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 ===== Introduction =====
+There are numerous dumping tools available for the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis games, several for sale and many, many more open source electronics projects.
+x games can be dumped like normal carts, but for Sega CD games you can use the [[discs:general|general disc dumping guide]].
+The cheapest option is a RetroBlaster, followed by the Retrode2.
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-There are numerous dumping tools available for the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis, several for sale and many, many more open source electronics projects.
 ===== Methods =====
-  - [[#Method 1 - Retrode2|Retrode2]]
+  - [[#RetroBlaster 2.0 + Genesis Adapter]]
-  - [[#Method 2 - Sanni Cart Reader|Sanni Cart Reader]]
+  - [[#Retrode2]]
-  - [[#Method 3 - RetroFreak|RetroFreak]]
+  - [[#Sanni Cart Reader]]
-  - [[#Method 4 - RetroBlaster 2.0 + Genesis Adapter|RetroBlaster 2.0 + Genesis Adapter]]
+  - [[#RetroFreak]]
-==== Method 1 - Retrode2 ====
+==== RetroBlaster 2.0 + Genesis Adapter ====
+{{wst>community_equipment}}
+The RetroBlaster software currently only supports Windows and is available on the [[https://github.com/retrostage/RetroBlaster|RetroBlaster github]].
+{{:carts:sega:rertoblaster_5v.jpg|}}
+Make sure the RetroBlaster voltage switch is set to 5V (not the 3V setting).
+Connect the Genesis adapter to the RetroBlaster. To seat the adapter, firmly but gently push the adapter in until the pins are no longer showing.
+{{:carts:sega:genesis_retroblaster.jpg|}}
+Insert the cartridge or PCB into the adapter, with the cartridge label facing the activity LED.
+Open the RetroBlaster software (click Run if you see a security warning about the publisher not being verified) and navigate to the Genesis tab.
+{{:carts:sega:retroblaster_software_genesis.png|}}
+Click "Dump ROM." Choose the location and filename for your ROM.
+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.
+You can also dump the SRAM from this same tab, by clicking the "Dump SRAM" button.
+==== 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]].
   - Plug your game into the Retrode2.
-  - Make sure the voltage setting is at 5V.
+  - Make sure the voltage is set to 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.
-==== Method 2 - Sanni Cart Reader ====
+==== Sanni Cart Reader ====
 The Sanni Cart Reader comes with Mega Drive / Genesis dumping capabilities by default.
-[[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader/wiki/Reading-Mega-Drive-games|Follow the Sanni Cart Reader wiki]] for proper settings, and dumping instructions.
+Visit the [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader/wiki/Reading-Mega-Drive-Genesis-games|Sanni Cart Reader wiki]] for proper settings, and dumping instructions.
-==== Method 3 - RetroFreak ====
+==== RetroFreak ====
 See [[carts:nintendo:nes|instructions here for NES / Famicom dumping using the RetroFreak]], the same setup applies to dumping Sega Mega Drive / Genesis.
-==== Method 4 - RetroBlaster 2.0 + Genesis Adapter ====
-  - Make sure the '5V' setting is selected on the device (not the '3V' setting)
+===== Opening carts =====
-  - Connect the Genesis adapter to the RetroBlaster
-  - Insert the cartridge or PCB into the adapter
-  - Open the RetroBlaster software (available on the [[https://github.com/retrostage/RetroBlaster|RetroBlaster github]])
-  - Navigate to the 'Sega Genesis' tab, and click "Dump ROM."  Choose the location and filename for your ROM
-  - A progress bar will indicate the status of the dump, and information will be displayed on the 'status' log when the dump is complete.
-  - You can also dump the SRAM from this same tab, by clicking the 'Dump SRAM' button
+Most games use 4.5mm Gamebit screws, but less commonly use T3 (1.20mm) security torx or (rarely) tri-groove screws. After removing the screws, lift the back off and remove the PCB from the two pegs.
 ===== Gathering and Submitting Dump Info =====
+{{wst>see_submission_page}}
-See [[submission:general|Gathering and Submitting Dump Info (Basic)]]