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 ====== Super Nintendo Entertainment System / Super Famicom ====== ====== Super Nintendo Entertainment System / Super Famicom ======
 {{wst>see_hardware_page}} {{wst>see_hardware_page}}
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-{{wst>vgpc_help}} 
  
 ===== Introduction ===== ===== Introduction =====
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 Dumping SNES / SFC cartridges require the use of a specialized dumper hardware that supports the cartridges, not to mention these dumpers may not be able to dump every single kind of cartridges. Dumping SNES / SFC cartridges require the use of a specialized dumper hardware that supports the cartridges, not to mention these dumpers may not be able to dump every single kind of cartridges.
  
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 Some cartridges may also be not supported because of its memory mapping like Sufami Turbo and Satellaview compatible cartridges (like BS-X), or like game prototypes that don't contain proper info about the cartridge itself. Some cartridges may also be not supported because of its memory mapping like Sufami Turbo and Satellaview compatible cartridges (like BS-X), or like game prototypes that don't contain proper info about the cartridge itself.
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 +{{wst>vgpc_help}}
 +{{wst>carts_important_notes}}
  
 ===== Methods ===== ===== Methods =====
  
-  - [[#Method 1 - Sanni Cart Reader|Sanni Cart Reader]] +  - [[#Open Source Cartridge Reader]] 
-  - [[#Method 2 - Super NT / CopySNES|Super NT]] +  - [[#RetroBlaster 2.0]] 
-  - [[#Method 3 - Retrode2|Retrode2]] +  - [[#Super NT / CopySNES]] 
-  - [[#Method 4 - RetroFreak|RetroFreak]]+  - [[#Retrode2]] 
 +  - [[#RetroFreak]]
  
-==== Method 1 - Sanni Cart Reader ====+==== Open Source Cartridge Reader ====
  
-The [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader|Sanni Cart Reader]]) is an open source Arduino based dumper that supports several systems, including SNES. It is portable, can be customized and does not need a computer to work.+The [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader|Open Source Cartridge Reader]] (OSCR) is an open source Arduino based dumper that supports several systems, including SNES. It is portable, can be customized and does not need a computer to work.
  
-Only a SD card is needed. Follow the instructions [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader/wiki/How-to-flash-the-Arduino|here]] on how to update the firmware of your Cart Reader.+Only a SD card is needed. Follow the [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader/wiki/How-to-flash-the-Arduino|flashing instructions]] to update the firmware of your Cart Reader.
  
-If the Sanni Cart Reader is equipped with a snesCIC and Adafruit Clock Generator, it is possible to dump cartridges with embedded SA-1 chip.+If the OSCR is equipped with a snesCIC and Adafruit Clock Generator, it is possible to dump cartridges with embedded SA-1 chip.
  
 === Dumping Regular Cartridges === === Dumping Regular Cartridges ===
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   * If you are done, please unplug the hardware and you can use the SD card to get the ROM image.   * If you are done, please unplug the hardware and you can use the SD card to get the ROM image.
  
-==== Method 2 - Super NT / CopySNES ====+==== RetroBlaster 2.0 ==== 
 +{{wst>community_equipment}} 
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 +The RetroBlaster software currently only supports Windows and is available on the [[https://github.com/retrostage/RetroBlaster|RetroBlaster github]]. 
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 +{{:carts:sega:rertoblaster_5v.jpg|}} 
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 +Make sure the 5V setting is selected on the device (not the 3V setting). 
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 +Connect the SNES adapter to the RetroBlaster. To seat the adapter, firmly but gently push the adapter in until the pins are no longer showing. 
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 +{{:carts:nintendo:snes:retroblaster_snes.jpg|}} 
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 +Insert the cartridge or PCB into the adapter, with the label side facing the activity LED. 
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 +Open the RetroBlaster software (click Run if you see a security warning about the publisher not being verified) and navigate to the SNES tab. 
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 +{{:carts:nintendo:snes:retroblaster_snes_software.png|}} 
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 +Click "Dump ROM."  Choose the location and filename for your ROM. 
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 +The activity LED will turn on on the RetroBlaster board. A progress bar will indicate the status of the dump, and information will be displayed on the 'status' log when the dump is complete. 
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 +You can also dump the SRAM save data from this same tab, by clicking the appropriate button. 
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 +When swapping adapters, the official recommendation from RetroBlaster is to use the non-writing end of a pen or marker to slowly push the adapter out from either side, using the board for leverage, in order to avoid bending the pins. The SNES adapter is the widest RetroBlaster adapter and the pins on the underside extend past the adapter slot, so be extra careful not to bend them when lifting with adapter. 
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 +==== Super NT / CopySNES ====
  
 The [[https://www.analogue.co/super-nt|Super NT]] from Analogue doesn't come with dumping capabilities by default, they need to be enabled by [[https://github.com/SmokeMonsterPacks/Super-NT-Jailbreak|installing the jailbreak]]. The [[https://www.analogue.co/super-nt|Super NT]] from Analogue doesn't come with dumping capabilities by default, they need to be enabled by [[https://github.com/SmokeMonsterPacks/Super-NT-Jailbreak|installing the jailbreak]].
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 (note: for SuperFX (GSU), the RAM is always dumped as 64 kilobytes. This is because games such as Yoshi's Island have RAM, but the headers for all the games show 0 kilobyte of RAM. This 'larger' RAM will work with the major emulators, and can be trimmed down later if needed.) (note: for SuperFX (GSU), the RAM is always dumped as 64 kilobytes. This is because games such as Yoshi's Island have RAM, but the headers for all the games show 0 kilobyte of RAM. This 'larger' RAM will work with the major emulators, and can be trimmed down later if needed.)
  
-//The information above is retrieved from https://github.com/SmokeMonsterPacks/Super-NT-Jailbreak, please see their GitHub repo for always up-to-date information about the Super NT jailbreak and CopySNES functionality.//+//The information above is retrieved from the [[https://github.com/SmokeMonsterPacks/Super-NT-Jailbreak|SuperNT Jailbreak Github repo]], which has the latest information about the Super NT jailbreak and CopySNES functionality.//
  
-==== Method 3 - Retrode2 ====+==== Retrode2 ====
  
 This is a super simple system that works really well, and is affordable and readily available. See our [[tools:hardware|hardware page for shop links]]. This is a super simple system that works really well, and is affordable and readily available. See our [[tools:hardware|hardware page for shop links]].
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   - The Retrode2 should now show up as a regular USB drive, and you can copy the ROM from there for further analysis.   - The Retrode2 should now show up as a regular USB drive, and you can copy the ROM from there for further analysis.
  
-==== Method 4 - RetroFreak ====+==== RetroFreak ====
  
 See [[carts:nintendo:nes|instructions here for NES / Famicom dumping using the RetroFreak]], the same setup applies to dumping Super Nintendo / Super Famicom games. See [[carts:nintendo:nes|instructions here for NES / Famicom dumping using the RetroFreak]], the same setup applies to dumping Super Nintendo / Super Famicom games.
  
-===== For Reference: Identifying Game Versions =====+==== Opening carts ==== 
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 +Firmly unscrew the front of the cartridge with a 3.8mm Gamebit or line head screw driver, and slide the top half of the shell down to expose the PCB. 
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 +===== Identifying Game Versions ===== 
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 +Once the cart has been opened, you can decode the letters/numbers stamped on the main chip. 
 {{:carts:nintendo:snes:snes-identifying_game_versions.png?400}} {{:carts:nintendo:snes:snes-identifying_game_versions.png?400}}
  
-**SSS**(**S**)-**GG**(**GG**)-**V**\\ +{{:carts:nintendo:snes:sne_chip_codes.svg?600}} 
-S = System/Region (SHVC = Super Famicom/Japan/World, SNS = USA SNES, SPAL = Europe SNES)\\ + 
-G = Game code (e.g. MW = Super Mario World)\\ +**S**ystem/region 
-V = Version (starts at 0)\\+  * SHVC = Super Famicom/Japan/World 
 +  * SNS = USA SNES 
 +  * SPAL = Europe SNES 
 +**G**ame code (e.g. MW = Super Mario World)\\ 
 +**V**ersion (starts at 0)\\ 
 + 
 +The game code is six to nine characters. For example, the code for Super Mario World (USA) ''SNS-MW-0'' and Warlock (PAL) is ''SPAL-AWKP-0''.
  
 ===== Gathering and Submitting Dump Info ===== ===== Gathering and Submitting Dump Info =====
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