Show HN: Tamagotchi P1 for FPGAs

6 months ago

The Tamagotchi core is an original creation by @agg23, developed over 3 months, inspired by original Tamagotchi documentation and contributions from @Mazamars312, Andrew Wilson, and Robert Piep.
Supported platforms include Analogue Pocket and MiSTer, with specific installation instructions and required ROMs detailed in the documentation.
Features include savestates (referred to as 'Memories' on Pocket), supporting Pocket Sleep + Wake functionality, and MiSTer requiring control remapping for savestate operations.
Turbo functionality offers several speed levels (1x, 2x, 4x, 50x, Max up to 1,800x) to simulate time passage or speed up Tamagotchi evolution, adjustable via shoulder buttons.
Custom backgrounds are supported, including a Tamagotchi P2 example, with tools and instructions provided for customization.
Core settings include Reset, Disable Sound, System Speed, End Turbo on Event, Skip Event at Turbo Start, and LCD Type customization for display appearance.
Documentation covers design decisions, tools, microcode, testing, and more, available in the /docs folder.
Known issues include corrupted screens from incorrect ROM usage, solvable via Reset in core settings.
Licensing varies by component: MIT for core code and tools, GPLv3 for MiSTer-specific code, and CC0 for sprite icons and backgrounds.

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