Hey NA,
I've finally finished the N64 Blaster 2.0 hardware revision, as well as the new hardware for the RetroBlaster programmer. I'll be opening them up for pre-order tomorrow at 5PM MST.
New features of the N64 Blaster 2.0 are:
- All CIC types integrated onto the board - select with a switch
- 4K and 16K EEPROM saves supported, select with a switch
- 64MB max ROM size supported
- 1Mbit max SRAM size supported (256Kbit implemented by default)
- Small form factor allows using original donor cartridges without modification
New features of the RetroBlaster programmer and software are:
- Adapter slot allows a variety of game cartridges to be used
- Easy firmware updates
- Faster programming times
- Allows backing up of Save files
- Allows dumping of original game cartridges
- Voltage selector to properly interface with different cartridges (5V or 3V)
More info for each, as well as pre-order info and pricing, can be found on my website:
RetroStage.net
I've added a video showing the new software and hardware off as well: