MiSTer updates and changelog

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AtariLynx:
- Lynx flip mode
- CRT H/V shift
- Sync core to 60 Hz
- Flickerblend
- fix 3 pixel/1 pixel bug in 240p mode
- Add speedselect for Fastforward speed
- added HV integer mode
- update sys
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Time Pilot '84:
-Core rewritten from scratch for better stability
-Screen centering added
-Minor tweaks to audio gain
-Correct mistakes in the switchable low-pass filters
-Fix two reversed DIP switches and updated MRAs accordingly
-Update framework
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Complete: Arkanoid, Time Pilot '84, Iron Horse, Jackal, Jailbreak (collab with Blackwine), Scooter Shooter, Finalizer - Super Transformation
In progress: none
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ZXNext:
- Update base code to latest Next code.
- Update boot.vhd to latest version matching the core version.
- Improvements in SDRAM.
- Improvements in virtual SD card.
- Some changes in keys: F1->F4, F11->F9 (matches original Next now)
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Main:
- Make sure wallpaper is restored after linux FB mode.
- File I/O tuned for higher performance.
- Save states: fixes and support for save of all 4 slots (relevant cores will be updated soon).
- Export HOME variable for scripts.
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ZX Spectrum:
- Port FE issue2/3 option.
- Re-add DivMMC/ESXDOS (read the updated Readme!)
Note: you must update Main as well!
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Main:
- Hotfix: writes with new flags.
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ZX Spectrum:
- Fix tape unable to load in Issue 2.
- Option to mute tape sound.
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QL:
- Switched IPC code to Hermes binary for better keyboard experience (Marcel Kilgus)
- Updated framework.
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ZXNext:
- sd_card: Fix STOP_TRANSMISSION command (hangs in Poggie demo).
- sd_card: 8-wire I/O mode for VHD to decrease waiting cycles.
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Oric:
- Switch PSG to jt49. Option for stereo ABC/ACB (Ramon Martinez)
- Updated framework.
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Mr. Do!:
- Rewrote video timing
- Added screen flip in menu
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ZXNext:
- Tweaks and fixes in VHD access (20210404 release might corrupt VHD upon write).
- Improved performance on 14MHz and 28MHz modes.
- Add hard reset, so can mount different VHD/SD without reloading the core and choose different machines.
- Add CPU clock info to OSD.
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ZX Spectrum:
- Fixes and tweaks in DivMMC VHD.
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ZXNext:
- Add second drive (D:).
- Add wait state while writing to VHD which should fix write timeout in some cases.
- Add RTC.
- Support for TZX and CSW(non-compressed) tape formats.
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Irem M62:
Various video related fixes by paulb-nl
- Fix hires ce_pix
- 1 black pixel column on the left and 1 pixel missing on the right
- Missing last line
- Original 55Hz timing with option for PAL
- Add Analog H/V offset options
Add pause, update framework
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C64:
- SID6581: subtract filter instead of summing (Henrik Nordström).
- SID6581: reworked waveform mixer.
- SID6581: added option for different SID filters. Loadable custom filters.
- OSD menu rework.
- Updated framework.
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AtariLynx:
- new multislot savestate handling with gamepad support
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C64:
- SID 6581: rework envelope generator (fixes Mostro Giganto).
- SID 6581: other fixes and tweaks.
- SID 8580: allow noise to be mixed with voices.
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GBA:
- new multislot savestate handling with gamepad support
- automatic detection for max sprite pixel games
- fix mosaic 1 line offset
- fix mosaic in mode 3-5
- fix sprite alpha bit degrading to brighter/darker special effect if no second target is found
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Robotron
- Improve game speed accuracy (vlait)
- Fix vertical positioning
- Reduce audio volume
- Add pause
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C64:
- Support 8-bit DAC mode (Monstro Giganto, Musik Run/Stop) in 6581/8580.
- Various fixes and tweaks in 6581/8580.
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New Core: Atari 7800
- Plays entire 7800 library
- Many sound chips supported
- Supports games up to 1mb
- SDRAM Required

Please note, 2600 is not yet enabled. Read the readme for more information.
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Main:
- Fix memory leak on core load.
- Support direct DDR3 loading by F option.
- OSD fixes.
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Lady Bug
- Merged Snap Jack, Dorodon and Cosmic Avenger into Lady Bug core
- All games updated with full DIP switches
- All games now have high score save/load and pause

Note: Due changes in input layout you may need to use Reset Settings and remap controls
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Hardware - New SDRAM v2.9:
- LDO on board for stable and less noisy power supply to chips.
- SMT connector for easier assembling.
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Pacman
- Added pause

(applies to Pac-Man, Alibaba and 40 Thieves, Birdiy, Crush Roller, Dream Shopper, Eeekk!, Eggor, Eyes, Gorkans, Jump Shot, Lizard Wizard, Mr. TNT, Ms. Pac-Man, Pac-Man Club, Pac-Man Plus, Pac Manic Miner Man, Ponpoko, Super Glob, Van-Van Car, and Woodpecker)
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Zaxxon
- Fix colours in Zaxxon / Super Zaxxon
- Add pause
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C64:
- SID: Use common module for both 6581 and 8580 chips.
- SID: rewrite 6581 filters with hopefully better resemble of original 6581 sound.
- Keyboard: re-arrange some keys (shifted 6-0, swap + and = buttons, better simulation of compound keys).
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C64:
- Fix PRG autorun
- Adjust OPL volume.
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C64:
- OSD option to reset disk drives.
- SID: simulate DAC floating input (fix for sampled music).
- Add DigiMax.
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