How to Use R4 on Nintendo DS
The Nintendo DS user community has seen an explosion in home-brew software applications created by amateur programmers. Games, Internet browsers and media players have all found their way onto the DS, with programmers taking full advantage of the DS's interface and technological capabilities. The rise in home-brew software is made possible in part by DS SLOT-1 storage devices, which allow players to download software applications from the Internet and run them on the DS. R4DS--short for Revolution For DS--is one of the most popular storage devices on the market. It requires only a few moments of setup time and gives players easy access to home-brew software.
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Things You'll Need
- Nintendo DS
- PC
- R4DS Package with MicroSD card, DS SLOT-1 adapter and USB adapter
Instructions
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Setting Up R4DS
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Insert the MicroSD card into the USB adapter. The MicroSD card will stick out a little; do not try to force it further in.
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Insert the USB adapter into a USB port on your PC. A red indicator light on the adapter will begin flashing if it is properly connected.
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Open the MicroSD folder. It will appear as a removable disk drive.
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Visit the R4DS homepage. Download the latest R4DS kernel folder (see Resources).
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Click on the R4DS kernel folder. Extract the folder to your desktop.
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Drag the contents of the kernel folder into your MicroSD drive. Create any other folders you wish to use on the MicroSD drive, such as "Games."
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Download any DS home-brew applications of your choosing. Save the relevant files to a folder of your choosing on the MicroSD drive. Files that are compatible with your DS will use the .nds file extension.
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Eject the MicroSD drive from your computer. Remove the MicroSD card from the USB adapter.
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Insert the MicroSD card into the DS SLOT-1 adapter. Insert the adapter into your Nintendo DS's game slot and turn the DS on.
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Find the application you wish to use in the R4DS interface, and open it with the "A" button.
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