Please look at the main entry for more information on how to prepare the ROM file! Here's a quick guide on how to populate my custom designed NES reproduction PCB. This is the "Basic" version that supports NROM, CNROM, AOROM, UNROM, and UOROM games. Front Side PRG ROM Chip Needed for: All game typesPart Number: EPROMs: 27C256, … Continue reading Basic NES Reproduction Board Guide
Author: thepoorstudenthobbyist
SNES Reproduction Board Guide (27C322/27C160)
Please look at the main entry for more information on how to prepare the ROM file! Here I will detail to you a guide to making SNES repros using my new multi-function custom boards. These boards differ from the other design in that there are TWO EPROM sockets, and they support the 27C322 and 27C160 … Continue reading SNES Reproduction Board Guide (27C322/27C160)
EPROM to NES Mask ROM Adapter Board
Buy the EPROM to NES Mask ROM Extended Adapter Board on my store page! These boards adapt 32-pin EPROMs (27C010, 27C020, 27C040, or 27C080) to fit in donor NES boards on the original Mask ROM pinout. This will save you a TON of time adding wires to your board, and comes with the added benefit … Continue reading EPROM to NES Mask ROM Adapter Board
Multicart Overview
The theory behind multicarts isn't too complicated, and there are many ways of going about making them. Making multicarts for the classic retro systems is easiest when you use the reset button on the console to change games. There are some multicarts I've seen that have menus built-in (I mean, technically, Mario Bros/Duck Hunt was … Continue reading Multicart Overview
Genesis Reproduction Board Guide
Here's a quick guide on how to populate my custom designed Genesis/Mega Drive reproduction PCBs. It supports most Genesis games. Front Side EPROM Needed for: Every game Part Number: 27C322 or 27C160 (remember to kick out pin 32 on the 27C160 if using it) Function: Holds the ROM file How to Program: Use an EPROM programmer and load … Continue reading Genesis Reproduction Board Guide
Tri-Color LED Cube
I'm gonna try something a bit different. I'm going to just type a "stream of consciousness" here to put down some notes on this project that I want to work more on eventually. When I do get some chances to work on it, I'll update this post accordingly with some pictures and information on how … Continue reading Tri-Color LED Cube
27C322, 27C160 to SNES Mask ROM Extended Adapter Board
Buy the 27C322 to SNES Mask ROM Extended Adapter Board on my store page! Here's a version without the multiplexers for use with 27C160s! These boards adapt the 32 Mbit 27C322 EPROM or the 16 Mbit 27C160 EPROM to fit in donor SNES boards or custom SNES PCBs. This will save you a TON of … Continue reading 27C322, 27C160 to SNES Mask ROM Extended Adapter Board
27C322 to SNES Mask ROM Adapter Board
Buy the 27C322 to SNES Mask ROM Adapter Board on my store page! NEW! The 27C160 to SNES Mask ROM Adapter Board! I've been getting a lot of requests for this board! This little board adapts the 32 Mbit 27C322 EPROM to fit in donor SNES boards or custom SNES PCBs. This will save you … Continue reading 27C322 to SNES Mask ROM Adapter Board
29F016, 29F032, 29F033 TSOP-to-SNES Programming Adapter (TL866)
Buy the 29F016/032/033 Breakout Board Programming Adapter on my store page! This adapter is specifically for programming the 16 Mbit or 32 Mbit TSOP EEPROMs 29F016 and 29F032 or 29F033. The programming adapter reroutes the pinout of the SNES Mask ROM to the 40-pin TSOP adapter for use with the TL866 MiniPro programmer. This way, … Continue reading 29F016, 29F032, 29F033 TSOP-to-SNES Programming Adapter (TL866)
27C322, 27C160, 27C800, 27C400 Programming Adapter (TL866)
Buy the 27C322, 27C160, 27C800, 27C400 Programming Adapter on my store page! The 27C322 and 27C160 EPROMs are 42 pins wide. The TL866 and TL866II programmer only has room for 40 pins. So how are we going to deal with that? Well, the short answer is, we’re going to trick the TL866 into thinking we’re … Continue reading 27C322, 27C160, 27C800, 27C400 Programming Adapter (TL866)
