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v0.5 - The Tang Nano 20K Release

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@nand2mario nand2mario released this 04 Jun 06:19
· 90 commits to master since this release

What's new in v0.5:

  • This release only supports the new Tang Nano 20K board.
  • This is the first NESTang version that can operate standalone (without a PC). It is much easier to use. At the same time, game loading and controlling through the PC loader is still supported.
  • Direct controller support. Playstation 2 controllers (wired or wireless) can be directly connected to the board through a Sipeed adapter.
  • SD card support. Now games can be loaded through a MicroSD card. Use tools/nes2img.py to generate the SD card image. A simple menu system allows easy navigation. Press S1 button on the board to return to menu.
  • Other changes:
    • Fixed a bug where there's no sound on some TVs.
    • PS2 controller supports auto-fire buttons (square and triangle buttons)

The final v0.5 is tested on Tang Nano 20K. Two small changes since v0.5rc:

  • Switched to USB UART for diagnosis output (baudrate 96160).
  • Turned off the unnecessary config bit for dualshock controllers. Could improve controller input stability for some people.