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## Description
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Fixes the savetypes used by certain emulators and improve documentation.
* Neon64 2.0 Beta 4 (adds note to documentation that v1.2 or v0.3c
should be used).
* GB64 (reverts to using FRAM saves with comment for FRAM_FAKE
requirements.
We may have to wait for
f546e5d17d
or emu creators to correctly implement saves to truely fix this.
## Motivation and Context
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It has been reported that saves were not working with:
* Neon64 2.0 Beta 4.
* GB64
(potentially after SC64 F/W 2.18.1)
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On a SummerCart 64 with F/W version 2.20.2
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## Summary by CodeRabbit
- **Documentation**
- Updated NES emulator entry with new version, attribution, and official
URL.
- Added warnings about save issues in Neon64 v1.2/v0.3c and neon64v2
beta releases.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Enhanced save compatibility for GameBoy and GameBoy Color emulators to
reduce save-related problems.
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## Description
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* Add more output channels
* Re-arrange output channels (swap SFX and MP3)
* Use wav compression level 3
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on a SC64
* MP3's still play.
* Sound FX still play.
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## Summary by CodeRabbit
- **New Features**
- Increased the number of available audio mixer channels from 3 to 16,
allowing for more simultaneous sounds.
- Enhanced audio quality with the introduction of WAV64 compression
initialization.
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## Description
- Moves link to user docs higher to attempt to help reading
comprehension for newbies.
- Various typo and formatting fixes.
## Motivation and Context
Motivated by recent discussion on Discord.
## Types of changes
- [ ] Improvement (non-breaking change that adds a new feature)
- [ ] Bug fix (fixes an issue)
- [ ] 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:
- [ ] My code follows the code style of this project.
- [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation.
- [x] I have updated the documentation accordingly.
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- [ ] All new and existing tests passed.
You agree with the license terms and that other license types may be
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license holders.
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## Summary by CodeRabbit
- **New Features**
- Added a setting to show or hide the saves folder in the file browser.
- Improved sound effects and navigation feedback in the menu.
- Enhanced documentation with new sections on sound features and updated
guidance for autoload and fast reboot features.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Restored the ability to set the RTC via the menu.
- Corrected Game ID reporting for PixelFX HDMI mods.
- **Refactor**
- Simplified and improved tab navigation controls and sound feedback.
- **Documentation**
- Improved clarity, structure, and terminology across user and developer
guides.
- Added and updated warnings, tips, and feature explanations.
- **Chores**
- Upgraded dependencies and updated GitHub issue templates for clearer
reporting requirements.
- **Breaking Changes**
- Removed deprecated "Autoload ROM" menu function and legacy boxart
image handler.
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When using the ED64_AUTOLOAD_ROM build flag and fixed some incorrect logic for display (untested).
Improve show_saves_folder_type by reloading the browser.
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## Description
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### Release Notes 2025-03-31
- **New Features**
- Introduced tabs in main menu for ROM favorites and recently played ROM
history.
- Introduced first run check to ensure users are aware of latest
changes.
- Introduced ability to turn off GUI loading bar.
- BETA_FEATURE: Introduces ROM descriptions from files.
- BETA_FEATURE: Enabled setting for fast ROM reboots on the SC64.
- Add macOS metadata to hidden files.
- Added settings schema version for future change versioning.
- Added setting for PAL60 compatibility mode (see breaking changes).
- BETA_FEATURE: Added setting for line doublers that need progressive
output, enable using "force_progressive_scan" setting in `config.ini`.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Menu sound FX issues (hissing, popping and white noise).
- RTC not showing or setting correct date parameters in certain
circumstances.
- GB / GBC emulator not saving in certain circumstances.
- **Documentation**
- Re-orginised and improved user documentation.
- Added a lot of doxygen compatible code comments.
- Added project license.
- **Refactor**
- RTC subsystem (align with libDragon improvements).
- Boxart images (Deprecates old boxart image folder layout).
- Settings (PAL60 compatibility, schema version, fast reboot, first run,
progress bar).
- **Other**
- Updated libDragon SDK.
- Updated miniz library.
### Breaking changes
* GB /GBC emulator changed save type to SRAM (from FRAM) to improve
compatibility with Summercart64 (which only uses H/W compatible FRAM),
this may break your ability to load existing saves.
* For similar PAL60 functionality, you may need to also enable the new
"pal60_compatibility_mode" setting in `config.ini`.
### Current known Issues
* The RTC UI requires improvement (awaiting UI developer).
* Menu sound FX may not work properly when a 64 Disk Drive is also
attached (work around: turn sound FX off).
* Fast Rebooting a 64DD disk once will result in a blank screen. Twice
will return to menu. This is expected until disk swapping is
implemented.
* MP3 Player crashes menu if the MP3 file's sample rate is less than
44100 hz.
### Deprecation notices
* Autoload ROM's will be deprecated in favor of Fast Reboot in a future
menu version.
* Old boxart images using filenames for game ID is deprecated and the
compatibility mode will be removed in a future release.
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Works towards next release to main.
## How Has This Been Tested?
On a SummerCart64
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## Summary by CodeRabbit
## Summary by CodeRabbit
- **New Features & Enhancements**
- Introduced dynamic history and favorites management for ROM and disk
selections with a new tabbed interface.
- Added support for autoloading ROMs, 64DD disk emulation, emulator
integration, MP3 playback, and custom background images.
- Expanded settings options—including PAL60 compatibility and fast ROM
reboots—and improved startup behavior with an introductory credits
display.
- Added a feature to toggle the loading progress bar and enhanced the
display of ROM information.
- Implemented a bookkeeping system for managing history and favorites,
along with new context menu entries for toggling settings.
- Added a new user guide for N64FlashcartMenu and introduced a FAQ
section addressing common issues.
- Enhanced the user interface with new tabs for managing ROM favorites
and recently played ROMs.
- Introduced first run checks for user awareness of changes.
- **Bug Fixes**
- Resolved issues related to menu sound effects, RTC date parameters,
and saving functionality in the GB/GBC emulator.
- **Documentation**
- Overhauled and expanded user guides, FAQs, and README materials to
provide clearer instructions on ROM configuration, cheats, flashcart
support, and new features.
- Added detailed documentation comments throughout the codebase to
improve clarity and maintainability, including updates to the pull
request template and license information.
- Included a new section in the CHANGELOG detailing various updates and
breaking changes.
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