v0.37
CHANGELOG
General Info
Binaries for each configuration and PCB design are at the end of this page.
Click here for tested configurations.
See setup section in readme how to install and wire up
v0.37
- Added support for DVI (Video only) mode on HSTX boards (GPIO 12–19) as an alternative to HDMI (Video + Audio). This allows the emulator to work on displays that do not support HDMI but do support DVI. #171.
- SELECT + Button1: Force DVI mode (HSTX only). Useful if a DVI monitor shows no picture. This will restore the image.
- Enabling External audio also forces DVI mode.
- DVI mode is the default on the Murmulator M2. Other HSTX boards default to HDMI mode.
Fixes
- Some minor improvements to the menu and settings display.
v0.36
For RP2350 boards using HSTX instead of PicoDVI, HDMI audio is now supported via the new HSTX video driver — this was not possible before. Huge thanks to @fliperama86 for the awesome pico_hdmi driver and support.
HSTX boards with HDMI audio:
- Adafruit Fruit Jam
- Murmulator M2
Other RP2350 configurations that now use HSTX (GPIO 12–19) instead of PicoDVI:
All other boards continue to use PicoDVI.
To use HDMI audio, disable External Audio in the Settings menu.
- Add build-time ROM embedding: pass
-DEMBED_NES_ROM=/path/to/rom.nesto CMake to embed a ROM into the firmware. Boots straight into the game without an SD card or menu. @fliperama86 - In-game BOOTSEL shortcut: SELECT + START + UP + A. @fliperama86
- Added option in Settings menu to enter BOOTSEL for flashing firmware.
Fixes
- Various fixes and improvements
v0.35 release notes
Fixes
- The -s option (PSRAM cs pin) is removed from pico_shared/bld.sh script as it caused issues with the PSRAM settings in pico_shared/BoardConfigs.cmake. The PSRAM CS pin must be set correctly in pico_shared/BoardConfigs.cmake. (default is 47)
- Murmulator M1 and M2 fixes #165:
- Second NES controller now works.
- PS_RAM setting fixed for M2 board.
- PS_RAM setting added for M1 board.
previous changes
See HISTORY.md
Downloads by configuration
Binaries for each configuration are listed below. Binaries for Pico(2) also work for Pico(2)-w. No blinking led however on the -w boards. For some configurations risc-v binaries are available. It is recommended however to use the arm binaries.
[!NOTE] No dedicated binaries are provided for the Pico w or Pico 2w. Instead, use the Pico or Pico 2 binaries. Enabling the LED on these boards causes too many issues. #136
Standalone boards
| Board | Binary | Readme | | |:--|:--|:--|:--| | Adafruit Metro RP2350 | piconesPlus_AdafruitMetroRP2350_arm.uf2 | Readme | | | Adafruit Fruit Jam | piconesPlus_AdafruitFruitJam_arm_piousb.uf2 | Readme| | | Waveshare RP2040-PiZero | piconesPlus_WaveShareRP2040PiZero_arm.uf2 | Readme| 3-D Printed case | | Waveshare RP2350-PiZero | piconesPlus_WaveShareRP2350PiZero_arm_piousb.uf2 | Readme| 3-D Printed case |
Breadboard
| Board | Binary | Readme | |:--|:--|:--| | Pico| piconesPlus_AdafruitDVISD_pico_arm.uf2 | Readme | | Pico W | piconesPlus_AdafruitDVISD_pico_w_arm.uf2 | Readme | | Pico 2 | piconesPlus_AdafruitDVISD_pico2_arm.uf2 | Readme | | Pico 2 W | piconesPlus_AdafruitDVISD_pico2_w_arm.uf2 | Readme | | Adafruit feather rp2040 DVI | piconesPlus_AdafruitFeatherDVI_arm.uf2 | Readme | | Pimoroni Pico Plus 2 | piconesPlus_AdafruitDVISD_pico2_arm.uf2 | Readme |
PCB Pico/Pico2
| Board | Binary | Readme | |:--|:--|:--| | Pico| piconesPlus_AdafruitDVISD_pico_arm.uf2 | Readme | | Pico W| piconesPlus_AdafruitDVISD_pico_w_arm.uf2 | Readme | | Pico 2 | piconesPlus_AdafruitDVISD_pico2_arm.uf2 | Readme | | Pico 2 W | piconesPlus_AdafruitDVISD_pico2_w_arm.uf2 | Readme |
3D-printed case designs for PCB:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6689537. For the latest two player PCB 2.0, you need:
- Top_v2.0_with_Bootsel_Button.stl. This allows for software upgrades without removing the cover. (*)
- Base_v2.0.stl
- Power_Switch.stl. (*) in case you don't want to access the bootsel button on the Pico, you can choose Top_v2.0.stl
PCB WS2XX0-Zero (PCB required)
| Board | Binary | Readme | |:--|:--|:--| | Waveshare RP2040-Zero | piconesPlus_WaveShareRP2040ZeroWithPCB_arm.uf2 | Readme | | Waveshare RP2350-Zero | piconesPlus_WaveShareRP2350ZeroWithPCB_arm.uf2 | Readme |
PCB: Gerber_PicoNES_Mini_PCB_v2.0.zip
3D-printed case designs for PCB WS2XX0-Zero: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7041536
PCB Waveshare RP2350-USBA with PCB
PCB: Gerber_PicoNES_Micro_v1.2.zip
Pimoroni Pico DV
| Board | Binary | Readme | |:--|:--| :--| | Pico/Pico w | piconesPlus_PimoroniDVI_pico_arm.uf2 | Readme | | Pico 2/Pico 2 w | piconesPlus_PimoroniDVI_pico2_arm.uf2 | Readme | | Pimoroni Pico Plus 2 | piconesPlus_PimoroniDVI_pico2_arm.uf2 | Readme |
[!NOTE] On Pico W and Pico2 W, the CYW43 driver (used only for blinking the onboard LED) causes a DMA conflict with I2S audio on the Pimoroni Pico DV Demo Base, leading to emulator lock-ups. For now, no Pico W or Pico2 W binaries are provided; please use the Pico or Pico2 binaries instead. (#132)
SpotPear HDMI
For more info about the SpotPear HDMI see this page : https://spotpear.com/index/product/detail/id/1207.html and https://spotpear.com/index/study/detail/id/971.html
The easiest way to set this up is using an expander board like this: https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pico-omnibus?variant=32369533321299
See also https://github.com/fhoedemakers/pico-infonesPlus/discussions/127
| Board | Binary | |:--|:--| | Pico/Pico w | piconesPlus_SpotpearHDMI_pico_arm.uf2 | | Pico 2/Pico 2 w | piconesPlus_SpotpearHDMI_pico2_arm.uf2 |
Murmulator M1
For more info about the Murmulator see this website: https://murmulator.ru/ and #150
| Board | Binary | |:--|:--| | Pico/Pico w | piconesPlus_MurmulatorM1_pico_arm.uf2 | | Pico 2/Pico 2 w | piconesPlus_MurmulatorM1_pico2_arm.uf2 |
Murmulator M2
For more info about the Murmulator see this website: https://murmulator.ru/ and #150
| Board | Binary | |:--|:--| | Pico/Pico w | piconesPlus_MurmulatorM2_arm.uf2 |
Other downloads
- Metadata: PicoNesMetadata.zip
Extract the zip file to the root folder of the SD card. Select a game in the menu and press START to show more information and box art. Works for most official released games. Screensaver shows floating random cover art.