From 2d0827f7530f916dfeedc1e9c441dee49c060086 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrea Ottaviani Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2024 20:58:26 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 25 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3e22976..2e3ffd1 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,27 @@ # PicoPAC Flashcart for Videopac / Odyssey 2 based on Wilco2009 Videopac-microSD card project +Based on SD card by Wilco2009: https://github.com/wilco2009/Videopac-micro-SD-Cart , my greetings for his fantastic job! + +Since now, tested only on a G7400 (so i didn't test the exROM games too), but i'll test with other Videopac asap. + +PicoPAC is a multicart DIY yourself based on cheap "PURPLE" Raspberry Pi Pico clone, easy to build and not expensive. +**WARNING!** "purple" Pico has not the same pinout of original Raspberry "green" ones, you MUST use the clone or you may damage your hardware. + +**NOTE** filename are "fixed" and hardcoded in firmware to match the "selectgame.bin" menu. You should find all the ROM with matching filenames following this site https://rene-g7400.datatex.nl/ +Please don't forget to upload the here provided "selectgame.bin" file in flash!!!! + +![ScreenShot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/aotta/PicoPAC/main/Pictures/picopac1.jpg) +![ScreenShot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/aotta/PicoPAC/main/Pictures/picopac2.jpg) +![ScreenShot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/aotta/PicoPAC/main/Pictures/picopac3.jpg) +![ScreenShot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/aotta/PicoPAC/main/Pictures/picopac4.jpg) +![ScreenShot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/aotta/PicoPAC/main/Pictures/picopac5.jpg) +![ScreenShot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/aotta/PicoPAC/main/Pictures/picopac6.jpg) + +Kicad project and gerbers files for the pcb are in the PCB folder, you need only a diode and a push buttons for resetting the cart if needed or want restart. +Add you pico clone, and flash the firmware ".uf2" in the Pico by connecting it while pressing button on Pico and drop it in the opened windows on PC. +After flashed with firmware, and every time you have to change your ROMS repository, you can simply connect the Pico to PC and drag&drop "BIN" files into. +But remember that only games already in menu will be seen by the cart. + + +Even if the diode should protect your console, **DO NOT CONNECT PICO WHILE INSERTED IN A POWERED ON CONSOLE!** +