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[SC64][WEB] Added a FAQ page + small updates
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<menu class="mobile-hidden">
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<li><a href="/">Home</a></li>
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<li><a href="/features.html">Features</a></li>
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<li><a href="/faq.html">FAQ</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://menu.summercart64.dev">Menu</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/SummerCart64/releases/latest">Downloads</a></li>
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<li class="active"><a href="/bom.html">Bill of materials</a></li>
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<iframe class="bom" src="/sc64v2_bom.html"></iframe>
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<footer>
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<span>© 2020 - 2024 <a href="https://mateuszfaderewski.pl">Mateusz Faderewski</a></span>
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<span>© 2020 - 2025 <a href="https://mateuszfaderewski.pl">Mateusz Faderewski</a></span>
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</footer>
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</body>
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<!DOCTYPE html>
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<html>
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<head>
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<title>SummerCart64 - Features</title>
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<meta property="og:title" content="SummerCart64 - FAQ" />
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<meta property="og:description" content="SummerCart64 - a fully open source N64 flashcart" />
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<meta property="og:url" content="https://summercart64.dev/faq.html" />
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<meta property="og:image" content="https://summercart64.dev/sc64-embed.png" />
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<meta property="og:type" content="website" />
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<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
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<link rel="icon" href="favicon.svg" sizes="any" type="image/svg+xml">
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<link rel="stylesheet" href="./styles.css">
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<script src="./script.js"></script>
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</head>
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<body>
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<div class="menu-container">
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<div class="menu-bar">
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<div class="menu-buttons">
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<a href="/"><img src="sc64.svg"></a>
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<div class="menu-button" onclick="showMenu(event)">
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<div class="menu-button-line"></div>
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<div class="menu-button-line"></div>
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<div class="menu-button-line"></div>
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</div>
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</div>
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<menu class="mobile-hidden">
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<li><a href="/">Home</a></li>
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<li><a href="/features.html">Features</a></li>
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<li class="active"><a href="/faq.html">FAQ</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://menu.summercart64.dev">Menu</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/SummerCart64/releases/latest">Downloads</a></li>
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<li><a href="/bom.html">Bill of materials</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/SummerCart64">GitHub</a></li>
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</menu>
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</div>
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</div>
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<div class="main-container">
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<main>
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<h1>Frequently Asked Questions</h1>
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<section>
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<details>
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<summary>What is the SummerCart64?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>SummerCart64 is a device that lets you develop and test games on the N64 console. It is a
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similar device to the <a href="https://64drive.retroactive.be/">64drive</a>, or <a
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href="https://krikzz.com/our-products/cartridges/ed64x7.html">EverDrive-64 X7</a>. Its
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main strenghts are fast I/O, developer oriented features, full 64DD emulation and being
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fully open source.</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>Is this flashcart for game developers only, or for anyone?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>SummerCart64 started its life as a device to aid game development and testing on a real N64
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console. Over time scope of the project has expanded and currently it's a great choice for
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casual gamers and people interested in tinkering with the N64.</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>Where can I get SummerCart64?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>For latest information check the <strong>Where to buy</strong> section on the <a
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href="/">home page</a>.</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>Which SD cards are supported? Should I format the card in a specific way?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>SummerCart64 currently supports cards up to 2 TB in size. Supported filesystems are FAT32 and
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exFAT. Card can be formatted with any tool but it's recommended to use builtin tools
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available in your system - for Windows OS just right click on the SD card drive and select
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<strong>Format</strong> option. For other OS refer to the system's included help.
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</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>I don't care about developer features and just want to play games. How do I setup the SD
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card?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>All necessary information about installing menu and preparing SD card is available on the <a
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href="https://menu.summercart64.dev">N64FlashcartMenu official website</a>.</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>SummerCart64 won't boot and it blinks once every second. What's happening?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>Due to technical reasons N64 region lockout can be bypassed only after detecting if the
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current boot failed. To fix this just power off the console, and then power it on again. If
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the issue persist then check the next question.</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>Why is there a battery on the board? Do I need it?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>Yes, battery is required for full operation. Battery keeps the time and persistent settings.
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This includes last detected console region. If your console region is PAL and SummerCart64
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doesn't boot while LED is blinking once every second then try inserting a battery into the
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holder.</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>Which battery model do I need?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>Just a standard CR2032 button cell battery.</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>Do I need an Expansion Pak?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>It depends. Common misconception is that flashcart is able to expand N64 memory. This is
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technically not possible. SummerCart64 on its own do not require an Expansion Pak to work.
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However, for couple of retail games the Expansion Pak is mandatory to even run the game.
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This is also true for most of the ROM hacks.</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>I've tried to play a ROM hack / homebrew and it doesn't work. Why?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>Most of the ROM hacks available for the N64 absolutely <strong>require</strong> an Expansion
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Pak to be installed in the console. If the screen stays black after loading the game then
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either you don't have an Expansion Pak, or the ROM hack is not console compatible. Always
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verify if the game you're trying to run is designed to run on real hardware, and not just in
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an emulator.</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>Can SummerCart64 replace a Controller Pak / Transfer Pak / Rumble Pak?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>No. SummerCart64 (and any other thing that is plugged in the cartridge slot) can't replace a
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device that plugs in the bottom slot of the controller.</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>Do I need to press the reset button to save the game progress?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>No. SummerCart64 watches the console activity and automatically writes save data to the SD
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card <strong>while you play the game</strong>. Automatic writeback happens about 1 second
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after game finishes saving the progress.</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>Where do I get games to play?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>You can check entries from the <a href="https://n64brew.dev/wiki/Category:Game_Jams">N64brew
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game jams</a>. There are plenty of gems to try out!</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>How can I update firmware?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>Instructions are available in the <a
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href="https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/SummerCart64/blob/main/docs/00_quick_startup_guide.md#firmware-backupupdate">official
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documentation</a>.
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</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary><code>sc64deployer</code> can't find my cart, why?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>On Windows OS please check if you have latest FTDI drivers installed, either through Windows
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Update or directly from <a href="https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers">chip
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manufacturer's website</a>. On Linux OS check if you have proper permissions to the USB
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device.</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>Can I use software other than <code>sc64deployer</code>?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>Yes. <a href="https://github.com/buu342/N64-UNFLoader">UNFLoader</a> is also supported.</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>Real time clock is not keeping the time, what's wrong?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>Make sure that the battery is installed in the correct orientation. Don't forget to peel all
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protective plastic stickers from the battery before installation.</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>What is the purpose for button on the back?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>It has several uses:</p>
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<ol>
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<li>To eject/swap 64DD disks - when there are multiple virtual 64DD disks "inserted".</li>
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<li>To run builtin test ROM - hold the button while switching the power on.</li>
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<li>For game developers as additional input.</li>
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</ol>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>Can I access files on the microSD card via USB port on the PC?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>Yes. <code>sc64deployer</code> has a <code>sd</code> command to access files on the SD card.
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</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>Does SummerCart64 come with a warranty?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>As a DIY product and an open-source project, SummerCart64 itself comes with no warranty and
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liability whatsoever. The project depends on group buys, which means an individual has to
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buy a number of assembled PCBs (and optionally shells) from a manufacturer and then check if
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everything is working correctly. Any SummerCart64 that is available from actual stores might
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have warranty from the store, not from the developers of SummerCart64.</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>I bought SummerCart64 from XXX store. It doesn't work or there are weird problems. What
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should I do?</summary>
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<div>
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<p>Always contact the seller you've bought the device to resolve the issues. Developers and
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community are not responsible for low quality hardware and lack of quality control.</p>
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</div>
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</details>
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</section>
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</main>
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</div>
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<footer>
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<span>© 2020 - 2025 <a href="https://mateuszfaderewski.pl">Mateusz Faderewski</a></span>
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</footer>
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</body>
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</html>
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<menu class="mobile-hidden">
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<li><a href="/">Home</a></li>
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<li class="active"><a href="/features.html">Features</a></li>
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<li><a href="/faq.html">FAQ</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://menu.summercart64.dev">Menu</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/SummerCart64/releases/latest">Downloads</a></li>
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<li><a href="/bom.html">Bill of materials</a></li>
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</div>
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<footer>
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<span>© 2020 - 2024 <a href="https://mateuszfaderewski.pl">Mateusz Faderewski</a></span>
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<span>© 2020 - 2025 <a href="https://mateuszfaderewski.pl">Mateusz Faderewski</a></span>
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</footer>
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</body>
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<menu class="mobile-hidden">
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<li class="active"><a href="/">Home</a></li>
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<li><a href="/features.html">Features</a></li>
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<li><a href="/faq.html">FAQ</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://menu.summercart64.dev">Menu</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/SummerCart64/releases/latest">Downloads</a></li>
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<li><a href="/bom.html">Bill of materials</a></li>
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<div class="main-container">
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<main>
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<h1>What is SummerCart64?</h1>
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<h1>What is the SummerCart64?</h1>
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<section>
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<img class="sc64-logo" src="sc64.svg">
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<p>SummerCart64 is a custom made cartridge (commonly referred as a flashcart) that allows you to develop
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and play games on the N64 console. It is the first N64 flashcart that is feature complete and
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completely open source.</p>
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and play games on the N64 console. It is the first N64 flashcart that is feature complete and, at
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the same time, completely open source.</p>
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<p>With fast I/O, integrated support in <a href="https://libdragon.dev">libdragon</a> / <a
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href="https://github.com/devwizard64/libcart">libcart</a> / <a
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href="https://github.com/buu342/N64-UNFLoader">UNFLoader</a>, and well documented API, testing
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check the <code><strong>#sc64-forum</strong></code> channel.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.pcbway.com/project/member/shareproject/?bmbno=1046ED64-8AEE-44">PCBWay
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Shared Project</a> page - both assembled boards and bare PCBs are available.</li>
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<li>Manual PCB and components order - DIY friendly option. Step by step video guide: <a
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href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6hyCFpwqz8">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6hyCFpwqz8</a>
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</li>
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<li>Manual PCB and components order - DIY friendly option. For more details check out the <a
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href="https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/SummerCart64/blob/main/docs/06_build_guide.md">build
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guide</a>.</li>
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</ul>
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</section>
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<h1>Support the project</h1>
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<section>
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<p>Like the project? Consider supporting it on the <a
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href="https://ko-fi.com/polprzewodnikowy">Ko-fi</a>, or click the button below. Not necessary
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but greatly appreciated.</p>
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<p>Like the project? Consider supporting the effort on <a
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href="https://ko-fi.com/polprzewodnikowy">Ko-fi</a>, or click a button below. Not necessary
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but greatly appreciated. Tips are non-refundable, support responsibly.</p>
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<div class="sponsor-buttons">
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<a href='https://ko-fi.com/R5R13I07C' target='_blank'><img height='32'
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src='https://storage.ko-fi.com/cdn/kofi2.png?v=3' alt='Buy Me a Coffee at ko-fi.com' /></a>
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</div>
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<footer>
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<span>© 2020 - 2024 <a href="https://mateuszfaderewski.pl">Mateusz Faderewski</a></span>
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<span>© 2020 - 2025 <a href="https://mateuszfaderewski.pl">Mateusz Faderewski</a></span>
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</footer>
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</body>
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--sponsor-buttons-height: 32px;
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--details-bg-color: rgb(56, 56, 128);
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--footer-padding: 16px 32px 16px 32px;
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--footer-font-size: 14px;
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}
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a:active,
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a:hover {
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color: var(--text-color);
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text-decoration: underline;
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}
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.menu-container {
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margin: var(--main-separator-margin) 0;
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}
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details {
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margin: var(--main-paragraph-margin) 0;
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}
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details summary {
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cursor: pointer;
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font-weight: bold;
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}
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details > div {
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overflow: auto;
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margin-top: var(--main-paragraph-margin);
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padding: 0 var(--main-paragraph-margin);
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background-color: var(--details-bg-color);
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}
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iframe.bom {
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