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--- carts:sega:mega-drive-genesis [2023/02/19 18:29] – Opening carts cartridge_hermit
+++ carts:sega:mega-drive-genesis [2023/03/10 23:42] (current) – hiccup
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 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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   - [[#RetroBlaster 2.0 + Genesis Adapter]]
   - [[#Retrode2]]
-  - [[#Sanni Cart Reader]]
+  - [[#Open Source Cartridge Reader]]
   - [[#RetroFreak]]
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 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.
-Insert the cartridge or PCB into the adapter.
+{{: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.
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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.
-==== Sanni Cart Reader ====
+==== Open Source Cartridge Reader ====
-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.
-Visit the [[https://github.com/sanni/cartreader/wiki/Reading-Mega-Drive-Genesis-games|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.
 ==== RetroFreak ====
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-==== Opening carts ====
+===== Opening carts =====
 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.