Xplorer64 not read. about cartreader HOT 12 CLOSED

Maybe do a complete 64MB dump and then search for Xplorer64 in the file using a hex editor to locate where the bios starts. For example with the Gameshark the bios gets read starting from offset 0xC00000. It could be similar with the Xplorer64.

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What happens if you try to dump it?

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Dumps an empty file. GPERROR. Thousands of lines of 0

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Can you make a picture of the Xplorer64 PCB (front and back)?

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As you see some of the chips look like the gameshark chips.

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Ill have to try that. I have done it with the 4 and 8 MB options but it doesn't show even mashed up data. These roms should only be 256kb, is there a way to make an option for <4MB in the software?

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I just got one of these carts and it did not dump as well. I haven't had time to troubleshoot but will see if I can get it to work.

Quick thought, jugging from the cleanliness try giving the contacts a good cleaning before trying to dump again. Most of my read problems stem from this issue.

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As as side note, I have successfully dumped GameShark v1.05-3.3, Pro & Action Replay versions, Passport & Plus verisons, and Equalizer. These all have the same if not similar ROM chips.

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You dumped the passport with this device? Very cool. And the 1.0.5 gs that is a very early version sweet!

Any chance of tossing those archives in a zip?
With pictures of the carts themselves.

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I did. I cleaned Xplorer64 and it did not dump ☹️ and tried Super Mario 64 (USA) cart and got a blank dump with random data in it.

I also have a Game Killer to dump but this uses a completely new single chip. Uses a PIC16C558-04/S0 chip and looks to be much simpler logic board. I'm guessing for this Game Killer it might need a new method for dumping.

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What version of xplorer64 do you have? I have the orange 1.0.6. E i think it is.

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My version info is below. Press and hold Z and you should get something maybe?

Xplorer N64 Version
(C) 1997/9 FCD Release 1.000E
England

Build 1834
Compiled:
Mon Aug 15 12:10:59 BST 1999

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