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How to format my r4 sdhc liker ?????

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kiiolo Posted messages 4 Status Member -  
 alex -
Hello,
I bought an R4 SDHC Revolution for DS (NDSL/NDS) linker of 4GB for my Nintendo DS Lite and I have a problem ....
First of all, I didn't receive a formatting CD with my linker, so I directly put my micro SD into my USB stick and copied my zipped games onto it (I have no idea how to do this at all!) I then inserted my linker into my DS and there's a black screen with "LOADING" .... and it stays like that all the time .... I left it on "LOADING" for a little while to see what would happen, but nothing ... still the black screen ...
I read several discussions saying to format the micro SD in FAT, but when I right-click on the SD ---> format, I only see FAT32 .... where can I go to set it to FAT?
And do I need kernel files to format the card? If yes, where can I get them and how do I install them?

Help me because I'm a bit worried that my linker won't work .....
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    Nik.O Posted messages 267 Status Member 67
     
    You need to decompress your games in Zip format on the memory card using WinRAR, otherwise it won't work.
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  2. alex
     
    For me, it's not working. Once I've decompressed it with WinRAR and put everything on my card, my console becomes unusable and displays "menu" in red with a question mark. Does anyone know what I should do to be able to play with the card I just bought? Thanks in advance to those who will respond.
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  3. cybernetik Posted messages 5117 Status Member 682
     
    you decompress the downloaded file on your desktop.
    you take the folder and the 3 files created after decompression and place them on the SD card.
    if everything went well, launching the linker will give you a new startup screen.
    you select game to be able to play the games you placed on the SD card.
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  4. cybernetik Posted messages 5117 Status Member 682
     
    Here is a link to the latest kernel:
    http://www.ndslr4.com/download-en.htm

    And the game files must have the .nds extension if you want to play them
    ---> .rar - .zip... you need to extract them.
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  6. cybernetik Posted messages 5117 Status Member 682
     
    Go to the site http://www.illymithics.fr/
    it's a very good tutorial on the software DPGtools which converts your videos to .dpg (it's the only video format readable with MoonShell)

    ps: "you seemed to be an expert in the field."
    I'm just looking to get the best out of my consoles and computers ^^
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    1. Dalton
       
      Thank you.... Thank you.... Thank you......... Thank you............

      It's great, it works, a bit tricky to adjust, I had some issues with frequency settings, but with a little patience I was finally able to test my first video on DS.

      I confirm it's a professional response. Are you also a specialist in DS programming?

      Have a good evening.
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      1. cybernetik Posted messages 5117 Status Member 682 > Dalton
         
        no no, I already have a hard time with PC programming ^^
        so the DS when I have the time!

        I prefer to use the software available online that's better than me
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  7. gribouillette61 Posted messages 3 Status Member 4
     
    Hello, what is the linker? I put the microchip in the thing marked "sandisk adapter," but how can I see what's on it on my computer? I don't have anything that looks like "my computer" in my programs, but I found the different drives on my computer, and there are several: E, G, I, F, H, and data; I know I need to "format" my chip, but which program should I use? However, with the USB key, no worries, I put the "unzipped" files as I read on the forum (I don't have any games to put yet), and the R4 menu displays well on the DS console, but the programs are "unknown," I think because the chip isn't formatted... please help me, I've been struggling for eight days for my son... thank you very much.
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  9. Dalton
     
    Hello,
    I would like to be able to watch my videos on NDS.
    What video format can be played on NDS R4 SDHC? And where can I find a video converter to convert AVI to this format?
    Thank you in advance.
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  10. natyrose
     
    Go to GUEUX forum, I found the solution, it's simple and it works. Enjoy the game!
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    1. keke m
       

      Where do I need to go to format the drive because I am lost, and when I go to the removable drive L, it shows me just an empty folder? Thank you for giving me a solution.

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      1. Dalton > keke m
         
        KKE m,
        On your PC's desktop, place your mouse over the folder corresponding to your SD card, right-click on it, and in the menu, select Format.... Then click on Format, and you will see the window for formatting

        Have a nice day.
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      2. cybernetik Posted messages 5117 Status Member 682 > Dalton
         
        Formatting the R4 is pointless except when you launch a game and its screen freezes.
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  11. gribouillette61
     
    Thank you to mipa38 and everyone else for their help, I finally made it!!!
    A thousand thanks, great forum!
    However, I don't know how to mark this topic as "resolved"...
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  12. kiiolo Posted messages 4 Status Member
     
    Ok thanks, I'll keep you posted if it works or not.
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  14. kiiolo Posted messages 4 Status Member
     
    On the other hand, once I've downloaded the kernel, what do I need to do (sorry, I'm really clueless ^^)?
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  15. Nik.O Posted messages 267 Status Member 67
     
    I don't really know much about DS, but try decompressing the kernel at the heart of your card and then launch the kernel from your DS.
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  16. kiiolo Posted messages 4 Status Member
     
    IT WORKS!!!! THAAANK YOU SOOOO MUCH ^^
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    1. cybernetik Posted messages 5117 Status Member 682
       
      happy for you.
      and enjoy the DS game.
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      1. Dalton > cybernetik Posted messages 5117 Status Member
         
        Hello,
        I saw one of your messages on the forum regarding an R4 SDHC and you seemed to be a pro in this area.

        I would like to be able to watch my videos on NDS, but I can't find precise information and can't find a free converter (AVI = > ...).
        What video format can be played on NDS R4 SDHC? And where can I find a video converter to convert AVI into this format?
        Thanks in advance.
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    2. aoued
       
      Excuse me, I saw that you succeeded, so can you explain it to me better please?
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