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(14.09.2023 14:42)SWAT писал(а):  It would be awesome if you could run a debug version of the loader firmware with a logging via Serial port. The only thing you need to know is that working with the address space for the loader will differ in some cases, since debug loader is larger in size. And also it's much slower due to logging.

Gladly, if I can help, kindly tell me what to do.
Now that I have done the Internal SD Mod on my Dreamcast, I have the first version of the `Serial Port to SD` adapter which is not that great in quality but with cables or soldering connections I could create a homemade cable.

I guess for Debugging, I have to start Dreamshell with the `DEBUG_DS_CORE.BIN` then for the Serial Port cable how do I build it, do you have a scheme guide soldering where I can follow for building it?

Example, from Serial Port to USB or another connection?

Then once I have created the homemade cable, where should I connect it to an XP computer?
Do I need some drivers?
And what software to communicate with the DC and PC for Debugging?

You can buy any cheap Serial/UART TTL to USB adapter and connect it by standard scheme GND/RX/TX (3,4,5 pins). Also need connect CTS to GND on DC side (7 and 8 pin connect together).
The software depends on what OS you will be doing this on, but for each there is a solution, that’s for sure.
If you want to use windows XP, so you can use Putty.

I'm always learning new things, I love this hacker stuff. before I look for a Serial/UART TTL to USB adapter, I'm thinking if I can use the Respeberry Pi 3 B+ that I have at home, since I never use it.

So I could debug with the Raspberry connected directly to the Dreamcast. Do you know anything about it, if it is possible to use a Raspberry with its connections instead of Serial/UART TTL to USB device?

I also imagine that the RX/TX connections need to be connected as follows:
Dreamcast RX to TX Raspberry (or UART TTL connections USB) .
Dreamcast Tx to RX Raspberry (or UART TTL connections USB) .

(Obviously the rest of the connection on the same Pins.)