From e4fbd72612a55bc24e7a3e14a2efb647d6dc0349 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sanni Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 12:43:28 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Writing custom flashcarts (markdown) --- Writing-custom-flashcarts.md | 27 +++++++++++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/Writing-custom-flashcarts.md b/Writing-custom-flashcarts.md index d6e8ec8..3e7ceb4 100644 --- a/Writing-custom-flashcarts.md +++ b/Writing-custom-flashcarts.md @@ -1,17 +1,32 @@ -Set the config switches like this: +## HW3 Setup ![](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/5np6jvcv7x6ilvl/flash_jumper.jpg?dl=1) -Next plug the custom flash cartridge into the GB/GBA slot of the cartridge reader. You'll find the "Flash GBC Cart" option under the Game Boy sub-menu. +## Menu Options +In the "Flash Repro" sub-menu under "Game Boy" you will find the following options: +- GB 29F Repro +- GB CFI Repro +- GB CFI and Save +- GB Smart -Supported cartridge types are the DIY [MBC5 Cart following the design by Reiner Ziegler](https://web.archive.org/web/20180412001848/http://reinerziegler.de/download/MBC5_Cart.pdf) and the [MBC3 and MBC5 cart by jrodrigo](https://www.jrodrigo.net/wiki/how-to-diy-a-gameboy-flash-cartridge-with-a-rom-adapter-board/) both with a 29F016/32/33/08 type of flashrom. + +#### GB 29F Repro: +Supported cartridge types are the DIY [MBC5 Cart following the design by Reiner Ziegler](https://web.archive.org/web/20180412001848/http://reinerziegler.de/download/MBC5_Cart.pdf) and the [MBC3 and MBC5 cart by jrodrigo](https://www.jrodrigo.net/wiki/how-to-diy-a-gameboy-flash-cartridge-with-a-rom-adapter-board/) both with a 29F016/32/33/08 type of flashrom and WE connected to WR. ![](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/q6r3y2lzvev70a1/adapter_pcb%20%282%29.jpg?dl=1) Also supported are the HDR MBC30: https://github.com/HDR/MBC30-Flashcart And HDR GameBoy Cam: https://github.com/HDR/Gameboy-Camera-Flashcart -These are all found under the "29F016/32/33 Cart" selection. -There is also a more general CFI option that could work with more carts if they have a compatible flash protocol. -Once you have selected your flash cartridge type it will ask for a file and then flash said file to the cartridge. +#### GB CFI Repro: +This option is for newer flashroms that support the common flash memory interface protocol. + +#### GB CFI and Save: +Same as above but also writes a save game. + +#### GB Smart: +For writing GB Smart cartridges. + +## Filebrowser +Once you have selected your flash cartridge type the file browser will ask for a file and then flash said file to the cartridge.