DC Drop VMU transfer utility

Simple HTTP server that facilitates transfer of VMU saves from a Dreamcast

Features

• Transfers VMU saves from Dreamcast to computer
• Decodes VMU save into a format suitable for emulators

Usage

Dreamcast must be connected to host computer with broadband adapter or modem

• Launch droppy.py script
• Using Dreamcast browser disc, navigate to IP address of hosting computer
• Upload the VMU save

Modem Connection

The Dreamcast can be connected to the host computer by connecting them together using modems. Please check the very useful guide linked below to connect your Dreamcast to your host pc.

http://www.dreamcast-scene.com/guides/pc-dc-server-guide-win7/

Rationale

I have a ton of great Street Fighter III 3rd Strike replays that I want to keep for posterity.

Acknowledgments

This script would not be possible without the efforts in 'droopy.py' by Pierre Duquesne. Thank you, and everyone in the Dreamcast community that has published information on the VMU format.

Python Support

This package was developed and tested with: Debian Linux (Lenny), python 2.5

leif theden (bitcraft), 2012