Non-Sega VM with screen

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Non-Sega VM with screen

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From what I can tell it's a nexus-style VM, multiple bank AND PC interface. The screen has it's own format for lighting up 'power' and a big number to indicate bank. The PC interface is 6 pin and there is a button, apparently to switch banks, but I can't get it to do anything.

DC's bios doesn't see it and neither does MapleTest.

I had asked around prior to buying it if anyone had ever seen one like it and got no. Maybe with the pictures below it would be more apparent?

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take it apart!
gives us the pcb shots
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Glob topped chip + 4 flash chips. Nothing really special on the inside. I'll see about taking a pic or so when I get back to school though.
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Very interesting. I wonder if it was meant for testing while programers were making their games?
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You must have a sweet collection of exotic dc stuff, Quzar :)
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Anthony817 wrote:Very interesting. I wonder if it was meant for testing while programers were making their games?
Nope. It's non-SEGA. The screen just seems to display what memory block you're using. It only has one button to change banks, which makes it a bit harder to use than those with a slider switch.

The cable port is most likely simply for a nexus style cable.
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odd. I have a card like that looks just like that, minus the screen of course.
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wow!!

where did you find that?
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Got it off eBay.
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