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A shield for the Arduino Mega that can back up video game cartridges.
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IMPROVEMENTS: Added read/write support for all Serial EEPROM cart types (Acclaim Type 1, Acclaim Type 2, Capcom, Codemasters, EA, and Sega). Capcom EEPROM code is untested but should work the same as Sega EEPROM code. Fixed SRAM code to handle all SRAM types. Added identification of SRAM carts that have bad headers. Added support for Super Street Fighter 2. WARNINGS: Serial EEPROM writes take time to complete. Serial EEPROM support was tested using Serial Output only. Support using the OLED Display might require some timing adjustment as display_Update() on Serial translates to delay(100). ADDITIONAL NOTES: I've included a save file for NBA Jam T.E. Rev 0. NBA Jam T.E. Rev 0 has faulty code that will erase the EEPROM when the cart is played on the console. The solution proposed by the publisher was to play the cart with two different sets of initials (XXX, NBA) to initialize the EEPROM. The included save file was created after doing this special initialization. My tests of the EEPROM show that it will still erase after the special initialization. I did some additional tests and found a potential solution. Write the included save file to the cart. Play the cart on the console as normal. Create new saves as needed. When done playing, HOLD THE RESET BUTTON DOWN BEFORE TURNING THE CONSOLE OFF. YMMV. |
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DIY Cartridge Reader for Arduino Mega 2560
This Cart Reader is aimed at people that either already have experience with Arduino or always wanted to buy an Arduino and are searching for an interesting project to accomplish. All the Arduino source code along with the PCB files and detailed build guides can be found in this github. Happy making. 🔧🔨😊
For any questions or issues please join the discussion on the Arduino Forum.
Be sure to check the guides in the Wiki too.
Features:
- Reads SNES roms and reads/writes save games from and to the SNES cartridge
Supported cartridge types so far: LoRom, HiRom, ExHiRom, SuperFX, SuperFX2, SDD1, CX4, SPC7110, SA1 (last two chips need Adafruit Clock Generator) - Reads and writes SNES Satellaview 8M Memory packs
- Reads and writes Nintendo Power Super Famicom Memory Flash Cartridges (needs Adafruit Clock Generator for best result)
- Reflashes some Chinese or custom-made SNES repros with 29F033 or 29LV320 flashroms
- Reads N64 roms and reads/writes save games(4K/16K Eeprom + Sram + all 3 types of Flashram)
- Reads and writes N64 controller paks and also can test a N64 controller's buttons and thumbstick
- Reflashes some Chinese N64 repros with Spansion S29GL256N, Fujitsu MSP55LV512, Fujitsu MSP55LV100S or Intel 4400L0ZDQ0 flashroms
- Reflashes N64 Gamesharks with SST 29LE010 eeproms
- Reads Game Boy (Color) roms and reads/writes save games
- Reads and writes Nintendo Power Game Boy Memory Flash Cartridges
- Programs custom-made Game Boy (Color) flashcarts with 29F016/29F032/29F033 flashrom
- Reads Game Boy Advance roms and reads/writes most of the save games(4K Eeprom, 64K Eeprom, Sram/Fram, SST39VF512 512K flash + MX29L010 1M flash)
- Reflashes some Chinese GBA repros with Intel 4000L0YBQ0, Macronix MX29GL128E or Fujitsu MSP55LV128 flashroms
- Reads Sega Mega Drive roms and reads/writes save games(Sram/Fram)
- Reads PC engine/TG16 (custom-made adapter needed)
- Programs Flashroms like 29F016, 29F032 and 29F033, 29F1601, 29F1610, 29L3211, 29LV160, 29LV320 and S29GL032M
- Programs 27C322 Eproms
