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## Developer documentation
You can use a dev container in VSCode to ease development.
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### A quickstart video tutorial on how to set up your environment
[![Devcontainer quickstart guide ](http://img.youtube.com/vi/h05ufOsRgZU/0.jpg )](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h05ufOsRgZU "Devcontainer quickstart guide").
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### To deploy:
#### SC64
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* Download the deployer [here ](https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/SummerCart64/releases/download/v2.20.0/sc64-deployer-windows-v2.20.0.zip )
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* Extract and place `sc64deployer.exe` in the `tools/sc64` directory.
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Make sure that your firmware is compatible (currently v2.20.0+)
See: [here ](https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/SummerCart64/blob/v2.20.0/docs/00_quick_startup_guide.md#firmware-backupupdate )
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##### From the devcontainer
It is not currently possible to directly communicate with USB devices.
BUT, as a workaround you can use a proxy TCP/IP connection
Set up a proxy: open a terminal window, `cd ./tools/sc64` and then `./sc64deployer.exe server`
Then in the dev container, use `make run` or `make run-debug`
##### From your host (Windows) OS
* Run `./localdeploy.bat` from the terminal
Toggle the N64 power switch to load the ROM.
`ms-vscode.makefile-tools` will help (installed automatically in dev container).
NOTE: it does not yet work with `F5` : see [this blog post ](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/cppblog/now-announcing-makefile-support-in-visual-studio-code/ )
WORKAROUND: in the dev container terminal, use make directly, i.e.: `make`
The ROM can be found in the `output` directory.
NOTE: a "release" version of the SC64 menu is called `sc64menu.n64` and can be created for when you want to add it directly to the SDCard. This is generated by running `make all` or running `make sc64` .
#### Ares Emulator
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For ease of development and debugging, the menu ROM can run in the [Ares emulator ](https://ares-emu.net/ ) (without most flashcart features).
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* Ensure you have the Ares emulator on your computer.
* Load the `N64FlashcartMenu.n64` ROM.
#### Others
* Add the required file to the correct folder on your SD card.
[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>
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## Update submodules
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To update to the latest version, use `git submodule update --remote` from the terminal.
[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
### libdragon
This repo currently uses the `preview` branch as a submodule at a specific commit.
* To ensure your local instance is building against it, use `cd ./libdragon && make clobber -j && make libdragon tools -j && make install tools-install -j && cd ..`
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## Generate documentation
Run `doxygen` from the dev container terminal.
Make sure you fix the warnings before creating a PR!
Generated documentation is located in the `output/docs` folder and auto-published to the `gh-pages` branch when merged with `main` .
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Once merged, they can be viewed [here ](https://polprzewodnikowy.github.io/N64FlashcartMenu/ )
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### Test generated docs in the dev-container
[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
Testing the documentation locally allows you to preview changes and ensure everything renders correctly before submitting your changes.
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Install Prerequisites:
```bash
apt-get install ruby-full build-essential zlib1g-dev
gem install jekyll bundler
```
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You can then serve the webpage:
```bash
cd output/docs & & jekyll serve
```