<![CDATA[Freeplaytech Forum - Flash Masta]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:47 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Wonderswan Color showing only white screen]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5444 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 20:34:12 +0000 goldeye]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5444 <![CDATA[Flash Masta access boot.rom ?]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5405 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:31:32 +0000 安德烈斯2016]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5405 https://wonderful.asie.pl/ws/bootfriend/




https://github.com/up-n-atom/wsceepdump

Help me .....

Thanks]]> https://wonderful.asie.pl/ws/bootfriend/




https://github.com/up-n-atom/wsceepdump

Help me .....

Thanks]]> <![CDATA[Using Flashmasta save on other platforms?]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5399 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:07:19 +0000 Katie Cruel]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5399 <![CDATA[Is there any way to back up and restore saves in WS?]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5398 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:11:50 +0000 ccs2121]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5398
Inquiries are also about save slots.

I took a good opportunity and received a 3D printed version of WS FLASHMASTA as a gift from an acquaintance.

She had previously bought 2 FLASHMASTA and gave one to me as they never used it.

This is the gist.

I know from a search that there are 16 game slots on WS FLASHMASTA, but only 1 save slot.

So, I put Super Robot Wars Compact as a game to save. In addition, one-time games such as Pocket Fighter, Mr. Driller, and Magical Drop were added.

The problem is, when I play another game and turn on Super Robot Wars again, the save disappears.

Perhaps it was saved because of rank registration after clearing the game.

So, do I have to connect FLASHMASTA to PC to back up my saves every time I try to play another game?

Is there any way to back up and restore saves in WS?

I have a cheap Chinese flashcart for the Game Boy that automatically backs up previous saves and restores the saves of the game to playing when l start another game.

If automation is not possible, at least I want to back up my saves without connecting to a PC. I think FLASHMASTA is very good. There must be a way.]]>
Inquiries are also about save slots.

I took a good opportunity and received a 3D printed version of WS FLASHMASTA as a gift from an acquaintance.

She had previously bought 2 FLASHMASTA and gave one to me as they never used it.

This is the gist.

I know from a search that there are 16 game slots on WS FLASHMASTA, but only 1 save slot.

So, I put Super Robot Wars Compact as a game to save. In addition, one-time games such as Pocket Fighter, Mr. Driller, and Magical Drop were added.

The problem is, when I play another game and turn on Super Robot Wars again, the save disappears.

Perhaps it was saved because of rank registration after clearing the game.

So, do I have to connect FLASHMASTA to PC to back up my saves every time I try to play another game?

Is there any way to back up and restore saves in WS?

I have a cheap Chinese flashcart for the Game Boy that automatically backs up previous saves and restores the saves of the game to playing when l start another game.

If automation is not possible, at least I want to back up my saves without connecting to a PC. I think FLASHMASTA is very good. There must be a way.]]> <![CDATA[Unable to load]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5308 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:11:38 +0000 Superfighter26]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5308
I got today my ws flashmasta
Ive installed the driver and connected to pc
but everytime I am trying to flash the new menu in slot 1 or games in other slots 
it says unable to load everytime...

do youi have any solution??

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I got today my ws flashmasta
Ive installed the driver and connected to pc
but everytime I am trying to flash the new menu in slot 1 or games in other slots 
it says unable to load everytime...

do youi have any solution??

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I noticed that in the PC software anything unusual/unofficial is just shown as 'Unknown'. All official games seem to show up with their proper names, but anything with a translation or SRAM patch applied is mostly 'Unknown'. I initially assumed the software has a table with checksum->name and can't recognize anything that has been patched, translated, romhacked etc., but in the menu on the actual WS all the names seem correct, even the patched/translated games etc. How can it be that the menu on the console knows all the proper ROM names but the PC software doesn't? I found only one game name that shows up incorrect: 'Uchuu Senkan Yamato' is 'LastStand' (totally different game for the WS) for some reason in the console menu. Game seems to play fine, though.

Is there any way to manually enter/correct names?

Thanks!]]>
I noticed that in the PC software anything unusual/unofficial is just shown as 'Unknown'. All official games seem to show up with their proper names, but anything with a translation or SRAM patch applied is mostly 'Unknown'. I initially assumed the software has a table with checksum->name and can't recognize anything that has been patched, translated, romhacked etc., but in the menu on the actual WS all the names seem correct, even the patched/translated games etc. How can it be that the menu on the console knows all the proper ROM names but the PC software doesn't? I found only one game name that shows up incorrect: 'Uchuu Senkan Yamato' is 'LastStand' (totally different game for the WS) for some reason in the console menu. Game seems to play fine, though.

Is there any way to manually enter/correct names?

Thanks!]]> <![CDATA[New to Flash Masta - save slot ?]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5284 Sat, 11 Dec 2021 08:12:09 +0000 QUARK]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5284
As I read in the forum there is just one save slot - how do you handle playing the games?
Will there be an update in the future? (anyway to help?)]]>
As I read in the forum there is just one save slot - how do you handle playing the games?
Will there be an update in the future? (anyway to help?)]]> <![CDATA[Can't download ROM to Flash masta]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5267 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 03:04:00 +0000 seaturtle]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5267 I have installed driver by Zadig successfully(WinUSB v6.1.7600.16385)(zadig_info.png).
Now, I can get cartridge Info by FlashMasta.exe (cartridge Info.png) but I cannot download ws rom by flash entire button successfully (error_info.png).
After downloading failed, the FlashMasta program crashed.

The error message as below:
An error occured  during operation.
a USB error occured: operation exceeded timeout: 2000 milliseconds.

I have tried different cables ,PCs and USB ports, still cannot download rom successfully.

Anyone have any ideas on how I can fix this?

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.png   error_info.png (Size: 19.64 KB / Downloads: 6) ]]> I have installed driver by Zadig successfully(WinUSB v6.1.7600.16385)(zadig_info.png).
Now, I can get cartridge Info by FlashMasta.exe (cartridge Info.png) but I cannot download ws rom by flash entire button successfully (error_info.png).
After downloading failed, the FlashMasta program crashed.

The error message as below:
An error occured  during operation.
a USB error occured: operation exceeded timeout: 2000 milliseconds.

I have tried different cables ,PCs and USB ports, still cannot download rom successfully.

Anyone have any ideas on how I can fix this?

.png   zadig_info.png (Size: 22.48 KB / Downloads: 3)

.png   cartridge Info.png (Size: 19.08 KB / Downloads: 8)

.png   error_info.png (Size: 19.64 KB / Downloads: 6) ]]> <![CDATA[WS Flash Masta Not Showing Up (Zadig)]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5262 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:14:40 +0000 XxKeeperxX]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5262
I just got some time to set up FLash Masta and im trying to use Zadig and it isn't coming up for me to format. I've watched the video tutorial but it hasn't come up. Are there any tips?

I tried different cables, i've tried different ports. I tried plugging it in and out several times for about an hour. Some help would be appreciated!]]>
I just got some time to set up FLash Masta and im trying to use Zadig and it isn't coming up for me to format. I've watched the video tutorial but it hasn't come up. Are there any tips?

I tried different cables, i've tried different ports. I tried plugging it in and out several times for about an hour. Some help would be appreciated!]]> <![CDATA[Link cable, works fine]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5261 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 23:24:03 +0000 Danno]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5261
https://twitter.com/NidoneNbox1777/statu...1936804864 Wrote:・通信ケーブルで通信できない
・Cannot communicate with communication cable

My own testing reveals that it does work, but that the OEM link cable itself is the culprit.


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The pins on the link cable are so far out on the end that they're completely overshooting the contacts in the communication port. Unseating it slightly solves the problem:


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Don't be dissuaded from purchasing a FlashMasta on the grounds of the communication port not working. It works just fine as long as the cable is doing its job (plus, I'm not certain link communications even pass through the cartridge).]]>
https://twitter.com/NidoneNbox1777/statu...1936804864 Wrote:・通信ケーブルで通信できない
・Cannot communicate with communication cable

My own testing reveals that it does work, but that the OEM link cable itself is the culprit.


.jpg   workingfine.jpg (Size: 943.5 KB / Downloads: 6)

The pins on the link cable are so far out on the end that they're completely overshooting the contacts in the communication port. Unseating it slightly solves the problem:


.jpg   unseated.jpg (Size: 44.15 KB / Downloads: 3)

Don't be dissuaded from purchasing a FlashMasta on the grounds of the communication port not working. It works just fine as long as the cable is doing its job (plus, I'm not certain link communications even pass through the cartridge).]]> <![CDATA[Once again trying to get the save backup restore option working]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5214 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:09:43 +0000 Hoagtech]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5214
My example is FF2 translation. 

When I save over it with Klonoa, it is gone forever.

When I backup save from Flashmasta app, It does not reappear when I "Restore save" 

Is this function broken for the last three years or is it user error?]]>
My example is FF2 translation. 

When I save over it with Klonoa, it is gone forever.

When I backup save from Flashmasta app, It does not reappear when I "Restore save" 

Is this function broken for the last three years or is it user error?]]> <![CDATA[Fire Lancer on Flash Masta v5.2]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5209 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:57:54 +0000 2huwman]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5209
The picture is offset so missing almost half of it (photo attached). 

All other games display properly, so not sure what's happening here. Any ideas? I do have the new LCD mod, but as I say all other games are fine. 

Thanks for any help!

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The picture is offset so missing almost half of it (photo attached). 

All other games display properly, so not sure what's happening here. Any ideas? I do have the new LCD mod, but as I say all other games are fine. 

Thanks for any help!

.jpg   PXL_20210406_075027321.jpg (Size: 766.86 KB / Downloads: 14) ]]> <![CDATA[Flashmasta v5.1 Corruption and Deleted Saves]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5207 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:15:01 +0000 lynxtosg]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5207 <![CDATA[feature request for manual sram swap from menu]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5205 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:21:32 +0000 andreint]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5205 Most flash carts on other systems do fancy automated saves swap, but I think we'd all be fine with just a manual way to handle saves from the current menu system within the cart itself.
I know this is the nichest product ever, but we got this far and now it'd be so nice to get just this extra feature to make this product pretty much perfect!

Thanks!]]> Most flash carts on other systems do fancy automated saves swap, but I think we'd all be fine with just a manual way to handle saves from the current menu system within the cart itself.
I know this is the nichest product ever, but we got this far and now it'd be so nice to get just this extra feature to make this product pretty much perfect!

Thanks!]]> <![CDATA[WonderSwan v5.2: Color Only?]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5203 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:59:18 +0000 Danno]]> https://forum.freeplaytech.com/showthread.php?tid=5203
I'm borrowing a friend's WonderSwan to get homebrew development off the ground, and it does work on the B/W model. I understand that the units from this last batch were a different revision, v5.2, and the one from my friend is v5.1. Did something change in the revision that broke or removed compatibility with the black-and-white WonderSwan?

It might be something that I can fix on my end, in which case I'm open to ideas. I have a support ticket open about it, but if someone knows what's going on, that would help get things resolved and make everyone's lives easier. Thanks in advance!]]>
I'm borrowing a friend's WonderSwan to get homebrew development off the ground, and it does work on the B/W model. I understand that the units from this last batch were a different revision, v5.2, and the one from my friend is v5.1. Did something change in the revision that broke or removed compatibility with the black-and-white WonderSwan?

It might be something that I can fix on my end, in which case I'm open to ideas. I have a support ticket open about it, but if someone knows what's going on, that would help get things resolved and make everyone's lives easier. Thanks in advance!]]>