carts:sega:master-system [dumping.guide]

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====== Sega Master System ======
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**Warning:**
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===== Introduction =====
Modern Sega Master System dumping tools are still a bit harder to come by, but there are still some great options!

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===== Methods =====

  - [[#Retrode2]]
  - [[#Open Source Cartridge Reader]]

==== Retrode2 ====

The Retrode1 is simple system that works really well, and is [[https://dragonbox.de/en/cartridge-dumper/retrode2.html|affordable and readily available]].

  - Connect the [[https://stoneagegamer.com/master-system-adapter-for-retrode-2-rip-play-sega-master-system-roms.html|Master System Adapter]] with your game, and plug it into the Retrode2.
  - Make sure the voltage setting is at 5V.
  - Connect the Retrode2 to your computer.
  - The Retrode2 should now show up as a regular USB drive, and you can copy the ROM from there for further analysis.

==== Open Source Cartridge Reader ====

By using the SMS to MD adapter available from the GitHub repository, you can dump Sega Master System games through the Mega Drive/Genesis slot.
Then [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader/wiki/Reading-Master-System-games|follow the OSCR wiki]] for proper settings, and dumping instructions.

===== Opening carts =====

Unscrew the back of the cartridge with a 4.5mm Gamebit or line head screw driver, lift the back off, and remove the PCB from the two pegs.

===== Gathering and Submitting Dump Info =====
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