Added Pico-Loader info for AKMenu-next

Author: coderkei

docs/cart-guides/r4i-sdhc.md

@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ title: DSTTi DEMON-HW Carts
 
     !!! info "Kernel Info"
 
-        AKMenu-Next is an alternative kernel based on akmenu4 (used in Wood R4 and AKAIO) and uses nds-bootstrap to load games. This is an option if you have games, ROM hacks or fan translations that do not work on YSMenu or R4iMenu, and is also an option if you want a Wood R4 style interface.
+        AKMenu-Next is an alternative kernel based on akmenu4 (used in Wood R4 and AKAIO) and uses nds-bootstrap (and optionally Pico-Loader) to load games. This is an option if you have games, ROM hacks or fan translations that do not work on YSMenu or R4iMenu, and is also an option if you want a Wood R4 style interface.
 
     1. Download the latest release of [AKMenu-Next Flashcart Edition.](https://github.com/coderkei/akmenu-next/releases/latest/download/akmenu-next-flashcart.zip)
 
@@ -87,6 +87,7 @@ title: DSTTi DEMON-HW Carts
     1. From within the akmenu-next files, copy the following files/folders to your SD card root:
 
         - `_nds` folder
+        - `_pico` folder
         - `BOOT.NDS`
 
     1. Download the latest release of [nds-bootstrap.](https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/nds-bootstrap/releases/latest/download/nds-bootstrap.zip)
@@ -95,13 +96,30 @@ title: DSTTi DEMON-HW Carts
 
     1. Copy the *contents* of the files from the extracted `nds-bootstrap.zip` file to the `_nds` folder on your SD card.
 
+    #### Pico-Loader (Experimental)
+
+    If you would like to also use the experimental [Pico-Loader](https://github.com/LNH-team/pico-loader/) please follow the below steps, otherwise skip this section.
+    Please bear in mind that Pico-Loader is still experimental and lacks soft-reset and cheat support. Any bugs should be reported on the [Pico-Loader Issues Page](https://github.com/LNH-team/pico-loader/issues).
+
+    1. Download the latest release of [Pico-Loader for DSTT](https://github.com/LNH-team/pico-loader/releases/latest/download/Pico_Loader_for_DSTT.zip).
+
+    1. Extract the downloaded `Pico_Loader_for_DSTT.zip` file with [7-Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/).
+
+    1. Copy the *contents* of the files from the extracted `Pico_Loader_for_DSTT.zip` file to the `_pico` folder on your SD card.
+
+    1. This loader can be selected by going to the settings in AKMenu-Next and finding the option labeled "Game Loader".
+
+    #### Cheats
+
     1. If you'd like to be able to use cheats on your games, download a [cheat database.](https://gbatemp.net/threads/deadskullzjrs-nds-i-cheat-databases.488711)
 
     1. You will need the `usrcheat.dat` file from the download link in the post. Copy this file to `_nds/akmenunext/cheats/` on your SD card. (Create the `cheats` folder if it doesn't exist)
 
+    #### Autobooting
+
     1. Open the `Autoboot` folder within the AKMenu-Next files.
 
-    1. Copy the *contents* of the `R4i-SDHC` folder (do not copy the folder itself) to the root of your SD card.
+    1. Copy the contents of the `R4i-SDHC` folder (do not copy the folder itself) to the root of your SD card.
 
     1. Create a `Games` folder in your SD card root, and place your `.nds` game ROMs inside. You can also create additional folders to help with organizing/categorizing your ROMs.
 

docs/images/akmenu.png

@@ -2,11 +2,12 @@
 title: Setting Up AKMenu-Next
 ---
 
+![AKMenu-Next](../images/akmenu.png){ align=right width="200"}
 # Setting Up AKMenu-Next
 
 !!! info
 
-    [AKMenu-Next](https://github.com/coderkei/akmenu-next) is a frontend for nds-bootstrap based on a fork of [akmenu4](https://github.com/lifehackerhansol/akmenu4) for running Nintendo DS Software & Homebrew. It supports cheats along with support for Acekard themes.
+    [AKMenu-Next](https://github.com/coderkei/akmenu-next) is a frontend for nds-bootstrap & Pico-Loader based on a fork of [akmenu4](https://github.com/lifehackerhansol/akmenu4) for running Nintendo DS Software & Homebrew. It supports cheats along with support for Acekard themes.
     For controls such as soft-reset and quitting games, please see [nds-bootstrap controls](https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/nds-bootstrap/controls)
 
 ### Setup Guide:
@@ -22,6 +23,7 @@ title: Setting Up AKMenu-Next
     1. From within the akmenu-next files, copy the following files/folders to your SD card root:
 
         - `_nds` folder
+        - `_pico` folder
         - `BOOT.NDS`
 
     1. Download the latest release of [nds-bootstrap.](https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/nds-bootstrap/releases/latest/download/nds-bootstrap.zip)
@@ -30,7 +32,24 @@ title: Setting Up AKMenu-Next
 
     1. Copy the *contents* of the files from the extracted `nds-bootstrap.zip` file to the `_nds` folder on your SD card.
 
-    1. Load `BOOT.NDS` with your flashcart's kernel, or alternatively follow the autoboot steps below.
+    #### Pico-Loader (Experimental)
+
+    If you would like to also use the experimental [Pico-Loader](https://github.com/LNH-team/pico-loader/) please follow the below steps, otherwise skip this section.
+    Please bear in mind that Pico-Loader is still experimental and lacks soft-reset and cheat support. Any bugs should be reported on the [Pico-Loader Issues Page](https://github.com/LNH-team/pico-loader/issues).
+
+    !!! warning
+        Using the wrong version of Pico-Loader could damage your flashcard!
+        If you are unsure which version to use, check the [Supported Platforms section](https://github.com/LNH-team/pico-loader?tab=readme-ov-file#supported-platforms).
+
+    1. Download the latest release of [Pico-Loader](https://github.com/LNH-team/pico-loader/releases/latest). Choose the version that corresponds with your flashcart.
+
+    1. Extract the downloaded `Pico_Loader_for_YOUR_FLASHCART_HERE.zip` file with [7-Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/).
+
+    1. Copy the *contents* of the files from the extracted `Pico_Loader_for_YOUR_FLASHCART_HERE.zip` file to the `_pico` folder on your SD card.
+
+    1. This loader can be selected by going to the settings in AKMenu-Next and finding the option labeled "Game Loader".
+
+    You can now load `BOOT.NDS` with your flashcart's kernel, or alternatively follow the autoboot steps below.
 
     #### Cheats
 
@@ -182,4 +201,12 @@ title: Setting Up AKMenu-Next
 
     1. Extract the downloaded `nds-bootstrap.zip` file with [7-Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/).
 
-    1. Copy the *contents* of the files from the extracted `nds-bootstrap.zip` file to the `_nds` folder on your SD card.
+    1. Copy the *contents* of the files from the extracted `nds-bootstrap.zip` file to the `_nds` folder on your SD card.
+
+    #### Updating Pico-Loader (Flashcarts Only)
+
+    1. Download the latest release of [Pico-Loader](https://github.com/LNH-team/pico-loader/releases/latest). Choose the version that corresponds with your flashcart.
+
+    1. Extract the downloaded `Pico_Loader_for_YOUR_FLASHCART_HERE.zip` file with [7-Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/).
+
+    1. Copy the *contents* of the files from the extracted `Pico_Loader_for_YOUR_FLASHCART_HERE.zip` file to the `_pico` folder on your SD card.