Hacking Action Replay cable (for PC)

[EpikJimmer]

Hello!

I saw in gbatemp that you can install B9S on a 3DS with an action replay card! But I don't have any of those...
Lucky for me, my friend has an action replay! But obviously he doesn't have the PC cable, which is required for flashing the card and using it on B9S stuff!

Is there any similar cable that works with the action replay? (Because, you know, action replay is obscure and who would ever sell action replay cables?!

Please let me know if there are any cables that will match the action replay port!

Thanks!

 

[Ryccardo]

Ebay/amazon not working for you?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/251330117689

(of course, for the price of a cable, you can buy 1 or even 2 flashcards: but you asked for a cable...)

 

[Wuigi]

If it is an Actionreplay DS 1st gen you can solder a micro usb connector to the pcb and use a normal micro usb cable with it.
The problem with the 1st gen ARDS are the drivers. They only work with Windows XP with old hardware as running it in a VM on current PCs didn't work.
I can post a picture where each color goes when soldering 1st gen ARDS, I don't know if it is the same pinout on the later gens.

 

[EpikJimmer]

No, it's an Action Replay DSi (the version with the blue cart)
Is it possible to use like a mini usb C or something?

 

[The Catboy]

No, it's an Action Replay DSi (the version with the blue cart)
Is it possible to use like a mini usb C or something?

You need the proper cord for your AR. You are going to have to actually spend some money to hack your system.

 

[Hunter]

You need the proper cord for your AR. You are going to have to actually spend some money to hack your system.

he does not want to spend money remember,

smh... he will just keep making our lives miserable until he gets a free method

 

[The Catboy]

he does not want to spend money remember,

smh... he will just keep making our lives miserable until he gets a free method

Or someone finally bans him
It's my nature to help people and I often help by telling what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. That is how the Lilith do.

 

[EpikJimmer]

nvm my friend gave me an action replay cord!
But... it doesn't recognize it on my PC!!

 

[EpikJimmer]

OK now my PC DOES recognize it, but the code manager doesn't!
Also, whenever I boot the Action replay on my DSi, it shows the datel logo and then a happy white screen

 

[EpikJimmer]

he will just keep making our lives miserable until he gets a free method

Read my latest posts please.
Thank you!

 

[EpikJimmer]

Nvm, all problems solved! Now I can finally move on!

 

[Marax]

Can maybe someone post the Pinout for the cable so I can solder onto the ards directly?

 

[KleinesSinchen]

Can maybe someone post the Pinout for the cable so I can solder onto the ards directly?

Proprietary connectors… Datel still sells them:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264693576958

(I have only one AR cable and don't want to risk damaging it)

Personal opinion:
Given the rarity of Action Replay DS and the current prices for it, I would rather not solder to the board.

 

[EpikJimmer]

f why did i rememebr my 2018 posts still exist?

 

[Khadam]

If it is an Actionreplay DS 1st gen you can solder a micro usb connector to the pcb and use a normal micro usb cable with it.
The problem with the 1st gen ARDS are the drivers. They only work with Windows XP with old hardware as running it in a VM on current PCs didn't work.
I can post a picture where each color goes when soldering 1st gen ARDS, I don't know if it is the same pinout on the later gens.

Hey, do you still have the picture with soldering instructions for gen 1 action replay? I have AR with damaged port and I could really use some help hah

 

[Wuigi]

@Khadam I found this, but I really think that you only need one ground, oops.