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| ===== Introduction ===== | ===== Introduction ===== |
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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. | There are numerous dumping tools available for the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis games, several for sale and many, many more open source electronics projects. |
| | 32x games can be dumped like normal carts, but for Sega CD games you can use the [[discs:general|general disc dumping guide]]. |
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| | The cheapest option is a RetroBlaster, followed by the Retrode2. |
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| ===== Methods ===== | ===== Methods ===== |
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| - [[#Method 1 - Retrode2|Retrode2]] | - [[#RetroBlaster 2.0 + Genesis Adapter]] |
| - [[#Method 2 - Sanni Cart Reader|Sanni Cart Reader]] | - [[#Retrode2]] |
| - [[#Method 3 - RetroFreak|RetroFreak]] | - [[#Open Source Cartridge Reader]] |
| - [[#Method 4 - RetroBlaster 2.0 + Genesis adapter]] | - [[#RetroFreak]] |
| ==== Method 1 - Retrode2 ==== | |
| | ==== RetroBlaster 2.0 + Genesis Adapter ==== |
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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 RetroBlaster voltage switch is set to 5V (not the 3V setting). |
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| | 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. |
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| | {{:carts:sega:genesis_retroblaster.jpg|}} |
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| | Insert the cartridge or PCB into the adapter, with the cartridge label 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 Genesis tab. |
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| | {{:carts:sega:retroblaster_software_genesis.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 from this same tab, by clicking the "Dump SRAM" button. |
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| | ==== Retrode2 ==== |
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| 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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| - Plug your game into the Retrode2. | - 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. | - 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. | - The Retrode2 should now show up as a regular USB drive, and you can copy the ROM from there for further analysis. |
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| ==== Method 2 - Sanni Cart Reader ==== | ==== Open Source Cartridge Reader ==== |
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| The Sanni Cart Reader comes with Mega Drive / Genesis dumping capabilities by default. | The Open Source Cartridge Reader (OSCR) 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|OSCR wiki]] for proper settings, and dumping instructions. |
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| ==== Method 3 - RetroFreak ==== | ==== RetroFreak ==== |
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| See [[carts:nintendo:nes|instructions here for NES / Famicom dumping using the RetroFreak]], the same setup applies to dumping Sega Mega Drive / Genesis. | See [[carts:nintendo:nes|instructions here for NES / Famicom dumping using the RetroFreak]], the same setup applies to dumping Sega Mega Drive / Genesis. |
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| | ===== Opening carts ===== |
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| | 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. |
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| ===== Gathering and Submitting Dump Info ===== | ===== Gathering and Submitting Dump Info ===== |
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| See [[submission:general|Gathering and Submitting Dump Info (Basic)]] | |