Hacking GBC VC Generator

[Huntereb]

I made a huge post here about it but basically I declared Bankrupt and since have been cleared from that.
Married with wife and kid now.

Thanks for the info, glad you're doing well after that horrible misfortune. You're a fine example for the whole community, and your actions will benefit others for years to come!

So, thanks a lot!

---And yeah, sorry. Off-topic-ish.

 

[Xoa]

The other methods didn't work for me, but bobmcjr's did. Thanks guys.

 

[omgcat]

how do i change the name of the roms? i have got 3 hames working (dragon warrior monsters/DWM2 cobi's adventure, and lemmings) but they all show up as pokemon crystal on the rom selection menu.

 

[Mikecrowfone]

how do i change the name of the roms? i have got 3 hames working (dragon warrior monsters/DWM2 cobi's adventure, and lemmings) but they all show up as pokemon crystal on the rom selection menu.

You need to create a custom banner. Go search on how to do this.

 

[Rusb]

Anyone tested any playable gba game? I can't find one :\

 

[bobmcjr]

I made an updated version that supports building CIAs. It includes built in prompting to change the product code and unique id and will open the tempfold folder to edit icon.bin with EveryFileExplorer (when it supports saving). It also auto converts iNES ROMs (preconverted TNES ROMs aren't supported by default).

 

[idunoe]

I made an updated version that supports building CIAs. It includes built in prompting to change the product code and unique id and will open the tempfold folder to edit icon.bin with EveryFileExplorer (when it supports saving). It also auto converts iNES ROMs (preconverted TNES ROMs aren't supported by default).

That's a lot of work you've done in that batch file. Did you know, that for example putting this line in a RSF file:

Key: $(VALUE)

and add this to the makerom command:

-DVALUE="SomeValue"

Makerom will read that line as:

Key: SomeValue

Test1: CTR-$(A)-$(CODE)
Test2:
  - Item1
  - Item$(B)
  - $(C)
  - Item4
 
makerom [...] -DA=P -DCODE=CTAP -DB=2 -DC=Item3
 
Is read as:
Test1: CTR-P-CTAP
Test2:
  - Item1
  - Item2
  - Item3
  - Item4

 

[KennyMckormick]

That's a lot of work you've done in that batch file. Did you know, that for example putting this line in a RSF file:

Key: $(VALUE)

and add this to the makerom command:

-DVALUE="SomeValue"

Makerom will read that line as:

Key: SomeValue

Test1: CTR-$(A)-$(CODE)
Test2:
  - Item1
  - Item$(B)
  - $(C)
  - Item4
 
makerom [...] -DA=P -DCODE=CTAP -DB=2 -DC=Item3
 
Is read as:
Test1: CTR-P-CTAP
Test2:
  - Item1
  - Item2
  - Item3
  - Item4

Nice work. Do you know how to set up a prompt for input in cmd and then store the value in a variable?

 

[bobmcjr]

idunoe yeah that'd simplify things. I'm not too knowledgable on makerom's capabilities.

 

[MarkDarkness]

I made an updated version that supports building CIAs. It includes built in prompting to change the product code and unique id and will open the tempfold folder to edit icon.bin with EveryFileExplorer (when it supports saving). It also auto converts iNES ROMs (preconverted TNES ROMs aren't supported by default).

Really great work, man... was using the last version, and this is evolving quickly. Maybe a GUI?

 

[KennyMckormick]

Got it. My batch script now prompts for uniqueid title etc and is able to build properly.

Still have got a few more questions

1. what is the script to drag and drop a .gbc onto a batch script to copy and replace vc_rom.bin?
2. is there a script so that I can modify a value in config.ini (i.e toggling fullscreen mode)

 

[Nepeta]

Mother 3 gives everybody's favorite error, Drill Dozer loads but gives me a white screen and the GBC aspect ratio, and WarioWare Inc/Super Mario Advance 1 both produce the black screen of death.

Have you tried it with being able to build .CIA now? I'd assume they'd allow you more access to the 3DS' resources, or something like that.

 

[placebooooo]

Have you tried it with being able to build .CIA now? I'd assume they'd allow you more access to the 3DS' resources, or something like that.

I am still confused as to even how to build a .CIA out of any .3ds... Links to threads or help?

 

[KennyMckormick]

Have you tried it with being able to build .CIA now? I'd assume they'd allow you more access to the 3DS' resources, or something like that.

It's a GBA rom, if it didn't work, it still won't work on VC

I am still confused as to even how to build a .CIA out of any .3ds... Links to threads or help?

http://gbatemp.net/threads/4-x-only-cia-cfw-complete-guide.373532/

Building .cia GBC VC roms is way easier though.

 

[Reecey]

I made an updated version that supports building CIAs. It includes built in prompting to change the product code and unique id and will open the tempfold folder to edit icon.bin with EveryFileExplorer (when it supports saving). It also auto converts iNES ROMs (preconverted TNES ROMs aren't supported by default).

How do you use your version to create .cia files I cant seem to work it no instructions. I think it errors on the product code if you have to use the createcia file for .cia, it says error 4 product code?

 

[bobmcjr]

How do you use your version to create .cia files I cant seem to work it no instructions. I think it errors on the product code if you have to use the createcia file for .cia, it says error 4 product code?

You need one of BBB's Pokemon virtual console .3ds Roms. Drag it onto prepare, then drag whatever NES/GBC ROM you want onto createcia

 

[asesin22]

plss canot connect all steps are good

 

[Reecey]

You need one of BBB's Pokemon virtual console .3ds Roms. Drag it onto prepare, then drag whatever NES/GBC ROM you want onto createcia

Thanks. I see, its only for VC games like GB etc. not for full .3ds titles. Still very handy to put your VC titles to the home screen, good work

 

[Kandern97]

So, I tried to make a GBA rom work, using Advance Wars. I used the Rusb version, BBB pokemon crystal, GBA rom from coolrom.com, I have the vc_rom.bin still in there and I renamed the Advanced Wars rom to AdvanceW.gba, I made the .3ds rom and now it's hanging on the nintendo 3ds load screen, with the red squares pulsing. What am I doing wrong? BTW Advance Wars is 4 Megs.

 

[KennyMckormick]

So, I tried to make a GBA rom work, using Advance Wars. I used the Rusb version, BBB pokemon crystal, GBA rom from coolrom.com, I have the vc_rom.bin still in there and I renamed the Advanced Wars rom to AdvanceW.gba, I made the .3ds rom and now it's hanging on the nintendo 3ds load screen, with the red squares pulsing. What am I doing wrong? BTW Advance Wars is 4 Megs.

GBA roms above 4mb will most likely won't work. GBA roms <= 4mb doesn't mean it will work.