Wolfenstein 3D for Gameboy Color on custom cartridge (2016)
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- #Retro Gaming
- #Gameboy
- #Hardware
- Wolfenstein 3D is adapted for Gameboy Color using a custom cartridge with a co-processor.
- Cartridge Rev.D replaces the Nintendo MBC1 with an ATF1502 CPLD, making it fully functional with off-the-shelf parts.
- Source code and hardware schematics are available on GitHub, signaling project completion.
- The KE04 MCU, an ARM Cortex-M0, is chosen for its bit-banding feature and low power consumption.
- Memory optimization allows fitting the shareware episode, with potential for more episodes through further tweaks.
- Game features include music, password system, pause functionality, and various bug fixes.
- The project emphasizes learning PCB design, hardware, and software, rather than just creating a game.
- Cartridge revisions progressed from breakout prototypes to fully integrated designs with dual-port SRAM and EEPROM.
- Future possibilities include custom MBC chips and projects like Mario Kart-style games.