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  1. Intro Since the beginning of time (2004) it was known that the 1.6 was missing the unpopulated footprints for the extra 4 RAM chips and this made the upgrade impossible. I was thinking recently that if all the signals for the extra RAM chips are still available on the board, we can add RAM to the 1.6 by just connecting all the necessary signals. After the tutorial segment I'll go into why this mod works. I'll also post a video on YouTube at some point. Be warned: this is more difficult that a 1.0 - 1.5 RAM upgrade Tutorial Required items Everything mentioned in the 1.0 - 1.5 RAM upgrade tutorial: https://consolemods.org/wiki/Xbox:RAM_Upgrade 4x 90mm long mod-wire. I used enamelled wire from a transformer. ~8 hours spare time Step 1: flash the modified XBlast OS BIOS XBlast OS (as a BIOS) is super helpful in doing this install correctly. It will boot with any number of extra RAM chips and includes a test for the additional RAM. XBlast OS will not show the 128MB test option on a v1.6 Xbox, so I've gone ahead and rebuilt it from source with that check removed. xblast_os_v0.60.bin Alternative Download Link: https://mega.nz/file/eeAwTZKQ#aaFcbACj3htA6cEtKwoiy1L7uK93o4YwUSqkGBEsUz8 If you don't trust my build, this is the line of code that needs removing: At this point, I suggest booting it up and running the test. The test is under Settings > Tools > 128MB RAM test Step 2: Remove the motherboard from the Xbox Step 3: Place the new RAM chip on top of an existing chip You'll want to solder down the corner pins first to get a good mechanical bond and so that you can adjust the alignment. I do this by pushing down pins 30 and 31 and soldering them down to the chip below. Then I check the alignment of the rest of the pins. If it's bad, then the chip can be nudged into position while reflowing the two pins. Then solder the two pins opposite. Step 4: Push down the rest of the pins Except pin 28! That is the chip select pin and it is unique for each RAM chip. Leave this pin floating in the air and don't solder it yet. Pin 30 is marked on the PCB. The pins come in a kind of ‾‾\__ shape. When you push them down, the whole pin will rotate around this end -> ‾‾\__ . I like to also push down the tail ‾‾\__ <- of the pin to get more contact with the chip below. Step 5: Start soldering all the pins Very little extra solder is required. Use lots of flux. I like the tacky flux that usually comes in syringes. I also like the drag-soldering method. If there's any excess solder, you will get shorts between pins and this extra solder can be wicked away. The new pins won't naturally touch the pins below even after pushing them down. Step 6: Check for shorts and missing connections For the first pass, I like to go in with a microscope and nudge each pin (of the new chip) with a cold soldering iron tip. If the pin moves easily, it is not soldered. Also check for shorts at the same time. If you have the patience (and want it to work first try without frying your Xbox), check for shorts and continuity with a multimeter. I skipped this the first time and got bitten! Best to clean the pins and pads with IPA before checking with the multimeter. Step 7: Add the chip-select wire First, figure out which bank you are adding: Then, find the chip-select solder point: Bank 1 CS is left of the label for C4P10 Bank 2 CS is between the labels for C4R12 and C4R13 Bank 3 CS is left and above the label for C4P21 Bank 4 CS is between and above the labels C4R1 and C3R1 For banks 2 and 3, the chip-select wire can go through the hole to the left of the GPU. For bank 2, 90mm may be too short, so check the wire length and cut it as short as possible. I removed the GPU heatsink to access this hole. At this point, it should look something like this: Step 8: Reassemble and test in XBlast For a quick test, I don't bother with adding the fan, GPU heatsink, HDD, or DVD drive. The test in XBlast should look like what I first posted on reddit: If the Xbox reboots twice and FRAGs, check the bios selection (if you have one available). A normal BIOS will not accept between 1 and 3 extra RAM chips. If the Xbox reboots three of four times (and it's faster than a normal FRAG sequence) check for shorts. This happened to me. Step 9: Repeat for the other 3 chips The first one is the hardest. Step 10: Reflash with your favourite BIOS Some 1.6 BIOSs won't support 128MB. The X3 BIOS works just fine and it's the only one I tested so far. xblast_os_v0.60.bin
    19 points
  2. 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
    15 points
  3. I've been designing and selling xbox mods for the better part of 3 years now. I was keeping things rather low key so I could avoid registering as a business. But it's time to decide either to fade away or go all in coming financial year... You can check out my previous works over at EmuXtras: https://www.emuxtras.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=187&t=6786&sid=092ae8a1ea7b8d5f5ae4b33f3ea1de69 I've been busting my **s over the last 3 months working on projects. Feeling really burnt out I could use some motivation from the community. Below are my 3 main projects for Version 3.0... **Will post images shortly (1) Dual 80mm Fan Caddy Convertion (Beta) - including redesign of the HDD Caddy, etc. - would like to do a PWM fan controller based on CPU and MB temps via I2C. (2) XeniumICE Redesign (Beta) -inspired by the XeniumGOLD 24k modchip. -extra connectors for more specific tasks. -edge connector pads for fast programming. (3) XeniumHD+ Standalone HDMI Mod (WIP) - can't say too much just yet as it's still a work in progress but hope to have a working prototype within the next month or two. I'm sure there will be many questions for a variety of reasons... PS. I'm looking for testers within Australia preferably people who contribute alot to the xbox community. Cheers, NeMesiS
    14 points
  4. They're completely ignoring my responses and questions which make it absolutely impossible to have a meaningful conversation with them. I suggest we do the same, ignore them and give them nothing. They're only purpose here is to insight hate and conflict within the community... It's a shame to see a small handful of people ruining it for everyone else, I'm sure there are good people within the MakeMHz community and I hold no offence to them. But I have never seen such behavior in the 20 years I've been working with OGXbox's... I will not give into intimidation and harassment; it only adds fuel to the fire and drives me further. I will continue working on projects as I did but I will not post anymore updates on the HDMI mod until development has been completed and ready for release... This will be the last time I will address any hostile MakeMHz members on this thread! I can only suggest that others should do the same, ignore them and give them nothing. I have nothing more to say on the matter... NeMesiS
    11 points
  5. Team Cerbios and Team Resurgent are excited to introduce the Official Trailer for PrometheOS, a new open-source operating system designed for all Xenium-based mod chips in the original Xbox. **Key current Features of PrometheOS:** - **Multi-Bank Functions:** Effortlessly switch between different bios images. - **LED Support:** Assign custom colors to each bios bank for enhanced visual feedback. - **Web UI:** Access a user-friendly interface from any web-enabled device for simplified bios management. - **FTP Support:** Facilitate easy file transfers between the Xbox and other devices. - **Skin Support:** Customize the OS interface to reflect your personal style. - **HDD Lock/Unlock Support:** Gain the ability to lock or unlock the hard drive, tethering it to a specific console. - **EEPROM Backup/Restore Feature:** Ability to backup and restore your EEPROM. **A Community-Driven Initiative:** PrometheOS is a collaborative achievement between Team Resurgent, Team Cerbios, and the dedicated Xbox modding community. **Availability:** PrometheOS will be available for download, ensuring compatibility with all versions of the original Xbox equipped with a Xenium-based mod chip. **For Those Interested in Getting Started:** If you're eager to try out PrometheOS and are in need of an affordable chip or external programmer, you can purchase a Xenium-ICE v3.0 & Programmer directly from NeMesiS/XeniumMods. Visit their eBay store at https://www.ebay.com.au/str/xeniummods for more information. **Special Thanks:** Our gratitude goes to NeMesiS / XeniumMods for providing prototype Xeniums, programming hardware, and essential feedback and testing which helped greatly in making PrometheOS a reality. A shoutout to Ryzee119 for the invaluable Xenium-Tools, facilitating the flashing of the new OS via your xbox. (https://github.com/Ryzee119/Xenium-Tools) and the work towards making the original OpenXenium. Stay tuned for ETA & more updates on this exciting development by the Xbox scene community! Please watch the official trailer and show some to all those who contributed and worked towards making this a reality. Source: https://www.xbox-scene.info/articles.html/announcing-prometheos-a-replacement-open-source-os-for-xenium-based-mods-r26/
    10 points
  6. OGXBox Installer 2021 THIS INSTALLER DISC ONLY WORKS FROM A BURNED DVD DISC, NOT MOUNTING THE DISC IMAGE SAVED TO THE HARD DRIVE Made because ... ! First of, you have the choice between two versions. 1) PBL which uses Phoenix Bios Loader and 2) NonPBL without the Phoenix Bios Loader. Both versions aim mainly for ModChip/TSOP users. So you don't have the options to softmod. If you want that, go with Rocky5's Softmodding Tool. Why using this this instead hof HeXEn/TruHeXEn or Slayers? Well, good question and here is the answer. It's faster as all of them. It dosn't has faulty bioses on it. It's up to date and it offers way, way more to install as any of them. So you have planty of Apps, Dashboards or Emulators to install and a huge amount of bug free bioses (ModChip and TSOP incl. Winbond). It's simple build without any fancy code or the need of copy stuff over and over again. It's clean by default which means no temp files will left behind. You have planty of live apps you can use or just test before you install them. Just give this installer a chance, test it and I think you don't use anything else again (except for softmodding which I don't plan to integrate at all.). NOTE: Use folder links below to download the latest OGXbox Installer 2021 - v1.5.4 archive or other supporting files. 1 ) OGXBox Installer 2021 UX PBL v1.0.0 MD5 for the v1.0.0 ISO: b844a24f31c0c8f41325e783d50f9d1a MD5 for the v1.0.0 RAR: 50ae7369f08a972601c4c75260965532 Download from 1fichier : https://1fichier.com/?44oryacyh292q6t7rbzd Folder link for updates : https://1fichier.com/dir/mX1kipIz Download from Mega : https://mega.nz/file/AZ9zESba#otk8Ckf5LlvkKkw1ty4GIsVyDRnxhuCfZu4M6YqLC4w Folder link for updates : https://mega.nz/folder/xUl13A4B#d_RMbhNrNA81QhgwoaUv4g 2) OGXBox Installer 2021 UX v1.0.0 MD5 for the v1.0.0 ISO: e82dacd9b36f496e85c98b3935462f52 MD5 for the v1.0.0 RAR: d463ac6e8ce9829469c962b790f8d8e0 Download from 1fichier : https://1fichier.com/?52xlot8c5ms9e1rb5n9e Folder link for updates : https://1fichier.com/dir/mX1kipIz Download from Mega : https://mega.nz/file/YA8lHQzJ#VOazKVrHL6oZ9qW0ezyEM3U3hs38_-w5OfOkLCMvX-0 Folder link for updates : https://mega.nz/folder/xUl13A4B#d_RMbhNrNA81QhgwoaUv4g Finaly, because i don't have the permissions to edit this topic later, I have included folder lins for Mega and fichier where you can find updates. Just bookmark them or this topic (I will do a post in case of an update, what ever suits you better. If you have a question or you need help, feel free to ask and i will respond asap. And if you find a bug (which i don't hope) or you have a suggestion, which could make this disc better, let me know, I'm always interested in making things better. PS. Using this DVD as a Frisbee is prohibited! Use other installer for that.
    10 points
  7. 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.
    10 points
  8. Hey Nem, Just came across this thread and I was tagged Good luck with your Xbox HDMI project. I had alot of fun working on my version. Your goals are good and I hope it works out. I know the MakeMhz project initially planned to not even need bios patches but we both hit the same hurdles, which is why he had to release the bios patches for compatibility (and why mine 'failed'). The source for the Xbox HDMI support is actually opensource. https://github.com/MakeMHz/xbox-hdmi-kernel-source So I guess anyone can actually add support if they wanted. The newer version has removed the stm processor but should still be easy to add support. It's just hard for anyone to really contribute to current bioses due no sources, or working on the leaked source code. Yes MS don't care but for a registered business you really can't touch that stuff. I hold no grudges in people keeping their projects closed source. As you say you put many hours and money into them so this is fully supported by me. MakeMHz has done the same thing and been flamed for it for some reason so beware You are more than welcome to use my hardware design and treat it as public domain. It's mainly from datasheets and app notes anyway. The software is GPL so if you use it and modify it etc its easy to keep it opensource. I'm not sure how you will overcome the mess that is the xbox outputs from the GPU though. Some TVs are very picky and if the encoder (adv7511 on my board) doesn't automatically detect the type of video signal you're out of luck. 480i never worked for me, 1080i was generally ok. You WILL need a FPGA or something to convert the video signals to something consistent or bios patches of some description like what MakeMHZ did for anything reliable enough to sell in my opinion. All the best with the project. If you have any easy questions I'm happy to help but it's been a fair while since was down in the detail on this so may have forgotten
    10 points
  9. I think its a good idea to have a thread with all of the 3d printable parts listed here so that others can find them easily. I'll start by adding my own creations, here is a replacement CPU/GPU bracket. Made in Fusion 360: Original Xbox CPU/GPU bracket by ShinGoutetsu | Download free STL model | Printables.com Feel free to add links to your own!
    9 points
  10. I wasted a good portion of the last 3 or 4 years, lots of time and money on this idea. I've created then thrown away at least 6 full prototype xbox case prints that I was not happy with, redesigned several times etc. Here is a link to all versions from start to finish. It's not perfected still, but I am happy enough with mine that I'm not willing to pursue this anymore. I've shared them on cults3d and thingiverse but it's hard to put all the data there. To be clear, anyone can do anything they want with any files I've shared.. print and sell, edit, etc etc. Includes x3cp stl, xtender stl, stock face stl, power button stl, and prototype stl or obj files. I even tried to make a theme based on prototype. It should all be found here. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jPioe3_N8f_HiEhmXxccLfFvJ9h86N6K
    9 points
  11. Here you get a shit load of pre patched EvoX files. 144 EvoX bios'es in total. These files are for 128MB XBox'es version 1.0-1.4 and 1.6/1.6b. You get these in many different versions in many flavors like: EvoX 128MB (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX 128MB 1.6 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX 128MB HDplus (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX 128MB HDplus 1.6 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX 128MB XBoxHDMI (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX 128MB XBoxHDMI 1.6 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB UDMA2 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB UDMA2 1.6 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB UDMA4 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB UDMA4 1.6 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB UDMA5 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB UDMA5 1.6 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB HDPlus UDMA2 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB HDPlus UDMA2 1.6 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB HDPlus UDMA4 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB HDPlus UDMA4 1.6 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB HDPlus UDMA5 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB HDPlus UDMA5 1.6 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB XBoxHDMI UDMA2 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB XBoxHDMI UDMA2 1.6 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB XBoxHDMI UDMA4 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB XBoxHDMI UDMA4 1.6 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB XBoxHDMI UDMA5 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) EvoX Titan 128MB XBoxHDMI UDMA5 1.6 (256kb/512kb/1024kb) (noDVD/yesDVD) ******************************************************************************* Some infos about the patches I used: Titan Patch Version: 1.1.0 MakeMHz XBoxHDMI Patch Version: 1.4.3 MakeMHz HDplus Patch Version: 1.0.2 MakeMHz EvoX 128MB Ram Patch Version: 1.0.0* *Could also be v1.0.1 how ever, it's the latest m8plus_true_128MB_fixed.ips. ******************************************************************************* All these bios'es are sorted* and ready to use with XBlastOS or any other flasher which requires that the bios is named bios.bin which has to be in C:\bios (C:\bios\bios.bin). Note: YD = yesDVD and ND = noDVD*. (*Yes you can still boot/cold boot any DVD you like with it!) All these files are also packed as bios.rar files using winrar 3.0. So you could unpack these with UnleashX etc.. (Only of interest if you go to use these of an installer). That lead me to one thing. If you are one of the last ones who creates installer, feel free to use these files on your disc. ******************************************************************************* Credits and a HUGE thanks for the patches fly out to: MakeMHz and Gaasedelen. And also a HUGE thanks to Donnie-Burger for testing. ******************************************************************************* And don't forget to suppport the Devs! Buy'em some coffee because nothing works without coffee! Visit : https://github.com/gaasedelen/titan https://github.com/MakeMHz ******************************************************************************* Download Folders: Mega : https://mega.nz/folder/JFlR2Q5C#lxK9TfF_sgGxl2gPI4uqIw 1fichier : https://1fichier.com/dir/cdrhapgD ******************************************************************************* PEACE! EDIT: How to update your ram on a XBox 1.6/1.6b :
    9 points
  12. We have a prototype design for the XeniumHD+ I wasn't going to include pads on the top side but thought it might be handy to do so. There are 3 connectors on the underside. 3pin to SPD module, 6pin to Xenium modchip and a 5pin for programming. There's 5v coming in from both the SPD and modchip. As a safety precaution I gave both inputs a diode to prevent voltage from passing through the device. I'm still undecided about the 6pin connector going to the modchip but it kinda just works with both designs. Alternatively, I could just go with a 3 or 2pin connector but then we will be doubling up on connectors on the same PCB which I wanted to avoid preventing things getting plugged up incorrectly. And changing connectors at this stage would require a bit of time reworking the designs to suit. Thoughts? Over the next couple hours I'll be touching up the last few things on the designs so that I can order the next batch of prototypes and whatever components I need to hand assemble a couple. If everything goes well, I'll order a small test batch from my PCB assembler which I'll hand out for testing.
    9 points
  13. Cerbios Bios Mirror (Updated) Current: 2.3.2 Since the original thread is no longer being updated, I will attempt to do so in this thread. 2.3.2 Is the ElpisHD version with HD+ support. I have also included Cerbios Tool, as well as UDMA 4,5 and 6 files. Only use 6 if you have a Startech, basically. if you have a cheapo SATA adapter, use UDMA 4. If you have upgraded your cheapo green adapter with "the resistor", try 5. If you are using IDE, use the non-UDMA descripted file, which is UDMA-2. OP will be updated with every release and there will only ever be this thread. .nfo file should contain changelogs. Happy flashing! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mega: https://mega.nz/file/x6VmRbzT#hjH2mFkYUEtqyAUUyJ5dIV-_iCu45Te700TdSoh5cx0 Google Drive Mirror: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18rD7KbLxou94_J4dP3mujspxTcBcYZ8y?usp=drive_link
    8 points
  14. Xbox 1.6 with Hynyx ram chips and Samsung ram chips piggyback: (Pita!)
    8 points
  15. 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!
    8 points
  16. Since this thread has devolved into shit flinging and “lol I didn’t say that ” posts I’ll make my final stance on the matter. My whole issue is that there is very clear bias, and a do as I say not as I do mentality here. Instead of talking to the right people, it’s always others chiming in and making the arguments against someone or something that may affect MakeMHz. My main issue is that supporters of MakeMHz will come out and speak out on his behalf, but will absolutely refuse to acknowledge the negatives he has contributed to this community. If any of my admins on Xbox-Scene were accused of the shit he was, I’d call them out on it. The same would apply to ConsoleMods, Insignia, XboxDev, TeamUIX, Assembly, Avalaunch. I have friends in all of those places, but never will I ever blindly accept something cool they did over actual claims, with evidence, of their bastardry. Instead, you blindly support his actions and continue to work with him. XS has been reported no less than 5 times, lies have been spread about “alts and trolls”, people have been incorrectly labeled Cerbios developers. Git’s that are completely unrelated to him, his business, or his “open source software” have been reported with false DMCA claims. Domains have been registered out of shear spite, and forwarded to MakeMHz’s website.. (Xodus, even Modville after his spat with Modzville on Twitter) The most disheartening part, is that so many contributors to the Xbox community (software, services, hardware) have found their way to his echo chamber, and will say everyone else is toxic, and will absolutely ignore the fact the person they’re defending has been accused not once, not twice, but three times of sexual misconduct. There’s evidence of at least one public case for criminal activity where he was convicted, and there’s multiple posts on Reddit about his scammy tactics in the development for hire space. There’s multiple posts about him scamming users out of dev kits on Assembler, and the original XS forums. There’s multiple screenshots from users, during COVID when everyone was coming out of the wood work implying he *still* owed them money from things back in the day. The dude doesn’t release actual open source software, he makes promises to do so and then back tracks every time. The things he does release, are done in a way that they are either obfuscated bullshit that appears legitimate on the surface, but when you dig it’s apparent it isn’t what it says it is. The XboxHD standalone chip is no longer actively developed, in favor of the Stellar chip, that has a “trust me bro” reverse engineered software, and a license that says you can’t RE it (lol wtf) so *if* Nemesis did make a clone, by your own logic it doesn’t matter as it’s not an active product any longer. The firmware assembly patches that were released, aren’t even compatible with the latest firmware available. Consistently, scene users have reached out to attempt to make things compatible across the entire community, and consistently have they been shot down. Consistently, have scene users released tools, mods, patches, and consistently have they been told that it’s trash, or dirty. Consistently, have scene users done things to be helpful or try to build up this community, and they’ve been labeled bad people because of one person’s need to be on top. One can only assume that the defense of this person, for doing *the exact same things other people have been called out for* is because there is some kind of kickback. So circling back to my previous comments. If you can not speak on his shittiness, don’t try to be a shining light. You’re backing the wrong horse, and it’s honestly pathetic at this point. But then again, I could be completely full of shit. It’s up to yall to prove me wrong. Be consistent and stop backing a rapist and manipulator, because not acknowledging it will do nothing more than taint what you yourself have built. Just because someone is charismatic, and produced something cool doesn’t make them a good person. None of the shit flinging would actually be happening, if the community was actually a community and people worked together rather than make promises to release things, or try to hinder the work of others for their own personal gain. Unless/Until you can prove this dude built something that was purposely designed to infringe on someone else, keep your comments to yourself because throwing stones from a glass house is not a good look. That being said, for anyone else reading this, before you ask about source, again… be consistent. Take that crusade EVERYWHERE. Don’t just target people you don’t have a personal relationship with.
    8 points
  17. Sounds like to me that MakeMHz is trying to claim ownership over "XeniumOS" with the sole purpose of hindering the community as they have absolutely zero use for it. "xenium-update" by Dustin is OpenSource and covered under GNU licensing. And this what I get in return for OpenSourcing my work on the Xenium-Programmer (aka XeniumPGR) to the community. I haven't supplied anything that wasn't already on GitHub other than my own works. It wouldn't surprise me if MakeMHz starts attacking OGXbox related GitHubs in the near future!
    8 points
  18. Picked up a brand new X3 today. Honestly didn't expect to find an unused one at this point. Think this one may stay in the box.
    8 points
  19. NFO ( ( ) ( ( )\ ) ( )\ ) ( /( )\ ) )\ ( (()/( ( )\ (()/( )\()) (()/( (((_) )\ /(_)))((_) /(_))((_)\ /(_)) )\___ ((_) (_)) ((_)_ (_)) ((_) (_)) ((/ __|| __|| _ \ | _ )|_ _| / _ \ / __| | (__ | _| | / | _ \ | | | (_) |\__ \ \___||___||_|_\ |___/|___| \___/ |___/ ****************************************************************************** * * * .:Release V2.2.1 Beta Hybrid (Xbox V1.0 - 1.6) Only:. * * * ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** * Version :.........V2.2.1 Beta * Size :......................256 KB * * Date :....................23/01/23 * Type :...............Xbox Bios * * Group :........Team CerBios * Platform :.........Microsoft Xbox * ****************************************************************************** * https://discord.gg/VcdSfajQGK * ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** *....:Changes/Additions:.....................................................* ****************************************************************************** * * * --A new custom Bios for the Original Xbox.-- * * * * * * Release: V2.2.1 Beta * * * * Fixed Issue Where Some Split Isos Would Not Work Properly * * Shout-Out To Those That Reported This Bug To Us. * * * * #PLEASE REPORT YOUR TEST RESULTS OR ANY BUGS REPORTS IN OUR ROOM ON * * DISCORD THANKS * * * * * ****************************************************************************** You can use the folder links in the first post or the ddl links below. Cebios v2.2.1 DL Direct Link @ 1fichier: https://1fichier.com/?hccd9wl282smb5asjaa4 Cebios v2.2.1 DL Direct Link @ Mega: https://mega.nz/file/UBk2XZAA#YPli85oGG3FLOV6Co8BjTtvGwxfQh3VoxwH0pbAYWcQ UNTOUCHED SCENE FILES ONLY!
    8 points
  20. And like always.... Cerbios Xbox Bios V2.2.0 BETA Released (1.0 - 1.6) The pack contains UDMA2/4/5 and each as 256kb/512kb/1024kb already packed in a folder "bios" and renamed to "bios.bin" so it's ready to flash. https://1fichier.com/?5iqzwqg3yxoq4x5w1s9q https://mega.nz/file/8EsUkJQK#0vYAfsSHidOznVSBTTggql_8-mNhwEkR4Rre4wbIvNE Have fun.
    8 points
  21. I've written some firmware for the RP2040, thanks to a bunch of TinyUSB drivers created by Ryzee119 and the OpenStickCommunity, that supports pretty much anything the original OGX360 supports, apart from the 360 keyboard for Steel Battalion. On top of those I've added Sony Dualshock 4 and Dualsense support, and will be working on Switch Pro/Dualshock 3 once I get my hands on those. By default it's setup for the Adafruit Feather RP2040 USB Host board, but it can be compiled for the normal Pico as well, though that doesn't have a second USB port for your controller so you'll have to solder one to GPIO 0/1 (data +/-). The firmware can be compiled and used for - Original Xbox - Nintendo Switch - Xinput (not 360, due to the security chip) These are all the devices that are supported currently: - Original Xbox Duke and S controllers - Wired Xbox 360 controllers - Xbox 360 wireless PC adapter (clone and Microsoft, syncs 1 controller) - Xbox One/Series/Elite controllers - Dualshock 4 (PS4) - Dualsense (PS5) - 8bitdo v1 and v2 wireless adapters I've posted source code and compiled .uf2 files on Github: https://github.com/wiredopposite/OGX-Mini I'd also add that Playstation controllers are recognized by USB vendor and device ID, I'm not positive if there's a better way to do that, but those need to be manually added to the program to work. I need more of these IDs so if you're aware of some list somewhere, or your aftermarket Playstation 4/5 controller isn't working, just give me the VID/PID and I'll add them. I also need these for Playstation 3 controllers once I get around to adding support for those. This is the Adafruit board, no soldering is required for this, you just need a way to connect USB-C to your Xbox's controller port:
    7 points
  22. I have been building a new 6tb setup and as a result have had to create some artwork for a few things that are not on the XBMC4Gamers Artwork Installer. Credit to @sweetdarkdestiny for a lot of the work on the original art for the app packs. Some of the art used for a few of the Emu packs is based on existing artwork from a pack found on EmuXtras created by Rooftop. Each pack includes all the different art needed for XBMC4Gamers, 3D covers etc. Most include screenshots too. Lamborghini also has a preview video. They also have a default.xml for the synopsis. Actual title ids have been used where available, while others have been made up on the spot Thought I would share them here Download all the packs here - XBMC4Gamers Custom Artwork UPDATE 15/01 Artwork added for Re-Volt (Unreleased Game) UPDATE 17/01 Added Tomb Raider 2 &3 (Open Lara) (Currently missing video previews, will be added at a later date once I set up my capture stuff again) UPDATE 19/01 Added art for the unreleased games Project Velocity, Fast and Furious, Storm Riders and the English version of Dinosaur Hunting. UPDATE 20/01 Added Art for EXChaser (JPN) - Full pack inc preview. Update 23/01/24 Added art pack for Tenchu 3 - Kaiki no Shou. Update 04/02/24 Added Insignia Setup Assistant and Alternate (Credit to @sweetdarkdestiny for the Alt). Update 06/02/24 Added Atari Jaguar, SAM Coupe, TI-99 and Final Burn Consoles(Neo Geo AES). Front cover art used in these is originally from a pack by Rooftop over on EmuXtras. Apps Avalaunch Bios Checker BoXplorer Cerbios Flasher Disc Chimp Config Magic Controller Tester DVD2Xbox Enigmah Evolution X Insignia Setup Assistant Insignia Setup Assistant ALT HDTV Test App Mouse Test Unleash X Xblast OS XBMC4Xbox Xbox Version Detector Xbox HD+ Xbox Watch XBpartitioner XBcommander Xenium Tools Xored Trainer Launcher XToolBox Emulators Amiga CD32 Coinops 6 Coinops 6 Adult Coinops 6 Adult Alt Coinops 8 Adult Coinops 8 Adult Alt Capcom CPS3 DosboX Killer Instinct 1/2 Vectrex Mortal Kombat Arcade PC98 Ninja Atari Jaguar Final Burn Consoles SAM Coupe TI-99 Other Mario 64 Lamborghini (Unreleased game) Re-Volt (Unreleased Game) Tomb Raider II (Open Lara) Tomb Raider III (Open Lara) Dinosaur Hunting (ENG) The Fast and the Furious (Unreleased Prototype) Project Velocity (Unreleased Prototype) Storm Riders (Unreleased Prototype) EXChaser (JPN) Tenchu 3 - Kaiki no Shou (JPN) Download all the packs here - XBMC4Gamers Custom Artwork The coinops emulator packs are available at backups.me if you want them. Most will have screenshots, Apps/Emus do not have previews.. default.xml's should be good to go too. If you spot anything out of place let me know so I can fix it The title ID's in the synopsis are completely made up To use the art packs just copy the _resources folder to the game/app root folder, run XBMC4Gamers, go to the game/app, push the White button and select "Refresh Synopsis Info" I've got the artwork making process down now (afaik) so if you have any app or anything that is missing art that is not available on the official artwork installer then put a message below and I MIGHT be tempted to make the art for you (if I can find good enough source material (logo's etc)) No promises tho
    7 points
  23. Been a bit bored as of late and wanted to see how low temps I could get. Microsoft in their infinite wisdom gave the CPU farrrr too much voltage: 1.7V! Nuts! Well the CPU itself runs perfectly fine at 1.3V (lowest the voltage reg will go without messing with the feedback loop). 1.0: Remove the 0ohm resistor on R2E4 1.6: Remove the 2 0ohm resistors on R2E7 & R2E3 The only drawback of doing this, is you'll no longer be able to push the CPU frequency over ~950MHz. The temperature screenshot is from my 1.6, I'm aware that the 1.6 does not have entirely accurate monitoring, but you can see a clear difference. Both were taken at a ~73F ambient with fan running at 20%. Enjoy.
    7 points
  24. Introduction: Designing the "Dual 80mm Fan Caddy" was a nightmare... It's been something I've been working on for a few years now. Tolerances were extremely tight, much of it had to be spot-on to fit correctly. The design has been split into separate pieces to better suit 3D printing. This reduces the chance of failures and helps produce quality prints. I was able to send a half dozen samples to volunteers for testing sometime ago. The results were far better than I had expected, I've still not had the chance to see for myself but I trust the feedback that was given to me.
    7 points
  25. Here you can find a mirror for the latest versions of Cerbios. Cebios folder @ 1fichier: https://1fichier.com/dir/L5ujxA2o Cerbios folder @ Mega: https://mega.nz/folder/lV8gjKYD#z8EfFTnK7bB9UYAzc87ciw For qustions, talk and such please use the topic from@ShinGoutetsu linked below and keep this topic clean. I will post update infos here as soon as a new version become available. And please, no thanks posting here to make it super easy for all to find update infos and links right away without the need to scroll/read 20 pages. If you like to say thanks, please use the thanks button for that. THANK YOU!
    7 points
  26. @BowlsnapperCalm the fuck down. Everyone who reported it, toughen the fuck up. If I have to do more than this, nobody is going to like it. The Xbox is 22 years old. All of us should be at least that old. Let's act like it. If you can't make a point without cursing people out and talking mad shit, you're a child and I'm going to have to ban you. If you can't handle someone saying things you don't like and you have to tattle on them, you're a child also.
    7 points
  27. I'll add my url collection of ogxbox 3d print files MattySudz legendary 3d prints MattySudz ogxbox 3d print files: https://www.mediafire.com/file/e09xzobmrnba83j/MattySudz_XBOX_STLs.zip/file Virus Total test result: https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/ac398e5d0cd313bba9a13b8fe44bcf81518be965a3586a0cecdd51fc1fb41167?nocache=1 3D print fan brackets 3d prints Noctua 60mm fan bracket (A): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4617648 Noctua 60mm fan bracket (B): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5460707 Noctua 60mm fan bracket (C): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5369322 Nexxus 70mm fan bracket: https://www.printables.com/model/79247-original-xbox-70mm-nexus-fan-adapter-and-mount Xbox v1.0 gpu 40mm fan bracket: https://www.printables.com/en/model/79249-original-xbox-10-gpu-40mm-fan-adapter Fan hole fill: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/original-xbox-fan-hole-fill-1-0 OGX360 3d prints OGX360 T4.1 case: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/ogx360-t4-1 Xbox controller & thumbsticks 3d prints Xbox One to OGXbox Duke/S thumbstick adapter (works on 360 controllers too): https://www.printables.com/en/model/139382-thumbstick-adaptor-for-original-xbox-duke-s-contro Xbox Duke/S thumbstick: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2474639 Xbox Duke/S USB to memory unit adapter: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4077036 Xbox Duke cable strain relief adapter: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5423476 Modchip 3d prints OpenXenium support holder: https://www.printables.com/en/model/313758-xbox-original-openxenium-holder HDD ide to sata adapters, hdd caddy adapters 3d prints HDD adapter for stock dvd drive caddy: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4461734 2.5 to 3.5 inch hdd adapter for stock hdd caddy (A): https://www.printables.com/model/351702-xbox-25-inch-to-35-inch-adapter 2.5 to 3.5 inch hdd adapter for stock hdd caddy (B): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5596972 Tool-less 2.5 to 3.5 hdd caddy adapter: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4970131 Generic sata to ide hdd : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3791879 Startech sata to ide hdd bracket: Xbox console outer shell 3d prints Xbox feet with o'rings: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4725922 Xbox dvd drive blanking plate: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5394953 Vertical console stand: https://www.printables.com/en/model/466979-original-xbox-vertical-stand Xbox v1.0-1.4 to v1.6 conversion: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5732958 Xbox v1.0-1.6 front faceplate: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5415785 Xecuter X3CP control panel scan: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5152786 X3CP control panel round buttons: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4854287 X3CP control panel wide buttons: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3731819
    7 points
  28. 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??????
    7 points
  29. 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!).
    7 points
  30. Hello guys. I'm happy to release new YouTube plugin for Original Xbox. Yes, it's now again possible to watch YouTube on this dated hardware. I'm using Invidious for fetching data from YouTube. Here is a video that shows this plugin in action. Some features of this plugin are: Trending Videos Popular Videos Searching Channel view Channel searching Subscribtions Import subscriptions from local YouTube account Suggested channels Suggested videos Limitations: Videos length - currently I don't understand how adaptive streams works and how to use them on Xbox. Because of that I'm using formated streams which means that whole video must be loaded in RAM memory. Because of that on Xboxes with 64MB RAM you can watch video of max 1 hour lenght and on 128MB RAM Xboxes videos of max 3 hours length. I hope I will fix this in the next release. Used of Gateway - OpenSSL 0.9.8 which is latest for our Xbox doesn't support newer versions of TLS encyption. Because there is no public Invidious instance that support older versions of TLS we must use simpe PC application that acts as a gateway between Xbox and Invidious. When I get time, I'll try to host my own Invidious instance that support older versions of TLS or even unencrypted HTTP. Keeping that in mind, when I host my own Invidious instance or someday someone host public instance that support older versions of TLS only one line in plugin code needs to be changed to remove dependence of PC Gateway. If you encouter any issues please open Issue at GitHub page. Video Preview Download Link Github Setup_Guide.pdf
    7 points
  31. And update. Cerbios Xbox Bios V2.1.0 BETA Released (1.0 - 1.6) Download : https://1fichier.com/?nic9bxkxf1d9qdydaocv NFO: ( ( ) ( ( )\ ) ( )\ ) ( /( )\ ) )\ ( (()/( ( )\ (()/( )\()) (()/( (((_) )\ /(_)))((_) /(_))((_)\ /(_)) )\___ ((_) (_)) ((_)_ (_)) ((_) (_)) ((/ __|| __|| _ \ | _ )|_ _| / _ \ / __| | (__ | _| | / | _ \ | | | (_) |\__ \ \___||___||_|_\ |___/|___| \___/ |___/ ****************************************************************************** * * * .:Release V2.1.0 Beta Hybrid (Xbox V1.0 - 1.6) Only:. * * * ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** * Version :.........V2.1.0 Beta * Size :................... .256 KB * * Date :....................20/11/22 * Type :...............Xbox Bios * * Group :........Team CerBios * Platform :.........Microsoft Xbox * ****************************************************************************** * https://discord.gg/VcdSfajQGK * ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** *....:Changes/Additions:.....................................................* ****************************************************************************** * * * --A new custom Bios for the Original Xbox.-- * * * * Release: V2.1.0 Beta * * * * Added Support for Xbox Console Revision V1.6 * * Fixed Issues With Insignia Account Creation (MACS) * * Will No Longer Report As Live Blocking Bios. * * System Stability Improvements * * * * * * People Doubted That It Would Be Possible However We Are Proud To * * Introduce Cerbios Hybrid V2.1.0, Compatible With All Xbox Revisions * * V1.0 - V1.6 Including all 128MB Ram Upgraded Systems * * * * For the Best Compatibility With Larger HDDS, We Recommend You Format * * Your HDD Using FATXPLORER 3.X Beta & The Cerbios Option. We Have Seen * * Issues When Drives Are Formatted for Titan Use. * * * * A Big Shout-Out To All The Talented People Whom Contributed To This * * Release, Endless Hours Were Spent Writing Custom Tools, Disassembly & * * Analysing Hundreds of Lines of ASM, To Recreate The Code We Use Today * * You Know Who You Are. To All Our Beta Testers, Thank You For All The * * Testing And Support, Much Love & Respect <3. * * * * We Are Already Hard At Work Towards Our Next Major Release. * * * * #PLEASE REPORT YOUR TEST RESULTS OR ANY BUGS REPORTS IN OUR ROOM ON * * DISCORD THANKS * * * ******************************************************************************
    7 points
  32. So, since everyone has 3d printers now days (except me) and doing no longer real craftsmanship *LÖL* (Just kidding guys) and little me already thought a long time about doing this mod, I like to show you a work in progress (~75% done). The CPU heatsink fits nice and snug on the GPU (Less movement as on the CPU). Pics: https://imgur.com/a/YlyDcjF And the last pic shows a final heatsink with slightly trimmed cooling fins and 50mm cooler on top. At the end both of the cpu heatsinks will look like this (Taken that pic of one of my slim builds). And yea, it's for my next slim build which I biuld for my own. Let me know what you guys think and what you belive could be done better.
    7 points
  33. Live on backups now. After reading through the posts in this thread, It seems it was kinda hijacked on page 2 by another user who had kindly uploaded a CCI set to (I believe) Archive.org and Gdrive. It seems there were issues with that torrent being completable (Archive ALWAYS has issues with torrent files in my experience) and also the Gdrive quotas. Reading further on it seems there were also issues with some long filenames etc. I don't know if that set is even still obtainable but I would recommend you skip it and just go for the new set on back-ups. The new set is on a 10gb connection seeding 24/7. All filenames have been shortened/corrected where needed to fit with the FATX spec and have been successfully transferred to an Xbox hdd. The torrent will also allow you download only selected games, It is not one massive file.
    6 points
  34. Dear All, I would like to thank you very much for your responses. We have now succeeded by changing the IDE cable to an 80. And Use Saved Partition Table. Everthing is working now.
    6 points
  35. Available Soon: Further information to be announced...
    6 points
  36. There is a new program called Pandora by Team Resuegent You can use Pandora to browse and download files from xbins. No false positives anymore with auto-xbins and the windows virus scanner. It supports windows, osx and linux You can find the program here: https://github.com/Team-Resurgent/Pandora
    6 points
  37. TL;DR: They work! It works! (at least on a modded 1.6). I have no reason to assume it won't work on all other xboxes... but i have to create a pogo pin adapter to do a full test. I'll try to do that this weekend, but I'm fully expecting it to work. I tested: reading, decrypting, and writing to the EEPROM. It all works. YAY to money not wasted LOL. After I finish testing... I'll make the initial batch and test those. If all pass, I'll be in contact with a few of you for the initial batch... If all is good feedback, i'll make the rest and post here when they are for sale. If you contacted me and I ran out of initial batch, I'll send you a message as well and give you first dibs on the ones for sale.
    6 points
  38. I've hidden the bickering in the last few pages and requests by those to clean this thread. If I've left posts in that you think need to be hidden, let me know. Thanks. Carry on civilly.
    6 points
  39. 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!
    6 points
  40. Here's a little video I have made about the flasher disc . (And as link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2w6uqUVvy0 )
    6 points
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  42. What was it that Ace Ventura used to say... Like a glove... I did the pinout the edge connector in a way that if you plug it into the programmer the wrong way it just won't power up. Pad 1 on both sides are 3.3v, Pad 10 is not connected. Pads 2 and 9 are GND. 6 pads on top side for FLASH programming and 4 pins on bottom side for the CPLD. This left us with 2 spare pads which I used one for an alternative location for D0 and another for Recovery which requires grounding to be enabled, theres a GND pad next to it. As for the connectors: RGB (4pin) = 5v RGB (output) MB (2pin) = D0 and GND (motherboard connection) FAN (3pin) = SCL, SDA and GND (i2c for PWM fan controller) DISPLAY (8pin) = SCL, SDA, MISO, MOSI, SCK, INPUT, CS and GND HDMI (6pin) = SCL, SDA, 2x 5.0v and 2x GND I try not to double up on the same connector unless it has the same pinout. I wasn't sure what to do for the HDMI connector as I hadn't design the HDMI mod yet. So I just allocated it a 6 pin connector...
    6 points
  43. Nice work by the way, nice board too. I like the boards with copper looking traces. You might be interested in this: XeniumICE by NeMesiS - Page 24 - www.emuxtras.net I compiled a list of replacement capacitors for all versions. Replacing the CPU capacitors with polymers can significantly improve picture quality.
    6 points
  44. Name is subject to change. This uses the LPC port (no rebuild or soldering necessary). Current state, it can backup your eeprom (eeprom.bin) to SD and/or write an eeprom.bin to your eeprom. hoping to have it decrypt the eeprom and give you plain text Xbox keys (for insignia registration when manual registration is released) or to just keep as a backup in case a corruption or hdd failure POC Video thoughts?
    6 points
  45. Brand new Radio plugin for XBMC4Xbox! You can now enjoy listening over 30k stations from all around the world on Original Xbox! Big thanks to FMStream.org for allowing me to use their API. Features: Popular station Random stations Browse by country Browse by language Browse by genre Searching (including history) My Stations (Favorites) You can find install instructions on this link GITHUB If you find any bug please open an issue on GitHub! Be sure to find and report all bugs. Thanks in advance! plugin.music.radio.zip
    6 points
  46. Hey everyone! I managed to get Alpine Linux working on the xbox with a 5.15 kernel! It's command line only right now so no sound or desktop environment. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DVtaFB22BeUntv46iKk8FT0YSwMncD2a/view?usp=sharing If anyone wants to try it. user=user password=xbox be careful with the f_drive it's using the fatx fuse from https://github.com/mborgerson/fatx so f drive needs to be f takes all format. You can edit /etc/local.d/xbox-bootup.start and set the manual offset and size if you have a different f drive set up. there's a backup rootfs.tar.gz.backup that will get created incase something goes wrong that is rotated out from the last rootfs each shutdown/reboot if needed If anyone wants you should actually be able to get a full desktop working. There's a guide here for wayland/weston: https://flighttestdude.wordpress.com/alpine-linux-stuff/ should work fine with the simpledrm driver I have set up. I'll probably try and set up something way lighter and experiment around with different desktops.
    6 points
  47. New release is available at link. Now you can use YouTube solely on Xbox without need of PC Gateway. Thanks to Mr. Rochemont from YouTube now we can watch YouTube on OG Xbox without PC Gateway. He is hosting Invidious Instance without HTTP security protocols like TLS. Chanelog: User now can switch between direct and proxy connection to Invidious Instance inside plugin setttings. So in the other word, you can decide if you want to use PC Gateway between Xbox and Invidious or you want direct connection to Invidious. By default, direct connection is enabled and it's using Instance that Mr. Rochemont is hosting. Hovever, this is the only one known public instance that have disabled HTTP security protocols. In the other words, you can use this direct connection only with instances that doesn't require TLS1.2 encryption. But, while Instance from Mr. Rochemont is online you shouldn't worry. How to install: Extract downloaded zip file. Copy YouTube from Xbox folder to Q:\plugins\video.
    6 points
  48. I fixed the BIOS and called it version 0.60. The 0.56 source code was good except for one thing: the net flash was super slow. This also happens to be an issue with the Xecuter FlashBIOS for some (or all?) users. According to the commit history of XBlast, this issue had been fixed already but I couldn't see any changes in the source that would be responsible for the fix. I enabled debug output on xblast, then hackily patched all the broken and segmented debug support. After a lot of testing, I found an easy way to test for the issue. In a ping test, the BIOS would respond instantly to every other ping. Thanks to the debug output, I could see that the functions to send the packet were actually being called on time but somehow a packet was not transmitted. That brought me to the lowest depths of the ethernet driver: forcedeth. The function to write the packet to the hardware registers and send it is forcedeth_transmit. At the end of this function, pci_push is called which is helpfully commented "force out pending posted writes". That's exactly the bit that sounds like it's not working. So I just duplicated this function call and magically the issue was gone. Turns out the nForce just needs a couple clock cycles before it's ready to transmit the packet. The compiler would sometimes sneak in an instruction to delay pci_push and this is what makes Xblast 0.56 work properly.
    6 points

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