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thesteve

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Re: Low cost Flash Hucard
« Reply #195 on: August 17, 2012, 02:08:40 PM »
yes

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Re: Low cost Flash Hucard
« Reply #196 on: August 17, 2012, 03:05:53 PM »
I just ordered one as well.  I can't wait!

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Re: Low cost Flash Hucard
« Reply #197 on: August 20, 2012, 05:04:26 AM »
I recently got mine. It is good quality product. The only thing I didn't like is that it takes some effort to insert it on the TG16. Other than that it is pretty straight forward. Win 7 x64 detected and installed the proper drivers (you may need to set the COM port to a lower number though), and the Flash software is pretty simple. US Magical Chase just worked like a charm.
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Re: Low cost Flash Hucard
« Reply #198 on: August 20, 2012, 05:07:04 AM »
I've been unable to get any japanese game to work. I use the rom converter to remove the header, then flash my game checking the "swap bit" option. However I only get a white screen. The japanese games I've tried (with no luck) so far are Detana Twinbee, Coryoon and the japanese version of Splatterhouse.
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Re: Low cost Flash Hucard
« Reply #199 on: August 20, 2012, 05:14:58 AM »
i have had an issue where the rom converter messed up the rom, so it didnt work on us or JP mode hardware.
then bitflip on the loader software fixed it

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Re: Low cost Flash Hucard
« Reply #200 on: August 20, 2012, 05:22:50 AM »
I have a question, would it be possible to flash a Supergrafx game onto this card then just stick it into a Supergrafx system?

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Re: Low cost Flash Hucard
« Reply #201 on: August 20, 2012, 06:05:31 AM »
I have a question, would it be possible to flash a Supergrafx game onto this card then just stick it into a Supergrafx system?

Yes.  There is no difference between regular HuCARDS and Super HuCARDs.
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Re: Low cost Flash Hucard
« Reply #202 on: August 20, 2012, 11:42:44 AM »
I've been unable to get any japanese game to work. I use the rom converter to remove the header, then flash my game checking the "swap bit" option. However I only get a white screen. The japanese games I've tried (with no luck) so far are Detana Twinbee, Coryoon and the japanese version of Splatterhouse.
I just tried flashing a PCE game without using the "check to swap data bits" option and it worked.
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Re: Low cost Flash Hucard
« Reply #203 on: August 20, 2012, 02:02:02 PM »
I've been unable to get any japanese game to work. I use the rom converter to remove the header, then flash my game checking the "swap bit" option. However I only get a white screen. The japanese games I've tried (with no luck) so far are Detana Twinbee, Coryoon and the japanese version of Splatterhouse.

This has been a source of confusion, but I believe the User Manual is now correct.  If your SYSTEM is Japanese, then you need to check the 'flip bits' box (for all games).  If your SYSTEM is USA, then you should not check the box (for any games).
 
I will be interested to see if the Supergrafx games work.  I don't know of anyone that's tried it yet.

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Re: Low cost Flash Hucard
« Reply #204 on: August 21, 2012, 08:55:03 AM »
I've been unable to get any japanese game to work. I use the rom converter to remove the header, then flash my game checking the "swap bit" option. However I only get a white screen. The japanese games I've tried (with no luck) so far are Detana Twinbee, Coryoon and the japanese version of Splatterhouse.

 
This has been a source of confusion, but I believe the User Manual is now correct.  If your SYSTEM is Japanese, then you need to check the 'flip bits' box (for all games).  If your SYSTEM is USA, then you should not check the box (for any games).
 
I will be interested to see if the Supergrafx games work.  I don't know of anyone that's tried it yet.

I've had no issues playing pc engine games on my turbografx-16. This flash card works great; thanks. By the way, when pulling it out of my tg-16, do you recommend grabbing a hold of the cart a certain way to minimize the risk of damage to the cart?

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Re: Low cost Flash Hucard
« Reply #205 on: August 21, 2012, 09:21:35 AM »
Mine arrived in the mail today.  Thanks for the lightning fast turnaround.  Was it supposed to include a Driver CD?  The instructions I think imply that, but I was able to find the drivers and software on your website.  I was able to get a US rom working on my US duo, but not a PCE rom.  It might have been the rom though.  I'm going to tinker with it some more this evening.  Thanks again!

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Re: Low cost Flash Hucard
« Reply #206 on: August 21, 2012, 09:39:58 AM »
I was able to get a US rom working on my US duo, but not a PCE rom.  It might have been the rom though.  I'm going to tinker with it some more this evening.

It may be that you used the "swap bits" option. That's not required on an american system, regardless of game region. And of course don't forget to remove those headers.
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Re: Low cost Flash Hucard
« Reply #207 on: August 21, 2012, 09:42:08 AM »
Was it supposed to include a Driver CD?

No, unless you specifically ask for it. That's what the author told me on an email. Smart move to protect the environment.
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Re: Low cost Flash Hucard
« Reply #208 on: August 21, 2012, 09:44:00 AM »
Thanks for the lightning fast turnaround.  

I agree, fast shipping and great communication.

It is great to see great quality products like these being made in the US and at great price.

Thanks GOY !
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Re: Low cost Flash Hucard
« Reply #209 on: August 21, 2012, 02:46:34 PM »
Thanks for the feedback.  I'm glad that most of you are up & running successfully with the cards.

Paisa49, I usually pull the card out by grabbing the USB connector from the top & bottom.