandora CPU at about 3x as powerful as the GP2X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39958&view=findpost&p=578750] Here are a few additional ways in which the Pandora improves upon the GP2X:
* More RAM, internal storage, and removable storage options
* Possibility of emulating more advanced consoles (N64, NDS)
* Better emulation of already supported consoles (SNES,PS1)
* Significantly better 3D hardware and software support
* Larger, higher resolution display (with touch screen)
* 2-3x battery life[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=603481] with included internal rechargeable battery
* Wifi
* Bluetooth
* QWERTY Keyboard and analog controls

===Do you really expect it to compete with the PSP / DS / eeePC / etc?===

No, we don't. Pandora is very different than anything currently available. It is designed to serve a niche market of hobbyists and retro/indie gamers. We are aware that much of the general public will not need or appreciate Pandora's feature set. It is more portable than a UMPC or eeePC, and it has far superior gaming controls. Pandora is much more powerful than a PSP or DS, and with it's high resolution screen and qwerty keypad is more capable of general computing activities. These features come at the expense of a higher cost than commercial gaming handhelds and a steeper learning curve than traditional ultra mobile PCs. Not everybody will be willing to make the trade off and try something new.

===Where can I buy a Pandora? Have the pre-orders sold out?===

Preorders for the first batch of Pandoras ran from the 30th of September, to the 5th of October, and have now sold out. The first batch are expected to start shipping at the end of November. The Pandora is expected to start shipping at the end of November.

Whilst the first batch was initially planned to be 3000 units, it was later expanded to accommodate all orders placed before the cut off before the 5th of October worldwide.

A second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders expected to take place at the end of December [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html].

The local distributors page can be found [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html here], but is currently offline until the second batch of preorders.

===Only 3000?! What if they sell out?===

The first batch has sold out, and sold almost 4000 units[http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?p=4417#p4417]. A Second batch is expected in 2009, with preorders at the end of December.

===What Colors will be available?===
Pandora will only be available in black for now. Future editions, if they exist, ''may'' be available in different colors.

===What accessories are available?===
The [http://openpandora.org/worldmap.html official distributors] offer a Pandora branded carry case, a TV out cable, and a Spare ~4000MaH battery.

===What if there's something wrong with it? Does it have a warranty?===
By law there is a one year warranty, and the developers have stated they will replace faulty hardware. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43984&st=0&p=645110&#entry645110] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43628&st=15&p=637425&#entry637425] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=42289&st=0&p=612864&#entry612864] LCDs with noticeable dead pixels will also be replaced.

==Hardware Questions==
===Why does the system look like it does?===
The Pandora project has been a group effort from the beginning. The hardware development team designed Pandora based on specifications requested by potential users. The main physical features - qwerty keyboard, dual analog pads, clamshell design, pocketable size - were considered important by most of the community. The physical appearance of Pandora is a result of getting all the necessary hardware into a pocket sized device while keeping the cost reasonable. Many other layouts were considered, but the final design is the best possible solution.

===What type of screen is it, LED or CCFL?===
The Pandora uses the same LED screen as the Archos 605.

===What kind of touch screen does it have? Is it multi-touch?===
The Pandora touchscreen is resistive. Resistive touchscreens cannot do multitouch like the iPhone or iPod Touch can, but they can do simplistic pressure sensing. Resistive touchscreens use a stylus for input, which is included. You can also use your finger for less accurate tasks, such as pressing buttons. According to Craigix, it is very easy and natural to switch between gaming controls to touchscreen.

===Can I draw using the touch screen?===
Notaz, who was working with the touch screen driver, says it can do some pressure sensing and returns around 16 different values for pressure[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44980&st=15]. This is not sensitive the way Wacom tablets are, but should allow simple pressure sensitivity if applications are designed for it. For software development, it is accessible through standard Linux event interface (raw values), or tslib (calibrated).

===Why doesn't the LCD touchscreen flip / rotate for a "tablet" mode?===
This is actually a patented idea. Pandora could not have a hinge which either flipped all the way back or rotated without substantially increasing the cost (licensing fees) or risking a patent infringement lawsuit.

===Why don't you use a slide out keyboard like the Nokia N810?===
This is also patented. A lot of the good ideas are.

===Why does it have a keyboard at all?===
Many people think Pandora is a gaming / emulation device only, but this is not true. It was designed from early on to be a multifunction palmtop computer / UMPC as well as a gaming handheld. Many desirable applications require a keyboard and the general consensus was that an on-screen keyboard wasn't good enough.

===Where does the stylus fit?===
The stylus provided with the Pandora fits in a slot on the side, sliding in to fit parallel to the battery.

===Why does Pandora only have 256MB of RAM? Is that enough?===
The OMAP3530 SoC which powers the Pandora is currently only available with 256MB of RAM. This is built into the chip. It is not replaceable or expandable. All of the major software developers have stated that 256MB will be more than enough for all tasks for which Pandora is suitable. The PSP only has 32MB RAM and it certainly doesn't have any problem with high-end games. Other handheld computing platforms like the Nokia N8x0 tablets and the iPhone also have only 128MB RAM, and it has certainly not limited them in any way. A recent Youtube video shows a customized version of Xubuntu working on the Pandora with plenty of RAM free.

===Why doesn't it have WiMax / GPS / accelerometers / etc?===
We had to draw the line somewhere. Adding any more features would have increased the price. Luckily Pandora has two [[USB_reference|USB host ports]], bluetooth, two SD slots with SDIO capability, and a serial UART for adding whatever additional widgets you want (such as a USB GPS system). Solder pads were designed into the PCB for "hacking" in extra internal hardware.

===What kind of battery will it have?===
Pandora will have a 4000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Batteries will be user-replaceable and spares will be sold by Pandora retailers. 5000mAh extended batteries may also be available.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=602568].

A replacement 4000mAh battery costs £14.99/€21.99/$29.99

===How long will the battery last?===
Current estimates are around 10 hours for basic applications.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336] Actual battery runtime will vary based on the the software being run and peripherals in use.

===What about the power supply or power cable?===
The Pandora is expected to come with a switching power supply with a standard cord socket which should function on 110V and 240V systems. It is not known if there is a plan to supply localized power plug cables.

Craig has also stated that a PSP power supply will work fine with the Pandora [http://forum.openpandora.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=41&st=0&sk=t&sd=a].

===Will it be able to run from the AC Adaptor alone, without a battery connected?===
Originally, it was thought not, due to the design of the OMAP chipset appearing to require a battery to be connected. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41548&view=findpost&p=600811]
It now appears that it will work without battery but this requires further testing to assess the true capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675323] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45540&view=findpost&p=675458]

===Will it be able charge from USB?===
Yes, through the mini-AB OTG port. Whilst the Pandora is in use the charge rate may be so low as to make it impractical for normal purposes. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45902&view=findpost&p=683572]

===Will I be able to use USB and SDIO accessories with my Pandora?===
There would not be much point to having a [[USB_reference|USB]] host port if you couldn't. Any USB or SDIO device should work with Pandora, as long as drivers are available. Standard mass storage devices (USB memory sticks, keyboards, gamepads, external hard drives, etc.) should work fine out of the box. Many devices like GPS receivers, EVDO modems and cameras should be compatible, but not necessarily all makes and models. For a list of known-working devices see [[USB_compatibility_list|the USB compatibility list]]. More detailed info about using USB on the Pandora can be found [[USB_reference|on this page]].

===Will my old USB 1.1 device work on the Pandora?===
You can't connect it to the main [[USB_reference|USB]] port, but you can to the OTG (On The Go) port with the appropriate adapter, active USB extension cable, or hub, since the OTG port accepts USB 1.1 devices.

Any USB device that does not have the USB HIGH SPEED logo on it cannot be connected directly to the "regular" USB port on the Pandora. They can only be used on that port if a HIGH SPEED USB hub is connected between the device and the Pandora to translate the USB low speed and full speed transactions into High Speed transactions.

A USB standard-A male to USB standard-A female cable '''will not work''' as a hub.

There are some devices that do not work at High Speed, and thus require a High Speed hub, but at the same time require more than the usual 100 mA. To provide the extra power, the hub used must be a powered hub (one that has a power cord you can plug in to the wall).

You can find more detailed info about using the Pandora's two USB ports [[USB_reference|on this page]].

''(Thanks to [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44611&view=findpost&p=657812 DAP] for the detailed information.)''

===Will there be any special accessories for Pandora?===
Currently a Pandora branded case, a TV out cable and replacement batteries are available. The lead developers are currently entertaining other possibilities.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41686]

A page in this wiki has been started to list potential generic [[Accessories|accessories and peripherals]] that will work with the Pandora.

===Will there be RTC, IrDA, RS-232?===
There will be RTC and RS-232 (CMOS level), but no IrDA.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]

===Will Pandora have 'sleep' or 'hibernate' modes?===
Yes. Pandora will support both suspend-to-RAM (sleep) and suspend-to-disk (hibernate) modes. Entering these power saving modes will be controlled by software can can be configured to happen when you press the power switch, close the lid, or only on command.

===Can I return my Pandora if I have dead pixels?===
It has been stated[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44169&view=findpost&p=648776] that if the LCD contains noticeable dead pixels, they would replace the device.

===Will any changes be made to the Pandora hardware after the initial batch of 3000?===
There is no ''intention'' to change anything between batches. Any changes made will be small and only out of necessity.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44163&view=findpost&p=648612]

===How many keypresses can it detect at once?===
It can detect two "regular" keys being pressed at once[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44326&view=findpost&p=651104]. However, this restriction does not apply to the game controls, or the central "Menu" keys.

===Does it have a microphone? Where is it placed?===
Yes it does. The microphone is up in the right hinge hump in between the 9 and 0 buttons. It can be used with the lid open or closed since it has the hole facing up and slightly in toward the user (somewhat like the power LED).[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44133&view=findpost&p=647343]

===What do the different board revisions mean?===
* MK0 - the original devkit board for developers. Didn't have the Wifi module attached
* MK1 - internal prototyping (???) [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44470&view=findpost&p=653753]
* MK2 - the first batch of production models which will be in the final release.

===What is the expected weight?===
* The prototype weighs in at 270g. The final production model is expected to weigh slightly more, estimated maximum of 300g [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45582&view=findpost&p=676768]

==Emulation Questions==
===Which consoles and computer systems will Pandora emulate?===
Pandora has the technical capability to emulate nearly any video game console up to and including the PSX. The system should also have no trouble with most 8 and 16 bit home computer systems. Please be aware that while the Pandora has the capability to emulate dozens of game and computer systems, the necessary emulation software will need to be ported to the Pandora platform for each system. See the [[Emulators|emulators page]] for more details.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Nintendo64?===
Maybe. The N64 is a difficult system to emulate. It is ''possible'', with much effort, that a N64 emulator could be ported well enough to run some games at playable speed. This will probably not happen any time soon and may not happen at all.

===What about the Nintendo DS?===
Definitely not in the near term. It is possible that there will ''eventually'' be a DS emulator for Pandora, but there are major obstacles to overcome. DS emulation is still in early development on x86 (PC), and the most advanced projects are highly optimized for that platform. Even in cases where the source is available, it would take a lot of work and optimization to get something running on Pandora. In other words, '''don't hold your breath'''.

===Will Pandora be able to emulate the Sega Dreamcast / Anything recent?===
No. Anything newer / more advanced than the Playstation that is not otherwise mentioned here is '''not likely''' to ever be emulated on Pandora in a useful manner. However, some developers believe it will be possible to emulate Dreamcast with dynamic recompilation at decent speed. [http://www.emudev.org/drkIIRaziel/?p=17]

==Can Pandora play any PC games without emulation?==
Provided the source code is freely available, the game's system requirements are reasonable and the game has been compiled to run on ARM processors, there is little stopping the Pandora from playing it too.

===Can't I use Wine and run Windows games?===
No. Wine is not an Emulator, it's a wrapper for the Windows system libraries - it requires an x86 processor to actually run. The Pandora processor is an ARM one.

===Wouldn't this result in legal action because of the emulation?===
No more than an ordinary PC, UMPC, laptop, or GP2X would.

===What sort of PC games will Pandora be able to play under emulation?===
We won't know for sure until there is an actual DOSBox port to try out. Current guestimates put Pandora's DOS capabilities in the low to mid 386 range.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41268&hl=]

==Software Questions==
===What OS will Pandora use?===
Pandora will run a customized build of Linux. It ''may'' be based on the Debian ARMEL flavor, but it will definitely be highly optimized.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=41453&view=findpost&p=599472]. A developer has mentioned that the OS that is pre-installed on the Pandora will be based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], but there will be an option to run a custom form of Xubuntu from an SD card.

The filesystem is derived from [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström], and the build system uses [http://wiki.openembedded.net/index.php/Main_Page OpenEmbedded], which both evolved from OpenZaurus.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=44171&view=findpost&p=648859]

===In the videos it looks like DOS...===
That's a Linux command line - the original MK0 devboards were released to the developers before a GUI was available.

===What will the GUI be like?===
The basic UI is called Pmenu, which replaces the earlier port of Gmenu [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=47356&st=15&p=717126&#entry717126]. There are also options of running the "finger friendly" Matchbox window manager, or a full "desktop" environment.

===What software will run on Pandora out of the box?===
That depends on what has been written / ported when you buy one. It is assumed (though not confirmed) that Pandora will ship with basic apps like a web browser, text editor, and media player. Check the [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40233 Planned Projects thread] on the forums for an idea of what else you might be able to expect.

===Will there be some sort of package manager?===
Yes. The specifics are not yet finalized, but there will be an easy package-based software installation system.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=ST&f=62&t=41719]

===Will Firefox work on the Pandora? What about extensions?===
Firefox is included in the Angstrom repository, so will either be pre-installed, or available to download. Extensions (such as AdBlock) should "just work" automatically, since they don't actually contain compiled code (they're a mix of javascript and xml data) - of course this is assuming the plugin developer hasn't been naughty and made major assumptions...

===Will Pandora support Flash streaming video or applications?===
The Official Flash player is not open source, but Adobe has opened up the Flash standards and dropped licensing fees for developers[http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2008/04/adobe-drops-lic.html], there is a very good chance that Pandora will have Flash support eventually, probably through a port of [http://www.gnu.org/software/gnash/ Gnash]

Also, there are scripts for Firefox (such as VLCtube) which replaces flash video players with regular video plugins or exposes the actual video URL to download. Such scripts can be easily modified to use any native video player.

===Will I be able to access files shared on my PC from the Pandora?===
It might not be included "out of the box", but [http://www.samba.org/ Samba] (an application that "emulates" the Windows file sharing system) should be easy to port to the Pandora, which would allow you to browse your Windows shares as if your machine is just another windows PC (it works both ways, so you could create a shared "drop" folder on the Pandora too)

===Will I be able to connect to the internet over my cell phone with the Pandora?===
The process of connecting a cellular phone to another device to be used as a cellular modem is called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethering tethering]. The Pandora will be capable of tethering over [[USB_reference|USB]] or over Bluetooth. You must have a phone that is capable of tethering, and you must have a service plan that allows internet access. Note that the act of tethering will probably violate your service agreement unless you're paying extra for a tethering plan. If your provider discovers you are tethering your phone without paying for the plan, you could get hit with extra charges. The method for enabling tethering on any given phone varies by model. Instructions for most models can be found on [http://www.howardforums.com/ Howard Forums].

===Can I write software for Pandora?===
I don't know, can you? Pandora will definitely be compatible with [http://www.libsdl.org/ SDL] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL_ES OpenGL 2.0 ES] libraries. There will likely be libraries for [http://www.python.org/ Python] and other languages as well.

===Will it be possible to write software directly on the Pandora itself?===

There is no reason why not. Certainly it will be easy to get GCC running directly for writing C/C++ code. Python doesn't need a compiler, so should just run, assuming the interpreter has been ported.

A fully blown IDE would take more work, but plenty of open source IDEs exist, so could in theory be ported.

===Will Pandora have XXXX application?===
Maybe. I suggest you [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=Search&f= search the official forums] to see if anybody is working on the application you want.

===Nobody is working on XXXX application! What do I do?===
The first thing you should do is make sure it ''can'' be ported. Use the [http://www.gliffy.com/publish/1448256/ portability flowchart] to determine if a port of the software is possible. Next, check to see if a similar application is under development. If it looks like the program is portable, just be patient. There are literally hundreds of games and applications that would be desireable on the Pandora, and only so many people who are capable of making them happen. Most devs already have plans for their first projects, so just sit tight and wait for somebody to pick it up.

===Will other OSes be available?===
Almost certainly, but they are likely to be community developed. Gentoo is currently in development and available for testing.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=45177&view=findpost&p=683369] Xubuntu has been running and videoed. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOPNurKei0I]

===Can the Pandora run Microsoft Windows?===
No. Microsoft Windows requires an x86 processor. The Pandora uses an ARM processor, and therefore it cannot run Windows.

===What about Windows CE? That supports ARM processors!===
Yes, in theory you could run WinCE, although you'd need to pay Microsoft for the privilege [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/products/windowsce/default.mspx] (and wouldn't be free to distribute it.)

This still wouldn't let you run regular Windows applications, since they'd still be compiled for an x86 processor. You'd only be able to run applications compiled specifically for WinCE/ARM.

==Logo Questions==

===I want to make cool fan art! Where can I get the logo?===
A fan-made version of the [[logo]] is available for non-commercial use.

===What font is "Pandora" written in?===
No one knows. [[Craigix]] has stated on the forums that he believes it is drawn.

[http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/ WhatTheFont] certainly doesn't recognise it, and is usually pretty accurate at font recognition.

===Doesn't that look a lot like the SGI logo?===
The old box logo previously used by SiliconGraphics before their redesign does bear a resemblance. However, their old logo was always 3D, showing the back edges of the box, and the lines folded in a different manner than the ones used in the Pandora logo.

[[Category:FAQ]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Utilidades

2009-08-14T18:31:28Z

Josemdark:

Es probablemente una idea mejor visitar la página [[Projects Under Development]] para obtener información sobre las utilidades.

==TINXL==
[[TINXL]] es un servicio de partidas multijugador y chat para la plataforma Pandora en desarrollo.

==TS2A==
[[TS2A]] es una alternativa a TeamSpeak 2 y fue desarrollada por JayFoxRox en 2008. Se suponía que se lanzaría en la PSP pero ahora los planes son lanzarlo para la Pandora o convertirse en multiplataforma.
El artículo solo ofrece documentación técnica para otros desarrolladores para que puedan retomar el proyecto porque JayFoxRox no lo mantendrá en un futuro cercano.

[[Category:Categories]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Utilidades

2009-08-14T18:29:51Z

Josemdark:

Es probablemente una idea mejor visitar la página [[Projects Under Development]] para obtener información sobre las utilidades.

==TINXL==
[[TINXL]] es un servicio de partidas multijugador y chat para la plataforma Pandora en desarrollo.

==TS2A==
[[TS2A]] es una alternativa a TeamSpeak 2 y fue desarrollada por JayFoxRox en 2008. Se suponía que se lanzaría en la PSP pero ahora los planes son lanzarlo para la Pandora o convertirse en multiplataforma.
The article only features technical documentation for other developers so they can pick up the project because JayFoxRox won't maintain it in the near future.

[[Category:Categories]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Utilidades

2009-08-14T18:14:45Z

Josemdark: New page: It's probably a better idea to visit the Projects Under Development page for information about utilities. ==TINXL== TINXL is a work-in-progress multiplayer matching and chat servi...

It's probably a better idea to visit the [[Projects Under Development]] page for information about utilities.

==TINXL==
[[TINXL]] is a work-in-progress multiplayer matching and chat service for the Pandora platform.

==TS2A==
[[TS2A]] stands for TeamSpeak 2 Alternative and was developed by JayFoxRox in 2008. It was supposed to be released on the PSP but is now planned to be released on Pandora or to become multi-platform.
The article only features technical documentation for other developers so they can pick up the project because JayFoxRox won't maintain it in the near future.

[[Category:Categories]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Juegos

2009-08-14T18:13:32Z

Josemdark:

Los juegos completos van aquí.

Para juegos aún no lanzados en desarrollo, mira la página [[Projects_Under_Development#Games|Projects Under Development]].

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Juegos

2009-08-14T18:13:13Z

Josemdark: New page: Los juegos completos van aquí. Para juegos aún no lanzados en desarrollo, mira la página [Projects_Under_Development#Games|Projects Under Development]].

Los juegos completos van aquí.

Para juegos aún no lanzados en desarrollo, mira la página [Projects_Under_Development#Games|Projects Under Development]].

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-08-14T10:53:53Z

Josemdark:

Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

Sin embargo, uno de los usos más populares de los emuladores es jugar a videojuegos de sistemas más viejos (en algunas circunstancias excepcionales, actuales) en hardware moderno (generalmente PCs pero la Pandora, GP2X, GP32 y PSP son también plataformas populares para correr emuladores). Nintendo vende un numero de emuladores oficiales a través de su servicio "Consola Virtual" para wii.

== Pandora y los emuladores ==
Uno de los usos populares de la Pandora es correr emuladores de viejos sistemas de videojuegos (aunque también son emulados algunos ordenadores personales viejos y calculadoras). La pandora es adecuada para esta tarea porque tiene una disposición de los controles bastante estándar, similar (o casi idéntica) a las disposiciones de los dispositivos de control de los sistemas que emula. Además, tiene una pantalla LCD con resolución 800x480, la cuál es suficientemente grande para emular los sistemas más viejos sin reducir su resolución. Por supuesto, también tiene sentido Portátil, puedes jugar a esos juegos cuando quieras y donde quieras sin tener que llevar una Televisión, la máquina y una colección de cartuchos.

== Que se necesita para correr emuladores ==
En la mayoría de los casos, los emuladores pueden simplemente cargar software y ejecutarlo, sin embargo, algunos requieren un volcado de la ROM BIOS almacenada en el sistema en sí. Estos volcados no pueden ser distribuidos legalmente sin el permiso de la empresa/persona que los creó debido a que tienen derechos de autor (Copyright). En algunos casos (tales como la GBA) puede ser factible hacer un volccado de la BIOS tu mismo si posees una GBA y el equipo necesario pero en otros (como la PlayStation) el único camino por el que la mayoría de la gente puede obtener un volcado de la BIOS es descargarlo ilegalmente. Cada sistema tiene una única BIOS, aunque muchos más viejos no tienen una BIOS, o es emulada junto con el hardware. Tendrías que comprobar las páginas de cada emulador para ver si necesitan un volcado de la BIOS para ejecutarse.

Un emulador no tiene uso sin software que ejecutar en él. Éstos normalmente vienen en la forma de volcados de ROMs (ya que se extraen de los chips ROM que se usan para distribuir el software) generalmente conocidos solo como "ROMs". Unos cuantos ROMs son "homebrew", esto es, software gratis o freeware. Sin embargo, los ROMs de juegos comerciales son ilegales bajo las leyes de derechos de autor a menos que tú mismo los vuelques (y incluso entonces solo te esta permitido hacer uso de ellos bajo circunstacias muy específicas). Los ROMs para un sistema no funcionarán en el emulador de otro sistema, igual que no puedes introducir cartuchos de Super Nintendo en una PlayStation y correrlos. Como tal, necesitas ROMs para cada sistema y un emulador para cada sistema (aunque algunos casos especiales existen como MAME que corre ROMs de múltiples sistemas arcade).

== Qué puede emular la pandora ==
La Pandora, a pesar de su aparente baja velocidad de reloj comparada con los ordenadores personales modernos, es un potente sistema (la velocidad de reloj no es tan fiable para comparar sistemas). Aunque disponga de harwdare muy pequeño para las funciones de acceleración gráfica, la CPU es suficientemente potente para emular muchos sistemas puramente en software.

La mayoría de las máquinas de videojuegos hasta la era de los 16-bit (ej. SNES, Mega Drive) pueden ser en teoría emuladas en la Pandora, y algunas consolas de 32-bit tienen el potencial para ser emuladas con distintos grados de éxito. Esto no significa que todo antes de este punto será emulado ya que existen cientos de máquinas, algunas de las cuales son prácticamente desconocidas y otras que tienen hardware inusual que es difícil o imposible de emular.

Esto significa que hay literalmente decenas de miles, posiblemente cientos de miles de juegos que pueden ser jugados en la Pandora si consigues obtener el software.

== Donde descargar emuladores ==
La mayoría del software (incluyendo emuladores) para la pandora Pandora se puede obtener de el Archivo de Ficheros de Pandora. Encontrarás la sección de emuladores [http://dl.openhandhelds.org/cgi-bin/pandora.cgi?,0,0,0,5 aquí].

== Compatibilidad de emuladores ==
Esta wiki dispone de listas de compatibilidad y rendimiento para varios emuladores disponibles para la Pandora. Puedes encontrarlas en la siguiente página [[Emulator Compatibility]].

Por favor añade elementos a estas listas conforme pruebes más juegos así otros se podrán beneficiar de las configuraciones que puedes haber descubierto (para algunos usuarios un juego en particular corriendo correctamente es suficiente para justificar la compra).

== Lista de emuladores ==
Aquí hay una lista de los sistemas para los cuales hay emuladores disponibles en la Pandora (puede no estar completa ya que nuevo software se lanza regularmente). Esto no tiene en cuenta como de completos son los emuladores, sólo meramente que existen. Para datos de rendimiento, mira en la base de datos de compatibilidad.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

Para una lista de los proyectos anunciados, por favor mira la lista de emuladores potenciales y en estado de desarrollo de Prophet en los foros de GP32X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-08-14T10:51:42Z

Josemdark: /* Donde descargar emuladores */

Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

Sin embargo, uno de los usos más populares de los emuladores es jugar a videojuegos de sistemas más viejos (en algunas circunstancias excepcionales, actuales) en hardware moderno (generalmente PCs pero la Pandora, GP2X, GP32 y PSP son también plataformas populares para correr emuladores). Nintendo vende un numero de emuladores oficiales a través de su servicio "Consola Virtual" para wii.

== Pandora y los emuladores ==
Uno de los usos populares de la Pandora es correr emuladores de viejos sistemas de videojuegos (aunque también son emulados algunos ordenadores personales viejos y calculadoras). La pandora es adecuada para esta tarea porque tiene una disposición de los controles bastante estándar, similar (o casi idéntica) a las disposiciones de los dispositivos de control de los sistemas que emula. Además, tiene una pantalla LCD con resolución 800x480, la cuál es suficientemente grande para emular los sistemas más viejos sin reducir su resolución. Por supuesto, también tiene sentido Portátil, puedes jugar a esos juegos cuando quieras y donde quieras sin tener que llevar una Televisión, la máquina y una colección de cartuchos.

== Que se necesita para correr emuladores ==
En la mayoría de los casos, los emuladores pueden simplemente cargar software y ejecutarlo, sin embargo, algunos requieren un volcado de la ROM BIOS almacenada en el sistema en sí. Estos volcados no pueden ser distribuidos legalmente sin el permiso de la empresa/persona que los creó debido a que tienen derechos de autor (Copyright). En algunos casos (tales como la GBA) puede ser factible hacer un volccado de la BIOS tu mismo si posees una GBA y el equipo necesario pero en otros (como la PlayStation) el único camino por el que la mayoría de la gente puede obtener un volcado de la BIOS es descargarlo ilegalmente. Cada sistema tiene una única BIOS, aunque muchos más viejos no tienen una BIOS, o es emulada junto con el hardware. Tendrías que comprobar las páginas de cada emulador para ver si necesitan un volcado de la BIOS para ejecutarse.

Un emulador no tiene uso sin software que ejecutar en él. Éstos normalmente vienen en la forma de volcados de ROMs (ya que se extraen de los chips ROM que se usan para distribuir el software) generalmente conocidos solo como "ROMs". Unos cuantos ROMs son "homebrew", esto es, software gratis o freeware. Sin embargo, los ROMs de juegos comerciales son ilegales bajo las leyes de derechos de autor a menos que tú mismo los vuelques (y incluso entonces solo te esta permitido hacer uso de ellos bajo circunstacias muy específicas). Los ROMs para un sistema no funcionarán en el emulador de otro sistema, igual que no puedes introducir cartuchos de Super Nintendo en una PlayStation y correrlos. Como tal, necesitas ROMs para cada sistema y un emulador para cada sistema (aunque algunos casos especiales existen como MAME que corre ROMs de múltiples sistemas arcade).

== Qué puede emular la pandora ==
La Pandora, a pesar de su aparente baja velocidad de reloj comparada con los ordenadores personales modernos, es un potente sistema (la velocidad de reloj no es tan fiable para comparar sistemas). Aunque disponga de harwdare muy pequeño para las funciones de acceleración gráfica, la CPU es suficientemente potente para emular muchos sistemas puramente en software.

La mayoría de las máquinas de videojuegos hasta la era de los 16-bit (ej. SNES, Mega Drive) pueden ser en teoría emuladas en la Pandora, y algunas consolas de 32-bit tienen el potencial para ser emuladas con distintos grados de éxito. Esto no significa que todo antes de este punto será emulado ya que existen cientos de máquinas, algunas de las cuales son prácticamente desconocidas y otras que tienen hardware inusual que es difícil o imposible de emular.

Esto significa que hay literalmente decenas de miles, posiblemente cientos de miles de juegos que pueden ser jugados en la Pandora si consigues obtener el software.

== Donde descargar emuladores ==
La mayoría del software (incluyendo emuladores) para la pandora Pandora se puede obtener de el Archivo de Ficheros de Pandora. Encontrarás la sección de emuladores [http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,5 aquí].

== Compatibilidad de emuladores ==
Esta wiki dispone de listas de compatibilidad y rendimiento para varios emuladores disponibles para la Pandora. Puedes encontrarlas en la siguiente página [[Emulator Compatibility]].

Por favor añade elementos a estas listas conforme pruebes más juegos así otros se podrán beneficiar de las configuraciones que puedes haber descubierto (para algunos usuarios un juego en particular corriendo correctamente es suficiente para justificar la compra).

== Lista de emuladores ==
Aquí hay una lista de los sistemas para los cuales hay emuladores disponibles en la Pandora (puede no estar completa ya que nuevo software se lanza regularmente). Esto no tiene en cuenta como de completos son los emuladores, sólo meramente que existen. Para datos de rendimiento, mira en la base de datos de compatibilidad.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

Para una lista de los proyectos anunciados, por favor mira la lista de emuladores potenciales y en estado de desarrollo de Prophet en los foros de GP32X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-08-14T10:48:58Z

Josemdark: /* Pandora y los emuladores */

Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

Sin embargo, uno de los usos más populares de los emuladores es jugar a videojuegos de sistemas más viejos (en algunas circunstancias excepcionales, actuales) en hardware moderno (generalmente PCs pero la Pandora, GP2X, GP32 y PSP son también plataformas populares para correr emuladores). Nintendo vende un numero de emuladores oficiales a través de su servicio "Consola Virtual" para wii.

== Pandora y los emuladores ==
Uno de los usos populares de la Pandora es correr emuladores de viejos sistemas de videojuegos (aunque también son emulados algunos ordenadores personales viejos y calculadoras). La pandora es adecuada para esta tarea porque tiene una disposición de los controles bastante estándar, similar (o casi idéntica) a las disposiciones de los dispositivos de control de los sistemas que emula. Además, tiene una pantalla LCD con resolución 800x480, la cuál es suficientemente grande para emular los sistemas más viejos sin reducir su resolución. Por supuesto, también tiene sentido Portátil, puedes jugar a esos juegos cuando quieras y donde quieras sin tener que llevar una Televisión, la máquina y una colección de cartuchos.

== Que se necesita para correr emuladores ==
En la mayoría de los casos, los emuladores pueden simplemente cargar software y ejecutarlo, sin embargo, algunos requieren un volcado de la ROM BIOS almacenada en el sistema en sí. Estos volcados no pueden ser distribuidos legalmente sin el permiso de la empresa/persona que los creó debido a que tienen derechos de autor (Copyright). En algunos casos (tales como la GBA) puede ser factible hacer un volccado de la BIOS tu mismo si posees una GBA y el equipo necesario pero en otros (como la PlayStation) el único camino por el que la mayoría de la gente puede obtener un volcado de la BIOS es descargarlo ilegalmente. Cada sistema tiene una única BIOS, aunque muchos más viejos no tienen una BIOS, o es emulada junto con el hardware. Tendrías que comprobar las páginas de cada emulador para ver si necesitan un volcado de la BIOS para ejecutarse.

Un emulador no tiene uso sin software que ejecutar en él. Éstos normalmente vienen en la forma de volcados de ROMs (ya que se extraen de los chips ROM que se usan para distribuir el software) generalmente conocidos solo como "ROMs". Unos cuantos ROMs son "homebrew", esto es, software gratis o freeware. Sin embargo, los ROMs de juegos comerciales son ilegales bajo las leyes de derechos de autor a menos que tú mismo los vuelques (y incluso entonces solo te esta permitido hacer uso de ellos bajo circunstacias muy específicas). Los ROMs para un sistema no funcionarán en el emulador de otro sistema, igual que no puedes introducir cartuchos de Super Nintendo en una PlayStation y correrlos. Como tal, necesitas ROMs para cada sistema y un emulador para cada sistema (aunque algunos casos especiales existen como MAME que corre ROMs de múltiples sistemas arcade).

== Qué puede emular la pandora ==
La Pandora, a pesar de su aparente baja velocidad de reloj comparada con los ordenadores personales modernos, es un potente sistema (la velocidad de reloj no es tan fiable para comparar sistemas). Aunque disponga de harwdare muy pequeño para las funciones de acceleración gráfica, la CPU es suficientemente potente para emular muchos sistemas puramente en software.

La mayoría de las máquinas de videojuegos hasta la era de los 16-bit (ej. SNES, Mega Drive) pueden ser en teoría emuladas en la Pandora, y algunas consolas de 32-bit tienen el potencial para ser emuladas con distintos grados de éxito. Esto no significa que todo antes de este punto será emulado ya que existen cientos de máquinas, algunas de las cuales son prácticamente desconocidas y otras que tienen hardware inusual que es difícil o imposible de emular.

Esto significa que hay literalmente decenas de miles, posiblemente cientos de miles de juegos que pueden ser jugados en la Pandora si consigues obtener el software.

== Donde descargar emuladores ==
La mayoría del software (incluyendo emuladores) para la pandora Pandora se puede obtener de el Archivo de Ficheros de Pandora. encontrarás la sección de emuladores [http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,5 aquí].

== Compatibilidad de emuladores ==
Esta wiki dispone de listas de compatibilidad y rendimiento para varios emuladores disponibles para la Pandora. Puedes encontrarlas en la siguiente página [[Emulator Compatibility]].

Por favor añade elementos a estas listas conforme pruebes más juegos así otros se podrán beneficiar de las configuraciones que puedes haber descubierto (para algunos usuarios un juego en particular corriendo correctamente es suficiente para justificar la compra).

== Lista de emuladores ==
Aquí hay una lista de los sistemas para los cuales hay emuladores disponibles en la Pandora (puede no estar completa ya que nuevo software se lanza regularmente). Esto no tiene en cuenta como de completos son los emuladores, sólo meramente que existen. Para datos de rendimiento, mira en la base de datos de compatibilidad.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

Para una lista de los proyectos anunciados, por favor mira la lista de emuladores potenciales y en estado de desarrollo de Prophet en los foros de GP32X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-08-14T10:48:23Z

Josemdark:

Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

Sin embargo, uno de los usos más populares de los emuladores es jugar a videojuegos de sistemas más viejos (en algunas circunstancias excepcionales, actuales) en hardware moderno (generalmente PCs pero la Pandora, GP2X, GP32 y PSP son también plataformas populares para correr emuladores). Nintendo vende un numero de emuladores oficiales a través de su servicio "Consola Virtual" para wii.

== Pandora y los emuladores ==
Uno de los usos populares de la Pandora es correr emuladores de viejos sistemas de videojuegos (aunque también son emulados algunos ordenadores personales viejos y calculadoras). La pandora es adecuada para esta tarea porque tiene una disposición de los controles bastante estándar, similar (o casi idéntica) a las disposiciones de los dispositivos de control de los sistemas que emula. Además, tiene una pantalla LCD con resolución 800x480, la cuál es suficientemente grande para emular los sistemas más viejos sin reducir su resolución. Por supuesto, también tiene sentido de Portátil, puedes jugar a esos juegos cuando quieras y donde quieras sin tener que llevar una Televisión, la máquina y una colección de cartuchos.

== Que se necesita para correr emuladores ==
En la mayoría de los casos, los emuladores pueden simplemente cargar software y ejecutarlo, sin embargo, algunos requieren un volcado de la ROM BIOS almacenada en el sistema en sí. Estos volcados no pueden ser distribuidos legalmente sin el permiso de la empresa/persona que los creó debido a que tienen derechos de autor (Copyright). En algunos casos (tales como la GBA) puede ser factible hacer un volccado de la BIOS tu mismo si posees una GBA y el equipo necesario pero en otros (como la PlayStation) el único camino por el que la mayoría de la gente puede obtener un volcado de la BIOS es descargarlo ilegalmente. Cada sistema tiene una única BIOS, aunque muchos más viejos no tienen una BIOS, o es emulada junto con el hardware. Tendrías que comprobar las páginas de cada emulador para ver si necesitan un volcado de la BIOS para ejecutarse.

Un emulador no tiene uso sin software que ejecutar en él. Éstos normalmente vienen en la forma de volcados de ROMs (ya que se extraen de los chips ROM que se usan para distribuir el software) generalmente conocidos solo como "ROMs". Unos cuantos ROMs son "homebrew", esto es, software gratis o freeware. Sin embargo, los ROMs de juegos comerciales son ilegales bajo las leyes de derechos de autor a menos que tú mismo los vuelques (y incluso entonces solo te esta permitido hacer uso de ellos bajo circunstacias muy específicas). Los ROMs para un sistema no funcionarán en el emulador de otro sistema, igual que no puedes introducir cartuchos de Super Nintendo en una PlayStation y correrlos. Como tal, necesitas ROMs para cada sistema y un emulador para cada sistema (aunque algunos casos especiales existen como MAME que corre ROMs de múltiples sistemas arcade).

== Qué puede emular la pandora ==
La Pandora, a pesar de su aparente baja velocidad de reloj comparada con los ordenadores personales modernos, es un potente sistema (la velocidad de reloj no es tan fiable para comparar sistemas). Aunque disponga de harwdare muy pequeño para las funciones de acceleración gráfica, la CPU es suficientemente potente para emular muchos sistemas puramente en software.

La mayoría de las máquinas de videojuegos hasta la era de los 16-bit (ej. SNES, Mega Drive) pueden ser en teoría emuladas en la Pandora, y algunas consolas de 32-bit tienen el potencial para ser emuladas con distintos grados de éxito. Esto no significa que todo antes de este punto será emulado ya que existen cientos de máquinas, algunas de las cuales son prácticamente desconocidas y otras que tienen hardware inusual que es difícil o imposible de emular.

Esto significa que hay literalmente decenas de miles, posiblemente cientos de miles de juegos que pueden ser jugados en la Pandora si consigues obtener el software.

== Donde descargar emuladores ==
La mayoría del software (incluyendo emuladores) para la pandora Pandora se puede obtener de el Archivo de Ficheros de Pandora. encontrarás la sección de emuladores [http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,5 aquí].

== Compatibilidad de emuladores ==
Esta wiki dispone de listas de compatibilidad y rendimiento para varios emuladores disponibles para la Pandora. Puedes encontrarlas en la siguiente página [[Emulator Compatibility]].

Por favor añade elementos a estas listas conforme pruebes más juegos así otros se podrán beneficiar de las configuraciones que puedes haber descubierto (para algunos usuarios un juego en particular corriendo correctamente es suficiente para justificar la compra).

== Lista de emuladores ==
Aquí hay una lista de los sistemas para los cuales hay emuladores disponibles en la Pandora (puede no estar completa ya que nuevo software se lanza regularmente). Esto no tiene en cuenta como de completos son los emuladores, sólo meramente que existen. Para datos de rendimiento, mira en la base de datos de compatibilidad.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

Para una lista de los proyectos anunciados, por favor mira la lista de emuladores potenciales y en estado de desarrollo de Prophet en los foros de GP32X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-08-14T10:46:51Z

Josemdark:

Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

Sin embargo, uno de los usos más populares de los emuladores es jugar a videojuegos de sistemas más viejos (en algunas circunstancias excepcionales, actuales) en hardware moderno (generalmente PCs pero la Pandora, GP2X, GP32 y PSP son también plataformas populares para correr emuladores). Nintendo vende un numero de emuladores oficiales a través de su servicio "Consola Virtual" para wii.

== Pandora y los emuladores ==
Uno de los usos populares de la Pandora es correr emuladores de viejos sistemas de videojuegos (aunque también son emulados algunos ordenadores personales viejos y calculadoras). La pandora es adecuada para esta tarea porque tiene una disposición de los controles bastante estándar, similar (o casi idéntica) a las disposiciones de los dispositivos de control de los sistemas que emula. Además, tiene una pantalla LCD con resolución 800x480, la cuál es suficientemente grande para emular emular los sistemas más viejos sin reducir su resolución. Por supuesto, también tiene sentido de Portátil, puedes jugar a esos juegos cuando quieras y donde quieras sin tener que llevar una Televisión, la máquina y una colección de cartuchos.

== Que se necesita para correr emuladores ==
En la mayoría de los casos, los emuladores pueden simplemente cargar software y ejecutarlo, sin embargo, algunos requieren un volcado de la ROM BIOS almacenada en el sistema en sí. Estos volcados no pueden ser distribuidos legalmente sin el permiso de la empresa/persona que los creó debido a que tienen derechos de autor (Copyright). En algunos casos (tales como la GBA) puede ser factible hacer un volccado de la BIOS tu mismo si posees una GBA y el equipo necesario pero en otros (como la PlayStation) el único camino por el que la mayoría de la gente puede obtener un volcado de la BIOS es descargarlo ilegalmente. Cada sistema tiene una única BIOS, aunque muchos más viejos no tienen una BIOS, o es emulada junto con el hardware. Tendrías que comprobar las páginas de cada emulador para ver si necesitan un volcado de la BIOS para ejecutarse.

Un emulador no tiene uso sin software que ejecutar en él. Éstos normalmente vienen en la forma de volcados de ROMs (ya que se extraen de los chips ROM que se usan para distribuir el software) generalmente conocidos solo como "ROMs". Unos cuantos ROMs son "homebrew", esto es, software gratis o freeware. Sin embargo, los ROMs de juegos comerciales son ilegales bajo las leyes de derechos de autor a menos que tú mismo los vuelques (y incluso entonces solo te esta permitido hacer uso de ellos bajo circunstacias muy específicas). Los ROMs para un sistema no funcionarán en el emulador de otro sistema, igual que no puedes introducir cartuchos de Super Nintendo en una PlayStation y correrlos. Como tal, necesitas ROMs para cada sistema y un emulador para cada sistema (aunque algunos casos especiales existen como MAME que corre ROMs de múltiples sistemas arcade).

== Qué puede emular la pandora ==
La Pandora, a pesar de su aparente baja velocidad de reloj comparada con los ordenadores personales modernos, es un potente sistema (la velocidad de reloj no es tan fiable para comparar sistemas). Aunque disponga de harwdare muy pequeño para las funciones de acceleración gráfica, la CPU es suficientemente potente para emular muchos sistemas puramente en software.

La mayoría de las máquinas de videojuegos hasta la era de los 16-bit (ej. SNES, Mega Drive) pueden ser en teoría emuladas en la Pandora, y algunas consolas de 32-bit tienen el potencial para ser emuladas con distintos grados de éxito. Esto no significa que todo antes de este punto será emulado ya que existen cientos de máquinas, algunas de las cuales son prácticamente desconocidas y otras que tienen hardware inusual que es difícil o imposible de emular.

Esto significa que hay literalmente decenas de miles, posiblemente cientos de miles de juegos que pueden ser jugados en la Pandora si consigues obtener el software.

== Donde descargar emuladores ==
La mayoría del software (incluyendo emuladores) para la pandora Pandora se puede obtener de el Archivo de Ficheros de Pandora. encontrarás la sección de emuladores [http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,5 aquí].

== Compatibilidad de emuladores ==
Esta wiki dispone de listas de compatibilidad y rendimiento para varios emuladores disponibles para la Pandora. Puedes encontrarlas en la siguiente página [[Emulator Compatibility]].

Por favor añade elementos a estas listas conforme pruebes más juegos así otros se podrán beneficiar de las configuraciones que puedes haber descubierto (para algunos usuarios un juego en particular corriendo correctamente es suficiente para justificar la compra).

== Lista de emuladores ==
Aquí hay una lista de los sistemas para los cuales hay emuladores disponibles en la Pandora (puede no estar completa ya que nuevo software se lanza regularmente). Esto no tiene en cuenta como de completos son los emuladores, sólo meramente que existen. Para datos de rendimiento, mira en la base de datos de compatibilidad.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

Para una lista de los proyectos anunciados, por favor mira la lista de emuladores potenciales y en estado de desarrollo de Prophet en los foros de GP32X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-08-14T10:46:37Z

Josemdark:

Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

Sin embargo, uno de los usos más populares de los emuladores es jugar a videojuegos de sistemas más viejos (en algunas circunstancias excepcionales, actuales) en hardware moderno (generalmente PCs pero la Pandora, GP2X, GP32 y PSP son también plataformas populares para correr emuladores). Nintendo vende un numero de emuladores oficiales a través de su servicio "Consola Virtual" para wii.

== Pandora y los emuladores ==
Uno de los usos populares de la Pandora es correr emuladores de viejos sistemas de videojuegos (aunque también son emulados algunos ordenadores personales viejos y calculadoras). La pandora es adecuada para esta tarea porque tiene una disposición de los controles bastante estándar, similar (o casi idéntica) a las disposiciones de los dispositivos de control de los sistemas que emula. Además, tiene una pantalla LCD con resolución 800x480, la cuál es suficientemente grande para emular emular los sistemas más viejos sin reducir su resolución. Por supuesto, también tiene sentido de Portátil, puedes jugar a esos juegos cuando quieras y donde quieras sin tener que llevar una Televisión, la máquina y una colección de cartuchos.

== Que se necesita para correr emuladores ==
En la mayoría de los casos, los emuladores pueden simplemente cargar software y ejecutarlo, sin embargo, algunos requieren un volcado de la ROM BIOS almacenada en el sistema en sí. Estos volcados no pueden ser distribuidos legalmente sin el permiso de la empresa/persona que los creó debido a que tienen derechos de autor (Copyright). En algunos casos (tales como la GBA) puede ser factible hacer un volccado de la BIOS tu mismo si posees una GBA y el equipo necesario pero en otros (como la PlayStation) el único camino por el que la mayoría de la gente puede obtener un volcado de la BIOS es descargarlo ilegalmente. Cada sistema tiene una única BIOS, aunque muchos más viejos no tienen una BIOS, o es emulada junto con el hardware. Tendrías que comprobar las páginas de cada emulador para ver si necesitan un volcado de la BIOS para ejecutarse.

Un emulador no tiene uso sin software que ejecutar en él. Éstos normalmente vienen en la forma de volcados de ROMs (ya que se extraen de los chips ROM que se usan para distribuir el software) generalmente conocidos solo como "ROMs". Unos cuantos ROMs son "homebrew", esto es, software gratis o freeware. Sin embargo, los ROMs de juegos comerciales son ilegales bajo las leyes de derechos de autor a menos que tú mismo los vuelques (y incluso entonces solo te esta permitido hacer uso de ellos bajo circunstacias muy específicas). Los ROMs para un sistema no funcionarán en el emulador de otro sistema, igual que no puedes introducir cartuchos de Super Nintendo en una PlayStation y correrlos. Como tal, necesitas ROMs para cada sistema y un emulador para cada sistema (aunque algunos casos especiales existen como MAME que corre ROMs de múltiples sistemas arcade).

== Qué puede emular la pandora ==
La Pandora, a pesar de su aparente baja velocidad de reloj comparada con los ordenadores personales modernos, es un potente sistema (la velocidad de reloj no es tan fiable para comparar sistemas). Aunque disponga de harwdare muy pequeño para las funciones de acceleración gráfica, la CPU es suficientemente potente para emular muchos sistemas puramente en software.

La mayoría de las máquinas de videojuegos hasta la era de los 16-bit (ej. SNES, Mega Drive) pueden ser en teoría emuladas en la Pandora, y algunas consolas de 32-bit tienen el potencial para ser emuladas con distintos grados de éxito. Esto no significa que todo antes de este punto será emulado ya que existen cientos de máquinas, algunas de las cuales son prácticamente desconocidas y otras que tienen hardware inusual que es difícil o imposible de emular.

Esto significa que hay literalmente decenas de miles, posiblemente cientos de miles de juegos que pueden ser jugados en la Pandora si consigues obtener el software.

== Donde descargar emuladores ==
La mayoría del software (incluyendo emuladores) para la pandora Pandora se puede obtener de el Archivo de Ficheros de Pandora. encontrarás la sección de emuladores [http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,5 aquí].

== Compatibilidad de emuladores ==
Esta wiki dispone de listas de compatibilidad y rendimiento para varios emuladores disponibles para la Pandora. Puedes encontrarlas en la siguiente página [[Emulator Compatibility]].

Por favor añade elementos a estas listas conforme pruebes más juegos así otros se podrán beneficiar de las configuraciones que puedes haber descubierto (para algunos usuarios un juego en particular corriendo correctamente es suficiente para justificar la compra).

== Lista de emuladores ==
Aquí hay una lista de los sistemas para los cuales hay emuladores disponibles en la Pandora (puede no estar completa ya que nuevo software se lanza regularmente). Esto no tiene en cuenta como de completos son los emuladores, sólo meramente que existen. Para datos de rendimiento, mira en la base de datos de compatibilidad.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

Para una lista de los proyectos anunciados, por favor mira la lista de emuladores potenciales y en estado de desarrollo de Prophet en los foros de GP32X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-08-14T10:46:24Z

Josemdark:

'''En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés'''
 
Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

Sin embargo, uno de los usos más populares de los emuladores es jugar a videojuegos de sistemas más viejos (en algunas circunstancias excepcionales, actuales) en hardware moderno (generalmente PCs pero la Pandora, GP2X, GP32 y PSP son también plataformas populares para correr emuladores). Nintendo vende un numero de emuladores oficiales a través de su servicio "Consola Virtual" para wii.

== Pandora y los emuladores ==
Uno de los usos populares de la Pandora es correr emuladores de viejos sistemas de videojuegos (aunque también son emulados algunos ordenadores personales viejos y calculadoras). La pandora es adecuada para esta tarea porque tiene una disposición de los controles bastante estándar, similar (o casi idéntica) a las disposiciones de los dispositivos de control de los sistemas que emula. Además, tiene una pantalla LCD con resolución 800x480, la cuál es suficientemente grande para emular emular los sistemas más viejos sin reducir su resolución. Por supuesto, también tiene sentido de Portátil, puedes jugar a esos juegos cuando quieras y donde quieras sin tener que llevar una Televisión, la máquina y una colección de cartuchos.

== Que se necesita para correr emuladores ==
En la mayoría de los casos, los emuladores pueden simplemente cargar software y ejecutarlo, sin embargo, algunos requieren un volcado de la ROM BIOS almacenada en el sistema en sí. Estos volcados no pueden ser distribuidos legalmente sin el permiso de la empresa/persona que los creó debido a que tienen derechos de autor (Copyright). En algunos casos (tales como la GBA) puede ser factible hacer un volccado de la BIOS tu mismo si posees una GBA y el equipo necesario pero en otros (como la PlayStation) el único camino por el que la mayoría de la gente puede obtener un volcado de la BIOS es descargarlo ilegalmente. Cada sistema tiene una única BIOS, aunque muchos más viejos no tienen una BIOS, o es emulada junto con el hardware. Tendrías que comprobar las páginas de cada emulador para ver si necesitan un volcado de la BIOS para ejecutarse.

Un emulador no tiene uso sin software que ejecutar en él. Éstos normalmente vienen en la forma de volcados de ROMs (ya que se extraen de los chips ROM que se usan para distribuir el software) generalmente conocidos solo como "ROMs". Unos cuantos ROMs son "homebrew", esto es, software gratis o freeware. Sin embargo, los ROMs de juegos comerciales son ilegales bajo las leyes de derechos de autor a menos que tú mismo los vuelques (y incluso entonces solo te esta permitido hacer uso de ellos bajo circunstacias muy específicas). Los ROMs para un sistema no funcionarán en el emulador de otro sistema, igual que no puedes introducir cartuchos de Super Nintendo en una PlayStation y correrlos. Como tal, necesitas ROMs para cada sistema y un emulador para cada sistema (aunque algunos casos especiales existen como MAME que corre ROMs de múltiples sistemas arcade).

== Qué puede emular la pandora ==
La Pandora, a pesar de su aparente baja velocidad de reloj comparada con los ordenadores personales modernos, es un potente sistema (la velocidad de reloj no es tan fiable para comparar sistemas). Aunque disponga de harwdare muy pequeño para las funciones de acceleración gráfica, la CPU es suficientemente potente para emular muchos sistemas puramente en software.

La mayoría de las máquinas de videojuegos hasta la era de los 16-bit (ej. SNES, Mega Drive) pueden ser en teoría emuladas en la Pandora, y algunas consolas de 32-bit tienen el potencial para ser emuladas con distintos grados de éxito. Esto no significa que todo antes de este punto será emulado ya que existen cientos de máquinas, algunas de las cuales son prácticamente desconocidas y otras que tienen hardware inusual que es difícil o imposible de emular.

Esto significa que hay literalmente decenas de miles, posiblemente cientos de miles de juegos que pueden ser jugados en la Pandora si consigues obtener el software.

== Donde descargar emuladores ==
La mayoría del software (incluyendo emuladores) para la pandora Pandora se puede obtener de el Archivo de Ficheros de Pandora. encontrarás la sección de emuladores [http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,5 aquí].

== Compatibilidad de emuladores ==
Esta wiki dispone de listas de compatibilidad y rendimiento para varios emuladores disponibles para la Pandora. Puedes encontrarlas en la siguiente página [[Emulator Compatibility]].

Por favor añade elementos a estas listas conforme pruebes más juegos así otros se podrán beneficiar de las configuraciones que puedes haber descubierto (para algunos usuarios un juego en particular corriendo correctamente es suficiente para justificar la compra).

== Lista de emuladores ==
Aquí hay una lista de los sistemas para los cuales hay emuladores disponibles en la Pandora (puede no estar completa ya que nuevo software se lanza regularmente). Esto no tiene en cuenta como de completos son los emuladores, sólo meramente que existen. Para datos de rendimiento, mira en la base de datos de compatibilidad.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

Para una lista de los proyectos anunciados, por favor mira la lista de emuladores potenciales y en estado de desarrollo de Prophet en los foros de GP32X.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-08-14T10:20:44Z

Josemdark:

'''En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés'''
 
Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

Sin embargo, uno de los usos más populares de los emuladores es jugar a videojuegos de sistemas más viejos (en algunas circunstancias excepcionales, actuales) en hardware moderno (generalmente PCs pero la Pandora, GP2X, GP32 y PSP son también plataformas populares para correr emuladores). Nintendo vende un numero de emuladores oficiales a través de su servicio "Consola Virtual" para wii.

== Pandora y los emuladores ==
Uno de los usos populares de la Pandora es correr emuladores de viejos sistemas de videojuegos (aunque también son emulados algunos ordenadores personales viejos y calculadoras). La pandora es adecuada para esta tarea porque tiene una disposición de los controles bastante estándar, similar (o casi idéntica) a las disposiciones de los dispositivos de control de los sistemas que emula. Además, tiene una pantalla LCD con resolución 800x480, la cuál es suficientemente grande para emular emular los sistemas más viejos sin reducir su resolución. Por supuesto, también tiene sentido de Portátil, puedes jugar a esos juegos cuando quieras y donde quieras sin tener que llevar una Televisión, la máquina y una colección de cartuchos.

== Que se necesita para correr emuladores ==
En la mayoría de los casos, los emuladores pueden simplemente cargar software y ejecutarlo, sin embargo, algunos requieren un volcado de la ROM BIOS almacenada en el sistema en sí. Estos volcados no pueden ser distribuidos legalmente sin el permiso de la empresa/persona que los creó debido a que tienen derechos de autor (Copyright). En algunos casos (tales como la GBA) puede ser factible hacer un volccado de la BIOS tu mismo si posees una GBA y el equipo necesario pero en otros (como la PlayStation) el único camino por el que la mayoría de la gente puede obtener un volcado de la BIOS es descargarlo ilegalmente. Cada sistema tiene una única BIOS, aunque muchos más viejos no tienen una BIOS, o es emulada junto con el hardware. Tendrías que comprobar las páginas de cada emulador para ver si necesitan un volcado de la BIOS para ejecutarse.

Un emulador no tiene uso sin software que ejecutar en él. Éstos normalmente vienen en la forma de volcados de ROMs (ya que se extraen de los chips ROM que se usan para distribuir el software) generalmente conocidos solo como "ROMs". Unos cuantos ROMs son "homebrew", esto es, software gratis o freeware. Sin embargo, los ROMs de juegos comerciales son ilegales bajo las leyes de derechos de autor a menos que tú mismo los vuelques (y incluso entonces solo te esta permitido hacer uso de ellos bajo circunstacias muy específicas). Los ROMs para un sistema no funcionarán en el emulador de otro sistema, igual que no puedes introducir cartuchos de Super Nintendo en una PlayStation y correrlos. Como tal, necesitas ROMs para cada sistema y un emulador para cada sistema (aunque algunos casos especiales existen como MAME que corre ROMs de múltiples sistemas arcade).

== What the Pandora can emulate ==
The Pandora, despite its apparent low clock speed when compared to those of modern desktop PCs, is a powerful system (clock speeds cannot be reliably compared between systems). Although there is very little hardware for accelerating graphics functions, the CPU is fast enough to emulate many systems purely in software.

Most video game machines up to the 16-bit era (i.e. SNES, Mega Drive) could in theory be emulated on the Pandora, and some 32-bit consoles have the potential to be emulated with varying degrees of success. That does not mean that everything before this point will be emulated as there are hundreds of machines, some of which are virtually unknown and others which have unusual hardware which is difficult or impossible to emulate.

This means that there are literally tens of thousands, possibly hundreds of thousands of games which can be played on the Pandora if you are able to obtain the software.

== Where to download emulators ==
Most software (including emulators) for the Pandora can be obtained from the Pandora File Archive. You will find the emulator section [http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,5 here].

== Emulator Compatibility ==
This wiki houses compatibility and performance lists for various emulators available on the Pandora. You can find these on the [[Emulator Compatibility]] page.

Please do add to these lists as you test more games so that others may benefit from settings you may have discovered (for some users a particular game running well is enough to justify the purchase).

== Emulator List ==
Here is a list of systems for which emulators are available on the Pandora (it may not be complete as new software is being released regularly). This doesn't take into account how complete the emulators are, merely that they exist. For performance data, look at the compatibility database.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

For a list of announced projects, please see Prophet's list of potential emulators and development status on the GP32X forums.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-08-14T10:20:23Z

Josemdark:

'''En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés'''
 
Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

Sin embargo, uno de los usos más populares de los emuladores es jugar a videojuegos de sistemas más viejos (en algunas circunstancias excepcionales, actuales) en hardware moderno (generalmente PCs pero la Pandora, GP2X, GP32 y PSP son también plataformas populares para correr emuladores). Nintendo vende un numero de emuladores oficiales a través de su servicio "Consola Virtual" para wii.

== Pandora y los emuladores ==
Uno de los usos populares de la Pandora es correr emuladores de viejos sistemas de videojuegos (aunque también son emulados algunos ordenadores personales viejos y calculadoras). La pandora es adecuada para esta tarea porque tiene una disposición de los controles bastante estándar, similar (o casi idéntica) a las disposiciones de los dispositivos de control de los sistemas que emula. Además, tiene una pantalla LCD con resolución 800x480, la cuál es suficientemente grande para emular emular los sistemas más viejos sin reducir su resolución. Por supuesto, también tiene sentido de Portátil, puedes jugar a esos juegos cuando quieras y donde quieras sin tener que llevar una Televisión, la máquina and una colección de cartuchos.

== Que se necesita para correr emuladores ==
En la mayoría de los casos, los emuladores pueden simplemente cargar software y ejecutarlo, sin embargo, algunos requieren un volcado de la ROM BIOS almacenada en el sistema en sí. Estos volcados no pueden ser distribuidos legalmente sin el permiso de la empresa/persona que los creó debido a que tienen derechos de autor (Copyright). En algunos casos (tales como la GBA) puede ser factible hacer un volccado de la BIOS tu mismo si posees una GBA y el equipo necesario pero en otros (como la PlayStation) el único camino por el que la mayoría de la gente puede obtener un volcado de la BIOS es descargarlo ilegalmente. Cada sistema tiene una única BIOS, aunque muchos más viejos no tienen una BIOS, o es emulada junto con el hardware. Tendrías que comprobar las páginas de cada emulador para ver si necesitan un volcado de la BIOS para ejecutarse.

Un emulador no tiene uso sin software que ejecutar en él. Éstos normalmente vienen en la forma de volcados de ROMs (ya que se extraen de los chips ROM que se usan para distribuir el software) generalmente conocidos solo como "ROMs". Unos cuantos ROMs son "homebrew", esto es, software gratis o freeware. Sin embargo, los ROMs de juegos comerciales son ilegales bajo las leyes de derechos de autor a menos que tú mismo los vuelques (y incluso entonces solo te esta permitido hacer uso de ellos bajo circunstacias muy específicas). Los ROMs para un sistema no funcionarán en el emulador de otro sistema, igual que no puedes introducir cartuchos de Super Nintendo en una PlayStation y correrlos. Como tal, necesitas ROMs para cada sistema y un emulador para cada sistema (aunque algunos casos especiales existen como MAME que corre ROMs de múltiples sistemas arcade).

== What the Pandora can emulate ==
The Pandora, despite its apparent low clock speed when compared to those of modern desktop PCs, is a powerful system (clock speeds cannot be reliably compared between systems). Although there is very little hardware for accelerating graphics functions, the CPU is fast enough to emulate many systems purely in software.

Most video game machines up to the 16-bit era (i.e. SNES, Mega Drive) could in theory be emulated on the Pandora, and some 32-bit consoles have the potential to be emulated with varying degrees of success. That does not mean that everything before this point will be emulated as there are hundreds of machines, some of which are virtually unknown and others which have unusual hardware which is difficult or impossible to emulate.

This means that there are literally tens of thousands, possibly hundreds of thousands of games which can be played on the Pandora if you are able to obtain the software.

== Where to download emulators ==
Most software (including emulators) for the Pandora can be obtained from the Pandora File Archive. You will find the emulator section [http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,5 here].

== Emulator Compatibility ==
This wiki houses compatibility and performance lists for various emulators available on the Pandora. You can find these on the [[Emulator Compatibility]] page.

Please do add to these lists as you test more games so that others may benefit from settings you may have discovered (for some users a particular game running well is enough to justify the purchase).

== Emulator List ==
Here is a list of systems for which emulators are available on the Pandora (it may not be complete as new software is being released regularly). This doesn't take into account how complete the emulators are, merely that they exist. For performance data, look at the compatibility database.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

For a list of announced projects, please see Prophet's list of potential emulators and development status on the GP32X forums.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-08-14T10:17:16Z

Josemdark:

'''En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés'''
 
Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

Sin embargo, uno de los usos más populares de los emuladores es jugar a videojuegos de sistemas más viejos (en algunas circunstancias excepcionales, actuales) en hardware moderno (generalmente PCs pero la Pandora, GP2X, GP32 y PSP son también plataformas populares para correr emuladores). Nintendo vende un numero de emuladores oficiales a través de su servicio "Consola Virtual" para wii.

== Pandora y los emuladores ==
Uno de los usos populares de la Pandora es correr emuladores de viejos sistemas de videojuegos (aunque también son emulados algunos ordenadores personales viejos y calculadoras). La pandora es adecuada para esta tarea porque tiene una disposición de los controles bastante estándar, similar (o casi idéntica) a las disposiciones de los dispositivos de control de los sistemas que emula. Además, tiene una pantalla LCD con resolución 800x480, la cuál es suficientemente grande para emular emular los sistemas más viejos sin reducir su resolución. Por supuesto, también tiene sentido de Portátil, puedes jugar a esos juegos cuando quieras y donde quieras sin tener que llevar una Televisión, la máquina and una colección de cartuchos.

== Que se necesita para correr amuladores ==
En la mayoría de los casos, los emuladores pueden simplemente cargar software y ejecutarlo, sin embargo, algunos requieren un volcado de la ROM BIOS almacenada en el sistema en sí. Estos volcados no pueden ser distribuidos legalmente sin el permiso de la empresa/persona que los creó debido a que tienen derechos de autor (Copyright). En algunos casos (tales como la GBA) puede ser factible hacer un volccado de la BIOS tu mismo si posees una GBA y el equipo necesario pero en otros (como la PlayStation) el único camino por el que la mayoría de la gente puede obtener un volcado de la BIOS es descargarlo ilegalmente. Cada sistema tiene una única BIOS, aunque muchos más viejos no tienen una BIOS, o es emulada junto con el hardware. Tendrías que comprobar las páginas de cada emulador para ver si necesitan un volcado de la BIOS para ejecutarse.

Un emulador no tiene uso sin software que ejecutar en él. Éstos normalmente vienen en la forma de volcados de ROMs (ya que se extraen de los chips ROM que se usan para distribuir el software) generalmente conocidos solo como "ROMs". Unos cuantos ROMs son "homebrew", esto es, software gratis o freeware. Sin embargo, los ROMs de juegos comerciales son ilegales bajo las leyes de derechos de autor a menos que tú mismo los vuelques (y incluso entonces solo te esta permitido hacer uso de ellos bajo circunstacias muy específicas). Los ROMs para un sistema no funcionarán en el emulador de otro sistema, igual que nu puedes intruducir cartuchos de Super Nintendo en una PlayStation y correrlos. Como tal, necesitas ROMs para cada sistema y un emulador para cada sistema (aunque algunos casos especiales existen como MAME que correrá ROMs de múltiples sistemas arcade).

== What the Pandora can emulate ==
The Pandora, despite its apparent low clock speed when compared to those of modern desktop PCs, is a powerful system (clock speeds cannot be reliably compared between systems). Although there is very little hardware for accelerating graphics functions, the CPU is fast enough to emulate many systems purely in software.

Most video game machines up to the 16-bit era (i.e. SNES, Mega Drive) could in theory be emulated on the Pandora, and some 32-bit consoles have the potential to be emulated with varying degrees of success. That does not mean that everything before this point will be emulated as there are hundreds of machines, some of which are virtually unknown and others which have unusual hardware which is difficult or impossible to emulate.

This means that there are literally tens of thousands, possibly hundreds of thousands of games which can be played on the Pandora if you are able to obtain the software.

== Where to download emulators ==
Most software (including emulators) for the Pandora can be obtained from the Pandora File Archive. You will find the emulator section [http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,5 here].

== Emulator Compatibility ==
This wiki houses compatibility and performance lists for various emulators available on the Pandora. You can find these on the [[Emulator Compatibility]] page.

Please do add to these lists as you test more games so that others may benefit from settings you may have discovered (for some users a particular game running well is enough to justify the purchase).

== Emulator List ==
Here is a list of systems for which emulators are available on the Pandora (it may not be complete as new software is being released regularly). This doesn't take into account how complete the emulators are, merely that they exist. For performance data, look at the compatibility database.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

For a list of announced projects, please see Prophet's list of potential emulators and development status on the GP32X forums.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-08-14T09:55:07Z

Josemdark:

'''En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés'''
 
Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

Sin embargo, uno de los usos más populares de los emuladores es jugar a videojuegos de sistemas más viejos (en algunas circunstancias excepcionales, actuales) en hardware moderno (generalmente PCs pero la Pandora, GP2X, GP32 y PSP son también plataformas populares para correr emuladores). Nintendo vende un numero de emuladores oficiales a través de su servicio "Consola Virtual" para wii.

== Pandora y los emuladores ==
Uno de los usos populares de la Pandora es correr emuladores de viejos sistemas de videojuegos (aunque también son emulados algunos ordenadores personales viejos y calculadoras). La pandora es adecuada para esta tarea porque tiene una disposición de los controles bastante estándar, similar (o casi idéntica) a las disposiciones de los dispositivos de control de los sistemas que emula. Además, tiene una pantalla LCD con resolución 800x480, la cuál es suficiente grande para emular emular los sistemas más viejos sin reducir su resolución. Por supuesto, también tiene sentido de Portátil, puedes jugar a esos juegos cuando quieras y donde quieras sin tener que llevar una Televisión, la máquina and una colección de cartuchos.

== What is needed to run emulators ==
In most cases, emulators can simply load software and run however some require a dump of the BIOS ROM stored within the system itself. These dumps cannot be distributed legally without the permission of the company/individual who created them due to them being copyrighted. In some cases (such as the GBA) it may be feasible to extract a dump of the BIOS yourself if you own a GBA and the necessary equipment but for others (like the PlayStation) the only way most people can optain a BIOS dump is to illegally download it. Each system has a unique BIOS, though many older ones don't have a BIOS at all, or it is emulated along with the hardware. You should check the individual pages for each emulator to see if they need a BIOS dump to run.

An emulator is no use without software to run on it. These normally come in the form of ROM dumps (since they are extracted from the ROM chips that used to be used to distribute software) generally known as just "ROMs". A few ROMs are "homebrew", that is, free software or freeware. However, ROMs of commercial games are illegal under copyright law unless you dump them yourself (and even then you are only allowed to make use of them under very specific circumstances). ROMs for one system will not work on another system's emulator, just as you can't plug Super Nintendo cartridges into a PlayStation and run them. As such, you need ROMs for each system and an emulator for each system (though some special cases exist such as MAME which will run ROMs from multiple arcade systems).

== What the Pandora can emulate ==
The Pandora, despite its apparent low clock speed when compared to those of modern desktop PCs, is a powerful system (clock speeds cannot be reliably compared between systems). Although there is very little hardware for accelerating graphics functions, the CPU is fast enough to emulate many systems purely in software.

Most video game machines up to the 16-bit era (i.e. SNES, Mega Drive) could in theory be emulated on the Pandora, and some 32-bit consoles have the potential to be emulated with varying degrees of success. That does not mean that everything before this point will be emulated as there are hundreds of machines, some of which are virtually unknown and others which have unusual hardware which is difficult or impossible to emulate.

This means that there are literally tens of thousands, possibly hundreds of thousands of games which can be played on the Pandora if you are able to obtain the software.

== Where to download emulators ==
Most software (including emulators) for the Pandora can be obtained from the Pandora File Archive. You will find the emulator section [http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,5 here].

== Emulator Compatibility ==
This wiki houses compatibility and performance lists for various emulators available on the Pandora. You can find these on the [[Emulator Compatibility]] page.

Please do add to these lists as you test more games so that others may benefit from settings you may have discovered (for some users a particular game running well is enough to justify the purchase).

== Emulator List ==
Here is a list of systems for which emulators are available on the Pandora (it may not be complete as new software is being released regularly). This doesn't take into account how complete the emulators are, merely that they exist. For performance data, look at the compatibility database.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

For a list of announced projects, please see Prophet's list of potential emulators and development status on the GP32X forums.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-08-14T09:41:18Z

Josemdark:

'''En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés'''
 
Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

Sin embargo, uno de los usos más populares de los emuladores es jugar a videojuegos de sistemas más viejos (en algunas circunstancias excepcionales, actuales) en hardware moderno (generalmente PCs pero la Pandora, GP2X, GP32 y PSP son también plataformas populares para correr emuladores). Nintendo vende un numero de emuladores oficiales a través de su servicio "Consola Virtual" para wii.

== Pandora and emulators ==
One of the popular uses for the Pandora is to run emulators of old video games systems (though some old home computers and calculators are also emulated). The Pandora is suited to this task because it has a fairly standard control layout similar (or almost identical to) the layouts of the input devices of the systems it emulates. Furthermore, it has an LCD of resolution 800x480, which is large enough to accommodate most older systems without any downscaling. Of course, it is also portable meaning you can play these games whenever and wherever you want without having to carry a TV, machine and collection of cartridges.

== What is needed to run emulators ==
In most cases, emulators can simply load software and run however some require a dump of the BIOS ROM stored within the system itself. These dumps cannot be distributed legally without the permission of the company/individual who created them due to them being copyrighted. In some cases (such as the GBA) it may be feasible to extract a dump of the BIOS yourself if you own a GBA and the necessary equipment but for others (like the PlayStation) the only way most people can optain a BIOS dump is to illegally download it. Each system has a unique BIOS, though many older ones don't have a BIOS at all, or it is emulated along with the hardware. You should check the individual pages for each emulator to see if they need a BIOS dump to run.

An emulator is no use without software to run on it. These normally come in the form of ROM dumps (since they are extracted from the ROM chips that used to be used to distribute software) generally known as just "ROMs". A few ROMs are "homebrew", that is, free software or freeware. However, ROMs of commercial games are illegal under copyright law unless you dump them yourself (and even then you are only allowed to make use of them under very specific circumstances). ROMs for one system will not work on another system's emulator, just as you can't plug Super Nintendo cartridges into a PlayStation and run them. As such, you need ROMs for each system and an emulator for each system (though some special cases exist such as MAME which will run ROMs from multiple arcade systems).

== What the Pandora can emulate ==
The Pandora, despite its apparent low clock speed when compared to those of modern desktop PCs, is a powerful system (clock speeds cannot be reliably compared between systems). Although there is very little hardware for accelerating graphics functions, the CPU is fast enough to emulate many systems purely in software.

Most video game machines up to the 16-bit era (i.e. SNES, Mega Drive) could in theory be emulated on the Pandora, and some 32-bit consoles have the potential to be emulated with varying degrees of success. That does not mean that everything before this point will be emulated as there are hundreds of machines, some of which are virtually unknown and others which have unusual hardware which is difficult or impossible to emulate.

This means that there are literally tens of thousands, possibly hundreds of thousands of games which can be played on the Pandora if you are able to obtain the software.

== Where to download emulators ==
Most software (including emulators) for the Pandora can be obtained from the Pandora File Archive. You will find the emulator section [http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,5 here].

== Emulator Compatibility ==
This wiki houses compatibility and performance lists for various emulators available on the Pandora. You can find these on the [[Emulator Compatibility]] page.

Please do add to these lists as you test more games so that others may benefit from settings you may have discovered (for some users a particular game running well is enough to justify the purchase).

== Emulator List ==
Here is a list of systems for which emulators are available on the Pandora (it may not be complete as new software is being released regularly). This doesn't take into account how complete the emulators are, merely that they exist. For performance data, look at the compatibility database.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

For a list of announced projects, please see Prophet's list of potential emulators and development status on the GP32X forums.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-08-14T09:34:50Z

Josemdark:

'''En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés'''
 
Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

Uno de los usos más populares de los emuladores however is to play video games from older (or in some exceptional circumstances, current) systems on modern hardware (generally PCs but the Pandora, GP2X, GP32 and PSP are also popular platforms for running emulators). Nintendo sells a number of official emulators through its Virtual Console service for the Wii.

== Pandora and emulators ==
One of the popular uses for the Pandora is to run emulators of old video games systems (though some old home computers and calculators are also emulated). The Pandora is suited to this task because it has a fairly standard control layout similar (or almost identical to) the layouts of the input devices of the systems it emulates. Furthermore, it has an LCD of resolution 800x480, which is large enough to accommodate most older systems without any downscaling. Of course, it is also portable meaning you can play these games whenever and wherever you want without having to carry a TV, machine and collection of cartridges.

== What is needed to run emulators ==
In most cases, emulators can simply load software and run however some require a dump of the BIOS ROM stored within the system itself. These dumps cannot be distributed legally without the permission of the company/individual who created them due to them being copyrighted. In some cases (such as the GBA) it may be feasible to extract a dump of the BIOS yourself if you own a GBA and the necessary equipment but for others (like the PlayStation) the only way most people can optain a BIOS dump is to illegally download it. Each system has a unique BIOS, though many older ones don't have a BIOS at all, or it is emulated along with the hardware. You should check the individual pages for each emulator to see if they need a BIOS dump to run.

An emulator is no use without software to run on it. These normally come in the form of ROM dumps (since they are extracted from the ROM chips that used to be used to distribute software) generally known as just "ROMs". A few ROMs are "homebrew", that is, free software or freeware. However, ROMs of commercial games are illegal under copyright law unless you dump them yourself (and even then you are only allowed to make use of them under very specific circumstances). ROMs for one system will not work on another system's emulator, just as you can't plug Super Nintendo cartridges into a PlayStation and run them. As such, you need ROMs for each system and an emulator for each system (though some special cases exist such as MAME which will run ROMs from multiple arcade systems).

== What the Pandora can emulate ==
The Pandora, despite its apparent low clock speed when compared to those of modern desktop PCs, is a powerful system (clock speeds cannot be reliably compared between systems). Although there is very little hardware for accelerating graphics functions, the CPU is fast enough to emulate many systems purely in software.

Most video game machines up to the 16-bit era (i.e. SNES, Mega Drive) could in theory be emulated on the Pandora, and some 32-bit consoles have the potential to be emulated with varying degrees of success. That does not mean that everything before this point will be emulated as there are hundreds of machines, some of which are virtually unknown and others which have unusual hardware which is difficult or impossible to emulate.

This means that there are literally tens of thousands, possibly hundreds of thousands of games which can be played on the Pandora if you are able to obtain the software.

== Where to download emulators ==
Most software (including emulators) for the Pandora can be obtained from the Pandora File Archive. You will find the emulator section [http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,5 here].

== Emulator Compatibility ==
This wiki houses compatibility and performance lists for various emulators available on the Pandora. You can find these on the [[Emulator Compatibility]] page.

Please do add to these lists as you test more games so that others may benefit from settings you may have discovered (for some users a particular game running well is enough to justify the purchase).

== Emulator List ==
Here is a list of systems for which emulators are available on the Pandora (it may not be complete as new software is being released regularly). This doesn't take into account how complete the emulators are, merely that they exist. For performance data, look at the compatibility database.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

For a list of announced projects, please see Prophet's list of potential emulators and development status on the GP32X forums.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]

Special:Badtitle/NS104:Emuladores

2009-08-14T00:03:08Z

Josemdark:

'''En proceso de traducción desde el Inglés'''
 
Los '''Emuladores''' son aplicaciones que reproducen otros sistemas de computación diferentes por software, permitiendo ejecutar el software de una máquina en otra. Los emuladores se usan para una amplia gama de fines. Por ejemplo, OS X proporciona emulación en ordenadores x86 para ejecutar viejos ejecutables de PowerPC. Microsoft proporciona un emulador de PDAs ARM para probar aplicaciones sin tener que copiar repetidamente las cosas en un dispositivo.

One of the most popular uses for emulators however is to play video games from older (or in some exceptional circumstances, current) systems on modern hardware (generally PCs but the Pandora, GP2X, GP32 and PSP are also popular platforms for running emulators). Nintendo sells a number of official emulators through its Virtual Console service for the Wii.

== Pandora and emulators ==
One of the popular uses for the Pandora is to run emulators of old video games systems (though some old home computers and calculators are also emulated). The Pandora is suited to this task because it has a fairly standard control layout similar (or almost identical to) the layouts of the input devices of the systems it emulates. Furthermore, it has an LCD of resolution 800x480, which is large enough to accommodate most older systems without any downscaling. Of course, it is also portable meaning you can play these games whenever and wherever you want without having to carry a TV, machine and collection of cartridges.

== What is needed to run emulators ==
In most cases, emulators can simply load software and run however some require a dump of the BIOS ROM stored within the system itself. These dumps cannot be distributed legally without the permission of the company/individual who created them due to them being copyrighted. In some cases (such as the GBA) it may be feasible to extract a dump of the BIOS yourself if you own a GBA and the necessary equipment but for others (like the PlayStation) the only way most people can optain a BIOS dump is to illegally download it. Each system has a unique BIOS, though many older ones don't have a BIOS at all, or it is emulated along with the hardware. You should check the individual pages for each emulator to see if they need a BIOS dump to run.

An emulator is no use without software to run on it. These normally come in the form of ROM dumps (since they are extracted from the ROM chips that used to be used to distribute software) generally known as just "ROMs". A few ROMs are "homebrew", that is, free software or freeware. However, ROMs of commercial games are illegal under copyright law unless you dump them yourself (and even then you are only allowed to make use of them under very specific circumstances). ROMs for one system will not work on another system's emulator, just as you can't plug Super Nintendo cartridges into a PlayStation and run them. As such, you need ROMs for each system and an emulator for each system (though some special cases exist such as MAME which will run ROMs from multiple arcade systems).

== What the Pandora can emulate ==
The Pandora, despite its apparent low clock speed when compared to those of modern desktop PCs, is a powerful system (clock speeds cannot be reliably compared between systems). Although there is very little hardware for accelerating graphics functions, the CPU is fast enough to emulate many systems purely in software.

Most video game machines up to the 16-bit era (i.e. SNES, Mega Drive) could in theory be emulated on the Pandora, and some 32-bit consoles have the potential to be emulated with varying degrees of success. That does not mean that everything before this point will be emulated as there are hundreds of machines, some of which are virtually unknown and others which have unusual hardware which is difficult or impossible to emulate.

This means that there are literally tens of thousands, possibly hundreds of thousands of games which can be played on the Pandora if you are able to obtain the software.

== Where to download emulators ==
Most software (including emulators) for the Pandora can be obtained from the Pandora File Archive. You will find the emulator section [http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,5 here].

== Emulator Compatibility ==
This wiki houses compatibility and performance lists for various emulators available on the Pandora. You can find these on the [[Emulator Compatibility]] page.

Please do add to these lists as you test more games so that others may benefit from settings you may have discovered (for some users a particular game running well is enough to justify the purchase).

== Emulator List ==
Here is a list of systems for which emulators are available on the Pandora (it may not be complete as new software is being released regularly). This doesn't take into account how complete the emulators are, merely that they exist. For performance data, look at the compatibility database.

==== Arcade ====
[[Final Burn for Pandora]]
==== Atari Jaguar ====
[[T2K for Pandora]]
==== Nintendo SNES ====
[[PandaSNES]]
==== Sega Genesis/Megadrive====
[[PicoDrive]]
==== Sony Playstation ====
[[PSX4Pandora]]
==== Amiga ====
[[UAE4ALL]]

For a list of announced projects, please see Prophet's list of potential emulators and development status on the GP32X forums.[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41897]

[[Category:Emulators]]