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--- carts:nintendo:snes [2023/02/20 03:51] – [RetroBlaster 2.0] cartridge_hermit
+++ carts:nintendo:snes [2023/03/12 00:50] (current) – cartridge_hermit
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 ===== Methods =====
-  - [[#Sanni Cart Reader]]
+  - [[#Open Source Cartridge Reader]]
   - [[#RetroBlaster 2.0]]
   - [[#Super NT / CopySNES]]
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   - [[#RetroFreak]]
-==== 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 [[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 ===
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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.
+{{:carts:nintendo:snes:retroblaster_snes_software.png|}}
 Click "Dump ROM."  Choose the location and filename for your ROM.
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 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 ====
+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.
+===== Identifying Game Versions =====
+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}}
-**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 =====