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Initial version (no UI)
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# N64FlashcartMenu
Documentation improvements (#6) * Adds templates for PR's and issues. * Adds some basic documentation to get people up and running (although it will change very quickly).
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**This repo and its documentation is currently experimental and subject to change without notice.**
## Aims
Improve buildability
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* Support as many N64 FlashCarts as possible.
* Be open source using preferably MIT licensed third party licensed libraries where possible.
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* Be testable, where possible using CTest, but if not, in an emulated environment.
Improve buildability
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* Encourage active development from community members and N64 FlashCart owners.
Remove and note N64 digital (it was not yet used)
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* Support [PixelFX N64Digital](https://gitlab.com/pixelfx-public/n64-game-id)
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## Basic usage
### SC64
Download the `sc64menu.n64` ROM from the latest action run assets.
Add it to the root folder on your SD card.
Add N64 ROM boxart capability (#16) <!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above --> ## Description <!--- Describe your changes in detail --> Adds the ability to show ROM boxart in the FileInfo menu. Although later we may decide to convert PNG's or BMP's on the fly, to start with, we only use sprite files created with mksprite (see readme). It required an update to the libdragon submodule due to very recent sprite functionality changes. ## 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 --> Work towards a pretty menu. ## 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. --> As shown in the screenshots, ~~however there is an issue when the info screen displays for more than 30 seconds with a sprite loaded (help required).~~ ## Screenshots <!-- (if appropriate): --> Example Goldeneye ROM loaded: ![image](https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/N64FlashcartMenu/assets/11439699/65f03a06-9463-4519-a94e-00c38bf1c409) ~~Known issue (when staying on the information screen with a sprite loaded for over 30 seconds)~~ ![image](https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/N64FlashcartMenu/assets/11439699/fd98b39c-9534-4794-bcd5-d598f18bfd63) ## 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) - [ ] Bug fix (fixes an issue) - [ ] Breaking change (breaking change) - [ ] 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. - [ ] 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>
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#### ROM Boxart
To use boxart, you need to place png files of size 158x112 in the folder `sd://menu/boxart/`
Each file must be named according to the 2 letter ROM ID. e.g. for goldeneye, this would be `GE.png`
A known set of PNG files can be downloaded from https://mega.nz/file/6cNGwSqI#8X5ukb65n3YMlGaUtSOGXkKo9HxVnnMOgqn94Epcr7w
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#### Save types
`0` = NONE
`1` = EEPROM_4K
`2` = EEPROM_16K
`3` = SRAM
`4` = SRAM_BANKED
`5` = SRAM_128K
`6` = FLASHRAM
Improve save types
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~~`15` = CART_HEADER~~
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### ED64
Settings cleanup + SC64 config default state + libdragon update
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Currently not supported, but there is an aim to do so.
Improve buildability
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The aim is to replace [Altra64](https://github.com/networkfusion/altra64) and [ED64-UnofficialOS](https://github.com/n64-tools/ED64-UnofficialOS-binaries).
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# Developer documentation
**Work in progress!**
Initial version (no UI)
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Improve deployability
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You can use a dev container in VSCode to ease development.
Improve dev container (#4) * build against libdragon unstable * remove libPng * Fix build warnings * Add remote deploy * Switch to ubuntu latest image * Improve readme
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## To deploy:
Menu improvements (#9) <!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above --> ## Description <!--- Describe your changes in detail --> This PR adds docfx to the CI to target documentation for the N64FlashcartMenu and updates the libdragon submodule. It also adds a number of menu improvements. ## 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 --> Will eventually stop us from being lazy, however as the project is very much WiP, Currently the CI only runs it to show what warnings need to be "fixed". In future, it needs to "error" when things are incorrect AND deploy to the WIKI. ## 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. --> Builds on my fork. ## Screenshots <!-- (if appropriate): --> ![image](https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/N64FlashcartMenu/assets/11439699/04511e4a-e522-4b69-a8cb-59057c1c66aa) ## Types of changes <!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: --> - [ ] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature) - [ ] Bug fix (fixes an issue) - [ ] Breaking change (breaking change) - [x] Config and build (change in the configuration and build system, has no impact on code or features) ## Checklist: <!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. --> <!--- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! --> - [ ] My code follows the code style of this project. - [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation. - [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly. - [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes. - [ ] All new and existing tests passed. <!--- It would be nice if you could sign off your contribution by replacing the name with your GitHub user name and GitHub email contact. --> Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL> --------- Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
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* Download the deployer [here](https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/SummerCart64/releases/download/v2.16.0/sc64-deployer-windows-v2.16.0.zip)
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* Extract and place `sc64deployer.exe` in the `tools/sc64` directory.
Menu improvements (#9) <!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above --> ## Description <!--- Describe your changes in detail --> This PR adds docfx to the CI to target documentation for the N64FlashcartMenu and updates the libdragon submodule. It also adds a number of menu improvements. ## 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 --> Will eventually stop us from being lazy, however as the project is very much WiP, Currently the CI only runs it to show what warnings need to be "fixed". In future, it needs to "error" when things are incorrect AND deploy to the WIKI. ## 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. --> Builds on my fork. ## Screenshots <!-- (if appropriate): --> ![image](https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/N64FlashcartMenu/assets/11439699/04511e4a-e522-4b69-a8cb-59057c1c66aa) ## Types of changes <!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: --> - [ ] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature) - [ ] Bug fix (fixes an issue) - [ ] Breaking change (breaking change) - [x] Config and build (change in the configuration and build system, has no impact on code or features) ## Checklist: <!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. --> <!--- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! --> - [ ] My code follows the code style of this project. - [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation. - [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly. - [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes. - [ ] All new and existing tests passed. <!--- It would be nice if you could sign off your contribution by replacing the name with your GitHub user name and GitHub email contact. --> Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL> --------- Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
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Make sure that your firmware is compatible (currently v2.16.0+)
See: https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/SummerCart64/blob/v2.16.0/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 work around 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 `./remotedeploy.sh`
### From your host (Windows) OS
* Run `./localdeploy.bat` from the terminal
Toggle the N64 power switch to load the ROM.
Add dev container.
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`ms-vscode.makefile-tools` will help (installed automatically in dev container).
TODO: it does not yet work with `F5`: see https://devblogs.microsoft.com/cppblog/now-announcing-makefile-support-in-visual-studio-code/
Makefile improvements Improve readme Add instructions for new sc64 deployer. Improve .gitignore
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WORKAROUND: in the dev container terminal, use make directly, i.e.: `make`
The ROM can be found in the `output` directory.
Add dev container.
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Makefile improvements Improve readme Add instructions for new sc64 deployer. Improve .gitignore
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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_minify`.
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Menu improvements (#9) <!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above --> ## Description <!--- Describe your changes in detail --> This PR adds docfx to the CI to target documentation for the N64FlashcartMenu and updates the libdragon submodule. It also adds a number of menu improvements. ## 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 --> Will eventually stop us from being lazy, however as the project is very much WiP, Currently the CI only runs it to show what warnings need to be "fixed". In future, it needs to "error" when things are incorrect AND deploy to the WIKI. ## 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. --> Builds on my fork. ## Screenshots <!-- (if appropriate): --> ![image](https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/N64FlashcartMenu/assets/11439699/04511e4a-e522-4b69-a8cb-59057c1c66aa) ## Types of changes <!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: --> - [ ] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature) - [ ] Bug fix (fixes an issue) - [ ] Breaking change (breaking change) - [x] Config and build (change in the configuration and build system, has no impact on code or features) ## Checklist: <!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. --> <!--- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! --> - [ ] My code follows the code style of this project. - [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation. - [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly. - [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes. - [ ] All new and existing tests passed. <!--- It would be nice if you could sign off your contribution by replacing the name with your GitHub user name and GitHub email contact. --> Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL> --------- Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
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# Update Libdragon submodule
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This repo currently uses the `unstable` branch as a submodule at a specific commit.
To update to the latest version, use `git submodule update --remote ` from the terminal.
Menu improvements (#9) <!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above --> ## Description <!--- Describe your changes in detail --> This PR adds docfx to the CI to target documentation for the N64FlashcartMenu and updates the libdragon submodule. It also adds a number of menu improvements. ## 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 --> Will eventually stop us from being lazy, however as the project is very much WiP, Currently the CI only runs it to show what warnings need to be "fixed". In future, it needs to "error" when things are incorrect AND deploy to the WIKI. ## 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. --> Builds on my fork. ## Screenshots <!-- (if appropriate): --> ![image](https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/N64FlashcartMenu/assets/11439699/04511e4a-e522-4b69-a8cb-59057c1c66aa) ## Types of changes <!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: --> - [ ] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature) - [ ] Bug fix (fixes an issue) - [ ] Breaking change (breaking change) - [x] Config and build (change in the configuration and build system, has no impact on code or features) ## Checklist: <!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. --> <!--- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! --> - [ ] My code follows the code style of this project. - [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation. - [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly. - [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes. - [ ] All new and existing tests passed. <!--- It would be nice if you could sign off your contribution by replacing the name with your GitHub user name and GitHub email contact. --> Signed-off-by: GITHUB_USER <GITHUB_USER_EMAIL> --------- Co-authored-by: Mateusz Faderewski <sc@mateuszfaderewski.pl>
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# Generate documentation
Run `doxygen` from the dev container terminal.
Make sure you fix the warnings before creating a PR!
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