I'm new to homebrewing and lack an understanding of the types of hardware and configuration needed to get a homebrew game running on an actual nes. I'd appreciate it if someone could answer my questions or direct me to resources that answer them.
1. I've purchased Repropak boards and Ciclone lockout chips to go on them. I understand that I will need at least 2 EPROMs, 1 for PRG data and 1 for CHR data. What other hardware will be needed on the board at minimum?
2. Specifically, what type of EPROMs are compatible with Repropak and where do you recommend purchasing them?
3. I took apart my copy of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask for N64 and realized there was no battery inside. I could be wrong but I think newer games use EEPROMs to save data without the need for batteries. Can these be used to save data on NES games without batteries?
4. What is the difference between different mapper chips (i.e. 74HC32, 74HC161) as well as different board names (i.e. SROM, UROM, NROM, CNROM) and how do I know which is necessary for my game?
5. What types of Capacitors, Mapper chips and other parts are compatible and where do you recommend purchasing them?
Thanks for your help.
1. I've purchased Repropak boards and Ciclone lockout chips to go on them. I understand that I will need at least 2 EPROMs, 1 for PRG data and 1 for CHR data. What other hardware will be needed on the board at minimum?
2. Specifically, what type of EPROMs are compatible with Repropak and where do you recommend purchasing them?
3. I took apart my copy of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask for N64 and realized there was no battery inside. I could be wrong but I think newer games use EEPROMs to save data without the need for batteries. Can these be used to save data on NES games without batteries?
4. What is the difference between different mapper chips (i.e. 74HC32, 74HC161) as well as different board names (i.e. SROM, UROM, NROM, CNROM) and how do I know which is necessary for my game?
5. What types of Capacitors, Mapper chips and other parts are compatible and where do you recommend purchasing them?
Thanks for your help.