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# Rolling release
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[main] Add changelog (#188) <!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above --> ## Description <!--- Describe your changes in detail --> Add changelog so that rolling release description does not need to be updated manually. ## Motivation and Context <!--- What does this sample do? What problem does it solve? --> <!--- If it fixes/closes/resolves an open issue, please link to the issue here --> Hard to maintain. ## How Has This Been Tested? <!-- (if applicable) --> <!--- Please describe in detail how you tested your sample/changes. --> <!--- Include details of your testing environment, and the tests you ran to --> <!--- see how your change affects other areas of the code, etc. --> ## Screenshots <!-- (if appropriate): --> ## Types of changes <!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: --> - [ ] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature) - [ ] Bug fix (fixes an issue) - [ ] Breaking change (breaking change) - [ ] Documentation Improvement - [x] Config and build (change in the configuration and build system, has no impact on code or features) ## Checklist: <!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. --> <!--- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! --> - [ ] My code follows the code style of this project. - [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation. - [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly. - [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes. - [ ] All new and existing tests passed. <!--- It would be nice if you could sign off your contribution by replacing the name with your GitHub user name and GitHub email contact. --> Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL> <!-- This is an auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai --> ## Summary by CodeRabbit ## Release Notes - **New Features** - Added menu sound effects (default off) - Introduced N64 ROM autoload functionality - Implemented a menu boot hotkey - Added a context menu for settings management - Enhanced real-time clock (RTC) editing capabilities - Improved flashcart information display - Optimized joypad input handling for responsiveness - Added support for additional ROM types (`SMS`, `GG`, and `CHF`) - **Improvements** - Enhanced UI layout with new drawing functions and better organization - Optimized boxart image loading - Improved memory management to prevent leaks - **Bug Fixes** - Enhanced error handling in save loading and ROM management - Fixed text flickering issues - **Documentation** - Updated CHANGELOG with latest release notes - Revised README for new features and setup instructions - Improved clarity regarding RTC settings and menu customization - **Breaking Changes** - Loading of disk drive expansion ROMs now requires a different key combination <!-- end of auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai -->
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**Note**: the attached source code files may be out of date.
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- For the SummerCart64, use the `sc64menu.n64` file in the root of your SD card.
- For the 64Drive, use the `menu.bin` file in the root of your SD card.
- For the ares emulator, use the `N64FlashcartMenu.n64` file.
[main] Add changelog (#188) <!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above --> ## Description <!--- Describe your changes in detail --> Add changelog so that rolling release description does not need to be updated manually. ## Motivation and Context <!--- What does this sample do? What problem does it solve? --> <!--- If it fixes/closes/resolves an open issue, please link to the issue here --> Hard to maintain. ## How Has This Been Tested? <!-- (if applicable) --> <!--- Please describe in detail how you tested your sample/changes. --> <!--- Include details of your testing environment, and the tests you ran to --> <!--- see how your change affects other areas of the code, etc. --> ## Screenshots <!-- (if appropriate): --> ## Types of changes <!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: --> - [ ] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature) - [ ] Bug fix (fixes an issue) - [ ] Breaking change (breaking change) - [ ] Documentation Improvement - [x] Config and build (change in the configuration and build system, has no impact on code or features) ## Checklist: <!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. --> <!--- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! --> - [ ] My code follows the code style of this project. - [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation. - [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly. - [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes. - [ ] All new and existing tests passed. <!--- It would be nice if you could sign off your contribution by replacing the name with your GitHub user name and GitHub email contact. --> Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL> <!-- This is an auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai --> ## Summary by CodeRabbit ## Release Notes - **New Features** - Added menu sound effects (default off) - Introduced N64 ROM autoload functionality - Implemented a menu boot hotkey - Added a context menu for settings management - Enhanced real-time clock (RTC) editing capabilities - Improved flashcart information display - Optimized joypad input handling for responsiveness - Added support for additional ROM types (`SMS`, `GG`, and `CHF`) - **Improvements** - Enhanced UI layout with new drawing functions and better organization - Optimized boxart image loading - Improved memory management to prevent leaks - **Bug Fixes** - Enhanced error handling in save loading and ROM management - Fixed text flickering issues - **Documentation** - Updated CHANGELOG with latest release notes - Revised README for new features and setup instructions - Improved clarity regarding RTC settings and menu customization - **Breaking Changes** - Loading of disk drive expansion ROMs now requires a different key combination <!-- end of auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai -->
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## Release Notes 2025-01-10
[main] Hotfix display issues (#189) <!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above --> ## Description <!--- Describe your changes in detail --> Fixed menu display (PAL60) by reverted libdragon to a known working point and re-applying old hacks. ## Motivation and Context <!--- What does this sample do? What problem does it solve? --> <!--- If it fixes/closes/resolves an open issue, please link to the issue here --> Media coverage. #183 #184 ## How Has This Been Tested? <!-- (if applicable) --> <!--- Please describe in detail how you tested your sample/changes. --> <!--- Include details of your testing environment, and the tests you ran to --> <!--- see how your change affects other areas of the code, etc. --> Tested locally on a SC64 on an * NTSC console (composite only) * PAL console (composite) * PAL console (HDMI mod with Pal60 enabled). ## Screenshots <!-- (if appropriate): --> ## Types of changes <!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: --> - [ ] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature) - [x] Bug fix (fixes an issue) - [ ] Breaking change (breaking change) - [ ] Documentation Improvement - [ ] Config and build (change in the configuration and build system, has no impact on code or features) ## Checklist: <!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. --> <!--- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! --> - [ ] My code follows the code style of this project. - [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation. - [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly. - [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes. - [ ] All new and existing tests passed. <!--- It would be nice if you could sign off your contribution by replacing the name with your GitHub user name and GitHub email contact. --> Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL>
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- **Bug Fixes**
- Fixed menu display (PAL60) by reverted libdragon to a known working point and re-applying old hacks.
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### Current known Issues
[main] Hotfix display issues (#189) <!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above --> ## Description <!--- Describe your changes in detail --> Fixed menu display (PAL60) by reverted libdragon to a known working point and re-applying old hacks. ## Motivation and Context <!--- What does this sample do? What problem does it solve? --> <!--- If it fixes/closes/resolves an open issue, please link to the issue here --> Media coverage. #183 #184 ## How Has This Been Tested? <!-- (if applicable) --> <!--- Please describe in detail how you tested your sample/changes. --> <!--- Include details of your testing environment, and the tests you ran to --> <!--- see how your change affects other areas of the code, etc. --> Tested locally on a SC64 on an * NTSC console (composite only) * PAL console (composite) * PAL console (HDMI mod with Pal60 enabled). ## Screenshots <!-- (if appropriate): --> ## Types of changes <!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: --> - [ ] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature) - [x] Bug fix (fixes an issue) - [ ] Breaking change (breaking change) - [ ] Documentation Improvement - [ ] Config and build (change in the configuration and build system, has no impact on code or features) ## Checklist: <!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. --> <!--- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! --> - [ ] My code follows the code style of this project. - [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation. - [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly. - [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes. - [ ] All new and existing tests passed. <!--- It would be nice if you could sign off your contribution by replacing the name with your GitHub user name and GitHub email contact. --> Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL>
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* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
[Pre-release menu]:
* BETA_SETTING: PAL60 when using HDMI mods has regressed (awaiting libdragon fix).
* ALPHA_FEATURE: ED64 X Series detection does not occur properly (however this is not a problem as not tag released asset).
* ALPHA_FEATURE: ED64 V Series only supports loading ROMs (however this is not a problem as not tag released asset).
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## Release Notes 2024-12-30
[main] Add changelog (#188) <!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above --> ## Description <!--- Describe your changes in detail --> Add changelog so that rolling release description does not need to be updated manually. ## Motivation and Context <!--- What does this sample do? What problem does it solve? --> <!--- If it fixes/closes/resolves an open issue, please link to the issue here --> Hard to maintain. ## How Has This Been Tested? <!-- (if applicable) --> <!--- Please describe in detail how you tested your sample/changes. --> <!--- Include details of your testing environment, and the tests you ran to --> <!--- see how your change affects other areas of the code, etc. --> ## Screenshots <!-- (if appropriate): --> ## Types of changes <!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: --> - [ ] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature) - [ ] Bug fix (fixes an issue) - [ ] Breaking change (breaking change) - [ ] Documentation Improvement - [x] Config and build (change in the configuration and build system, has no impact on code or features) ## Checklist: <!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. --> <!--- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! --> - [ ] My code follows the code style of this project. - [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation. - [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly. - [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes. - [ ] All new and existing tests passed. <!--- It would be nice if you could sign off your contribution by replacing the name with your GitHub user name and GitHub email contact. --> Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL> <!-- This is an auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai --> ## Summary by CodeRabbit ## Release Notes - **New Features** - Added menu sound effects (default off) - Introduced N64 ROM autoload functionality - Implemented a menu boot hotkey - Added a context menu for settings management - Enhanced real-time clock (RTC) editing capabilities - Improved flashcart information display - Optimized joypad input handling for responsiveness - Added support for additional ROM types (`SMS`, `GG`, and `CHF`) - **Improvements** - Enhanced UI layout with new drawing functions and better organization - Optimized boxart image loading - Improved memory management to prevent leaks - **Bug Fixes** - Enhanced error handling in save loading and ROM management - Fixed text flickering issues - **Documentation** - Updated CHANGELOG with latest release notes - Revised README for new features and setup instructions - Improved clarity regarding RTC settings and menu customization - **Breaking Changes** - Loading of disk drive expansion ROMs now requires a different key combination <!-- end of auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai -->
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- **New Features**
- Introduced menu sound effects for enhanced user experience (the default is off).
- Added N64 ROM autoload functionality, allowing users to set a specific ROM to load automatically.
- Added menu boot hotkey (hold `start` to return to menu when autoload is enabled).
- Added context menu and settings management options GUI for managing various settings in `config.ini`.
- Added functionality for editing the real-time clock (RTC) within the RTC menu view.
- Improved flashcart info view for showing supported flashcart features and version.
- Enhanced UI components with new drawing functions and improved organization.
- Added emulator support for `SMS`, `GG`, and `CHF` ROMs.
- Enhanced joypad input handling for menu actions, improving responsiveness.
- Optimized boxart image loading from filesystem.
- Improved various text to make the functionality more clear.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in multiple areas, particularly in save loading and ROM management.
- Enhanced memory management to prevent potential leaks during error conditions.
- Fixed text flickering in certain circumstances.
- **Documentation**
- Updated README and various documentation files to reflect new features and usage instructions.
- Added detailed setup instructions for SD cards and menu customization.
- Enhanced clarity in documentation for RTC settings and menu customization.
- Improved organization and clarity of SD card setup instructions for various flashcarts.
- **Refactor**
- Standardized naming conventions across UI components for better organization.
- Restructured sound management and input handling for improved responsiveness.
- Streamlined the loading state management for ROMs and disks within the menu system.
- Improved clarity and usability of the developer guide and other documentation files.
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### Current known Issues
[main] Add changelog (#188) <!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above --> ## Description <!--- Describe your changes in detail --> Add changelog so that rolling release description does not need to be updated manually. ## Motivation and Context <!--- What does this sample do? What problem does it solve? --> <!--- If it fixes/closes/resolves an open issue, please link to the issue here --> Hard to maintain. ## How Has This Been Tested? <!-- (if applicable) --> <!--- Please describe in detail how you tested your sample/changes. --> <!--- Include details of your testing environment, and the tests you ran to --> <!--- see how your change affects other areas of the code, etc. --> ## Screenshots <!-- (if appropriate): --> ## Types of changes <!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: --> - [ ] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature) - [ ] Bug fix (fixes an issue) - [ ] Breaking change (breaking change) - [ ] Documentation Improvement - [x] Config and build (change in the configuration and build system, has no impact on code or features) ## Checklist: <!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. --> <!--- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! --> - [ ] My code follows the code style of this project. - [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation. - [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly. - [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes. - [ ] All new and existing tests passed. <!--- It would be nice if you could sign off your contribution by replacing the name with your GitHub user name and GitHub email contact. --> Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL> <!-- This is an auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai --> ## Summary by CodeRabbit ## Release Notes - **New Features** - Added menu sound effects (default off) - Introduced N64 ROM autoload functionality - Implemented a menu boot hotkey - Added a context menu for settings management - Enhanced real-time clock (RTC) editing capabilities - Improved flashcart information display - Optimized joypad input handling for responsiveness - Added support for additional ROM types (`SMS`, `GG`, and `CHF`) - **Improvements** - Enhanced UI layout with new drawing functions and better organization - Optimized boxart image loading - Improved memory management to prevent leaks - **Bug Fixes** - Enhanced error handling in save loading and ROM management - Fixed text flickering issues - **Documentation** - Updated CHANGELOG with latest release notes - Revised README for new features and setup instructions - Improved clarity regarding RTC settings and menu customization - **Breaking Changes** - Loading of disk drive expansion ROMs now requires a different key combination <!-- end of auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai -->
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* BETA_SETTING: PAL60 when using HDMI mods has regressed (awaiting libdragon fix).
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
* ALPHA_FEATURE: ED64 X Series detection does not occur properly (however this is not a problem as not tag released asset).
* ALPHA_FEATURE: ED64 V Series only supports loading ROMs (however this is not a problem as not tag released asset).
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### Breaking changes
[main] Add changelog (#188) <!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above --> ## Description <!--- Describe your changes in detail --> Add changelog so that rolling release description does not need to be updated manually. ## Motivation and Context <!--- What does this sample do? What problem does it solve? --> <!--- If it fixes/closes/resolves an open issue, please link to the issue here --> Hard to maintain. ## How Has This Been Tested? <!-- (if applicable) --> <!--- Please describe in detail how you tested your sample/changes. --> <!--- Include details of your testing environment, and the tests you ran to --> <!--- see how your change affects other areas of the code, etc. --> ## Screenshots <!-- (if appropriate): --> ## Types of changes <!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: --> - [ ] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature) - [ ] Bug fix (fixes an issue) - [ ] Breaking change (breaking change) - [ ] Documentation Improvement - [x] Config and build (change in the configuration and build system, has no impact on code or features) ## Checklist: <!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. --> <!--- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! --> - [ ] My code follows the code style of this project. - [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation. - [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly. - [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes. - [ ] All new and existing tests passed. <!--- It would be nice if you could sign off your contribution by replacing the name with your GitHub user name and GitHub email contact. --> Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL> <!-- This is an auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai --> ## Summary by CodeRabbit ## Release Notes - **New Features** - Added menu sound effects (default off) - Introduced N64 ROM autoload functionality - Implemented a menu boot hotkey - Added a context menu for settings management - Enhanced real-time clock (RTC) editing capabilities - Improved flashcart information display - Optimized joypad input handling for responsiveness - Added support for additional ROM types (`SMS`, `GG`, and `CHF`) - **Improvements** - Enhanced UI layout with new drawing functions and better organization - Optimized boxart image loading - Improved memory management to prevent leaks - **Bug Fixes** - Enhanced error handling in save loading and ROM management - Fixed text flickering issues - **Documentation** - Updated CHANGELOG with latest release notes - Revised README for new features and setup instructions - Improved clarity regarding RTC settings and menu customization - **Breaking Changes** - Loading of disk drive expansion ROMs now requires a different key combination <!-- end of auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai -->
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* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).