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Supermodel is a Sega Model 3 Emulator.

Warning

Supermodel does not have a GUI. If you try to launch Supermodel from its shortcut in either Desktop Mode or Game Mode, it will not launch. In order to launch and configure Supermodel, you will need to do so from the command line. To see a list of commands, in Desktop Mode, open a terminal, and enter:
flatpak run com.supermodel3.Supermodel --help

Website: https://www.supermodel3.com/

GitHub: https://github.com/trzy/Supermodel

Supermodel Table of Contents

  1. Getting Started with Supermodel
  2. Supermodel Tips and Tricks

Getting Started with Supermodel

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Supermodel is a fairly straight-forward emulator to set up. Place your ROMs in Emulation/roms/model3. Read the Configuration section to learn more about Supermodel and its folder locations.

To launch your ROMs in game mode, use Steam ROM Manager and use one of the following parsers to play your Supermodel ROMs:

  • EmulationStation-DE
  • Sega Model 3 - Supermodel
  • Emulators

Supermodel Configuration

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  • Type of Emulator: Flatpak
  • Config Location: $HOME/.supermodel
  • ROM Location: Emulation/roms/model3
  • Saves: N/A

Note: ~/.supermodel is a hidden folder by default. In Dolphin (file manager), click the hamburger menu in the top right, click Show Hidden Files to see these folders.

Supermodel Folder Locations

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These file locations apply regardless of where you chose to install EmuDeck (to your internal SSD, to your SD Card, or elsewhere). Some emulator configuration files will be located on the internal SSD as listed below.

$HOME refers to your home folder. If you are on a Steam Deck, this folder will be named /home/deck (you will likely not see deck in the file path when navigating using the file manager).

Paths beginning with Emulation/.. correspond to your EmuDeck install location. If you installed on an SD Card, your path may be /run/media/mmcblk0p1/Emulation/roms/... If you installed on your internal SSD, your path may be /home/deck/Emulation/roms/..

Note: Folders with a . (.var, .local, .config, etc.) at the beginning are hidden by default. In Dolphin (file manager), click the hamburger menu in the top right, click Show Hidden Files to see these folders.

$HOME/.supermodel

.supermodel/
├── Analysis
├── Assets
│   ├── DIR.txt
│   ├── p1crosshair.bmp
│   └── p2crosshair.bmp
├── Config
│   ├── Games.xml
│   └── Supermodel.ini
├── Log
└── NVRAM
    ├── dayto2pe.nv
    ├── daytona2.nv
    ├── dirtdvls.nv
    ├── eca.nv
    ├── fvipers2.nv
    ├── getbassur.nv
    ├── harley.nv
    ├── lamachin.nv
    ├── lemans24.nv
    ├── lostwsga (Calibrated for 4x3 resolutions).nv
    ├── lostwsga.nv
    ├── magtruck.nv
    ├── mgtrkbad.nv
    ├── oceanhuna.nv
    ├── oceanhun.nv
    ├── scud.nv
    ├── scudplus.nv
    ├── skichamp.nv
    ├── spikeofe.nv
    ├── spikeout.nv
    ├── srally2dx.nv
    ├── srally2.nv
    ├── swtrilgy.nv
    ├── vf3.nv
    ├── vf3tb.nv
    ├── von2.nv
    ├── vs298.nv
    ├── vs2.nv
    └── vs2v991.nv

How to Update Supermodel

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  • Update through Discover (Shopping bag icon)
  • Through the Update your Emulators & Tools section on the Manage Emulators page in the EmuDeck application

How to Launch Supermodel in Desktop Mode

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Supermodel does not have a GUI. In order to launch and configure Supermodel, you will need to do so from the command line.

  • In Konsole, run flatpak run com.supermodel3.Supermodel
    • If you want to see a list of commands, run:
      • flatpak run com.supermodel3.Supermodel --help
  • In Emulation/tools/launchers, right click anywhere, click Open Terminal Here, type ./supermodel.sh
    • If you want to see a list of commands, run:
      • ./supermodel.sh --help

How Supermodel ROMs Work

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Supermodel follows MAME ROM sets to keep its games up to date. MAME ROM sets are typically three digits and match the latest MAME version. As of March 11th, 2024, MAME is on version 0.263 meaning that the latest ROM set is 0.263.

In order to use Supermodel, you will need a non-merged ROM set, typically the most recent ROM set will do the trick. But as of March 11th, 2024, ROM sets from between approximately 0.235 and 0.263 should also ideally work for Supermodel.

For Supermodel specifically, you will need a non-merged ROM set. Merged ROM sets will not work.

To summarize:

As of March 11th, 2024, the latest non-merged ROM set is 0.263. To use Supermodel, ideally use the latest non-merged (0.263) and keep your ROMs zipped. Unzipping your ROMs will not work for Supermodel.

For more information, see the Maintaining ROM Versions on the MAME emulator page.

Widescreen Hacks

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When possible, widescreen hacks are automatically applied. However, for some games, widescreen causes severe visual glitches and are disabled for the respective game.

Applied

  • daytona2
  • dayto2pe
  • dirtdvls
  • getbassur
  • eca
  • fvipers2
  • lemans24
  • mgtrkbad
  • scud
  • scudplus
  • srally2
  • srally2dx
  • swtrilgy
  • vf3
  • vf3tb
  • von2

Disabled

  • lamachin
  • lostwsga
  • magtruck
  • oceanhun
  • oceanhuna
  • skichamp
  • spikeofe
  • spikeout
  • vs2
  • vs298
  • vs2v991

Supermodel File Formats

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  • .zip

Supermodel Hotkeys

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Supermodel Hotkeys Keyboard Keys Notes
Stop Emulation Steam or ... + DPad Left Esc -
Service/Test Menu - 6 Bind a button to 6 through Steam Input to access the Service Menu
Navigate Service/Test Menu - 5 Bind a button to 5 through Steam Input to navigate the Service Menu

Steam Deck Light Gun Controls

Supermodel also comes with a EmuDeck - Steam Deck Light Gun Controls profile intended to be used with light gun games. To use this profile, apply it manually. For instructions, see How to Select a Steam Input Profile.

Controls EmuDeck - Steam Deck Light Gun Controls General Notes Emulator Specific Notes
Left Trackpad Mouse and Right Click on Click Mouse sensitivity set to 100% -
Right Trackpad Mouse and Left Click on Click Mouse sensitivity increased to 200% -
R2 Left Click Typically used to shoot When using MAME, move the cursor to the bottom left of the screen, and click L2 or R2 depending on the game to reload
L2 Right Click Typically used to reload When using MAME, move the cursor to the bottom left of the screen, and click L2 or R2 depending on the game to reload

Supermodel Tips and Tricks

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Which ROM Set Does Supermodel Use?

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Supermodel uses a non-merged (ideally the latest) ROM set.

See How Supermodel ROMs Work for more information.

How to Configure Light Gun Games

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  1. In Game Mode, single click the game you would like to change the Steam Input Profile for, and click the Controller Icon on the right of the screen. Click the layout (whichever name it is currently set to) at the top
  2. Click the Templates tab
  3. Select the EmuDeck - Steam Deck Light Gun Controls profile
  4. Light gun controls will now be configured for this game
Controls EmuDeck - Steam Deck Light Gun Controls General Notes Emulator Specific Notes
Left Trackpad Mouse and Right Click on Click Mouse sensitivity set to 100% -
Right Trackpad Mouse and Left Click on Click Mouse sensitivity increased to 200% -
R2 Left Click Typically used to shoot When using MAME, move the cursor to the bottom left of the screen, and click L2 or R2 depending on the game to reload
L2 Right Click Typically used to reload When using MAME, move the cursor to the bottom left of the screen, and click L2 or R2 depending on the game to reload