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--- carts:sega:mega-drive-genesis [2023/02/19 18:08] – [RetroBlaster 2.0 + Genesis Adapter] cartridge_hermit
+++ carts:sega:mega-drive-genesis [2023/03/10 22:42] (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).
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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.
-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.