Looking for a cart reader that doesn’t require an Arduino? Check out GBxCart RW, it’s faster, supports GBA carts and can write to a some GB/GBA flash carts too. There is also GBxCart Mini RW for GB/GBC carts only (lower cost).
An adapter for Gameboy cartridges to read the ROM and read/write to the RAM using an Arduino. Uses the GBCartRead program to communicate with the Arduino. PCB only, kit and pre-assembled options available.
Comes assembled, no soldering required. Each unit is assembled and tested in house.
Features
• Backup your Gameboy/Gameboy Colour games ROM to your PC
• Backup your Gameboy/Gameboy Colour save games to your PC and ability to restore them
(Does not work with Gameboy Advance cartridges)
Requirements
• Arduino Duemilanove or Uno – 5V versions (will work with other 5V Arduinos but requires custom re-wiring)
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License.
| Weight | 35 g |
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Includes Eagle schematic/board files, finished product top and bottom pictures and GBCartRead program. View the manual – Gameboy_Cart_Shield_v1.3_Rev3_Manual
v1.3 Rev. 3 (28 May 2016) – Download
– Updated GBCartRead to v1.8 Rev 1
v1.3 Rev. 2 (21 Mar 2016) – Download
– Updated GBCartRead to v1.8
v1.3 Rev. 1 (17 Feb 2015) – Download
– Updated GBCartRead to v1.7 Rev 1
v1.3 Rev. 1 (17 Feb 2015) – Download
– Updated GBCartRead to v1.7 Rev 1
For building your own I would recommend v1.2 as it contains less parts – Download v1.2
Parts Required
– 74HC595D SMD SO16 (2)
– GBA Game Cart Slot for NDS Lite SMD (1) – http://dx.com/p/repair-parts-replacement-gba-game-cart-slot-for-nds-lite-37787 (has been out of stock for a while) or 10pcs from Aliexpress https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Repair-part-for-GB-GBC-console-connector-card-slot-32-Pin/32696244189.html
– Arduino (5V version)
– 8 pin Male headers (2) – (or Arduino 8 Pin .100″ Stackable Header)
– 6 pin Male headers (2) – (or Arduino 6 Pin .100″ Stackable Header)
– Red LED SMD 0805 (2) – comes pre-soldered to PCB
– 10K Resistor SMD 0805 (2) – comes pre-soldered to PCB
We usually ship within 2-3 business days and will let you know when your order has been shipped. We ship overseas all around the world – America, Europe, Asia, etc (except to Brazil or Mexico due to lost packages) and to reduce shipping costs we send via the Airmail letter service for $3. Any item you order will come to you with in a padded envelope due to a restriction that letters can’t be more than 20mm in height.
The usual delivery time is 2 to 4 weeks; we ship via Australia Post. Unfortunately there is no tracking number available for this Airmail letter service.
You are responsible for any import tax/duties or other charges that may apply (so far we have had 1 report of a user having to pay import tax in the UK).
If you are looking for faster delivery times, please contact us for a quote, please note that shipping prices can start from $36 for 2-3 days delivery to the US (via DHL).
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