- Issue 106: Improved the CHECKSUM algorithm in GEMDRIVE writing to boost performance. Thanks to the work of Peter Nyman, reading performance is now 50% faster.
- Introduced new
SD_BAUD_RATE_KBparameter to increase the speed of the SD card. The default value is 12500, but it can be increased to 25000 for high-quality SD cards. This can also help troubleshoot issues with some microSD cards.
- Issue 96: Added the name of the floppy image to the list view in the Floppy Database.
- Issue 112: Added support for EmuTOS 1.3.0.
- Issue 111: Added Mass Storage device support. Now you can use the Sidecartridge as a mass storage device to transfer information faster to your Atari ST. For setup instructions, please consult the user guide.
- Issue 108: Added support for MegaSTE 16Mhz and Cache enhancement in GEMDRIVE mode.
- Issue 109: Fixed the issue with the overlap of drive units in GEMDRIVE mode.
- Issue 113: Fixed an issue when loading the first image available in the floppy images folder.
- Issue 115:
FDeletefunction in GEMDOS andf_deleteof FatFS now work as GEMDOS expects. - Issue 104: Rewritten
FsFirstandFsNextfunctions in GEMDOS to match the GEMDOS specification. - Issue 94: Fixed broken links in documentation.
- Issue 118: Fixed renaming behavior in GEMDRIVE to match GEMDOS specification, which is critical to support AUTO folder sorting.
- Issue 89: Introduced a new parameters page featuring pagination.
- Revamped the start and configuration menu screen for the Emulate Floppy feature.
- Adjusted the download process from the floppy database to now redirect users to the Emulate Floppy menu.
- RP2040 Overclock and power management enhancements to avoid bus synchronizations glitches.
- Issue 18: Launched the GEMDRIVE hard disk emulation mode. For setup instructions, please consult the user guide and refer to the detailed blog post here.
- Issue 38: Added the ability to configure Floppy emulation mode directly from the Configurator menu.
- Issue 97: Introduced an option to enable or disable the boot sector during startup in floppy emulation mode.
- Issue 100: Implemented a new Dark mode option for the Configurator for enhanced user experience.
- Issue 98: Added compatibility for using GEMDRIVE hard disk emulation mode alongside other hard disk drivers.
- Issue 101: Toggle function for displaying file count on the microSD card in Configurator mode.
- Issue #85: Change FLOPPY_DB_URL and ROMS_YAML_URL to sidecartridge.com.
- Issue #79: Add a configurable timeout when downloading ROMs or Floppy images.
- Issue #80: Add a configurable polling parameter for network status detection.
- Issue #81: Add a per-country configuration of the Wifi.
- Issue #87: Open the floppy database repository to all users.
- Issue #90: Enhance Wi-Fi Configuration Menu with Comprehensive Network Information.
- Issue #71: New reload floppy image after reset now keeps opened descriptors.
- Issue #72: Enhanced Reliability of Floppy Image Read/Write Routines.
- Issue #73: Domain Change from sidecart.xyz to sidecartridge.com enhancement.
- Issue #69: Support for MegaSTE 16Mhz and Cache enhancement.
- Issue #70: Toggle Hooked XBIOS Calls in Floppy Emulation Mode enhancement.
- Issue #74: Display context information from remote ROM and floppy catalogs enhancement.
- Issue #75: New crackers crews collections uploded.
- Issue #23: The number of elements in the lists now can be up to 32KBytes.
- Issue #61: Added delays and extra checks when changing functions after reset/reboot.
- Issue #62: Memory handling of the TOS process improved. Enhanced memory management.
- Issue #66: Documentation of the Atari ST floppy database updated to fix a placeholder field not documented.
Overal stability of the system improved, also key handling and memory management.
- Issue #45: Start in 'Rescue mode', booting a selected ROM image file after power on/reset.
- Issue #60: Configure the password for the WiFi in a configuration file of the SD card.
- Issue #46: Change the keyboard GEMDOS calls to BIOS calls bug enhancement to avoid buffering issues.
- Issue #55: Bus error on boot of SIDECART.TOS application in low memory computers fixed in all computers and TOS versions.
- Issue #57: Faster text display. Listings now display faster.
- Issue #10: Real Time Clock support using the RP2040 RTC and NTP.
- Issue #56: Dallas 1216 RTC support and emulation.
- Issue #48: Create an Empty Floppy Disk in Read/Write Floppy Emulation mode.
- Issue #49: Support for .MSA floppy images. Now the Floppy Emulator supports .ST and .MSA floppy images.
- Issue #58: Implement BETA Releases Before FINAL Release Launch.
- Issue #42: Floppy Emulator now supports read/write operations on odd memory addresses.
- Issue #41: Compatibility with Atari ST computers lacking a physical floppy drive.
- Issue #28: Improved Configurator's Wi-Fi reconnection mechanism.
- Issue #43: Enhanced clarity in description texts.
- Issue #31: Transitioned from asynchronous to synchronous commands for increased reliability and performance.
- Issue #44: Updated Wi-Fi menu requires user to disconnect from the current network before joining a new one.
- Issue #40: New microSD card status indicator, complementing the existing network status bar.
- Issue #39: Boot into 'SIDECART.TOS' post-reset for direct access to the Configurator.
- Issue #36: Display of the WiFi module's MAC address.
- Issue #16: Signal new firmware versions with a blinking exclamation mark.
- Issue #12: Access to a cloud-hosted, continuously updated database of Atari ST floppy images. The database is growing; please report any discrepancies.
No fixes in this release
- Atari ST firmware app now reports the meaning of the flashing LED.
- Atari ST firmware app now allows to toggle the Delay/Ripper mode from the menu.
- issue #7: Floppy drive emulation of .ST files now supports Read and Write in a PREVIEW mode to get feedback from the community. I have found some glitches and sometimes it fails. Please report any issues you find. Please note that this feature can make you loss the content of your content. Use it at your own risk.
- issue #25: New SAFE_CONFIG_REBOOT parameter. If true, pressing the SELECT button will not cause an immediate reboot. Instead, the RP2040 will change the board's status for the subsequent Atari ST power cycle, ensuring a smooth transition without disrupting ongoing processes. If false, the RP2040 will reboot immediately, as it did before.
- issue #9: Delete key now deletes in open fields.
- issue #8: Configuration mode now always looks for Wifi networks.
- Atari ST firmware app now resets the computer when leaving the application.
- Atari ST firmware app now also uses shortcut keys for the menu, not only numerical.
- Release two versions of the firmware app, one with debug traces and other without.
- issue #6: 'Ultimate-Ripper' behaviour implement. New DELAY_ROM_EMULATION flag.
- issue #7: Read-only floppy drive emulation of .ST files is now supported as a PREVIEW feature to get feedback from the community. I have found some glitches and sometimes it fails. Please report any issues you find.
- First version