Dumping Famicom Disk System Games/BIOS
To dump FDS games you will need everything pictured here.
A Famicom Disk System
An FDSStick
An FDSStick Transfer cable
To dump the BIOS you will need:
A copy of Animal Crossing (GCN)
A way to rip the game (The recommended method is using a Wii)
You can purchase the FDSStick here: http://3dscapture.com/fdsstick/
The transfer cable can either be made or bought. This cable is just an SNES a/v out port on both ends with the little tab on top filed down so that it can fit in the Famicom Disk System.
I purchased mine here: http://www.tototek.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_35&products_id=206
Ebay seller retro_console_accessories is also able to make the cable. I’ve provided the pinout information from the FDSStick website so that the cable will match the wiring of the one I purchased. This would be preferable for US buyers because the cost will be cheaper and it will get to you faster.
You can contact her here: http://www.ebay.com/usr/retro_console_accessories?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
If you wish to make your own cable you can purchase these
https://shop.hdretrovision.com/products/nintendo-multiout-a-v-connector-3-pack
from HD Retrovision and use the pinout shown on the FDSStick website.
Okay, so first of all you’ll need the FDS BIOS to run any FDS games on RetroArch. I used this method to dump the BIOS from a copy of Animal Crossing:
Rename the BIOS to “disksys.rom” and move it to the RetroArch system folder.
I am certain that there is a way to dump the BIOS straight from the RAM adapter, but I was unable to using the Kazzo. Once I figure out how to dump the BIOS from the RAM adapter I’ll update this post.
Now that the BIOS is setup, go ahead and download the software from the FDSStick website. Plug the transfer cable from the Famicom Disk System to the FDSStick.
Make sure that the cable is plugged in with the shaved off tab facing up on the Famicom Disk System and up toward the button on the FDSStick.
It is possible to plug the cable in upside down, so I would recommend labeling the top side so there isn’t any confusion.
Once you are sure the cable is plugged in correctly, plug the FDSStick into your computer and insert a game into the FDS.
Open the software you just downloaded and this window will appear.
Click on the “Disk” tab and on the bottom left click on “Read Disk”.
Now you just need to name the ROM and save it.
This window will appear after it’s done saving this side of the disk.
If the game you are dumping only uses one side of the disk, then click on “Done”. If it uses both sides remove the disk, flip it, re-insert, and click on “Read next”. Like before, click “Done” when it’s finished.
You now have a working ROM of a Famicom Disk System game. Load it onto your favorite emulator and enjoy!