Open Source Cartridge Reader
Created/designed by Sanni, built by cmcm + Little Fu
Hardware version 5, revision 5 - now with automatic voltage selection (vselect) and real-time clock (RTC)
$249.99
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The Open-Source Cartridge Reader (OSCR) is a standalone device that can:
Back up physical game cartridges to ROM files
Back up game saves stored on game cartridges
Restore game saves to physical cartridges - very useful for performing a battery replacement
Back up and restore save games stored on N64 Controller Paks (N64 controller required)
Write (flash) game ROM files to game cartridges (compatible flashable EEPROM cartridge required)
Test the buttons and joystick on N64 controllers
...and more!
Our OSCRs natively support cartridges for the following systems:
- NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)
- Famicom
- SNES (Super Nintendo)
- SFC (Super Famicom)
- N64 (Nintendo 64)
- N64 controllers and Controller Paks
- SMS (Sega Master System)
- Sega Mega Drive (Genesis)
- Game Boy
- Game Boy Color
- Game Boy Advance
The OSCR is powered via microUSB. Backed-up files are stored on an SD card.
Our OSCRs come with a microUSB cable and a US-compatible AC adaptor to power the unit and a 16GB or larger SD card. Ready to use right out of the box!
With custom adapters (not included), the OSCR can also support cartridges from Sega Game Gear, Sega Mark III, Sega SG-1000, Sega myCard, NEC PC Engine/TurboGrafx 16, Bandai WonderSwan, SNK NeoGeo Pocket, Atari 2600/5200/7800, Commodore 64, ColecoVision, Fairchild Channel F, Magnavox Odyssey 2, Mattel Intellivision, MSX, Nintendo Virtual Boy, Pokemon Mini, Vectrex, Casio Loopy, and more!
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Clock generator and snesCIC built-in for full SNES/N64 game support: LoRom, HiRom, ExHiRom, DSP, SuperFX, SuperFX2, SDD1, CX4, SPC7110, SA1
vSelect functionality integrated for automatic voltage selection - the only switch you need to flip is the power switch!
Real-time clock and replaceable coin cell battery (CR1616) integrated for proper timestamping of dumped ROMs and save files.
Latest "release-ready" firmware is provided at time of shipping. Firmware is upgradable over the USB port using a computer and the Arduino SDK - see project GitHub for instructions.
The above description is only a short listing of all the OSCR can do. Please see the project Github links below for full description of functionality.
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Disclaimers:
Finished products' final appearance may differ slightly due to part availability.
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Return and support policy:
30 day return policy.
During and after this period, we are happy to offer any support we are able to. Please read the Wiki on the OSCR GitHub page for help, how-to's, and device limitations.
Join the OSCR community Discord server for help and advice.
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Useful links:
https://github.com/sanni/cartreader - main project site - check the Wiki section for advanced usage and troubleshooting assistance
https://youtu.be/coxgx3-tuR8 - excellent "how to use" video from Veronica Explains
https://discord.gg/YVxv7BnzXt - OSCR community Discord server - frequented by project developers and power users - good place for troubleshooting assistance
