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Thanks to the Cerbios team for keeping us moving forward with new features/updates. Imagine what we would of had if MakeMHZ had worked with the Cerbios team instead of completely dismissing it. Cerbios backed by Stellar could of been the final Xbox bios/chip combo ever needed. We can still hope that this happens eventually.......... cant we??????

So finally got around to making an xblast… I like it. Only made it for ram upgrades… but it’s nice and small and aesthetically pleasing!

It seems more and more people are starting to wake up to the fact that a LOT of the new wonderful "Exclusive" features are little more than vapourware with Stellar right now. It's a real shame because as I and other here have said, there is a LOT of potential with this chip. It's a shame that the fact its creator seems to be a bit of an asshat is what's going to hold it back. If there is ANYONE ELSE out there that has the ability to create a competitor for Stellar (and isn't an asshat) then please do so. I for one will back you on Kickstarter, Patreon or wherever!! Competition would force a rethink on the Stellar creator's part.

22 partitions. 20 of which what 1TB/2TB? Is there even enough 480p porn videos on the interweb to fill up that much space?

I would love for there to be some competition on the"new chip" front instead of a monopoly.

This tool is released, it's called Repackinator. You can download repackinator from the team resurgent github page. https://github.com/Team-Resurgent/Repackinator Just use untouched redump iso files and the program will do the rest. It will also create the attach file. the main repacklist.json in repackinator is fully tested and is build like so: all usa games + pal exlusives + jap exlusives. If you wish to convert another version of the game for some reason you can add it to the repacklist.json (you can find the alt games in altRepacklist.json) Here is a compatibility list for xiso with cerbios: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTsVPLdUJvc0R8oYXbx5xVSEBHW98VH2xM5XkvODvC01Sbcj9b3I2laWD3ZxN-Yklm4qJR2jF4nXuiu/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true And here is the compatibility for CCI (cerbios compressed images): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vSewa5ynfmFC6Dg9FeF9nBF511dGgHc6VwtmR5AH3yyba-bqXO2OAvR-_xxPSLk84xCiM8LxntTYzHX/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true

Keep your eyes open for something coming soon

From what I've read, I can't help but believe that supporting other BIOSes on a microSD card is nothing more than a gimmick at the moment. There hasn't been much effort in supporting anything else previously with MakeMHz... And if it does go ahead, I can't imagine it'll be a priority at all or that any competitive/preferable modern BIOSes or patches will even be supported anyway. I've been interested in the native ATA TRIM support for SSDs as well, but it's not something that I've really seen discussed since its announcement... Sure, it's not actually all that big of a deal, but I'm keen to see it play out if it's actually a thing. All of the kernel-level patching on-the-fly is the most attractive thing about it all to me at the moment, and also the integrated modern controller support that I haven't seen or heard anything about yet either... There's a lot of promises and undelivered features, but also a lot of drama and refusals to support desired features that are provided elsewhere. I think I'll be on the fence about Project Stellar for a while, patiently seeing how it all plays out and what it has to offer in the long-run... I think that a bit of competition for an internal HDMI output mod (not analogue-digital external converters) could be a good thing for the project overall - I recently saw some mention of PixelFX developing one? In the meantime, an OpenXenium with freedom for my own choice of BIOSes/patches will be good enough for me, at least until something "Stellar" finally happens with this...

A new version of cerbios is released! Lots of changes. you can find the CerbiosTool here: https://github.com/Team-Resurgent/CerbiosTool and remember to download the untouched version of cerbios you can use Pandora: https://github.com/Team-Resurgent/Pandora

Fun little project, recreated the casing for the pro switch used by the x3 modchip. Done in Fusion 360

I’ll be making some more soon after I design a programming jig

Well I have plans to add X4G features to X4X to have ultimate dashboard. With Dynamic content and support for _resources I will be able to create really awesome windows. I will see with Rocky5 if he is interested in porting his layouts to Estuary for new XBMC version. I like XBMC4Gamers but it's only useful for games and nothing more. Can't watch videos, can't play music, don't have library for media and can't run youtube plugins. Which I understand, no one is using Xbox for media (except few idiots like me xD). But it's really awesome to see latest Kodi UI running on device from 2001. And it's kind of fun working on this.

Some more progress regarding visible changes. I know underhood updates are not so funny

Dustin/MakeMHz, has stated that they’re working on compatibility with the old XLCD screens AND, the STL has been released for the faceplate along with the X3CP board being successfully cloned. I think it’s safe to say that It’s only a matter of time now. Glad I still have the old X3 lying around. In other news, my Stellar just arrived today.

Format the ipod nano again using FATXplorer 3.0 beta then copy the two save files / numbered folders to the root / top-level folder. Edit: Forget that you ever knew that the old buggy Xplorer360 application ever existed.

I'm not saying no...

Vimms lair gives you the option to get either the full redump .iso or an .xiso for most Xbox games. There's a dropdown box to choose the download format near the download button.

Seconded, nikey. These are my exact thoughts. What a gigantic missed opportunity this is for MakeMHZ... And, really, for all of us. So this release seems to center around the addition of UDMA 6, over 5. Cool. I can't wait to try this on my box when I get home. Thank you team. You're amazing.

If Titan supports it then so does Stellar.

NFO : You can use the folder links in the first post or the ddl links below. Cebios v2.3.0 DL Direct Link @ 1fichier: https://1fichier.com/?zrm99yszx8qh67kgsx20 Cebios v2.3.0 DL Direct Link @ Mega: https://1fichier.com/?zrm99yszx8qh67kgsx20 UNTOUCHED SCENE FILES ONLY! EDIT: Cerbios Tool @ https://github.com/Team-Resurgent/CerbiosTool

I have some links laying around : https://imgur.com/a/zoH7v1w If you need one or to....

Took me 2 sec to find a copy on google. However, a little fun fact. The repair guide is on the OGXBox Installer among other useful PDF's.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xnv9AMEKaQKbx4rT_25yNicUhULxJT0b/view?usp=drivesdk Above link is the repair guide. I believe this would help everybody, including new members, So I would like to provide it. Admin, if you're not cool with this, let me know, okay?

Hi all, just checking in to let you know that a new theme was just wrapped up. If you use XBMC4Gamers you can download and drag/drop to your build. This theme (like the others i've done) will be found on the downloader. It's not there yet, but the files can be found here: https://github.com/Team-Resurgent/Resurgent-Skin-XBMC4GAMERS. On this build i added additional root/programs menu icons so hopefully will cover most of the categories you guys use. Folder names supported when you add source. 128MB Ram Apps/Applications Arcade Collections Dash/Dashboard/Dashboards Demos Emulators Games Homebrew Movies PC Games Ports (uses same icon as PC games) Proto/Prototypes Ram Xtras (uses same icon as 128MB Ram) Vault (uses same icon as Collections) here is also a video preview for you.

Scrapers are now fixed. There are some more things to port before backporting of Estuary skin can be done

I understand it completely, so you're not alone I know I commented on this already, but the kx-m270, which will soon have a new-in-box twin brother, needs cap work and is not truly usable at this time. I'm just glad I have a foundation with literally zero hours on the tube and it's ready to be opened and for batteries to be put in the remote for the first time... A remote which is still wrapped in plastic with the manual. RIght now, I am using a JVC AV-27320 for my main CRT duties, including my Xbox, which is hooked up via green monster component cables. Fucking bulletproof cables, man. I also have a 36 inch Trinitron that weighs 200 pounds, but I'm trying to find a spot for that one. It's big, heavy and unwieldy. Lol. I also recently got a (secondary) 27 inch Samsung Slimfit with HDMI input! It tends to scale poorly with 240p material, so I'll be using it with all 480 stuff. When it comes to first and second generation consoles, or anything that uses 240 really, I'll use the JVC until I can get the kx-m270 restored. Just acquired an N64 with an everdrive and I plan to RGB mod it, so I'm not sure which monitor to use for that. Probably the JVC. But hopefully, the Sony kx-m270 will handle the older consoles as it only has composite anyway... I may have a switch with multiple outputs so I don't have to choose monitors so strictly, but I have some stuff to work out. https://crtdatabase.com/crts/jvc/jvc-av-27320 Link to drive folder with other photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1v-sEhjWot3VoR4xHd0ppvq0Gk6JKKh9X You should have access to the folder. Included: -Pic of the Samsung Slimfit CRT https://crtdatabase.com/crts/samsung/samsung-slimfit-tx-t2793h -A Pic of my restored x3 box. -Two pics of the trinitron kx-m270 monitor with the "it's a Sony" sticker still on the glass. https://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=50799 http://www.tools-n-gizmos.com/part_pics/32194Pics.html -A short video of the 36fs100 trinitron running Mario 1 from the Xbox. https://picclick.com/Sony-Trinitron-Wega-FD-24-CRT-TV-KV-24FS100-394618182482.html -My storage unit with the trinitron 36fs100 on the left. Can't miss it. Lol. I have two of the Samsung Slimfits with HDMI! You can see the kx-m270 in the cardboard box all the way in the back. -Frasier DVD playing on the x3 box and the JVC. Thank you for your patience. Let me know if any links DON'T work. The drive links are MY photos, while the posted links are 3rd party reference photos.

I have updated my Steller chip to 1.1.0 I tested a 2tb origins HDD that boots on all modchips/modded bios and it would only boot to the MS dash A 2tb HDD that's not cerbios formatted with xbmc4gamers in a folder on e called dashboard loads fine A 3tb HDD with F and G equal splits that loads fine with cerbios reports as no HDD A 1tb SSD that's formatted with cerbios compatibly that I put xbmc4gamers in a folder called dashboard will load 4gamers but it can't find any apps, Homebrew, Games on the drive and the file manager in 4gamers thinks there is F drive put reports path not found. On the plus side it no longer only enters safe mode if you don't have a DVD drive connected. Whoopee !! So for some reason he hasn't or won't add cerbios compatibly. Cheers SS Dave Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing.

Both are sold!

Dang an OGX360 for 4 controllers for about $80 US shipped is awesome. Now I have to go beg the wife.

Here :)

No label - No buy. It's simple as that. I personaly would aim for a 1.6b xbox which in most cases have HL drives made in 2004 instead of buying a 2001 Samsung. Or a LG8164b which is also a nice drive and can be found as NOS for cheap.

The origin of the Netherlands makes it extra dope.

How's the GDR-8163B connected to your PC? The last one I flashed was directly connected to an IDE connector on my old PC. To flash the drive, I believe you must connect the drive directly to a native IDE bus, not through a USB-to-IDE adapter.

The Xbox motherboard is a 4 layer PCB and if you have ripped the plated hole that's connected to the middle traces from the board there is no coming back. The best thing you can do when learning to solder is find old electronic circuit boards and practice I also recommend you have a read of this tutorial https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering/common-problems Cheers SS Dave Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing.

I recently got asked for some tips on this upgrade and figured others could benefit from the info as well. So for posterity, here's what I recall as being the most relevant info, condensed. There's 2 important topics to get right which require some strategy: alignment needs to be dead-on, and the interposer needs some help to be mounted flat. I'll explain why. For alignment, generally you can be just under half a pitch off with your BGA alignment and it'll work out fine when the chip settles. So, the BGA pitch on this motherboard of 1.25mm suggests alignment is very forgiving. However, vias centered within groups of pads are not nicely tented, and instead take up most of the leeway you'd normally have with alignment. I'd say you don't have ~0.6mm of tolerance, but rather about 0.15mm. To assure I get good alignment, the first thing I do is eliminate the possibility of bridges forming between the BGA pads and nearby vias. You can simply tent these vias manually using UV curable solder mask. Takes about 10-15 minutes, and with this, a lot of alignment margin is recovered. At the same time, I place some 0603 resistors near corners of the BGA array and interposer outline. See the red marked circles below. The BGA pads on the underside of the interposer do not cover the entire interposer area, so the interposer tends to tilt/slant during reflow because it's gravity center is off. When the interposer is tilted, BGA balls can get too compressed and are unnecessarily stressed. Now the 0603 resistors just happen to have a height very similar to properly compressed 0.76mm solder balls, so this very simple approach ensures the interposer will get mounted flat. Next, my definitive way to get perfect alignments, after a number of less precise prior attempts: I drilled through the corner BGA pads on the underside of a sacrificial interposer. See circles in picture below. The resulting holes allows to see the xbox BGA pads underneath, and thereby align the sacrificial interposer perfectly. Then, I tape it down temporarily. The next step is to fix this interposer in place. The idea is that by placing e.g. 0805 capacitors along the edges of this interposer, we can lift it up and replace it with a fresh interposer in exactly the same position. Furthermore, because the interposer cannot move laterally, the interposer won't "dance", and therefore balls cannot join with the vias centered within groups of pads either. With the alignment also being spot on, there shouldn't be a "snap" when the BGA aligns itself due to surface tension either. I believe this thoroughly eliminates everything that could potentially yield faulty mounts. The very last optimization I added was to place a single case screw diagonally over the interposer as depicted above. This counteracts the weight imbalance due to the BGA pads being off-center underneath the interposer. The positioning I found is determined experimentally and results in the interposer settling down perfectly straight, i.e. all 4 corners go simultaneously. This isn't super important since we already guarantee flat mounts due to the 0603 resistors acting as standoffs from a prior step. Running short on time for this writeup so I'll conclude with the only other vital step: use a bismuth compound solder paste for the CPU itself. Bismuth solder has much lower melting point than normal leaded, so this allows soldering of the CPU without inadvertently reflowing the interposer (but with a lot of added weight on top, potentially squashing the balls!).

Hi @ToxicMedzand thanks for your amazing work. Do you plan to release a new 2023 version with the last Cerbios revision (compatible with 1.6 consoles)?

I could probably come up with something custom that might work, maybe similar to this

I have the parts in stock to build 2 more OGX360s. I sold 5 units and bought parts for 7 considering that I would probably need spare parts. I was lucky and no spare parts were needed so now i have 2 spares that I am offering here. I can make them with 1 arduino each and order more Arduinos if needed. I also make the cables. I solder my PCBs with a stencil, liquid solder and then bake them in a T-962 Infrared IC Heater. All hand soldering is done under a microscope and the OGX360s are flashed and tested befpre shipping. Here's my offering: OGX360 1x controller + 1x cable€ 45,00 OGX360 2x controller + 2x cable € 50,00 OGX360 3x controller + 3x cable € 55,00 OGX360 4x controller + 4x cable € 60,00 3d case €5,00 Shipping can be through PostNL, DHL, FedEx, UPS whatever you please, I can get prices from all these handlers. I've made my OGX360s with pin headers for the Arduinos to make it easier to replace them so I modified the case STL and posted it here on thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5976384

Legacy Xbox partitions are now supported. Supports up to 22 partitions

The sf8163 program, after being fumbled around some more, returns the message "drive should not be upgraded because it already has NEW firmware" What the hell even is this software...

Hey BS, i hope your ok and not too badly injured!! On topic, I had murders trying to flash on of these a couple of years back. Never got it working no matter what I tried. Even an old period correct XP pc wouldn't do the job so I gave up and sold the drive lol

I have 3 of these ready to get flashed and fitted. I just got hit by a car and will have same quality free time for a few months, so maybe I can get it done then while I have the free time.

from what i can tell you, i tried running one with a cf card and the kit didnt like it. and i heard codeASM and one other tried looking into a emulator and had no success. im working with a buddy to get the sound card reverse engineered and sofar it looking promising. my buddy and me hope to release the pcb schematics and parts list really soon. for now you can buy premade boards from dirtypcbs.com in packs of 10.

I desoldered the TSOP and used a TL866-II plus to flash it usin this decryptet dump file : https://1fichier.com/?660lpb8ofp0j6cmunluc If you have an XP PC on hand, you could try this : https://1fichier.com/?5nkbyak7ld5wqhgkiao2 (MAYBE a bootable LiveXP would do but not to sure)

I have flashed some but with an external flasher because I had the same issue. So, as primary master you could try : SF8163 8050L.dld 0 /f /c /p /o OR SF8163 8050L.dld 0 /f /c /p /o /r

Seconded. X3 has it. It was all I needed back then...

And no. 3 is here ( ~ Skip first 6 hours) :

False. Stellar OS is not a legal reimplementation. LoveMHz has posted pictures of him working on Stellar OS source code on Twitter, and you can see the retail Xbox BIOS source code in the background. Looking at source code and rewriting it for a new OS is not a "legal reimplementation". It's all false claims to make the product look better because it's "legal". Also it's not FOSS.

Also, don't bother enabling 1080i, there is pretty much no point. Its a ram hog and there are next to no games that utilise it. 480p and 720p are all you really need.