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| <!DOCTYPE html> | ||
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| <head> | ||
| <title>SummerCart64 - Features</title> | ||
| <meta property="og:title" content="SummerCart64 - FAQ" /> | ||
| <meta property="og:description" content="SummerCart64 - a fully open source N64 flashcart" /> | ||
| <meta property="og:url" content="https://summercart64.dev/faq.html" /> | ||
| <meta property="og:image" content="https://summercart64.dev/sc64-embed.png" /> | ||
| <meta property="og:type" content="website" /> | ||
| <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"> | ||
| <link rel="icon" href="favicon.svg" sizes="any" type="image/svg+xml"> | ||
| <link rel="stylesheet" href="./styles.css"> | ||
| <script src="./script.js"></script> | ||
| </head> | ||
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| <body> | ||
| <div class="menu-container"> | ||
| <div class="menu-bar"> | ||
| <div class="menu-buttons"> | ||
| <a href="/"><img src="sc64.svg"></a> | ||
| <div class="menu-button" onclick="showMenu(event)"> | ||
| <div class="menu-button-line"></div> | ||
| <div class="menu-button-line"></div> | ||
| <div class="menu-button-line"></div> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </div> | ||
| <menu class="mobile-hidden"> | ||
| <li><a href="/">Home</a></li> | ||
| <li><a href="/features.html">Features</a></li> | ||
| <li class="active"><a href="/faq.html">FAQ</a></li> | ||
| <li><a href="https://menu.summercart64.dev">Menu</a></li> | ||
| <li><a href="https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/SummerCart64/releases/latest">Downloads</a></li> | ||
| <li><a href="/bom.html">Bill of materials</a></li> | ||
| <li><a href="https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/SummerCart64">GitHub</a></li> | ||
| </menu> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </div> | ||
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| <div class="main-container"> | ||
| <main> | ||
| <h1>Frequently Asked Questions</h1> | ||
| <section> | ||
| <details> | ||
| <summary>What is the SummerCart64?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>SummerCart64 is a device that lets you develop and test games on the N64 console. It is a | ||
| similar device to the <a href="https://64drive.retroactive.be/">64drive</a>, or <a | ||
| href="https://krikzz.com/our-products/cartridges/ed64x7.html">EverDrive-64 X7</a>. Its | ||
| main strenghts are fast I/O, developer oriented features, full 64DD emulation and being | ||
| fully open source.</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary>Is this flashcart for game developers only, or for anyone?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>SummerCart64 started its life as a device to aid game development and testing on a real N64 | ||
| console. Over time scope of the project has expanded and currently it's a great choice for | ||
| casual gamers and people interested in tinkering with the N64.</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary>Where can I get SummerCart64?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>For latest information check the <strong>Where to buy</strong> section on the <a | ||
| href="/">home page</a>.</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary>Which SD cards are supported? Should I format the card in a specific way?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>SummerCart64 currently supports cards up to 2 TB in size. Supported filesystems are FAT32 and | ||
| exFAT. Card can be formatted with any tool but it's recommended to use builtin tools | ||
| available in your system - for Windows OS just right click on the SD card drive and select | ||
| <strong>Format</strong> option. For other OS refer to the system's included help. | ||
| </p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary>I don't care about developer features and just want to play games. How do I setup the SD | ||
| card?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>All necessary information about installing menu and preparing SD card is available on the <a | ||
| href="https://menu.summercart64.dev">N64FlashcartMenu official website</a>.</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary>SummerCart64 won't boot and it blinks once every second. What's happening?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>Due to technical reasons N64 region lockout can be bypassed only after detecting if the | ||
| current boot failed. To fix this just power off the console, and then power it on again. If | ||
| the issue persist then check the next question.</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary>Why is there a battery on the board? Do I need it?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>Yes, battery is required for full operation. Battery keeps the time and persistent settings. | ||
| This includes last detected console region. If your console region is PAL and SummerCart64 | ||
| doesn't boot while LED is blinking once every second then try inserting a battery into the | ||
| holder.</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary>Which battery model do I need?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>Just a standard CR2032 button cell battery.</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary>Do I need an Expansion Pak?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>It depends. Common misconception is that flashcart is able to expand N64 memory. This is | ||
| technically not possible. SummerCart64 on its own do not require an Expansion Pak to work. | ||
| However, for couple of retail games the Expansion Pak is mandatory to even run the game. | ||
| This is also true for most of the ROM hacks.</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary>I've tried to play a ROM hack / homebrew and it doesn't work. Why?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>Most of the ROM hacks available for the N64 absolutely <strong>require</strong> an Expansion | ||
| Pak to be installed in the console. If the screen stays black after loading the game then | ||
| either you don't have an Expansion Pak, or the ROM hack is not console compatible. Always | ||
| verify if the game you're trying to run is designed to run on real hardware, and not just in | ||
| an emulator.</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary>Can SummerCart64 replace a Controller Pak / Transfer Pak / Rumble Pak?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>No. SummerCart64 (and any other thing that is plugged in the cartridge slot) can't replace a | ||
| device that plugs in the bottom slot of the controller.</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
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| <summary>Do I need to press the reset button to save the game progress?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>No. SummerCart64 watches the console activity and automatically writes save data to the SD | ||
| card <strong>while you play the game</strong>. Automatic writeback happens about 1 second | ||
| after game finishes saving the progress.</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <summary>Where do I get games to play?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>You can check entries from the <a href="https://n64brew.dev/wiki/Category:Game_Jams">N64brew | ||
| game jams</a>. There are plenty of gems to try out!</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary>How can I update firmware?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>Instructions are available in the <a | ||
| href="https://github.com/Polprzewodnikowy/SummerCart64/blob/main/docs/00_quick_startup_guide.md#firmware-backupupdate">official | ||
| documentation</a>. | ||
| </p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary><code>sc64deployer</code> can't find my cart, why?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>On Windows OS please check if you have latest FTDI drivers installed, either through Windows | ||
| Update or directly from <a href="https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers">chip | ||
| manufacturer's website</a>. On Linux OS check if you have proper permissions to the USB | ||
| device.</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary>Can I use software other than <code>sc64deployer</code>?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>Yes. <a href="https://github.com/buu342/N64-UNFLoader">UNFLoader</a> is also supported.</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <summary>Real time clock is not keeping the time, what's wrong?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>Make sure that the battery is installed in the correct orientation. Don't forget to peel all | ||
| protective plastic stickers from the battery before installation.</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary>What is the purpose for button on the back?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>It has several uses:</p> | ||
| <ol> | ||
| <li>To eject/swap 64DD disks - when there are multiple virtual 64DD disks "inserted".</li> | ||
| <li>To run builtin test ROM - hold the button while switching the power on.</li> | ||
| <li>For game developers as additional input.</li> | ||
| </ol> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary>Can I access files on the microSD card via USB port on the PC?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>Yes. <code>sc64deployer</code> has a <code>sd</code> command to access files on the SD card. | ||
| </p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary>Does SummerCart64 come with a warranty?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>As a DIY product and an open-source project, SummerCart64 itself comes with no warranty and | ||
| liability whatsoever. The project depends on group buys, which means an individual has to | ||
| buy a number of assembled PCBs (and optionally shells) from a manufacturer and then check if | ||
| everything is working correctly. Any SummerCart64 that is available from actual stores might | ||
| have warranty from the store, not from the developers of SummerCart64.</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
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| <details> | ||
| <summary>I bought SummerCart64 from XXX store. It doesn't work or there are weird problems. What | ||
| should I do?</summary> | ||
| <div> | ||
| <p>Always contact the seller you've bought the device to resolve the issues. Developers and | ||
| community are not responsible for low quality hardware and lack of quality control.</p> | ||
| </div> | ||
| </details> | ||
| </section> | ||
| </main> | ||
| </div> | ||
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| <footer> | ||
| <span>© 2020 - 2025 <a href="https://mateuszfaderewski.pl">Mateusz Faderewski</a></span> | ||
| </footer> | ||
| </body> | ||
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