Implements a complete serial upload workflow that allows uploading and
immediately testing Lua games via USB serial connection.
New Components:
- SerialUploader: Receives files via serial, writes to SD card
- upload_game.py: Python tool for sending files from host computer
- Protocol: Text-based with base64 encoding for reliability
Key Features:
- Uploads file to /games folder on SD card
- Overwrites existing files (FA_CREATE_ALWAYS)
- Auto-launches uploaded game immediately
- Proper memory cleanup (prevents Lua state conflicts)
SD Card Fixes:
- Fixed SPI speed management (12.5MHz for SD, 32MHz for display)
- Fixed SD write protocol (poll for data response token)
- Added speed switching wrappers around all FatFS operations
- Cleaned up excessive debug output
Game Launcher Improvements:
- Added clear_games() to prevent duplicate registrations
- Added cleanup in select_game_by_name() to delete old instances
- Added exact match priority in game selection
- LuaGameLoader now has clear_factory_data() for memory cleanup
Integration:
- Added serial_uploader to CMakeLists.txt
- Integrated into main loop in basic1.cpp
- Re-scans games after upload to pick up new files
Documentation:
- UPLOAD_TOOL.md: Usage instructions
- sd_card_best_practices.md: Critical lessons learned
Known Issues:
- Game launch after upload occasionally causes freeze (needs investigation)
- Display may not refresh properly after upload
Usage:
python upload_game.py games/lua_examples/2048.lua /dev/tty.usbmodem101
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
Store game names and descriptions in persistent LuaGameFactoryData
structure instead of local stack variables to prevent dangling pointers.
Same fix as emulator version.
- Integrated Lua 5.4 engine (32-bit mode for embedded ARM)
- Created LuaGame wrapper class implementing Game interface
- Added C++ bindings exposing renderer, game state, and input to Lua
- Implemented SD card loader for automatic .lua game discovery
- Updated GameLauncher to support std::function for lambda captures
- Made Game class members public for Lua bindings access
- Added example Lua games: counter, snake, bouncing ball
- Included comprehensive API documentation
Games can now be written as .lua text files on SD card and loaded
without recompilation. Build size: 747KB UF2, Lua VM uses ~50-80KB RAM.
