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TamaSma Card Flashing Guide

What You Need

What To Do

  1. Connect your TamaSma Card to your computer using your choice of card-flashing harware.

  2. Dump your card's binary data (BIN file) using AsProgrammer or FlashROM.

    • AsProgrammer: Follow the instructions in the Patch-i Box Guide. Use the right IC for the size of the card. If using Tama Spa's or Bazjo's programmers, set the programmer to CH341.
    • FlashROM: flashrom -p ch347_spi -r tamasmacard_backup.bin
      If using Tama Spa's or Bazjo's programmers, use -p ch341_spi instead.

  3. Make a backup copy of the BIN file for safekeeping.

  4. Edit the BIN file with SmartyPants or Studded's tool. Skip this step if you have a custom or translated BIN file already.

  5. Flash your card with your new BIN file using AsProgrammer or FlashROM.

    • AsProgrammer: Follow the instructions in the Patch-i Box Guide. Use the right IC for the size of the card. If using Tama Spa's or Bazjo's programmers, set the programmer to CH341.
    • FlashROM: flashrom -p ch347_spi -w new_tamasmacard.bin
      If using Tama Spa's or Bazjo's programmers, use -p ch341_spi instead.

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