Partner-N64PC Dev Kit
Summary
This article documents the Partner-N64PC development kit for the Nintendo 64, detailing how a specially modified console plus debugger software enabled in-depth hardware debugging. It covers IRQ/RESET signal tie-lines, the flow of breakpoint and reset control, and the interaction between the Partner-N64 hardware, the development PC, and the 64DD development setup. The post also describes two kit variants (Partner-N64PC for IBM PCs and Partner-N64NW for SGI), the DCC adapter board, IPL ROM PAK usage for FONT and WAV data, SRAM test cartridges, and the role of development flash cartridges in testing and bootloading.