Supercool330 said:
Using the ttds menu fixed the problem, which again makes me think there is something wrong with the PSRAM of my supercard. I saw the guide for fixing PSRAM problems on the SC forums, but will that work if the self test isn't reporting any errors? Also, what exactly is the PSRAM used for in the supercard, do I lose anything by using the ttds menu that I could be getting if I was using a properly functioning supercard?
PSRAM is apparently used for storing save files temporarily until you get back to the main DS-One menu. I say this because 1- the menu says "processing save file" after I play a game and go to the menu, and 2- because when I short out the battery to fix this, it seems to empty the temporary save out of the battery.
As far as using the DSTT menu goes, I like it a fair bit better. The thing is faster and the cheat engine is better. The only thing the Supercard menu has going for it are the real-time save and real-time cheat systems. Meaning the DSTT menu cannot save anywhere during a game or cheat anytime during the game. I'm willing to think the PSRAM might have something to do with these functions. Not sure though.
The DSTT menu doesn't use PSRAM at all. It just writes the save file directly to the microSD card and doesn't bother to store it temporarily. That's why it will run games even when your PSRAM is faulty.
And in regards to fixing the PSRAM error, there are a few techniques:
1- short out the battery. You open up the card and connect two small metal points with something like a flathead screwdriver or other metal object. You can find specific instructions on SCdev or the Supercard forums. This clears the battery's memory and resets it to the factory setting.
The downside with this technique is that for me it only fixes the card for about 24 hours and then the PSRAM problems return.
2- you can open the card and put a piece of index card paper between the exposed label and the card's circuit board. I've also heard that using aluminum foil works too, but It didn't for me.
The way I got mine to function is by doing BOTH steps 1 and 2. I first shorted out the battery, and then put a piece of index card paper in the card. I've gotten the error very rarely and now haven't had the error in months. But I still use the DSTT menu anyways since I now like it better. Plus opening the card up all the time is a hassle. I stripped the screwhole too, so now my card is held together pretty weakly.