Ace3ds+ and DSTT(i) clone questions

[Re-Identifiable]

Hello,
I am currently working on making an open source DS flashcart, however, I also wanted the kernel of the flashcart to be able to run on as many devices as possible, a bit like YSmenu, except I plan to open source everything. And seeing as I am not really making any huge progress on the hardware side of things, I thought I would start working on the software using my Ace3DS X.

Firstly, is the Ace3DS+ an r4ils clone or 100% compatible with the r4ils? If so, is the IO code from the r4ils website in the developments section actually functional and accurate to the card, or is it just some random code pulled from any random place to make the website seem more like the original r4 website?

Secondly, if any of the above is false, does anyone have some IO code or resources so that I could make my own for the Ace3DS+?

Thirdly, is there anything like the r4ils IO code but for the DSTT, DSTTi, and/or DSTTi clones? At that, if there are any or as many flashcarts as possible that have their IO figured out or always had publically available IO code that you could link to me, that would be really helpful for making this project a reality and greatly expanding the compatibility of this kernel/OS.

Thanks in advance.

 

[SylverReZ]

Is the Ace3DS+ an r4ils clone or 100% compatible with the r4ils?

The Ace3DS+ is an R4iLS clone, both of which share the same I/O commands. https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/DLDI/wiki/R4-i.L.S.,-Ace3DS -- although the list is incomplete, it gives you a better understanding as to how it operates.

If you really want to clone a flashcart, then you'll need to reverse-engineer the logic using an analyzer.

 

[Re-Identifiable]

I wasn't planning on cloning the Ace3DS+, although I do have access to a logic analyser (cloning the r4ils has already been done several times before, and plus, I wanted this to do some stuff that all current or previous flashcarts can not do with my design so basing me design off someone else could impact my ability to do this).
I just wanted to develop the kernel/OS on my Ace3DS X, that's all, the plan is for the hardware to be original.
Thanks for this information, it will be greatly helpful, I hope it's enough for me to get the kernel to work at all.

 

[SylverReZ]

I just wanted to develop the kernel/OS on my Ace3DS X, that's all, the plan is for the hardware to be original.

You'll need a computer and the proper SDK to do so. I recommend BlocksDS, devKitPro, or both depending on the tasks.

 

[Re-Identifiable]

I have DevKit pro installed, what's the difference between blockds and DevKit pro?
You said they were good different tasks so I was curious what the difference was and what tasks each one is better for?