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--- notes:flashcart:ds_linker_writer [2024/11/03 20:16] – asie
+++ notes:flashcart:ds_linker_writer [2025/06/22 21:27] (current) – asie
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 ===== Software =====
-  * [[https://github.com/asiekierka/nrio-usb-disk|nrio-usb-disk]] - USB mass storage driver, supports any DLDi flashcard
+  * [[https://github.com/asiekierka/nitrotracker|NitrousTracker]] - music tracker, supports USB MIDI in versions 0.4.11+
+  * [[https://github.com/asiekierka/nrio-usb-disk|nrio-usb-disk]] - USB mass storage driver, compatible with any Slot-1 DLDI flashcart
   * DSMouse - mouse emulator
   * DSPad - gamepad emulator
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 ==== Cartridges ====
-These cartridges are compatible with the N-Card/DS Linker Writer. Note that the casing color differs between batches.
+Note that the casing color may differ between batches.
+=== D12 ===
+{{gallery>:notes:flashcart:ds_linker_writer:types_d12}}
+=== D14 ===
 {{gallery>:notes:flashcart:ds_linker_writer:types}}
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 (Source: ApacheThunder, Disturbo)
-==== PCB (N-Card, D14) ====
+Notes:
+  * The MK5 GIGA with a purple PCB and exposed pins is the only one on this list not to feature a mini-USB connector; rather, a non-USB-standard connector is used.
+==== PCBs ====
+=== DS Fire Link (D12) ===
+{{gallery>:notes:flashcart:ds_linker_writer:pcb_d12}}
+=== DS Fire Link (D14) ===
+{{gallery>:notes:flashcart:ds_linker_writer:pcb_sylverrez}}
+(Source: SylverReZ)
+=== ExpressCard Writer (D14) ===
+{{gallery>:notes:flashcart:ds_linker_writer:pcb_sylverrez_2}}
+(Source: SylverReZ)
+=== N-Card (D14) ===
 {{gallery>:notes:flashcart:ds_linker_writer:pcb_disturbo}}
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 (Source: Disturbo)
-==== PCB (DS Fire Link, D12) ====
+=== DS Link? (D14, "Lite" form factor) ===
-{{gallery>:notes:flashcart:ds_linker_writer:pcb_d12}}
+{{gallery>:notes:flashcart:ds_linker_writer:pcb_rachel_birdy}}
+(Source: Rachel Birdy)
 ===== Wiring =====
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 In theory, it should be possible to replace the chip with an ISP1582 or ISP1583 in newer designs while maintaining compatibility.
-TODO: Mark power pin connections.
+TODO: Mark power pin connections?
 <code>
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 In theory, it should be possible to replace the chip with an FT120, a modern replacement chip, while maintaining compatibility. However, minor differences exist, and this has not been tested on actual hardware.
+TODO: Mark power pin connections?
 <code>
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    GBA AD2 <> DATA2 \ 3    D   22 \ XTAL1 <- 12 MHz oscillator
     GBA AD3 <> DATA3 \ 4    I   21 \ GL_N -> LED
-            GND -- GND \ 5    U   20 \ /RESET <- GBA AD8?
+           GND -- GND \ 5    U   20 \ /RESET <- GBA AD8?
-      GBA AD4 <> DATA4 \ 6    S   19 \ /EOT <- GBA AD8?
+      GBA AD4 <> DATA4 \ 6    S   19 \ /EOT
-       GBA AD5 <> DATA5 \ 7    B   18 \ /DMACK <- GBA AD8?
+       GBA AD5 <> DATA5 \ 7    B   18 \ /DMACK
         GBA AD6 <> DATA6 \ 8    D   17 \ DMREQ
          GBA AD7 <> DATA7 \ 9    1   16 \ /WR <- GBA /WR