This repository contains a Python script for downloading emulator saves and configuration files from an FTP server. It's designed to facilitate the backup of emulator data from an Android device.
- FTP Download: Securely connects to an FTP server to access and download files.
- Supports Multiple Emulators: Customizable for various emulators like Skyline, RetroArch, PPSSPP, AetherSX2, Dolphin, and Dolphin MMJR.
- Directory & File Handling: Recursively downloads directories and handles individual files, including those with spaces in their names.
- Logging: Detailed logging for easy tracking and debugging.
- Python 3
- Access to an FTP server where emulator data is stored.
- an Android emulator device with a running FTP server for file transfer (e.g. CX File Explorer)
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Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/emulator-backup-tool.git cd emulator-backup-tool -
Environment Setup
Set up the necessary FTP connection details as environment variables or directly in the script:
RETROID_FTP_IP: FTP Server IPRETROID_FTP_PORT: FTP Server Port (default is 21)RETROID_FTP_USER: FTP UsernameRETROID_FTP_PASS: FTP Password
These can be set in your environment, or you can directly edit the script to include these details.
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Customize Emulator Paths
Edit
emulator_pathsin the script to match the paths of your emulator saves and configuration files on your FTP server.
Run the script using Python:
python emulator_backup.pyThe script will connect to the FTP server, navigate through the specified emulator directories, and download the saves and configuration files to the local machine.
You can customize the script by modifying the emulator_paths dictionary. Add or remove emulator sections as needed, ensuring the paths match those on your FTP server.
Contributions to improve the script or add new features are welcome. Please feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests.
- This script was created to assist gamers in backing up their emulator data efficiently.