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# N64 Flashcart Menu
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An open source menu for N64 flashcarts and aims to support as many as possible.
The menu is not affiliated with any partuclar flashcart and does not necessarily expose all capable firmware features. It MUST be updated independently of any (current) flashcart frmware.
**This project considers flashcart sellers that include this menu or copyrighted ROM's as part of their product offering as licence offenders which may result in future action.**
![example menu information ](./docs/images/menu-information.png "example menu information" )
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## Supported Flashcarts
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This menu aims to support as many N64 flashcarts as possible.
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### Supported
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* SummerCart64
* 64Drive
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### Work in Progress (pre-release only)
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* ED64
* ED64P
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## Current (notable) menu features
* Fully Open Source.
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* Loads all known N64 games, even if they are byteswapped.
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* Fully emulates the 64DD and loads 64DD disks (SummerCart64 only).
[main] Next release changes (#162)
<!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
## Description
<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
This PR merges `develop` and `main` for a tagged release so it can be
used by most users (utilising debug flags where required).
## Release Notes
- **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.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* 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).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
### Breaking changes
* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to
align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).
## 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 -->
Merge the changes:
#110
#106
#101
#89
#74
and other improvements.
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## Screenshots
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has no impact on code or features)
## Checklist:
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## Summary by CodeRabbit
## Summary by CodeRabbit
- **New Features**
- Enhanced documentation for N64 Flashcart Menu, including new emulator
support and features like menu sound effects and N64 ROM autoload.
- Added support for additional flashcart features and firmware version
retrieval in the flashcart subsystem.
- Introduced new settings for sound effects and ROM autoloading in the
menu system.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in various menu functions to prevent memory
leaks and ensure proper resource management.
- **Refactor**
- Updated naming conventions for UI component functions to improve
clarity and organization.
- Restructured the sound management functionality to enhance user
interaction feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Expanded sections in README and other documentation files for clarity
on emulator support and usage instructions.
- **Chores**
- Updated dependencies and version references in Dockerfile and other
configuration files.
<!-- end of auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai -->
---------
Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL>
Co-authored-by: Suprapote <111246491+Suprapote@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Christopher Bonhage <me@christopherbonhage.com>
Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
Co-authored-by: Fazana <52551480+FazanaJ@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Guillermo Horacio Romero Villa <65469983+E1ite007@users.noreply.github.com>
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* Emulator support (NES, SNES, GB, GBC, SMS, GG, CHF) ROMs.
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* N64 ROM box art image support.
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* Background image (PNG) support.
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* Comprehensive ROM save database (including homebrew headers).
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* Comprehensive ROM information display.
* Real Time Clock support.
* Music playback (MP3).
[main] Next release changes (#162)
<!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
## Description
<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
This PR merges `develop` and `main` for a tagged release so it can be
used by most users (utilising debug flags where required).
## Release Notes
- **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.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* 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).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
### Breaking changes
* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to
align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).
## 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 -->
Merge the changes:
#110
#106
#101
#89
#74
and other improvements.
## How Has This Been Tested?
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<!--- Please describe in detail how you tested your sample/changes. -->
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Locally on an SC64.
## Screenshots
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## Types of changes
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the boxes that apply: -->
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has no impact on code or features)
## Checklist:
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that apply. -->
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- [ ] All new and existing tests passed.
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## Summary by CodeRabbit
## Summary by CodeRabbit
- **New Features**
- Enhanced documentation for N64 Flashcart Menu, including new emulator
support and features like menu sound effects and N64 ROM autoload.
- Added support for additional flashcart features and firmware version
retrieval in the flashcart subsystem.
- Introduced new settings for sound effects and ROM autoloading in the
menu system.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in various menu functions to prevent memory
leaks and ensure proper resource management.
- **Refactor**
- Updated naming conventions for UI component functions to improve
clarity and organization.
- Restructured the sound management functionality to enhance user
interaction feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Expanded sections in README and other documentation files for clarity
on emulator support and usage instructions.
- **Chores**
- Updated dependencies and version references in Dockerfile and other
configuration files.
<!-- end of auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai -->
---------
Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL>
Co-authored-by: Suprapote <111246491+Suprapote@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Christopher Bonhage <me@christopherbonhage.com>
Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
Co-authored-by: Fazana <52551480+FazanaJ@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Guillermo Horacio Romero Villa <65469983+E1ite007@users.noreply.github.com>
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* Menu sound effects.
* N64 ROM autoload.
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## Documentation
* [Getting started guide ](./docs/00_getting_started_sd.md )
* [Menu controls ](./docs/01_menu_controls.md )
[main] Next release changes (#162)
<!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
## Description
<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
This PR merges `develop` and `main` for a tagged release so it can be
used by most users (utilising debug flags where required).
## Release Notes
- **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.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* 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).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
### Breaking changes
* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to
align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).
## 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 -->
Merge the changes:
#110
#106
#101
#89
#74
and other improvements.
## 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. -->
Locally on an SC64.
## Screenshots
<!-- (if appropriate): -->
![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/799fc21c-8743-4c21-8449-b4f531d5c62c)
## Types of changes
<!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all
the boxes that apply: -->
- [x] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature)
- [x] Bug fix (fixes an issue)
- [x] Breaking change (breaking change)
- [x] 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! -->
- [x] My code follows the code style of this project.
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- [x] I have updated the documentation accordingly.
- [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes.
- [ ] All new and existing tests passed.
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## Summary by CodeRabbit
## Summary by CodeRabbit
- **New Features**
- Enhanced documentation for N64 Flashcart Menu, including new emulator
support and features like menu sound effects and N64 ROM autoload.
- Added support for additional flashcart features and firmware version
retrieval in the flashcart subsystem.
- Introduced new settings for sound effects and ROM autoloading in the
menu system.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in various menu functions to prevent memory
leaks and ensure proper resource management.
- **Refactor**
- Updated naming conventions for UI component functions to improve
clarity and organization.
- Restructured the sound management functionality to enhance user
interaction feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Expanded sections in README and other documentation files for clarity
on emulator support and usage instructions.
- **Chores**
- Updated dependencies and version references in Dockerfile and other
configuration files.
<!-- end of auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai -->
---------
Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL>
Co-authored-by: Suprapote <111246491+Suprapote@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Christopher Bonhage <me@christopherbonhage.com>
Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
Co-authored-by: Fazana <52551480+FazanaJ@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Guillermo Horacio Romero Villa <65469983+E1ite007@users.noreply.github.com>
2024-12-30 15:08:28 +00:00
* [Menu customization ](./docs/07_menu_customization.md )
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* [Developer guide ](./docs/99_developer_guide.md )
## Video showcase (as of Oct 12 2023)
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[![N64FlashcartMenu Showcase ](http://img.youtube.com/vi/6CKImHTifDA/0.jpg )](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CKImHTifDA "N64FlashcartMenu Showcase (Oct 12 2023)")
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## Aims
* Support as many N64 FlashCarts as possible.
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* Be open source, using permissively licensed third-party libraries.
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* Be testable in an emulated environment (Ares).
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* Encourage active development from community members and N64 FlashCart owners.
* Support as many common mods and features as possible.
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## Experimental features
These features are subject to change:
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[main] Next release changes (#162)
<!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
## Description
<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
This PR merges `develop` and `main` for a tagged release so it can be
used by most users (utilising debug flags where required).
## Release Notes
- **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.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* 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).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
### Breaking changes
* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to
align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).
## 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 -->
Merge the changes:
#110
#106
#101
#89
#74
and other improvements.
## 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. -->
Locally on an SC64.
## Screenshots
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## Types of changes
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the boxes that apply: -->
- [x] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature)
- [x] Bug fix (fixes an issue)
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- [x] Documentation Improvement
- [ ] Config and build (change in the configuration and build system,
has no impact on code or features)
## Checklist:
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that apply. -->
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- [x] My code follows the code style of this project.
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- [x] I have updated the documentation accordingly.
- [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes.
- [ ] All new and existing tests passed.
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## Summary by CodeRabbit
## Summary by CodeRabbit
- **New Features**
- Enhanced documentation for N64 Flashcart Menu, including new emulator
support and features like menu sound effects and N64 ROM autoload.
- Added support for additional flashcart features and firmware version
retrieval in the flashcart subsystem.
- Introduced new settings for sound effects and ROM autoloading in the
menu system.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in various menu functions to prevent memory
leaks and ensure proper resource management.
- **Refactor**
- Updated naming conventions for UI component functions to improve
clarity and organization.
- Restructured the sound management functionality to enhance user
interaction feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Expanded sections in README and other documentation files for clarity
on emulator support and usage instructions.
- **Chores**
- Updated dependencies and version references in Dockerfile and other
configuration files.
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Co-authored-by: Christopher Bonhage <me@christopherbonhage.com>
Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
Co-authored-by: Fazana <52551480+FazanaJ@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Guillermo Horacio Romero Villa <65469983+E1ite007@users.noreply.github.com>
2024-12-30 15:08:28 +00:00
### N64 ROM autoload
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To use the autoload function, while on the `N64 ROM information` display, press the `R` button on your joypad and select the `Set ROM to autoload` option. When you restart the console, it will now only load the selected ROM rather than the menu.
**NOTE:** To return to the menu, hold the joypad `Start` button while powering on the console.
[main] Next release changes (#162)
<!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
## Description
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This PR merges `develop` and `main` for a tagged release so it can be
used by most users (utilising debug flags where required).
## Release Notes
- **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.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* 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).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
### Breaking changes
* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to
align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).
## Motivation and Context
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- **New Features**
- Enhanced documentation for N64 Flashcart Menu, including new emulator
support and features like menu sound effects and N64 ROM autoload.
- Added support for additional flashcart features and firmware version
retrieval in the flashcart subsystem.
- Introduced new settings for sound effects and ROM autoloading in the
menu system.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in various menu functions to prevent memory
leaks and ensure proper resource management.
- **Refactor**
- Updated naming conventions for UI component functions to improve
clarity and organization.
- Restructured the sound management functionality to enhance user
interaction feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Expanded sections in README and other documentation files for clarity
on emulator support and usage instructions.
- **Chores**
- Updated dependencies and version references in Dockerfile and other
configuration files.
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Co-authored-by: Christopher Bonhage <me@christopherbonhage.com>
Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
Co-authored-by: Fazana <52551480+FazanaJ@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Guillermo Horacio Romero Villa <65469983+E1ite007@users.noreply.github.com>
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### GamePak sprites
To use N64 GamePak sprites, place PNG files within the `sd:/menu/boxart/` folder.
#### Supported sprites
These must be `PNG` files that use the following dimensions:
* Standard N64 GamePak boxart sprites: 158x112
* Japanese N64 GamePak boxart sprites: 112x158
* 64DD boxart sprites: 129x112
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They will be loaded by directories using each character (case-sensitive) of the full 4 character Game Code (as identified in the menu ROM information).
i.e. for GoldenEye NTSC USA (NGEE), this would be `sd:/menu/boxart/N/G/E/E/boxart_front.png` .
i.e. for GoldenEye PAL (NGEP), this would be `sd:/menu/boxart/N/G/E/P/boxart_front.png` .
[main] Next release changes (#162)
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## Description
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This PR merges `develop` and `main` for a tagged release so it can be
used by most users (utilising debug flags where required).
## Release Notes
- **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.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* 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).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
### Breaking changes
* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to
align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).
## Motivation and Context
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Merge the changes:
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#101
#89
#74
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- **New Features**
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support and features like menu sound effects and N64 ROM autoload.
- Added support for additional flashcart features and firmware version
retrieval in the flashcart subsystem.
- Introduced new settings for sound effects and ROM autoloading in the
menu system.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in various menu functions to prevent memory
leaks and ensure proper resource management.
- **Refactor**
- Updated naming conventions for UI component functions to improve
clarity and organization.
- Restructured the sound management functionality to enhance user
interaction feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Expanded sections in README and other documentation files for clarity
on emulator support and usage instructions.
- **Chores**
- Updated dependencies and version references in Dockerfile and other
configuration files.
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Co-authored-by: Suprapote <111246491+Suprapote@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Christopher Bonhage <me@christopherbonhage.com>
Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
Co-authored-by: Fazana <52551480+FazanaJ@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Guillermo Horacio Romero Villa <65469983+E1ite007@users.noreply.github.com>
2024-12-30 15:08:28 +00:00
2025-01-10 23:53:21 +00:00
To improve compatibility between regions (as a fallback), you may exclude the region ID (last matched directory) for GamePaks to match with 3 letter IDs instead:
[main] Next release changes (#162)
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## Description
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This PR merges `develop` and `main` for a tagged release so it can be
used by most users (utilising debug flags where required).
## Release Notes
- **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.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* 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).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
### Breaking changes
* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to
align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).
## Motivation and Context
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<!--- If it fixes/closes/resolves an open issue, please link to the
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Merge the changes:
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#101
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#74
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- **New Features**
- Enhanced documentation for N64 Flashcart Menu, including new emulator
support and features like menu sound effects and N64 ROM autoload.
- Added support for additional flashcart features and firmware version
retrieval in the flashcart subsystem.
- Introduced new settings for sound effects and ROM autoloading in the
menu system.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in various menu functions to prevent memory
leaks and ensure proper resource management.
- **Refactor**
- Updated naming conventions for UI component functions to improve
clarity and organization.
- Restructured the sound management functionality to enhance user
interaction feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Expanded sections in README and other documentation files for clarity
on emulator support and usage instructions.
- **Chores**
- Updated dependencies and version references in Dockerfile and other
configuration files.
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Co-authored-by: Christopher Bonhage <me@christopherbonhage.com>
Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
Co-authored-by: Fazana <52551480+FazanaJ@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Guillermo Horacio Romero Villa <65469983+E1ite007@users.noreply.github.com>
2024-12-30 15:08:28 +00:00
i.e. for GoldenEye, this would be `sd:/menu/boxart/N/G/E/boxart_front.png` .
**Warning**: Excluding the region ID may show the wrong boxart.
**Note**: For future support, boxart sprites should also include:
* `boxart_back.png`
* `boxart_top.png`
* `boxart_bottom.png`
* `boxart_left.png`
* `boxart_right.png`
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As a starting point, here is a link to a boxart pack following the new structure, including `boxart_front.png` and fallback images:
2025-01-10 23:53:21 +00:00
* [Recommended Boxart ](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IpCmFqmGgGwKKmlRBxYObfFR9XywaC6n/view?usp=drive_link )
[main] Next release changes (#162)
<!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
## Description
<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
This PR merges `develop` and `main` for a tagged release so it can be
used by most users (utilising debug flags where required).
## Release Notes
- **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.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* 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).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
### Breaking changes
* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to
align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).
## 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 -->
Merge the changes:
#110
#106
#101
#89
#74
and other improvements.
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<!--- Please describe in detail how you tested your sample/changes. -->
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- **New Features**
- Enhanced documentation for N64 Flashcart Menu, including new emulator
support and features like menu sound effects and N64 ROM autoload.
- Added support for additional flashcart features and firmware version
retrieval in the flashcart subsystem.
- Introduced new settings for sound effects and ROM autoloading in the
menu system.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in various menu functions to prevent memory
leaks and ensure proper resource management.
- **Refactor**
- Updated naming conventions for UI component functions to improve
clarity and organization.
- Restructured the sound management functionality to enhance user
interaction feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Expanded sections in README and other documentation files for clarity
on emulator support and usage instructions.
- **Chores**
- Updated dependencies and version references in Dockerfile and other
configuration files.
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---------
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Co-authored-by: Suprapote <111246491+Suprapote@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Christopher Bonhage <me@christopherbonhage.com>
Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
Co-authored-by: Fazana <52551480+FazanaJ@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Guillermo Horacio Romero Villa <65469983+E1ite007@users.noreply.github.com>
2024-12-30 15:08:28 +00:00
2025-01-04 15:16:31 -03:00
#### Compatibility mode
[main] Next release changes (#162)
<!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
## Description
<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
This PR merges `develop` and `main` for a tagged release so it can be
used by most users (utilising debug flags where required).
## Release Notes
- **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.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* 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).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
### Breaking changes
* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to
align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).
## Motivation and Context
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<!--- If it fixes/closes/resolves an open issue, please link to the
issue here -->
Merge the changes:
#110
#106
#101
#89
#74
and other improvements.
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## Summary by CodeRabbit
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- **New Features**
- Enhanced documentation for N64 Flashcart Menu, including new emulator
support and features like menu sound effects and N64 ROM autoload.
- Added support for additional flashcart features and firmware version
retrieval in the flashcart subsystem.
- Introduced new settings for sound effects and ROM autoloading in the
menu system.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in various menu functions to prevent memory
leaks and ensure proper resource management.
- **Refactor**
- Updated naming conventions for UI component functions to improve
clarity and organization.
- Restructured the sound management functionality to enhance user
interaction feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Expanded sections in README and other documentation files for clarity
on emulator support and usage instructions.
- **Chores**
- Updated dependencies and version references in Dockerfile and other
configuration files.
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Co-authored-by: Christopher Bonhage <me@christopherbonhage.com>
Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
Co-authored-by: Fazana <52551480+FazanaJ@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Guillermo Horacio Romero Villa <65469983+E1ite007@users.noreply.github.com>
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If you cannot yet satisfy the correct boxart layout, The menu still has **deprecated** support for filenames containing the Game ID.
**Note:** This will add a noticeable delay for displaying parts of the menu.
Each file must be named according to the 2,3 or 4 letter GamePak ID (matched in this order).
i.e.
* for GoldenEye 4 letters, this would be `sd:/menu/boxart/NGEE.png` and/or `sd:/menu/boxart/NGEP.png` .
* for GoldenEye 3 letters, this would be `sd:/menu/boxart/NGE.png` .
* for GoldenEye 2 letters, this would be `sd:/menu/boxart/GE.png` .
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As a starting point, here are some links to boxart image packs:
[main] Next release changes (#162)
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## Description
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This PR merges `develop` and `main` for a tagged release so it can be
used by most users (utilising debug flags where required).
## Release Notes
- **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.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* 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).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
### Breaking changes
* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to
align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).
## Motivation and Context
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Merge the changes:
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#101
#89
#74
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## Summary by CodeRabbit
## Summary by CodeRabbit
- **New Features**
- Enhanced documentation for N64 Flashcart Menu, including new emulator
support and features like menu sound effects and N64 ROM autoload.
- Added support for additional flashcart features and firmware version
retrieval in the flashcart subsystem.
- Introduced new settings for sound effects and ROM autoloading in the
menu system.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in various menu functions to prevent memory
leaks and ensure proper resource management.
- **Refactor**
- Updated naming conventions for UI component functions to improve
clarity and organization.
- Restructured the sound management functionality to enhance user
interaction feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Expanded sections in README and other documentation files for clarity
on emulator support and usage instructions.
- **Chores**
- Updated dependencies and version references in Dockerfile and other
configuration files.
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Co-authored-by: Suprapote <111246491+Suprapote@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Christopher Bonhage <me@christopherbonhage.com>
Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
Co-authored-by: Fazana <52551480+FazanaJ@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Guillermo Horacio Romero Villa <65469983+E1ite007@users.noreply.github.com>
2024-12-30 15:08:28 +00:00
* [Japan Boxart ](https://mega.nz/file/KyJR0B6B#ERabLautAVPaqJTIdBSv4ghbudNhK7hnEr2ZS1Q6ub0 )
* [American Boxart ](https://mega.nz/file/rugAFYSQ#JHfgCU2amzNVpC4S6enP3vg--wtAAwsziKa7cej6QCc )
* [European Boxart ](https://mega.nz/file/OmIV3aAK#kOWdutK1_41ffN64R6thbU7HEPR_M9qO0YM2mNG6RbQ )
* [64DD Boxart ](https://mega.nz/file/ay5wQIxJ#k3PF-VMLrZJxJTr-BOaOKa2TBIK7c2t4zwbdshsQl40 )
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### Menu Settings
The Menu creates a `config.ini` file in `sd:/menu/` which contains various settings that are used by the menu.
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These can be updated using the settings editor, but if required, you can also manually adjust the file on the SD card using your computer.
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## Flashcart specific
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### SC64
* Ensure the cart has the latest [firmware ](https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/SummerCart64/releases/latest ) installed.
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* Download the latest `sc64menu.n64` file from the [releases ](https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/N64FlashcartMenu/releases/ ) page, then put it in the root directory of your SD card.
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![SC64 flashcart information ](./docs/images/sc64-flashcart-information.png "example SC64 flashcart information" )
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### 64drive
* Ensure the cart has the latest [firmware ](https://64drive.retroactive.be/support.php ) installed.
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* Download the latest `menu.bin` file from the [releases ](https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/N64FlashcartMenu/releases/ ) page, then put it in the root directory of your SD card.
2023-11-01 18:33:25 +00:00
[main] Next release changes (#162)
<!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
## Description
<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
This PR merges `develop` and `main` for a tagged release so it can be
used by most users (utilising debug flags where required).
## Release Notes
- **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.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* 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).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
### Breaking changes
* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to
align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).
## 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 -->
Merge the changes:
#110
#106
#101
#89
#74
and other improvements.
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## Summary by CodeRabbit
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- **New Features**
- Enhanced documentation for N64 Flashcart Menu, including new emulator
support and features like menu sound effects and N64 ROM autoload.
- Added support for additional flashcart features and firmware version
retrieval in the flashcart subsystem.
- Introduced new settings for sound effects and ROM autoloading in the
menu system.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in various menu functions to prevent memory
leaks and ensure proper resource management.
- **Refactor**
- Updated naming conventions for UI component functions to improve
clarity and organization.
- Restructured the sound management functionality to enhance user
interaction feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Expanded sections in README and other documentation files for clarity
on emulator support and usage instructions.
- **Chores**
- Updated dependencies and version references in Dockerfile and other
configuration files.
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---------
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Co-authored-by: Suprapote <111246491+Suprapote@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Christopher Bonhage <me@christopherbonhage.com>
Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
Co-authored-by: Fazana <52551480+FazanaJ@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Guillermo Horacio Romero Villa <65469983+E1ite007@users.noreply.github.com>
2024-12-30 15:08:28 +00:00
### ED64 - WIP - UNTESTED AND UNSUPPORTED - USE AT OWN RISK
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Currently not supported, but work is in progress (See [PRs ](https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/N64FlashcartMenu/pulls )).
[main] Next release changes (#162)
<!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
## Description
<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
This PR merges `develop` and `main` for a tagged release so it can be
used by most users (utilising debug flags where required).
## Release Notes
- **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.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* 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).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
### Breaking changes
* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to
align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).
## 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 -->
Merge the changes:
#110
#106
#101
#89
#74
and other improvements.
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<!--- Please describe in detail how you tested your sample/changes. -->
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## Screenshots
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## Checklist:
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## Summary by CodeRabbit
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- **New Features**
- Enhanced documentation for N64 Flashcart Menu, including new emulator
support and features like menu sound effects and N64 ROM autoload.
- Added support for additional flashcart features and firmware version
retrieval in the flashcart subsystem.
- Introduced new settings for sound effects and ROM autoloading in the
menu system.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in various menu functions to prevent memory
leaks and ensure proper resource management.
- **Refactor**
- Updated naming conventions for UI component functions to improve
clarity and organization.
- Restructured the sound management functionality to enhance user
interaction feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Expanded sections in README and other documentation files for clarity
on emulator support and usage instructions.
- **Chores**
- Updated dependencies and version references in Dockerfile and other
configuration files.
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---------
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Co-authored-by: Suprapote <111246491+Suprapote@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Christopher Bonhage <me@christopherbonhage.com>
Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
Co-authored-by: Fazana <52551480+FazanaJ@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Guillermo Horacio Romero Villa <65469983+E1ite007@users.noreply.github.com>
2024-12-30 15:08:28 +00:00
**Warning**: The menu may be able to load ROMs but cannot guarantee save functionality. Existing saves may be corrupted.
2023-11-01 18:33:25 +00:00
[main] Next release changes (#162)
<!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
## Description
<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
This PR merges `develop` and `main` for a tagged release so it can be
used by most users (utilising debug flags where required).
## Release Notes
- **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.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* 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).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
### Breaking changes
* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to
align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).
## 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 -->
Merge the changes:
#110
#106
#101
#89
#74
and other improvements.
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<!--- Please describe in detail how you tested your sample/changes. -->
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the boxes that apply: -->
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- [x] Bug fix (fixes an issue)
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has no impact on code or features)
## Checklist:
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that apply. -->
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## Summary by CodeRabbit
## Summary by CodeRabbit
- **New Features**
- Enhanced documentation for N64 Flashcart Menu, including new emulator
support and features like menu sound effects and N64 ROM autoload.
- Added support for additional flashcart features and firmware version
retrieval in the flashcart subsystem.
- Introduced new settings for sound effects and ROM autoloading in the
menu system.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in various menu functions to prevent memory
leaks and ensure proper resource management.
- **Refactor**
- Updated naming conventions for UI component functions to improve
clarity and organization.
- Restructured the sound management functionality to enhance user
interaction feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Expanded sections in README and other documentation files for clarity
on emulator support and usage instructions.
- **Chores**
- Updated dependencies and version references in Dockerfile and other
configuration files.
<!-- end of auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai -->
---------
Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL>
Co-authored-by: Suprapote <111246491+Suprapote@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Christopher Bonhage <me@christopherbonhage.com>
Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
Co-authored-by: Fazana <52551480+FazanaJ@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Guillermo Horacio Romero Villa <65469983+E1ite007@users.noreply.github.com>
2024-12-30 15:08:28 +00:00
#### ED64 (Vseries)
The aim is to reach feature parity with [ED64-UnofficialOS ](https://github.com/n64-tools/ED64-UnofficialOS-binaries ) / [ED64-OfficialOS ](https://krikzz.com/pub/support/everdrive-64/v2x-v3x/os-bin/ ).
Download the `OS64.v64` ROM from the latest [action run - assets] and place it in the `/ED64` folder.
#### ED64 (X series)
X Series support is currently awaiting fixes. Please use the official [OS ](https://krikzz.com/pub/support/everdrive-64/x-series/OS/ ) for now.
#### ED64 (P clone)
Download the `OS64P.v64` ROM from the latest [action run - assets] and place it in the `/ED64P` folder.
The aim is to reach feature parity with [Altra64 ](https://github.com/networkfusion/altra64 )
2023-11-01 18:33:25 +00:00
2023-08-20 20:58:34 +02:00
# Open source software and licenses used
[main] Next release changes (#162)
<!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
## Description
<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
This PR merges `develop` and `main` for a tagged release so it can be
used by most users (utilising debug flags where required).
## Release Notes
- **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.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* 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).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
### Breaking changes
* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to
align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).
## 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 -->
Merge the changes:
#110
#106
#101
#89
#74
and other improvements.
## 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. -->
Locally on an SC64.
## Screenshots
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## Types of changes
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the boxes that apply: -->
- [x] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature)
- [x] Bug fix (fixes an issue)
- [x] Breaking change (breaking change)
- [x] 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! -->
- [x] My code follows the code style of this project.
- [x] My change requires a change to the documentation.
- [x] I have updated the documentation accordingly.
- [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes.
- [ ] All new and existing tests passed.
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Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL>
<!-- This is an auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai
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## Summary by CodeRabbit
## Summary by CodeRabbit
- **New Features**
- Enhanced documentation for N64 Flashcart Menu, including new emulator
support and features like menu sound effects and N64 ROM autoload.
- Added support for additional flashcart features and firmware version
retrieval in the flashcart subsystem.
- Introduced new settings for sound effects and ROM autoloading in the
menu system.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in various menu functions to prevent memory
leaks and ensure proper resource management.
- **Refactor**
- Updated naming conventions for UI component functions to improve
clarity and organization.
- Restructured the sound management functionality to enhance user
interaction feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Expanded sections in README and other documentation files for clarity
on emulator support and usage instructions.
- **Chores**
- Updated dependencies and version references in Dockerfile and other
configuration files.
<!-- end of auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai -->
---------
Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL>
Co-authored-by: Suprapote <111246491+Suprapote@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Christopher Bonhage <me@christopherbonhage.com>
Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
Co-authored-by: Fazana <52551480+FazanaJ@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Guillermo Horacio Romero Villa <65469983+E1ite007@users.noreply.github.com>
2024-12-30 15:08:28 +00:00
2024-08-04 17:56:54 +01:00
* [libdragon ](https://github.com/DragonMinded/libdragon ) (UNLICENSE License)
* [libspng ](https://github.com/randy408/libspng ) (BSD 2-Clause License)
* [mini.c ](https://github.com/univrsal/mini.c ) (BSD 2-Clause License)
* [minimp3 ](https://github.com/lieff/minimp3 ) (CC0 1.0 Universal)
* [miniz ](https://github.com/richgel999/miniz ) (MIT License)
[main] Next release changes (#162)
<!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
## Description
<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
This PR merges `develop` and `main` for a tagged release so it can be
used by most users (utilising debug flags where required).
## Release Notes
- **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.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* 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).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
### Breaking changes
* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to
align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).
## 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 -->
Merge the changes:
#110
#106
#101
#89
#74
and other improvements.
## 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. -->
Locally on an SC64.
## Screenshots
<!-- (if appropriate): -->
![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/799fc21c-8743-4c21-8449-b4f531d5c62c)
## Types of changes
<!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all
the boxes that apply: -->
- [x] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature)
- [x] Bug fix (fixes an issue)
- [x] Breaking change (breaking change)
- [x] 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! -->
- [x] My code follows the code style of this project.
- [x] My change requires a change to the documentation.
- [x] 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.
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Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL>
<!-- This is an auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai
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## Summary by CodeRabbit
## Summary by CodeRabbit
- **New Features**
- Enhanced documentation for N64 Flashcart Menu, including new emulator
support and features like menu sound effects and N64 ROM autoload.
- Added support for additional flashcart features and firmware version
retrieval in the flashcart subsystem.
- Introduced new settings for sound effects and ROM autoloading in the
menu system.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in various menu functions to prevent memory
leaks and ensure proper resource management.
- **Refactor**
- Updated naming conventions for UI component functions to improve
clarity and organization.
- Restructured the sound management functionality to enhance user
interaction feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Expanded sections in README and other documentation files for clarity
on emulator support and usage instructions.
- **Chores**
- Updated dependencies and version references in Dockerfile and other
configuration files.
<!-- end of auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai -->
---------
Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL>
Co-authored-by: Suprapote <111246491+Suprapote@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Christopher Bonhage <me@christopherbonhage.com>
Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
Co-authored-by: Fazana <52551480+FazanaJ@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Guillermo Horacio Romero Villa <65469983+E1ite007@users.noreply.github.com>
2024-12-30 15:08:28 +00:00
## Sounds
See [License ](https://pixabay.com/en/service/license-summary/ ) for the following sounds:
* [Cursor sound ](https://pixabay.com/en/sound-effects/click-buttons-ui-menu-sounds-effects-button-7-203601/ ) by Skyscraper_seven (Free to use)
2025-01-04 15:16:31 -03:00
* [Actions (Enter, Back) sound ](https://pixabay.com/en/sound-effects/menu-button-user-interface-pack-190041/ ) by Liecio (Free to use)
[main] Next release changes (#162)
<!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
## Description
<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
This PR merges `develop` and `main` for a tagged release so it can be
used by most users (utilising debug flags where required).
## Release Notes
- **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.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* 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).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
### Breaking changes
* Disk drive expansion ROMs are now loaded with `Z|L` instead of `R` to
align with ROM info context menu (and future functionality).
## 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 -->
Merge the changes:
#110
#106
#101
#89
#74
and other improvements.
## 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. -->
Locally on an SC64.
## Screenshots
<!-- (if appropriate): -->
![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/799fc21c-8743-4c21-8449-b4f531d5c62c)
## Types of changes
<!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all
the boxes that apply: -->
- [x] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature)
- [x] Bug fix (fixes an issue)
- [x] Breaking change (breaking change)
- [x] 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! -->
- [x] My code follows the code style of this project.
- [x] My change requires a change to the documentation.
- [x] 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
## Summary by CodeRabbit
- **New Features**
- Enhanced documentation for N64 Flashcart Menu, including new emulator
support and features like menu sound effects and N64 ROM autoload.
- Added support for additional flashcart features and firmware version
retrieval in the flashcart subsystem.
- Introduced new settings for sound effects and ROM autoloading in the
menu system.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Improved error handling in various menu functions to prevent memory
leaks and ensure proper resource management.
- **Refactor**
- Updated naming conventions for UI component functions to improve
clarity and organization.
- Restructured the sound management functionality to enhance user
interaction feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Expanded sections in README and other documentation files for clarity
on emulator support and usage instructions.
- **Chores**
- Updated dependencies and version references in Dockerfile and other
configuration files.
<!-- end of auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai -->
---------
Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL>
Co-authored-by: Suprapote <111246491+Suprapote@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Christopher Bonhage <me@christopherbonhage.com>
Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
Co-authored-by: Fazana <52551480+FazanaJ@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Guillermo Horacio Romero Villa <65469983+E1ite007@users.noreply.github.com>
2024-12-30 15:08:28 +00:00
* [Error sound ](https://pixabay.com/en/sound-effects/error-call-to-attention-129258/ ) by Universfield (Free to use)