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@HalloSpaceBoy5 HalloSpaceBoy5 released this 17 Sep 02:05
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The PicoBoy V2 Build Video is out on YouTube, check it out here: https://youtu.be/rOZQTFoS0ME

Notice: Do not use the Pi Pico 2 when assembling your PicoBoy V2 kit! I have yet to test it and write in compatibility into PBOS!

Notice: MacOS Sequoia does not support this version of PicoBoy Communication Software. Please use the prerelease version below.

Documentation Updates:

  • Clarified certain details on steps that were vague
  • Added new section to guide through reconnecting to the console after the first time setup
  • Published video documenting the building process of a PicoBoy V2
  • Documented PLibraries in the PicoBoySDK Docs
  • Documented PLibraries in the User Guide

PBOS Updates:

  • Added functionality to import custom PLibraries
  • External libraries can be used to:
  • Add new features to games
  • Mod games
  • Customize your programming experience
  • Added new statistics section that shows:
    • OS Version
    • MicroPython Version
    • Free Space
    • Games Installed
    • Battery
    • Libraries Installed

PicoBoySDK Updates:

  • Added new feature that lets you import and utilize objects initialized in custom libraries
  • Now raises TypeErrors when an exception occurs

PicoBoy Communication Software Updates:

  • You can now choose between restoring from a backup and formatting when you have an unformatted PicoBoy
  • Fixed issue with refresh ports where it wouldn't detect the PicoBoy upon clicking the refresh ports button
  • Implemented the ability to add, delete, and manage supplemental libraries

You can find the PBOS update here: https://github.com/HalloSpaceBoy5/PicoBoy-OS/releases/tag/PBOS-V3.2