You can lock the writing of the SRAM to protect the save file on the cartridgeįile extension for SRAM contents (your save game file extension). Values from 0 to 255: after what time the device should rescan if cartridge is removed and reinserted.

1 – add the 4 digit checksum to the filename.

0 – don’t add the 4 digit checksum to the filename.

If 1: the Retrode will blink on any controller button press (so that you can be sure it’s working!).

4: arcade mode: in this mode both presses and releases are sent to the emulator.

3: Keyboard mode: in this mode you can map controllers using hexadecimal USB keycodes.

2: 2 USB controllers left ports mapped to controller 1 and vice versa with the right ports up to 2 players.

Each port can be mapped to different controllers and the protocol supports up to 4 players

0: disable controllers (for quick plugging and unplugging).

The very first line shows the current firmware version. Please consult this page to see what lines mean. 5 how long to wait after cart insertion/removal 1 0: Off 1: 4Joy+Mouse 2: 2Joy 3: KB 4: iCade Remove any line to revert setting to factory default When connected, you will also see a file named RETRODE.CFG. I’ve found that my genesis controller is retrode 5. They have all same names, you need to test them, e.g.

In emulators, you need to switch from keyboard or another controller to controllers with names “Retrode”. This is a very cool feature, because I like playing SEGA games using the original 6-button controller. You can attach real controllers! Dont’ forget to configure them in your emulator’s options. This is how the ROMs’ names look like (in this case SNES games): if the name consists only of some symbols, the dumping was not successful).

The names of the ROMs may differ a bit from official names (also abridged or regional), but make sure they are correct (e.g. To read the new cartridge, press the lower button (RESET) and the contents will be refreshed. Note: SNES/SFC cartridges are inserted in opposite direction!Īfter you’ve dumped your cartridge, you can eject it and insert another.

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