{"product_id":"carte-rtc-mister-fpga-retroscaler","title":"Real-time clock RTC board for MiSTer FPGA — RetroScaler","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.6em;\"\u003eMiSTer FPGA RTC board: the right date and time, even without a network\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eMiSTer FPGA\u003c\/strong\u003e has no battery-backed clock: every time it's powered on, it starts with no date or time and waits for a network connection to provide them. On an offline setup, the Amiga, MSX, PC-XT or file browser end up with a bogus date. This \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eRetroScaler RTC board\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a battery-powered clock that keeps running while the MiSTer is switched off, and that the system reads back at startup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eKeeps time while powered off\u003c\/strong\u003e: the clock stays powered by a coin cell battery when the MiSTer is unplugged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eRestores the date at startup\u003c\/strong\u003e: cores and saved files get a consistent timestamp, without going through Wi-Fi or Ethernet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eCompact format\u003c\/strong\u003e: approximately 3.7 × 3.6 × 0.5 cm, designed to stay in a MiSTer case that's already well filled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWhat it doesn't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImproves neither the performance nor the compatibility of cores: it's a clock, not an SDRAM board or a memory expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoesn't replace a network connection: core and firmware updates still require the Internet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoesn't work on its own: you need a MiSTer FPGA built on a Terasic DE10-Nano board, with an up-to-date MiSTer Main and RTC support enabled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIsn't a cartridge save battery: it doesn't restore the saves of a real Game Boy, Mega Drive or Super Nintendo cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA coin cell battery isn't guaranteed to be in the box — have one ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for a \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eMiSTer FPGA\u003c\/strong\u003e built around the Terasic DE10-Nano board, via the expansion connector. It isn't intended for mini PCs and Android emulation boxes, retro handheld consoles or original consoles. Other development boards (DE10-Standard, DE1-SoC…) aren't covered. Check the space available in your case before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eSkill level required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation for someone who has already opened their MiSTer: the board goes on the expansion connector, with the MiSTer switched off and unplugged, observing the pin orientation. The manufacturer mentions hand-soldered assembly, which describes how the board is made, not soldering you have to do at home. On the software side, the clock must be recognised by MiSTer Main; allow a few minutes of configuration after the first startup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 real-time clock RTC board for MiSTer FPGA (RetroScaler).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003eRead before ordering: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fun-esports.com\/en\/collections\/atelier-modding\" style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; Modding\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery in 10 to 18 days · ships within 3 to 5 days · 2-year legal guarantee · 14-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fun-Esports","offers":[{"title":"RTC","offer_id":54540518195533,"sku":"1005001406387391-RTC","price":43.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/7636\/5133\/files\/carte-horloge-temps-reel-rtc-pour-mister-fpga_35391572-61fc-47c3-b625-0644584ebb5e.png?v=1787320594","url":"https:\/\/fun-esports.com\/en\/products\/retroscaler-mister-fpga-rtc-board","provider":"Fun-Esports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}