Compatibility with N64DD

[Unstablewarpfield]

Before I try this on my hdmi modded N64... does the Ultrapif allow a 64dd to work with a pal N64? I have a dd that I would like to work with my pal N64.

[jago85]

At the moment the 64DD will not work.

The UltraPIF comes with a loader/menu which the N64 boots into. (The code is not yet online.) This loader starts the actual game which is loaded from the cartridge. I guess that something such as the F-Zero expansion could already work because the actual game is started from the cartridge (at least I think so).

I think it wouldn't be a big problem to run the 64DD's internal ROM instead of the cartridge. But I don't have a 64DD to test it. I want to add this feature someday.

[Unstablewarpfield]

Thanks for the reply! I'd like to give the Ultrapif a go whenever possible. I would probably be able to solder it together myself. The ability to ditch my passport iii would be welcome. If there is anything I could do for the N64dd (run tests or anything else) I am more then willing to try that for you. The only thing I would be unable to do is ship the console for testing. It's just too valuable for me and my experience with shipping companies handeling packages is not great... If I could be of service in any way for the 64dd you are always free to let me know :-) Kind regards Jordi The Netherlands Outlook voor Android downloaden<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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________________________________ Van: Jan Goldacker <notifications@github.com> Verstuurd: maandag 24 augustus 2020 18:55 Aan: jago85/UltraPIF_FPGA Cc: Unstablewarpfield; Author Onderwerp: Re: [jago85/UltraPIF_FPGA] Compatibility with N64DD (#1) At the moment the 64DD will not work. The UltraPIF comes with a loader/menu which the N64 boots into. (The code is not yet online.) This loader starts the actual game which is loaded from the cartridge. I guess that something such as the F-Zero expansion could already work because the actual game is started from the cartridge (at least I think so). I think it wouldn't be a big problem to run the 64DD's internal ROM instead of the cartridge. But I don't have a 64DD to test it. I want to add this feature someday. — You are receiving this because you authored the thread. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub<#1 (comment)>, or unsubscribe<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AQW2RTQG6I6GHKNDMO6SCPDSCKLQVANCNFSM4QI3DKTQ>.

[jago85]

Ok, that's cool. Do you want to make everything yourself? (Order PCBs and Parts, Assemble Boards, Flash Firmware, install into the N64)

At the moment, not every firmware/software the UltraPIF needs is online in the repos here. I have to take some time to complete this. But there always is something more important ;)

Everything can be flashed through the STM32 (also the FPGA and the SPI-Flash). The STM32 can be flashed using a ST-Link (via SWD) or a UART adapter. I have firmware packages ready, just in case. The current process needs an ED64 or something similar to flash the menu-code to the filesystem. This is because the menu is to big to fit in a single firmware-package for the STM32.

Greetings from Germany,
Jan

[jago85]

Btw, I totally understand that you don't want to ship your console or the 64dd. I would not want to do that too. I already know someone who has offered to send me a 64dd for testing. But the thing is that I don't have enough time and I don't want to ask for the hardware before I'm able to focus on it.

[Unstablewarpfield]

Hi! The plan would indeed be to build it myself and to program it. Ideally I'd have a stencil with it and solder one side on my hotplate. Saves time ;-) I know how it is doing these projects... someyhing always gets in the way. I think it is amazing already how far you came, both hardware and software wise. I'm doing a lipo usb mod for the Atari Lynx for the past year or so haha. Not nearly as complicated as your project though but takes a long time. I think it is awesome that you are even thinking about the N64dd and the possibility of supporting it in the future is awesome! Just take the time you need. It is a hobby after all and there should be no pressure. Let me know if I can be of any service or help :-) Kind regards Jordi Outlook voor Android downloaden<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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