To extract sounds (or graphics) from a ROM, you’ll need the ndstool and ndssndext. First extract the game data from ROM: This will create a new directory data containing all the game data. In there you’ll most probably find a file *.sdat somewhere. This is a sound archive format. Now run this through the ndssndext… Read More: Extract Sound from Nintendo DS ROMs »
The ndstool can show header information of ROM files as well as extract the game logo or even the whole ROM contents. It also can recombine the extracted ROM contents to a working ROM again. Example output This is from the Linux binary (see above): This is from the Python version:
The EZFlash 3in1 is a GBA-cartridge for the Slot2 of the NDS which provides the following features:
Dumping game cartridges is done the same way like dumping savegames. EZFlash 3in1 method The only difference here is that you might have to swap the cartridges more often since the Flash memory of the EZFlash 3in1 is only 32 MiB and some games are up to 128 MiB in size. There’s a nice tutorial… Read More: Dump Nintendo DS Games »
To backup savegames from your cartridges (e.g. for use with a ROM dump on a card like the CycloDS Evolution) there are two ways. EZFlash 3in1 method You’ll need a Slot1-homebrew launcher (like the CycloDS) and the EZFlash 3in1 Slot2-Flash-Expansion (EZFlash Plus might not work!). Wi-Fi method I did not test this method, but it… Read More: Backup Savegames on Nintendo DS »
The Mii Channel has a hidden Transfer to DS option. According to cubed3.com the only NDS game using this for now is the Japanese title Aruite Wakaru Seikatsu Rhythm DS. To enable the feature, do this:
The CycloDS Evolution is a cartridge for the NDS which adds homebrew capabilities. You can then run various homebrewed titles from a miniSDHC card on the NDS. You can even play backups of your own games and thus take them all with you in a single cartridge. Cheats Database The CycloDS Evo supports ActionReplay(tm) compatible… Read More: CycloDS Evolution »
Install DD-WRT Download: dd-wrt.com Patching firmware Older versions of DD-WRT didn’t provide a firmware file for the WL-300g, but only for the WL-500gx. So I had to patch it for the WL-300g to accept. The router ID was found quick: In the dd-wrt.v23_asus.trx at 0x356fc4, there’s the string which is WL500gx. After changing it to… Read More: ASUS WL-300g »
A local discounter offered a MP4-player entryx EM850 some time ago. The supplied firmware has some severe problems, e.g. the devices powers off while playing without touching it. After some research, I found some thread at discountfan.de which mentions that the device is originally built by YIFANG and is OEM’ed as Meizu M6 or TEAC… Read More: TEAC MP-380 / entryx EM850 »
A friend visited me bringing two A55 with SIMlock. Both were from the same provider and both didn’t accept the unlocking code from the provider for some reason. After trying the usual tools without luck, we used the testpoint method. Using very sharp tweezers, we scratched away the protective from the desired trace and cut… Read More: Siemens A55 »