Using SummerCart64

SummerCart64 is a brand new relatively cheap open source flashcart that supports 64DD games without the need of converting them to a cartridge format.

This means all 64DD disk images can work on it without any hacks required. It does as much as the EverDrive 64 X7 and even a bit more for cheaper.

As of this writing (2024-04-17), these flashcarts are not mass produced and are mostly handled by group buys. You can find more information about SummerCart64 on its website.

Instructions

Basic Flashcart Setup

• Make sure the cartridge is updated to the latest firmware using USB. Click here to find the latest firmware version.
  • You can update the firmware by using sc64deployer through the command line with sc64deployer firmware update <firmware file> like this.
    
    
• You can also synchronize the real time clock to the one from your computer by doing sc64deployer set rtc.
  
• You also need to put the sc64menu.n64 menu executable on the root of the microSD card. Click here to find the latest menu version.

64DD IPL Setup

• Click here to download the 64DD IPL ROM archive for SummerCart64.
• Then extract the contents directly on your microSD card, let it create folders.
• You should have the following files on the microSD card in the /menu/64ddipl/ folder:
  
• The 64DD IPL ROM files are now setup, you can now just play 64DD games.

How to play 64DD expansions

• To load a N64 game alongside its expansion, such as F-Zero X + F-Zero X Expansion Kit or Dezaemon 3D + Dezaemon 3D Expansion disk…
• First, select a cartridge N64 game file with the A button, BUT DO NOT BOOT IT UP. Then press the B Button to go back to the browser.
• Then select a 64DD disk image file with the A button, but PRESS THE R BUTTON to boot the disk with the last selected N64 ROM.
• It will now boot the N64 game with the 64DD disk file inserted.