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'''nds-bootstrap''' is an open-source application that allows Nintendo DS/DSi ROMs and homebrew to be natively utilised rather than using an emulator. nds-bootstrap works on Nintendo DSi/3DS SD cards through CFW and on Nintendo DS through flashcarts. '''Note from developers:''' A frontend isn't required to be used as nds-bootstrap uses an ini file to load its parameters. However, it is very much recommended. [[TWiLight Menu++|TWiLight Menu++]] is a frontend for nds-bootstrap, developed by RocketRobz & co. It has 7 customizable launchers to choose from with the ability to launch emulators and other homebrew. It also includes a number of Anti-Piracy patches for the games and will automatically configure nds-bootstrap for you, with customizable per game settings. ==Installation== To install nds-bootstrap, download the .7z file. Extract the nds-bootstrap .nds files, to root:/_nds/. For TWLMenu++ users, extract the .ver file to root:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/ (only when you are updating nds-bootstrap, as it comes bundled in TWiLight Menu++). ==User guide== ===ROM Compatibility=== nds-bootstrap supports most DS ROMs, with a few exceptions (see [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LRTkXOUXraTMjg1eedz_f7b5jiuyMv2x6e_jY_nyHSc/edit#gid=0 compatibility list]). * You can enhance your gaming experience with cheats and faster load times than general cartridges (for games that support those features). * Game saving is supported too and will be saved in the .sav extention, and .pub or .prv for DSiWare. * Anti-Piracy patches can be loaded via IPS files, but they are not included inside the software itself. * nds-bootstrap also supports many homebrew applications, including games like DSCraft (please check the compatibility list above). B4DS mode (a result of running nds-bootstrap on DS-mode flashcards with locked SCFG or DS Phat/lite): * Supports some DS ROMs, you can increase compatibility by inserting a DS Memory Expansion Pak. * Since v0.50.2 it is also possible to boot Nintendo DSi+Internet, see [https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu/blob/c174faedd633b40b3e3ffa0368c2c8964e9ef16f/universal/include/incompatibleGameMap.h#L49 list of supported DSiWare titles]. ===Screenshots=== To take screenshots directly from the hardware: * Open the in-game menu, select Screenshots... * Select the VRAM bank, in case if the screenshot looks incorrect (this feature cannot be used in B4DS mode). * You can now step 1 frame, while in the in-game menu (by pressing R). * Screenshots will be saved to screenshots.tar in sd:/_nds/nds-bootstrap/. ** Due to hardware limitations, only screenshots of the main-set screen will be taken. ** Limit is 50 screenshots. After reaching the limit, you cannot take any more, until you delete screenshots.tar in sd:/_nds/nds-bootstrap/, where it'll be re-created on next boot. ===FAQ=== Please see the [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/nds-bootstrap/faq FAQ] page. ==Controls== These do not apply to DSiWare. L+R+Up+X (for 1 second) - Swap the screens L+R+Down+A (for 2 seconds) - Dump RAM to sd:/_nds/nds-bootstrap, as ramDump.bin L+R+Down+B (for 2 seconds) - Return to loader (may not work on some O3DS models, and does not work in B4DS mode) L+Down+Select - Open the in-game menu (can be changed in the TWiLight Menu++ settings) '''Screenshot (in-game menu):''' R - Advance by one frame Up/Down/Left/Right - Change VRAM bank A - Save screenshot B - Return to in-game menu '''RAM Viewer (in-game menu):''' Up/Down - Scroll Left/Right - Fast scroll R+Down/Up - Faster scroll R+Left/Right - Fastest scroll A - Enter RAM Editor B - Return to in-game menu Y - Specify an address to jump to Up/Down - Increase/Decrease selected value Left/Right - Select a value A/B - Return to RAM Viewer/Editor at specified address '''RAM Editor (in-game menu):''' Up/Down/Left/Right - Select a value A - Modify selected value Up/Down - Increase/Decrease value by 1h Left/Right - Increase/Decrease value by 10h A/B - Finish modifying value B - Return to RAM Viewer Y - Specify an address to jump to Up/Down - Increase/Decrease selected value Left/Right - Select a value A/B - Return to RAM Viewer/Editor at specified address ==Media== '''3DS Play NDS ROM's Off Your SD Card! (TWiLightMenu)''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0xCvN_33uQ Tech James]) <br> <youtube>U0xCvN_33uQ</youtube> ==Known issues== https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/nds-bootstrap/issues ==Changelog== '''v2.1.0''' *What's new? ** '''B4DS mode:''' Re-added support for 16KB DLDI drivers, and for the first time ever, 32KB DLDI drivers are now supported! *** This basically means that old flashcards such as the N-Card will now work with nds-bootstrap! (Thanks to [https://github.com/ApacheThunder @ApacheThunder] for testing!) *** libnds32 (by [https://github.com/lifehackerhansol @lifehackerhansol]) is used along with shrinking the game's heap (starting with SDK 2.1) in order to achieve this. (See "'''Known bug'''".) ** Some games will now have ROM data pre-loaded after boot instead of before boot, speeding up boot times for such games. ** '''B4DS mode:''' Two ROMs will now have some data pre-loaded into the Memory Expansion Pak before boot (''Base 10'' & ''Sonic Rush Adventure'') in order to reduce screen flickering and slightly improve speed! ** '''B4DS mode:''' In an attempt to reduce crashing in the following DSiWare titles, the DLDI driver has been moved to ITCM to make as much of the console's 4MB of RAM available as possible. *** AiRace: Tunnel (limited up to 16KB DLDI drivers) *** Need for Speed: Nitro-X (limited up to 16KB DLDI drivers) *** Orion's Odyssey *** Phantasy Star 0 Mini *** Picture Perfect: Pocket Stylist *** Tales to Enjoy!: Little Red Riding Hood *** Tales to Enjoy!: Puss in Boots *** Tales to Enjoy!: The Three Little Pigs *** Tales to Enjoy!: The Ugly Duckling *Bug fixes ** Added ROM pre-load settings for ''MegaMan Battle Network 5: Double Team DS'' (Undub) on DSi consoles to reduce slowdown in the opening intro. ** '''B4DS mode:''' Fixed a long-standing bug (since v0.73.0) which caused SDK5.5 DSiWare titles containing cloneboot (ex. ''Box Pusher'') to not boot. ** Fixed an overlooked bug which caused ''KORG DS-10+ Synthesizer'' to not boot in DSi mode on DSi consoles. ** '''B4DS mode:''' Fixed VS mode in ''Base 10'' causing a crash. ** [https://github.com/lifehackerhansol @lifehackerhansol]: Minor improvements. *Known bugs ** Some games may not boot with 16KB or 32KB DLDI drivers (used by N-Card or a few other old flashcards). If you are playing a DSiWare title on DS or DS Lite, make sure to set ''Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals'' as a donor ROM in order to reduce crashing. ** 32KB DLDI drivers are not supported outside of B4DS mode. [https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/nds-bootstrap/releases Release notes.] ==Credits== Developers: * [https://github.com/RocketRobz Rocket Robz]: Lead developer, DSi mode and DSiWare support, B4DS mode, general maintenance and updates. * [https://github.com/shutterbug2000 shutterbug2000]: SDK5 support, help with DSi mode support, and some other implemented stuff. * [https://github.com/ahezard ahezard]: Starting the project, former lead developer. * [https://github.com/Epicpkmn11 Pk11]: In-game menu, screenshot taking, and translation management. Other: * [https://devkitpro.org devkitPro]: devkitARM and libnds. 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