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 ====== Nintendo 64 ======
+{{wst>see_hardware_page}}
 ===== Introduction =====
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 **Note on Development Cartridges:**
-Because the Retrode, the Sanni Cart Reader and the RetroBlaster 2.0 with standard N64 adapter [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader/discussions/295|don't supply enough power]], //development carts cannot be dumped with them//. Its unknown if the INLretro can dump them or not.
+Because the Retrode, the Sanni Cart Reader and the RetroBlaster 2.0 with standard N64 adapter [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader/discussions/295|don't supply enough power]], //development carts cannot be dumped with them//. The 64drive, RetroBlaster 2.0 with N64 Pro adapter can be used. The GameShark ProAction Replay Pro and some old copiers can also be used, but they are unreliable.
 ===== Methods =====
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 ==== Method 4 - INLretro ====
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+[todo: look at [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdpxEUvrixM|this]] video tutorial]
+[add info on how to find ROM size from ROM chip text and how to do it using datomatic]
+  - Insert the cart into the N64 cart slot on the dumper (Find the rom size of the game you intend to dump in kilobytes in DAT-o-MATIC; you'll need this info later)
+  - Connect dumper to a PC running at least Windows 10 (requires a USB-A to USB-B cable; you can get one with the dumper itself)
+  - Obtain the inl-retro-progdump software from GitLab (either run 'git clone https://gitlab.com/InfiniteNesLives/INL-retro-progdump' or just go to the url, download the source as a zip, and extract it wherever)
+  - Open PowerShell from the host directory in the repo (path\to\repo\host)
+  - Run the following command: <code>.\inlretro.exe -s scripts/inlretro2.lua -c N64 -k *romsize* -d *dumpname*</code> Paste the size of the rom in kilobytes over *romsize* and the name you want for the created dump over *dumpname*
+  - Here's an example of the command I used to dump Lego Racers: <code>C:\Emulation\Tools\INL-retro-progdump\host> .\inlretro.exe -s scripts/inlretro2.lua -c N64 -k 16384 -d LegoRacers.z64</code>
 ==== Method 5 - RetroBlaster 2.0 + N64 (Pro) adapter ====
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 ==== Method 6 - GameShark ProAction Replay Pro ====
-Unreliable - not recommended. If you do have to use it, dump the cart multiple times, and clean the cart in-between each try. Follow the NES World [[http://www.nesworld.com/article.php?system=n64&data=n64-howtodumproms|guide]]. It has been reported that parallel port adapters don't work for this, so you'll need to find an old desktop computer. You may also want to read this article by [[http://www.nintendoplayer.com/feature/n64/|Nintendo Player]].
+Unreliable - not recommended. If you do have to use it, dump the cart multiple times, making sure all the dumps match and clean the contacts in-between each try. Follow the NES World [[http://www.nesworld.com/article.php?system=n64&data=n64-howtodumproms|guide]]. It has been reported that parallel port adapters don't work for this, so you'll need to find an old desktop computer. You may also want to read this article by [[http://www.nintendoplayer.com/feature/n64/|Nintendo Player]].
 ==== Method 7 - Old copiers ====