N64 / DD64 ultimate resource thread :Tools, Docs, Source.

[ASSEMbler]

Posted for Kammedo, please post any N64 docs you have.

http://www.assemblergames.com/downloads/N64_SGI_IRIX_PSYQ.rar - pass is 69028326 or hit escape at install (http://www.assemblergames.com/downloads/N64_SGI_IRIX_PSYQ.rar)
http://multiftp.free.fr/z64/nu64docs/N64-Dev%5bOfficial%5d.7z
http://multiftp.free.fr/z64/nu64docs/Psy-Q.Devkit.7z
http://multiftp.free.fr/z64/nu64docs/docs/n64func.tar.gz (http://multiftp.free.fr/z64/nu64docs/docs/)
www.yntproject.net/docs/COP0.pdf (http://www.yntproject.net/docs/COP0.pdf)
www.yntproject.net/docs/RDP_COMMANDS.pdf (http://www.yntproject.net/docs/RDP_COMMANDS.pdf)

http://www.assemblergames.com/downloads/Debugger_Disc.rar
http://www.assemblergames.com/downloads/Environment_Disc.rar
http://www.assemblergames.com/downloads/N64_Official_DevKit_SDK.rar
http://www.assemblergames.com/downloads/n64psy-q.tar.gz




64DD
64DD.dev
64DD.idb
Naudio
naudio.dev
naudio.lib
Ultra
Ultra.dev
Ultra.idb

Tools for:
Maestro 64
SN 64
PSY-Q
SGI IRIX
Partner Dev

[kammedo]

Thanks! Awesome! Great!!!!

Please share any documentation you have!
I have some incomplete N64 Docs in pdf format and am currently searching about the complete version of them! If you can and want, please post them here or PM me about them!

[babu]

what docs are you looking for?

[kammedo]

Posted for Kammedo, please post any N64 docs you have.

http://www.assemblergames.com/downloads/N64_SGI_IRIX_PSYQ.rar

64DD
64DD.dev
64DD.idb
Naudio
naudio.dev
naudio.lib
Ultra
Ultra.dev
Ultra.idb

Tools for:
Maestro 64
SN 64
PSY-Q
SGI IRIX
Partner Dev

The Psyq installation requires a CD key...any hints? Currently trying to crack it, but considering the length of the whole password it will be hard...

[marshallh]

Wow! Thanks ASSEMbler! :D

[mathieulh]

I have been trying to get my hands on the 64DD sdk for quite a time now, thanks :P

[TranceDoll]

Thanks for sharing Assembler! I have some stuff too, but it's probably all common, but in case:
http://multiftp.free.fr/z64/nu64docs/N64-Dev%5bOfficial%5d.7z
http://multiftp.free.fr/z64/nu64docs/Psy-Q.Devkit.7z
http://multiftp.free.fr/z64/nu64docs/docs/

[kammedo]

Thanks for sharing Assembler! I have some stuff too, but it's probably all common, but in case:
http://multiftp.free.fr/z64/nu64docs/N64-Dev%5bOfficial%5d.7z
http://multiftp.free.fr/z64/nu64docs/Psy-Q.Devkit.7z
http://multiftp.free.fr/z64/nu64docs/docs/

Hey, if i would be you i would zip those html files

http://multiftp.free.fr/z64/nu64docs/docs/

and put them in an archive...n64.icequake.net was almost shutted down because of them!



I have been trying to get my hands on the 64DD sdk for quite a time now, thanks :P

If you have an indy setup with a u64 board they will make an use to you...else....forget it.

[ASSEMbler]

Funny enough, I have never seen a dd dev drive for sgi

[Psycho]

The Psyq installation requires a CD key...any hints? Currently trying to crack it, but considering the length of the whole password it will be hard...

It's in this format:

00-00000-000

all numbers...

[kammedo]

Funny enough, I have never seen a dd dev drive for sgi

They developed a Partner N network interface for being able to use a dev N64 + 64dd from both PC and SGI. Pretty cool.
On shiggsy's site is a picture of it.

http://shiggsy.gbadev.org/section.php?s=n64

The KMC interface Box should be it.

In the mean time : those are the pieces of Documentation im currently owning. Im searching for the rest.

www.yntproject.net/docs/COP0.pdf
www.yntproject.net/docs/RDP_COMMANDS.pdf

Thanks guys!

[madhatter256]

Nice. Is Irix x86 compatible?

[kammedo]

Nice. Is Irix x86 compatible?

In the latest versions yes, but the U64 sdk is only compatible to the 5.4 version....im sure its compatible with some other version too (6.3?) but i have to check that.

[ASSEMbler]

An indy is all of $20 these days.

[Matthijscoman]

Hey kammedo, can you make a list with what equipment you need for a (complete) N64 dev setup?

[Barc0de]

the indy is cheap, but the U64 board is certainly not=)

[kammedo]

An indy is all of $20 these days.

$20 for the Indy + xxx$ for shipping. That bitch is incredibly _heavy_! >_<


Hey kammedo, can you make a list with what equipment you need for a (complete) N64 dev setup?

Well it depends from the kind of dev kit you want to setup...
Based on my researches you have three choices :

a) SGI Indy
Hardware :
*Indy
*U64 Board featuring 16 MB of on-board RAM
*Joyboard extention

Software :
*SDK
*Debugger

b) PC
Hardware :
*Modified N64 (KMC version -> have a look here if you dont have one and want to make one from a retail unit http://www.yntproject.net/HOWTO-KMC_N64.htm)
*Partner N cartridge
*PC interface card (either ISA or PCI - PCI is rare!)
Optionally :
*2 slot extension board
*64dd dev drive
*flash cart
*nu flash gang writer
*Sound cart emulator <- this one is basically a flash cart with 1M of RAM, dont know if it has any differences to a normal Flash card.

Software :
*SDK
*Debugger

C)Network unit (yes it exists)
Hardware
*Network interface
*KMC Nintendo 64
*Partner N
Optionally,
a 64dd dev drive
This last one can be used by both Indy / PC (being it in the network).

Now you clearly see that the N64 project, although having really really very much potential was mined from the start, as

a) a complete kit could cost you pretty much (Indys back then were Top-High End workstations!).
b) it was hellish complicated to set it up and use (u64 boards are very sensitive to heat - if the board gets too hot it will hang)
c) long load and debugging times!!

I dont wonder about the limited number of third parties developing on N64 at all anymore

you clearly see the hand of SGI in this whole thing too. I wouldnt wonder if Nintendo had to give up on some contract-base requests to SGI...

I have to write a doc about that. Will do in the next days I hope. Shouldnt take long.

kammedo

[babu]

did a little computing to find the pass.
ASSEMbler > is it ok to post it?

edit. lol seems to only work on the zip files :P

[kammedo]

did a little computing to find the pass.
ASSEMbler > is it ok to post it?

edit. lol seems to only work on the zip files :P


Wow! Great work!!!


How did you do it??

I tried to crack them with Advanced Archive Password recovery but didnt had any luck up to now...looks like the crack i used possibly corrupted the whole SW :cry:

[pspwill]

Im confused, do we know the password for the zip file or not :S

[babu]

Wow! Great work!!!


How did you do it??

I tried to crack them with Advanced Archive Password recovery but didnt had any luck up to now...looks like the crack i used possibly corrupted the whole SW :cry:

some crap bruteforcer I found.
and then just wait..
I would post the pass directly but I must admit I'm a bit confused over ASSEmblers first post - whether the files were only intended for kammedo or not, if that's not the case I'll post the pass so people don't need to search for the pass too :)

[ASSEMbler]

Sure post the passwords

[babu]

69028326
took me ~10min to brutforce on my old AMD (it said it could take up to 90days) :P

note. only works on the zip files.. either it's another pass for the installer OR the numbers is ok but need to be in a specific format. i.e. XX-XXX-XX....

[marshallh]

If you just press Cancel on the PsyQ installers, it appears to continue working.

Also, here's the latest version of all the developer manuals that I have found:

ALLMAN51
http://retroactive.be/64dev/downloads/allman51eng.zip

I ask that you don't spread the link.

[babu]

If you just press Cancel on the PsyQ installers, it appears to continue working.

Also, here's the latest version of all the developer manuals that I have found:

ALLMAN51
http://retroactive.be/64dev/downloads/allman51eng.zip

I ask that you don't spread the link.

yeah I noticed that too yesterday, while trying to use the pass from the zip. lol :lol:

[Infrid]

many thanks guys *_*

[ASSEMbler]

Thanks to Anonymous, we have a large upload of important docs.

http://www.assemblergames.com/downloads/Debugger_Disc.rar
http://www.assemblergames.com/downloads/Environment_Disc.rar
http://www.assemblergames.com/downloads/N64_Official_DevKit_SDK.rar
http://www.assemblergames.com/downloads/n64psy-q.tar.gz

Kammedo can you do me a favor and take screencaps of the TOC for the rar files / isos so we can make this resource easier to use?

As always, please don't spread this around via direct linking.
Don't hand out links as it will endanger the file area. E-mail the files or rapidshare, but never give out the links directly!

[kammedo]

After a quick view I can for sure tell that we have

a) Debugger_Disc.rar is the Partner-n debugger (version 1.03) setup disk
b) Environment_disc.rar is the Ultra 64 OS Ver 2.0H
c) N64_Official_DevKit_SDK is the Ultra 64OS Ver 2.0L
d) n64psy-q.tar.gz contains the SN debugger setup disk
+ PR files (object files for ROM building through mild, the same you get when you install the N64 OS (nusystem)).

I have the last version for Partner N Debugger.
Considering the fact others linked it too, here it is :
http://www.yntproject.net/N64Devkit/PartnerN.rar

As ASSEMbler stated, please dont share with others directly ! It will only make me take it down. :P

ASSEMbler, do you think this is enough detailed? I can make a list of each directory if needed.

Later.

[Barc0de]

I am certainly very pleased to see such massive cooperation between important members of the forum.

This will not only advance the knowledge surrounding the topic, but will further allow something more than HLE to be possible.

In a few words, true N64 emulation, with limited to no speed-hacks, capable of taking advantage of today's powerful computer hardware.

Furthermore, it is invaluable in conquering and preserving the 64DD.

Great work Assembler, and many thanks to everyone who keeps contributing and developing.

This indeed shows how one mature and focused group can achieve important feats, albeit in secret for the moment.

I look forward to more materials being released or at least directed to competent members.

[Calpis]

There's a lot more to low level emulation than the SDK and manuals :/

[Barc0de]

There's a lot more to low level emulation than the SDK and manuals :/

of course, but SDKs and manuals are surely a part of it, especially for custom-tailored hardware.

[Calpis]

The only low level manuals I know of are already 3rd party since Nintendo discourages writing games for N64 in assembly.

[Barc0de]

Luckily , there should be SGI manuals made for nintendo and seen by talented studios including rare and factor 5

[ASSEMbler]

Only by making a protected area like this is this possible.

I've decided to release the N64 source I have, as well as custom tools.

I'll gather up what I have and put it online.

[babu]

great news ASSEMbler :O

[Barc0de]

Only by making a protected area like this is this possible.

I've decided to release the N64 source I have, as well as custom tools.

I'll gather up what I have and put it online.

Simply amazing news. I m very happy that there is such amount of trust between members of such a delicate hobby. Bravo indeed!

[marshallh]

Only by making a protected area like this is this possible.

I've decided to release the N64 source I have, as well as custom tools.

I'll gather up what I have and put it online.

That would be amazing :D

[kammedo]

Only by making a protected area like this is this possible.

I've decided to release the N64 source I have, as well as custom tools.

I'll gather up what I have and put it online.

Its some great news. Especially for the scene!!! Thanks!

[mathieulh]

This is great news, all those tools will help us improving n64 emulators :p I am looking forward it :)

[olivieryuyu]

Ok here something not posted yet.

http://rapidshare.com/files/72928686/n64_beziers.pdf.html

If the source of a 64dd game could show up, would be nice

:-)

[TranceDoll]

Original tarball for function reference manual on request:
http://multiftp.free.fr/z64/nu64docs/docs/n64func.tar.gz

Assembler, I ask that you replace the link "http://multiftp.free.fr/z64/nu64docs/docs/" with the one above :p

[ASSEMbler]

done

[jonwil]

Only by making a protected area like this is this possible.

I've decided to release the N64 source I have, as well as custom tools.

I'll gather up what I have and put it online.
So does this mean you will be posting all the source code to that 64dd soccer game you picked up at the acclaim fire sale? And that Quagmire engine thing?

[DevL]

Ok here something not posted yet.

http://rapidshare.com/files/72928686/n64_beziers.pdf.html

If the source of a 64dd game could show up, would be nice

:-)

some good info in addition

http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20001004/meynink_pfv.htm

basically this ucode part is still to be uncovered :)

[kammedo]

some good info in addition

http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20001004/meynink_pfv.htm

basically this ucode part is still to be uncovered :)

Oh wow! I lost this link long ago!
Thanks!!

[DevL]

Oh wow! I lost this link long ago!
Thanks!!

always welcome,
basically what is sad - there are no any makefile

[ASSEMbler]

Didn't RE use a dsp on the cart to do video?

[Barc0de]

Didn't RE use a dsp on the cart to do video?

not that i know of.

no n64 game used special chips to enhance the console's performance.

[Flyinghigh]

Didn't RE use a dsp on the cart to do video?
no

[kammedo]

Didn't RE use a dsp on the cart to do video?
No, not at all! They used JPEG compression for storing the images in the ROM, and the microcode ("codec") you see there loads it on behalf of the RSP!
That is an incredible proof of genious ;).

[ASSEMbler]

Motion jpeg? quite impressive.

[kammedo]

Motion jpeg? quite impressive.

Yep. The microcode is even referred to in my dev kit version as in beta stage.
*smiles* could it be that *somebody* who has pretty much n64 stuff could have it somewhere??

[ASSEMbler]

I've been packing and selling stuff, the giant box of n64 /dd stuff is within sight. I also have that VPN router , so I might be setting up that data for you guys to sort.

[kammedo]

I've been packing and selling stuff, the giant box of n64 /dd stuff is within sight. I also have that VPN router , so I might be setting up that data for you guys to sort.

How to say - thats just awesome!

[subbie]

I've been packing and selling stuff, the giant box of n64 /dd stuff is within sight. I also have that VPN router , so I might be setting up that data for you guys to sort.

I would be very interested in seeing what you got in that box.
:)

[ASSEMbler]

Anyonehave the ability to stitch all of those pdf files into one mega pdf?

[kammedo]

Anyonehave the ability to stitch all of those pdf files into one mega pdf?
If you want, i can take care for you of that.

[XxHennersXx]

So is there a way around the password for the PsyQ software? If I push escape it closes the entire installation

[olivieryuyu]

Hello,

I know that can be seem weird, but do anyone have older version of the devkit ? Some information are in older devkit, not newer.

Thanks a lot :-)

[Flyinghigh]

olivieryuyu could be right

[kammedo]

olivieryuyu could be right

Yes, I was thinking about that too. Problem is that they are even rarer than the actual hardware! >_<
Maybe Kev has something?

[babu]

Well I've seen a few interesting windows tools for the DD that apparently came with an older(?) version of the sdk. Either that or it was a separate download, not sure.

[kammedo]

Well I've seen a few interesting windows tools for the DD that apparently came with an older(?) version of the sdk. Either that or it was a separate download, not sure.

DDDUMP & DDImage?
Were suppressed in version 5.2, Version 5.1 and before should have them tho.

[babu]

yeah I think it was DDDump, N64ddram and ROMBUILDER.

[Gilgamesh]

Hello everybody



http://img300.imageshack.us/my.php?image=64dddevutilitieslz3.jpg

:mario:

[babu]

Very nice. Care to share?? :) :) :)

[Psycho]

Anyone need the program that comes with the Maestro 64 tool? It's a little installer called Maestro101.exe that came on a floppy disc... Not sure if it's in the collection of software or not...

[marshallh]

Would be very helpful for the folks with a Maestro but no software. post it up! :D

[kammedo]

Anyone need the program that comes with the Maestro 64 tool? It's a little installer called Maestro101.exe that came on a floppy disc... Not sure if it's in the collection of software or not...

Yep!
Post it! :D

[Psycho]

Okay, here it is:

http://devkits.handheldmuseum.com/Maestro64/Maestro101.rar

Enjoy! :110:

[Jackhead]

Here two scans from the 64DD Devkit documentation. (japanese only, sorry :crying:)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LGU0LFME

[babu]

Here two scans from the 64DD Devkit documentation. (japanese only, sorry :crying:)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LGU0LFME

Would be nice to have translated.. always wondered what it said ;)

[Nintendo]

Please share any documents that you have so Assemblergame users can see them as well.

[ASSEMbler]

I have a lot of N64 tools that are part of disc 11 from acclaim.

I need a group of skilled n64 people to look them over for me.

[kammedo]

I have a lot of N64 tools that are part of disc 11 from acclaim.

I need a group of skilled n64 people to look them over for me.

**Raises hand jumping***
AVAILABLE!

[babu]

makes me almost regret selling of my devkit, but I feelt I lacked the time to give it the love it deserved + I always get a bit nervous playing around with this old hardware, would hate it if I managed to brake anything.

[kammedo]

Hehe, same here...life is just a bitch when it comes to time for thigns you love :(.




makes me almost regret selling of my devkit, but I feelt I lacked the time to give it the love it deserved + I always get a bit nervous playing around with this old hardware, would hate it if I managed to brake anything.

[Jackhead]

makes me almost regret selling of my devkit, but I feelt I lacked the time to give it the love it deserved + I always get a bit nervous playing around with this old hardware, would hate it if I managed to brake anything.

Your Kit is in good hands :-). But i still write PSX manifests for the acclaim source. Time is a bitch...
Btw still looking for the 64DD dev IPL rom image :banghead:.
I bought an N64 Flash cart(200$) only for the ipl rom, but still look for the image...
I hate incomplete kits.
But thanks subbie and marshallh :pray:.

[babu]

Your Kit is in good hands :-). But i still write PSX manifests for the acclaim source. Time is a bitch...
Btw still looking for the 64DD dev IPL rom image :banghead:.
I bought an N64 Flash cart(200$) only for the ipl rom, but still look for the image...
I hate incomplete kits.
But thanks subbie and marshallh :pray:.

yeah, tried to find me a IPL cart myself before. Gave up in the end. Same for the dev 64DD manual. Good luck with your search :)