Ikari has released a new firmware for the SD2Snes Flash Cartridge (Super Nintendo/Famicom). The upgrade instructions can be found here.
Full Changelog:
- In-game button combinations are in effect. See the table below for the key mapping. Note that some games show glitches with the in-game functions in place. I added an additional feature to temporarily disable them in case of game glitches (e.g. Secret of Mana hangs at the Squaresoft logo, displaying only garbage). I’m not entirely happy with the button choice but it will do for now. ;)
- LED blink codes for file system errors – e.g. in case the SRM file cannot be saved this will tell you that something’s gone wrong. The blink codes are yet to be listed.
- Also the sd2snes will retry saving until it works so you have the chance to swap out the SD Card. In that case the directory structure must be present where the sd2snes expects to save the file.
- “Screen saver” – in the menu, the screen is darkened after some idle time to reduce wear on CRT and plasma screens.
- Memory sharing between SNES and the sd2snes CPU is greatly simplified (The FSM is reduced to only 5 states instead of 18) and timing is more relaxed. This should help with stability on a wider range of consoles.
- On-the-fly file browsing. Also shows a little “loading…” window when loading directories/files.
- Windows are now blue so they stick out better in front of yellow directory listings.
- Cx4 data ROM is now embedded in the FPGA configuration – no more need for the external file cx4.bin.
- Initial Satellaview clock is back to 18:00:00 from 18:05:30.
- SD cards can be hotswapped. Currently there is no automatic refresh of the file list so tapping reset on the SNES or changing the directory is necessary to get the new contents.
- The status line is moved upward a few pixels so hopefully it doesn’t get eaten by overscan.
- Navigation: When scrolling page-wise with the right D-pad arrow, the end of the file list is now aligned to the bottom of the screen.
- Navigation: The shoulder buttons can be used to jump to the beginning/end of a directory listing.
- Bugfix: some compatibility issues with a number of games. (Super Play Action Football (S-RTC interference), GP1 Part II (WRAM initialization), Human Grand Prix (mapper detection bug))
- Bugfix: properly initialize FPGA state machine (on some consoles the menu failed to start at all)
- v0.1.7 final will contain menu items for various configuration settings and a cheat interface.
In-game button mappings:
- L+R+Select+Start = Reset game
- L+R+Select+X = Reset to sd2snes menu
- L+R+Start+B = Disable cheats
- L+R+Start+A = Enable cheats
- L+R+Start+Y = Kill in-game routines (in case they interfere with game operation).
- L+R+Start+X = Temporarily kill in-game routines (~10 seconds – if you need to get past a glitch but don’t want to lose in-game buttons)
Download: SD2Snes Firmware v0.1.7 Beta/Preview (1357)
source: sd2snes.de
A new version of the firmware for the interface C64SD Infinity + ITS Module by Manosoft is released.
Changelog:
- Implemented functionality that allows to save a placeholder (unique for each .TAP file) pressing the red button on the back of the card. User can set back the read pointer at which TAP data is played back by pressing “Next” button on the card. Useful for multi load .TAP or games asking to reset the counter of the tape and then to rewind the tape that specific point.
Download: C64SD (ITS) Firmware v0.10.3.9 (1533)
source: manosoft.it
It was released a new firmware for the SD2Snes Flash Cartridge (Super Nintendo/Famicom) by Ikari. The upgrade instructions can be found here.
Changelog:
Added:
- OBC1 support (Metal Combat: Falcon’s Revenge works)
- Menu now displays the 10 most recently played games instead of one.
- Hidden and system files are now ignored in the file browser.
- Some minor internal changes for convenience of development.
Fixes:
- Partial-size BS dumps should now load correctly.
- Fixed a PSRAM mapping bug in the new BS-X mapping logic that caused graphical corruption on some games (notably Treasure Conflix garbled sprites)
- SRAM mapping for LoROM
- 0000-7fff only. Fixes saving in some games, e.g. Ys III Wanderers from Ys.
Download: SD2Snes Firmware v0.1.6 (1467)
source: sd2snes.de
It was released a new OS Update for the Everdrive N64 Flash Cartridge (Nintendo 64) by Krikzz. The upgrade instructions can be found here.
Changelog:
- 2.04 (31.10.2013)
- Fixed problem with corrupted file names
- 2.02 (28.10.2013)
- Bugfix
- More space for overscan area
- 2.00 (26.10.2013)
- OS Is not supported with EverDrive V1!!!
- Colpletely new OS was made from zero
- New FPGA core
- Faster SD interface. Now trasfer speed up to 23Mbyte/s
- GameShark cheats.
- IPS/APS patches support
- Auto cheats loading.
- Auto IPS/APS loading
- Forcing of TV mode in the game. It may help to run some PAL games in color with NTSC system
- New menu interface
- Auto CRC fix. May help to run some hacked roms with bad checksum
- Menu supports two resolutions 320×240 and 640×480. Probably will be useful for some RGB moded systems which blinks in 640×480 mode
- New controller PAK manager
- Controller PAK auto backup function
- Winks works with NTSC systems in color
- Some other minor improwments (:
- Copying data from file to file, ringht in menu. To make some extra copy of saves, for example
- File byte swapping. Useful for emulator save files converting
- Menu supports analog stick
Download: Everdrive N64 - OS Update v2.04 (1209)
source: krikzz.com
A new version of the firmware for the interface C64SD Infinity + ITS Module by Manosoft is released.
Changelog:
- Added support for the long filenames and the ones containing special characters.
Download: C64SD Firmware v0.10.3.8 (1447)
source: manosoft.it
A new version of the firmware for the interface 1541 Ultimate II is released. This version runs only on the 1541 Ultimate II cartridge (new fpga).
Version 2.6h includes some new features and fixes:
- Timing fixed for C64C
- Newer version of built-in MOD player.
- Bug fixes regarding USB stick removal.
- Enhancements under the hood for networking support. Network support will be enabled later, is not part of this version!
Release notes:
- Version 2.6h contains some small fixes on top of 2.6d. This build is a DUAL DRIVE version with NO SID emulation.
Download: 1541 Ultimate II Firmware v2.6h (1422)
source: 1541ultimate.net
It was released a new firmware for the C64SD Infinity + ITS Module by Manosoft which fixes some minor compatibility issues present in the previous release with some C64 Filebrowser.
Download: C64SD Firmware v0.10.3.7 (1371)
source: manosoft.it
This is a firmware hack of the version 2.6d build for the 1541 Ultimate Plus (MK1) by Bradon (forum link).
The latest official version for the 1541 Ultimate Plus (MK1) is the version v2.4a.
Note from the author:
After much frustration, I finally managed to get a working build environment for the 1541U firmware.
My 1541U is a MK1 Plus unit (no network). The last revision of the firmware I could compile is 2.6d, SVN revision 131. Starting with 132 it seems that the content is too much for the older FPGA. I started to look into removing cart ROMs I don’t use and gave up realizing this would be too much to do in my spare time, since their offset locations are hardcoded.
I removed the “too old” warning check so it will boot up without having to dismiss a warning.
So far it seems to work correctly. I don’t know if the FPGA revision check really matters for this revision or not. It would appear Gideon has no desire to continue supporting MK1 units since building for them is not possible with the latest revisions. This is of course fine with me (I don’t expect he will forever and ever try to make it work on older units), I just wanted the most recent build possible.
Changes:
- Added F3 help screen to show 1541U commands.
- Modified the file viewer so that scrolling will not advance past the last line.
- Added F1 and F7 page up/down to the file viewer.
- Modified behavior of the file browser so that when you cursor-right on an item with no children, the context menu is brought up as if you pressed return.
Download: 1541 Ultimate (MK1) v2.6d.o918r4 (1281)
source: 1541ultimate.net
A new version of the firmware for the interface 1541 Ultimate II is released. This version runs only on the 1541 Ultimate II cartridge (new fpga).
Version 2.6d includes some new features and fixes:
- FIXED: Ultimax mode forced now correctly implemented (solves issue with freeze and DMA load)
- FIXED: Updater now works on C128… (not all C128 issues are fixed)
- ADDED: Programmable cartrige emulation timing.
- IMPROVED: Some drive emulation enhancements.
Release notes:
- This version does *not* include SID, but it does include the Ultimate Audio module. Different builds may become available upon request.
- The internal copier is still in beta. It has been tested with some of my drives, but there might be drives out there that won’t work. Make sure you have an IEC link from the Ultimate to a real drive to use this function. (No need to have a link to the computer.) There is still no retry mechanism; sectors that failed to read correctly will not be re-read.
- The Kernal replacement function is critical when it comes to timing. Tested on two machines only. Might not work on all C128.
Download: 1541 Ultimate II Firmware v2.6d (1318)
source: 1541ultimate.net
A new version of the firmware for the interface 1541 Ultimate II is released. This version runs only on the 1541 Ultimate II cartridge (new fpga).
Version 2.6c includes some new features and fixes:
- NEW: Disk Copier from real drives to .D64 images.
- NEW: Command Interface.
- NEW: Ultimate-II DOS V1.0 (command target)
- NEW: Kernal replacement function.
- FIXED: TAP file recorder failed miserably on high latency write devices. Rewritten; should work better now.
- FIXED: Drive data timing has improved. Timing is now dependent on the data track itself, not on the speed setting of the VIA. This fixes some protected titles in G64 format.
- FIXED: USB stick present on boot time caused the Ultimate-II to crash when loading a file from SD at initialisation time (kernal rom / drive rom)
- FIXED: Starting a program with RUN sometimes caused the ultimate to become unresponsive when freezing afterwards.
- FIXED: Now reads USB sticks with FAT16 format, but without partition table.
Release notes:
- This version does *not* include SID, but it does include the Ultimate Audio module. Different builds may become available upon request.
- The internal copier is still in beta. It has been tested with some of my drives, but there might be drives out there that won’t work. Make sure you have an IEC link from the Ultimate to a real drive to use this function. (No need to have a link to the computer.) There is still no retry mechanism; sectors that failed to read correctly will not be re-read.
- The Kernal replacement function is critical when it comes to timing. Tested on two machines only. Might not work on C128.
Download: 1541 Ultimate II Firmware v2.6c (1234)
source: 1541ultimate.net
It was released a new OS Update for the Everdrive N64 Flash Cartridge (Nintendo 64) by Krikzz. The upgrade instructions can be found here.
Changelog:
- Allows to load/save controller pak to file. Please use any .mpk file and c-down button. It works only if controller pak plugged into joy port1. /ED64/dummy.mpk file can be used for exchange.
- Ability to force default save type.
- Ability to force M-PAL TV mode. Not sure if it work properly, cuz i don’t have PAL-M system for tests.
- Os can run Banjo-Tooie U without manual patching.
Download: Everdrive N64 - OS Update v1.29 (1628)
source: krikzz.com
It was released a new firmware for the SD2Snes Flash Cartridge (Super Nintendo/Famicom) by Ikari. The upgrade instructions can be found here.
Changelog:
- Menu: Files are now sorted by their entire file name instead of the first 20 characters only.
- Menu: Ignore input from non-standard controllers (Super Scope, Mouse etc.)
- SPC player: fix soft fade-in (first note cut off) on S-APU consoles (1CHIP / some Jr.)
- More accurate BS-X memory map.
- Correctly map SRAM larger than 8192 bytes (HiROM) / 32768 bytes (LoROM), fixes Dezaemon, Ongaku Tsukuuru – Kanadeeru
- Minor memory access timing tweaks (should help with occasional glitches on some systems)
Download: SD2Snes Firmware v0.1.5 (1314)
source: sd2snes.de
A new version of the firmware for the interface 1541 Ultimate II is released. This version runs only on the 1541 Ultimate II cartridge (new fpga).
Version 2.5 includes some new features:
- File viewer.
- Selectable colors in user interface.
This version also includes some fixes for nasty memory allocation bugs that existed when using USB sticks. Removal of a USB device is now at least a lot safer. Also, some file system bugs were fixed.
Version 2.5+ includes some new features:
The ‘plus’ version of 2.5 including a special 7-voice audio engine. This version is based on the same 2.5 with the bugfixes and a special FPGA build can it only supports ONE floppy drive, in favor of extra audio functionality.
Download:
source: 1541ultimate.net
A new version of the firmware for the interface 1541 Ultimate II is released. This version runs only on the 1541 Ultimate II cartridge (new fpga).
New features:
The ‘Ultimate Audio’ feature is a new feature for the 1541 Ultimate-II module. It implements multi- channel audio sample playback support from REU memory, and is an exciting addition to the possibilities this cartridge offers.
Download:
source: 1541ultimate.net
Turbo Chameleon 64 is an extremely user-friendly cartridge that can be used without opening the computer. It is just plugged to the expansion port of the C64.
The Turbo Chameleon 64 cartridge can also be operated as a stand-alone unit (since it’s basically an FPGA computer like the C-One or the Minimig in a C64 cartridge case), replacing the computer, the floppy drive and the heavy power supply.
When used as a stand-alone unit, a USB power adapter or active USB hub can be used as a power source.
Changelog:
- New VGA controller with new modes and VIC-II sync.
- Tripple buffering mode added for properly displaying IFLI pictures.
- Scale-2x video scaling algorithm added.
- Scanline emulation added.
- In cartridge mode real CIAs registers and interrupts are used (allows use of a modem).
- In cartridge mode real VIC-II registers and interrupts are used (allows use of a lightpen).
- Fixed I/O assignments for FPGA (lower power use).
- Lowlevel SD-card functions now use multiple block reads if possible, which increases linear reading speed by about 40 to 50% (most noticeable on large files, such as REU images)
- BUGFIX: fixed error handling and timeouts of the IEC routines, which makes all related operations more robust.
- BUGFIX: added missing timeouts to SD-card functions.
- Joystick port 1 now also works for navigating the menus.
- BUGFIX: on some C64s pressing shift would result in phantom keypresses (F1/F2) under some conditions.
- NEW: various new VGA modes and other options for the new VGA controller (see manual)
- Improved loading speed of file inside T64 images.
- Improved keyboard handling to make the browser a bit snappier.
- BUGFIX: the size of the character ROM saved by the ROM saver was incorrect.
- BUGFIX: .wav player stops at the end of the file and does not continue playing garbage.
- BUGFIX: files bigger than 2k are displayed correctly by the .txt viewer.
- BUGFIX: when copying files out of a t64 image the resulting file was missing the last two bytes and/or the last block was missing completely.
- BUGFIX: filecopy from/to a IEC device did incorrectly abort after 1 block.
- BUGFIX: filecopy filename character set conversion was broken.
- BUGFIX: AR/RR ROM was not correctly disabled when autostarting programs from the filebrowser with AR/RR enabled as default cartridge.
- NEW: added DOS wedge command (see manual)
- NEW: added load and save commands (see manual)
Download: Chameleon 64 beta firmware 8b (1622)
source: beta.icomp.de
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