[MiSTer FPGA] New Cores & MAJ

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21/02


Archie:
- fix: cmos change wasn't reported (and not stored to file).
- vidc: delay pixel data (fixes offscreen video).


TI-99/4A:
- Updated framework (adaptive scanlines, shadow mask, 64-phase filter, etc).

Updates from Flandango:
New M99 Rom Header for easier loading of multi part cartridges.
Separated System Roms/Groms and DSRs from cartridge roms.
SAMS Support up to 1Meg.
Can now load Carts with roms up to 32Megs.
Tipi support via User IO port.
PCode System Support.
Cassette tape support via the ADC/Audio Out
Further implementation of the TMS9901 along with timer.
Added new Python scripts to help with generating new M99 roms.
Added 3rd Disk option.
Updates to floppy drive subsystem and Minimem's NVRAM handling to utilize latest framework.
Mechatronics Mouse support via Joystick port. To utilize joysticks, disable mouse in OSD.
Joystick emulation via mouse (use trackball/mouse for Centipede)
Can READ/WRITE to DSDD 40/80 track floppy images with appropriate DSR
Updated Readme and createSystemRoms tool

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24/02


Main:
- Initial support for MiSTer Game Launcher (mgl) file. (similar to MRA, but for any(almost) core).
- PSX: Support for multi-track CD.
- PSX: support for CHD (zakk4223).
- PSX: supports for cheats (Marcoen Hirschberg).
- PSX: noreset.txt file to prevents reset on next CD mounting (useful for Action Replay CD).
- Support for 256 phases with 10bit coefficients filters (cores will be updated later to support it).
- Support keyboard scancode switch commands (Aitor Gómez). Attn: requires ao486 update too!
- some other tweaks.


ao486:
- e820 map: Explicitly reserve MisterFS region (Alex Oughton).
- Scancode set 1 handling cupdate according to Main (Aitor Gómez).
- Fix for the VGA hardware scroll bug (Pasi Lähteenmäki).
Note: make sure you updated BIOS (boot0.rom) and Main as well.

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25/02


Camputers Lynx48/96
- new core from Kyp069, ported to MiSTer by rampa069
- verilator simuation by JimmyStones and alanswx
- Partial OSD tape loading support by JasonA (improvements to come)

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26/02


ao486:
- fix keyboard problems introduced in previous release.
- fix color problems in some games introduced in previous release.
Make sure you i've updated boot0.rom as well.


CoCo3 20220226

1. Added GIME-X compatible interface for Turbo operation including new 2.68 Mhz AND 9.54 Mhz.
2. Additionally - minor GIME-X code alignments in the addressing section added.

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01/03


ao486, Minimig, Vectrex, Arduboy, Ay-3-8500, BK0011M, Specialist, Vector-06C:
- Updated framework (adaptive scanlines, shadowmasks, 256phase/10bit filters, etc.)
- ao486: new fix for VGA scroll bug (decod81).
- ao486: Fix overlapping CS for IDE and Floppy (alexoughton).

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09/03


MacPlus:
- Added serial port for console and ppp connections (alanswx).
- Fixes in keyboard and scsi.
- Added Mac SE mode (not really useful, but good for completeness).
- Updated framework (shadowmask, adaptive scanlines, 256phases/10bit filters).

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10/03


MacPlus:
- Fix floppy access.

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11/03


Apple I
New framework - thanks to JasonA


TRS-80
+ new framework

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13/03


Arcade Cores: Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe, Canyon Bomber, Dig Dug, and Dominos
+ Updated Framework (Shadowmasks and 256 phase 10-bit Adaptive Scanlines)

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14/03


Centipede
+ JimmyStones added high scores / earom, fixed dips, HDMI aspect ratio, and new sys


RX78
+ Updated sys, and added video mixer, should handle scandoubler now

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17/03


Dig Dug
+ Add analog video flip, verilator simulation support, update framework (Jimmy Stones)

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26/03


Gameboy, Genesis, MegaCD, NeoGeo, NES, SNES, SMS, TurboGrafx-16/CD:
- Updated framework.
- NES: MIDI fix, add mappers 268, 547 (greyrogue).
- NES: PPU, MMC5 fixes (paulb-nl).




QL:
- Remember mounted HDD image across boots. Note: rename boot.vhd to something else (for ex: to boot.wim) to let this option work.
- Updated framework.



Minimig, SAMCoupe:
- Updated framework.



Main:
- MGL: support up to 6 actions, reset action and other improvements and fixes.
- Support setting sync polarity and override configuration based on video mode (Thomas Sowell).
- IDE/floppy fixes for x86 (Alex Oughton).
- added help menu (alanswx).
- input: Guncon support via RetroZord adapter (Matheus Fraguas)
- input: GunCon 3 tweaks (Nolan Nicholson).
- input: add support for rumble (zakk4223).
- ao486: MiSTerFS fixes/tweaks (p2mate, user7182).
- Other fixes and tweaks.
Note: you must update MiSTerFS.exe in ao486 as well!


ao486:
- reduce PS2DIV from 4000 to 2000 (Christopher Hubmann).
- MiSTerFS.exe fixes and tweaks (p2mate, user7182).
- Updated framework.
Note: you must update both MiSTerFS.exe and Main!

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28/03


New Core: Joust2
1986 Williams 2nd Generation hardware
- Original core developed by darfpga ported to MiSTer by birdybro

Supported game:
Joust 2: Survival of the Fittest Revision 1 and Revision 2

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30/03


New Core: Mystic Marathon
1984 Williams Hardware
- Original core developed by darfpga ported to MiSter by birdybro and JasonA

Supported game:
Mystic Marathon

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31/03


Joust 2
* Fixed color palette to match Dar's implementation, now should have more color depth.

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01/04


New Core: Adventure Vision

A very rare tabletop console that used a spinning mirror and LEDs to draw it's image.

Some highlights from the box:
-Most realistic display system since TV
-"Real" Sound
-Authentic Game Play

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02/04


New Core: Slug Cross

You are a green square slug and you need to make it safely past the red lines to the bottom right corner. Up/Down/Left/Right move your slug. The "C" button (historically accurate name for preservation) resets the game if you are defeated.

Developed originally by bhayame, ported mostly by Kitrinx and a little by birdybro.


Mystic Marathon

- Ocean is now the correct color thanks to @darfpga.

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03/04


NeoGeo:
- Improved stability.

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04/04


AdventureVision:
-Fix tearing in Super Cobra
-Add gameboy palette loading for fun

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05/04


MysticMarathon:
- Updated Color LUT based upon schematics (very bright now, use gamma adjustments to taste)
- Improved Analog Video output
- Improved HDMI Video aspect ratio and position
- Updated framework