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Updated some things since this video a day or 2 ago from this post going live. Life’s been hard the last year, but am still here plodding away. Hope everyone enjoys the new features

I've been sitting on this for a few weeks now, But I think it's perfect timing to announce the Stellar Elimination Module. Above is a minimalistic 3.3v version that I retro fitted to my XeniumICE modchip, there's also a 5v version. These will be OpenSource along with the ST-Link adaptor, including Gerbers, BOM and Schematics within the next week or so. I would say that the MakeMHz XboxHD+ Legacy addon has already become obsolete within 24 hours of its release.

made some adjustments, this is an alignment print which will take 11 hours. The case will now use threaded inserts for mounting the xbox board and psu. I've added ribs to strengthen the case.

Available Soon: Further information to be announced...

The one unfair side to this (not taking sides or attacking. Offering a point of view) is best seen by reversing the roles. By the attack here, you suggest you shouldn’t/don’t make any money off of the things you make. The time and energy and resources you put into your designs is worth nothing… your firmware you spent time on is worth nothing. Simply because you hate someone… anything the individual does is shit and a scam and overpriced. I believe everyone has a right to an opinion… I just love for this to be place of knowledge and help instead of shit bashing. I, personally, feel all the toxicity hides/masks/diminishes the value of this place. With that said… nice work… by open sourcing… I’ll be excited to see the changes to the design.

Small necro-bump on this project. About a year ago I had started to 'delayer' a n64freak interposer for the purpose of revealing its inner layers, allowing me to scan them for reference and potential recreation. Being unfamiliar with KiCAD there was some interest in learning about it, so as a way to build up experience I began to redraw the schematics from the original FriendTECH. This did not take excruciatingly long since it is mostly a point-to-point hookup between the two CPU footprints, with only very minor circuitry added. I completed the schematic, but after speaking with Kekule who had done a similar exercise I did not persue this effort further, since his files would eventually be released. Then, when the Kekule interposer gerber release was announced 2 weeks ago, I felt somewhat disappointed that 1) I never completed what I started and still hadn't used KiCAD for layout, and 2) neither schematic nor pcb layout files were released along with the manufacturing files. Therefore I set out to take a stab at resuming where I left off. Initially I overlayed the delayered scans with the positioned footprints and began to trace them into the copper layers. This went well for the 45° angled signals but eventually grew old quick. Later I found a way to convert the Kekule gerber files into editable paths which I could place into the layout, and after annotating them with the correct schematic nets I ended up with a completed board reasonably quickly. This was to be revision 1, yet another clone of the 20 year old design, now with the benefit of having the actual editable design files along with them. Oh, and the useless clock reduction circuit is chopped off. Now the original design has the major drawback that the BGA footprint is in the corner of the board, which causes one of the original heatsink bracket mounting holes to be covered, and during reflow the uneven distribution of the weight can cause the interposer to tilt/slant during reflow. In the MakeMHZ discord, user 'doom' had flaunted some pictures of his interposer which was not a clone but a full remake. It looked very very clean, did not have the BGA footprint in the corner, and seemed like an overall massive improvement over the original. My next challenge would be to offset the BGA pads in a similar way. This would of course require that I re-route the entire board. I was told by Kekule that the FriendTECH routing was absolutely next level and despite him having a lot of PCB engineering experience, he could not get the trace lengths to match up within the requirement of 1/10th inch for all of the data lines. This withheld me from taking a stab at it myself. I've done some PCB design up to 4 layers, but never considered myself expert-level, so I expected this to fail quite miserably. After putting my kids to bed at 9pm I sat down and didn't get up until it was fully routed at 3am. In about 6 hours I drew up what I thought would take me weeks, if I could even do it at all in the first place. The result of that was uploaded as 'revision 2'. I later cleaned up some of the silk screen, ensured no silk screen is printed over the vias, optimized the power planes a little bit and placed an order at JLCPCB for revision 2.1. The layout I drew up conforms to quite liberal design specs with 5 mil traces and 0.3mm drills and does not make use of via-in-pad technology meaning that to breakout the BGA signals, a small bit of trace is required and via's are placed in the center of 4 surrounding pads. This complicates routing of course since more real-estate is required for every pad. The advantage of using such design specs is that board houses typically start charging extra for smaller drills, so it can be produced very cheaply: there's a $2 for 5 offer on JLCPCB. The revision 2.1 board looks very messy compared to the aforementioned clean board made by doom. Looking at it closely, he seems to have made use of via-in-pad technology, allowing to directly break out from the SMD/BGA pads into the desired signal layer. Figuring this would take a ton of money to have produced I looked up a quote at JLCPCB and found that the additional premium is very reasonable actually. I'm considering doing another re-route where I'll aim for a really clean layout while making use of this additional capability. For now, here's the true open source designs: https://github.com/zzattack/xbox-cpu-interposer Thanks for reading

Bahahahahahaaaaa..... What an absolute joke, no wait it's not April... Now he's charging $25usd/$39aud for a cut down STM32 addon board.

You posted an article from 2003 when the XBOX was in its heyday. There is an exemption to the DMCA for obsolete computer programs. The Xbox now qualifies as that. So what was applicable in 2003 is no longer applicable. "3. Computer programs and video games distributed in formats that have become obsolete and which require the original media or hardware as a condition of access. A format shall be considered obsolete if the machine or system necessary to render perceptible a work stored in that format is no longer manufactured or is no longer reasonably available in the commercial marketplace." https://itlaw.fandom.com/wiki/DMCA_Exemptions_to_the_Prohibition_on_Circumvention So, imagine you own a collection of OGXbox game disks and would like to play them but cannot seem to find an OGXbox with a working disk drive. They aren't made anymore and aren't available in retail stores like they used to be. Your option is to circumvent the copy protection so you can legitimately play the software you own. It was mentioned further down that the software is available in "the marketplace" meaning xbox one and xbox series "Store". While the games are the same title, the games have been remastered and are in a different format so that they can be played on the newer consoles. (I'm sure emulation will come up, but if you've ever purchased one you can see it's in xvd format. It appears to be standalone so if it is emulated each title contains the emulator and the rom.) It's far cheaper and faster to pay the 7-10 dollars for the game there (assuming you have a console that can view it there and know it exists) than to purchase an ogxbox, modify it, add a hdd, acquire the title you want, come up with a way to connect it to a modern tv, etc. In other words, even if someone is a filthy pirate of the ogxbox, it's not in direct competition with xbox games playable on modern consoles.

For the sake of argument and since MakeMhz keeps insisting that I'm stealing he's firmware. Hypothetically If the community wanted to use he's firmware they should be able to in accordance with the GPL license that Dustin refuses to honor. However, the below article sums things up perfectly... How Narcissists Blame and Accuse Others for Their Own Shortcomings (psychcentral.com) There are some interesting key points under "Manipulation Tactics" Deflecting - By deflecting focus from their own wrongdoings, the manipulator expects that others will forget about them and will ignore or even forget about what happened. Putting Others into Defense Mode - Instead of addressing peoples concerns, admitting fault, or examining their own problematic behavior, the manipulator attacks others. Lying to Look Better - Narcissistic manipulators try to make themselves look better by putting others down. But after a while it's clear that most, if not all, of the things coming out of their mouths are blatant lies. Victim-Blaming and Playing the Victim - If you challenge them about their lies or stand up for yourself, they immediately start playing the fragile victim.

You'll need to be proficient in C++, DirectX calls, and you'll need the source code from the emulator you want to port. Start here: https://xbdev.net/tuts/tuts.php

Imagine MakeMHZ going to court claiming he has copyright of hardware and/or software that contains Microsoft code and bypasses Microsoft security both of which are against U.S. Federal law. You think Microsoft and their lawyers would agree with that stance?

You're comparing a slice of cheese to a sandwich

Programming with "STM32CubeProgrammer" is very straight forward... However, some STLinkV2 clones will only work with "STM32ST-Link Utility" Above are the setting used to connect to the STM32F030 via STLinkv2.

Unbelievable... I either did IGR or the backup dash button combo and it loaded the installer disc... It was not loading game discs... I am so confused now...

Fuck sake, I never ever have made a softmod installer.

Yes. He has one Supposed to be updating to the latest firmware today

I made a PCB. Single-layer homemade. I am attaching the file (Sprint Layout) if anyone wants to make it. XBOX.lay6

Made a start, first the faceplate then I'll work on the rest

XeniumICE Programmer: I had a lot of fun working on the python script for the "XeniumPGR". Above is a quick video demonstrating what I've done with it. Firstly, the script takes care of the button and all the LEDs since it was never fully implemented in the "Xenium-Programmer" code. The video starts with the RPi zero powered up with the script running. "Power" LED is now "Standby" LED to show when the script is ready. I start by showing the long press function for rebooting the RPi, to signal this the LED's cycle from left to right. Once the RPi boots up and the script is ready it will signal this by cycling the LEDs from right to left. I demonstrate that the modchip will only power up when plugged into the programmer in the correct orientation. Short pressing the button can start or stop running the flashing command "./xenium-programmer" The progress LED turns on whenever the flashing command is running. Getting the "passed" and "failed" LEDs to function as intended was difficult. I had to monitor the output of xenium-programmer for "ERROR" and "FAILED". If either of these two strings would appear it would be deemed as a "Fail". However, if the command completed without failing it would be deemed a "Pass"

Thanks for everyone's overwhelming support... I've been quite for a while now, mostly because I've been very busy. However as soon as I get the chance I will be creating new threads for each project. Stay Tuned!

A quick note on the flash drive and adapter…I’ve found best practice is to hook these up to a controller port of your choosing before you power on the Xbox. It basically eliminates the issue that happens with some usbs where the Xbox will corrupt usb data when it’s plugged in while already on. It doesn’t happen all the time but is annoying when it does. Anyway, just thought I’d mention it.

Introduction: All new XeniumICE modchip design inspired by the original Xenium GOLD. Edge connector for easy programming along with a purpose built XeniumPGR. Plenty of connectors to support further addons, RGB and LCD display as for example. Small and compact multilayer PCB design, only a little larger than an Aladdin modchip. The modchips in the above image are the prototypes, final design will have gold immersion (ENIG) finish and are currently in production. Coming soon...

@NeMesiSDidn’t doubt you for a second and knew it was just a matter of time before the wall was torn down. I do believe you’ve just leveled up sir.

Some times a slice of cheese just hits better than the sandwich though.

I can not even begin to express my happiness with this. Now I understand why people wanted me to shut the hell up and let Nem do his thing. What are they gonna do, stop making the HD+? Doubtful, at least for the time being. This is such unbelieveably justified Karma. This brings joy to my heart. Thank you for this early Christmas gift. ... Guess I'll buy an HD+ now and put it in my designated Nemesis console that already has his HDD caddy kit and will soon have one of his Xeniums in it, hand built, of course. If he develops an HDMI mod, I will replace the MakeMHZ encoder with his... although for now, I will enjoy having my Nemesis box feature an HD+ alongside a creation of Nemesis making it possible to do so in the first place. I'm ordering what I can now. Let's hear it for open source! Long live Nemesis!

Obsolete in less than 24 hours.... Merry Christmas...

used one of those yesterday to find a loose needle on my floor, saved me from probably needing a tetanus shot, the mirrors are a great too, the screws... every dead drive is like a little treasure chest of $$ savings

Save yourselves the money and buy a $2 STMF030C8T6 Dev Board. STM32F030C8T6 ARM STM32 Minimum System Development Board Module For Arduino DIY KIT - AliExpress

I agree 100%. I’ve lost count on how many I’ve modded and never been burdened by this issue. Of course I always just stick to beaten path also. Fixing a softmod or recovering a HDD shouldn’t be this difficult. Show that thing who the boss is.

I actually did grab it with the Picoprom while trying to do the update and having it out... I can try to replace the fonts files/kernel that NKpatcher uses to load the exploit?

I think everyone needs to hit the reset button and get their facts straight. There seems to be a lot of assumptions and a little misinformation going around. A year or so ago, @sweetdarkdestiny kindly offered to us, the use of his tool to perform a TSOP flash without the need of soft modding the Xbox. This tool does not provide a way to SOFT MOD your Xbox. Oddly enough, this seems to shine more light onto this problem after learning earlier that @Bowlsnapper was actually not the person that supposedly soft modded the problem Xbox. I say supposedly because I didn't catch this part of the story before offering possible solutions. I may have looked over that fact if it was stated earlier. It's possible your friend tried to use @sweetdarkdestiny's tool and borked the Xbox. So please try and catch up on the threads and the information in them before posting. We can all get along in here and get the help that is needed. But what we definitely CAN NOT do, is piss off the ones we come to for help.

Yeah if the exploit kernel is wrong for the kernel version it will hang the system as the entry points are all wrong. So as soon as the Xbox boots and you see the Microsoft logo at the bottom, they get loaded into memory (even if it’s a cold boot with a disc in) and the system will freeze completely and not load any discs. this is why I automated the process of installing the kernel font in NKPatcher Settings, as it’s to easy to bugger it up and not easily recover. Also using to many delay files can cause the same problem, but those should never been included with a softmod save. like you said probably got corrupted somewhere and the fonts damaged or wrong now but chipping it will fix your issue or hit swapping the drive (if you can grab the eeprom) and fixing it manually.

As others have said as well…many thanks for all your projects and contributions sir! I have used them for a good while now and have always been happy and grateful. Keep up the great work and thank you again.

Always good to see it. Thanks again for your contribution to the scene.

Thank you SOOOO much!!! <3. I personally use Mouser since I live 2 hours from this, but it was a cake to move over the lists, you made my life a lot easier. If I could make Mousers lists public I would but it seems I can only share them to emails not via link.

5.2 is the latest I find. 5.0, 5.0a, 5.1?; not sure of any letter as it is not listed with an f - simply 5.1; and 5.2 along with a complete save are available at archive.org: https://archive.org/details/streets-of-rage-remake

Read somewhere earlier that they were working on the 1.6 composite issue...can't remember where. EDIT: https://www.ogxbox.com/forums/index.php?/topic/6706-cerbios-new-xbox-bios/&do=findComment&comment=52414

Fuck you.

Ok all, it took me three days to figure this out and I'm a little embarrassed, but I have figured out the solution. Long story short, I learned a Sharp TSOP requires more than just bridging the points and adding the jumper wire. After trying MANY other solutions, I found Dphirschler's guide here on how to flash a Sharp TSOP, and they mentioned if you bridge everything right away, you'll get a blank screen. I removed the solder bridges and the jumper wire, and surprise surprise, it booted up successfully. While I'm happy to have learned something new, I'm so annoyed at the time lost that I don't want to see this console ever again. Thank you all.

New splash screen. Several colors. splash.7z

Can I just say, after a few very short emails to NeMesiS, they were able to completely blow me away with a modified version of this kit I'd like to post the results here on their behalf just to show what this kit looks like with a little bit of an Evangelion twist I'm very excited to receive this and continue with my themed console Excited for plastic

XeniumGOLD Concept: Turns out you can get clear solder-mask with black core PCB. Using this method, I was able to put together a concept design. I added an extra layer for the top side to add some visuals. Used buried and blind vias to make things as clean as possible. However, doing all this would make the design very expensive.

Or you can get a device like the EMC2101... Adafruit EMC2101 I2C PC Fan Controller and Temperature Sensor [STEMMA QT / Qwiic] : ID 4808 : $5.50 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits

I haved found reason of issues with ps4 controllers. made a lot of research , coz like i said before - I am beginner in programing. Now every controller supported by blueretro works also with ogxbox360 (all with rumble). I put source code and compiled files lajter this evening.on github. Im sitting wright now with docs and schematic for internal version. my prototype works without problems, and I can switch on/off console remotly , turn off controller, start pairing new one - everything wireless. At last, my dream has come true, took a lot of time but worth. I am really pleased. All things lajter this evening guys .

DOWNLOAD more download options coming soon – including NZB and RG Newsgroup files - no speed limit.

HDD Conversion: For the "Dual Fan Upgrade Kit" to work we have to remove the DVD-rom and relocate the HDD to that side. The "HDD Converstion" is split into two pieces, the "HDD Caddy" and "DVD Bezel Bracket" A gap between the two pieces has been created to help improve airflow around the HDD. The "HDD Caddy" snaps into the DVD-rom moutning bracket. I tried leaving plenty of tolerances to allow for a variety of different Drive and Adaptor installs.

Xbox 1.6 with Hynyx ram chips and Samsung ram chips piggyback: (Pita!)

Now that I've had a little bit of time to think... I miss how the way things were before MakeMhz showed up. There were many smaller makers and sellers around. Sure, we were competing with each other in the public eye. But behind the scenes we helped each other out. We even created a Facebook page where we all advertised our products alongside each other without any conflict. The polar opposite of what's been happening today. I would really like to see some of the older sellers return!

After seeing lots of suggestions, usually for capacitors that aren't readily available, discontinued, or are marked "last chance to buy", I thought I'd try to put together some lists on Digikey of current/active caps for the Xbox. It might be good for people asking about caps, experiencing option paralysis, or even people who do this a lot and don't want to have to think about it. I would appreciate feedback, let me know if there's some better option or cheaper equivalent to something in one of these lists. Any dupes across revisions are the same model cap. Xbox v1.0-1.1 Capacitor Set Xbox v1.2-1.4 Capacitor Set Xbox v1.6 Capacitor Set Clock Cap (All revisions) Also, incase you're a prepper: v1.0-1.4 Capacitor Set, All Revisions Capacitor Set