NeMesiS

Some information I came across: (Not my own words) The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in the United States prohibits the circumvention of digital rights management (DRM) and other protective measures on copyrighted works, which includes video games. Even if a console is considered obsolete, the copyrights on the games may still be in effect. In the United States, video game copyright lasts for the life of the creator plus 70 years. This means that if the creator of the game is still alive, the copyright lasts for 70 years after their death. If the creator is deceased, the copyright lasts for 70 years after the year of their death. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in the United States prohibits the circumvention of technological measures that control access to copyrighted works. This includes devices like modchips that are designed to bypass digital rights management (DRM) systems. Generally, the DMCA does not provide copyright protection for devices or technologies that are specifically designed to circumvent DRM.

Thanks for clarifying that... does the serries x controller firmware need to be rolled back or anything like that? It could just be my setup causing issues as it was a quick throw together and that end of my workbench tends to have a bit of RF interference. I had a similar idea for using the buttons for ARGB controller to select between patterns and colors. While the console was off, the buttons would work as intended. However, while powered on I wanted short presses to trigger the ARGB controller. Then long presses (eg. 3 sec of more) to power off and eject the DVD tray. I was going to test the short/long press concept with an ATtiny45 or something. I just did a quick schematic to help illustrate my idea... So, when console is off the PNP transistors bridge connection between *B-IN (button) & *B-OUT (mobo) When the console is on this bridge is broken and we can use short/long presses via ATtiny PB-OUT = Long press power button to power off console EB-OUT = Long Press eject button to eject DVDrom EN = Short press power button... Boot = Short press eject button... Just an idea I had that I thought I would share... Not possible to use the PSU's standby power? What would be the minimum hardware required for this to work? EDIT: I really am not on the ball today, not had much sleep due to neck pain.

Simple questions like... Why did MakeMHz purchase the domains of TeamXodus.com and ModvilleUSA.com then redirect it to MakeMHz.com? I'll be more than happy to answer your questions, when you start answering mine. You completely ignored my responses on the other thread just to fabricate your own conclusions. It seems by this point you know more about my project than I do and the decisions I'm yet to make. Correct... Though, I find it ironic that you don't see how much you've contributed to this situation... What's the situation for the Xenium modchip? I know that having a Cromwell based OS did make it alot easier to sell Xenium modchips. As potentially illegal bioses didn't need to be pre-loaded unlike the Aladdin, as for example. Is it legal to install an Xenium modchip with Cromwell bios and turn OGXbox into a Linux machine? I assume that not being able to copyright such devices would also extend to the firmware, etc? I don't see there being any point in discussing all the other claims made by MakeMHz if this is correct. Dubinhower discussed some things at the beginning of he's live stream yesterday. At around 29 minutes in, it's mentioned that Dustin is claiming that StellaOS and the bios patch constitutes fair use because of "interoperability" as so on.... Can anyone shed more light on this?

Hello OGXbox Admin, I would like to discuss some of your queries as best as I can, I understand that there have been many things that have been taken out of context on both sides of the fence. Within the HD-Plus-App repo there is a file called "firmware.xbe" and if you have the know how the firmware can be extracted. Every release of this app also contains the "frimware.xbe". Then it hit me, I've technically already been unknowingly distributing he's firmware in the form of the HD-Plus-App for years, not to mentioned that I forked the GitHub. Seeing that unsuspecting people using this GitHub could potentially be breaking the law by redistributing it. If MakeMHz claims are true, then the "firmware.xbe" should have never of been a part of the GitHub in the first place to prevent this scenario. Unless stating otherwise, the contents of the HD-Plus-App repo should be covered under GPLv2 from what I understand. I mentioned this in a previous post. I think this mostly applies to the Stellar modchip and a good way to determine if it's a copyright circumventing device is to see if it allows users to play copies of games. I personally have not used a Stellar modchip but seeing that ISO loading is a key feature of the device I would assume it does which would void any DMCA protections I would assume. I could see this applying to the consoles since they are no longer manufactured, however Original Xbox Games are still being sold on the Xbox Marketplace. I think hardware and software need to be looked at separately to get a better understanding of things. I sincerely apologies for any negative that I may have brought onto this website as it was not my intention. I didn't want any of this to happen nor did I expect it, for the most part I kept to myself. I never had any hard feeling towards MakeMHz as I have not really interacted with him or he's colleagues prior to their attack on the thread where I would post about my developments. I stated from the very beginning that I was using Ryzee119's XboxHDMI github as a starting point, which happens to be very similar to MakeMHz XboxHD+, inherently my design would also be similar. I've somewhat hit a brick wall with my design and am not sure where I'm going wrong, it's become so frustrating than I'm just considering starting over. Calling me out on something that's still very much a work in progress unfair. Some friendly advice on what I could do different would go a long way. In the meantime, I've been approached by a number of devs requesting hardware to help them in developing a firmware. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to help them at this point in time until someone worked out how to wire up a STM32 dev board to the XboxHD+. I was requested to make a plug-n-play board that would be much easier to work with. I don't intend on selling the Stellar Elimination Module as it was primarily for developmental purposes as requested, it's in my best interest in supporting fellow developers with similar goals. With the announcement of Legacy addon I decided to share our findings with the public. The sooner I did the less likely MakeMHz could all me out on cloning yet another one of he's devices. What would you have done differently if you were in my position? I look forward to your feedback or any follow up questions you may have for me. I only hope that things can be resolved and made clearer for us all to understand. Sincerely, NeMesiS

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.

Or they might bring up how the XeniumProgrammer upload that I created, the very thing I was giving out to the community and was taken down via DMCA by Dustin only within a few days of posting. Either because I didn't OpenSource the project to GitHub within a timely enough manner or that it included XeniumOS which can easily be found on MakeMhz GitHub or elsewhere. All I wanted was some feedback from the community whilst also releasing what I had worked on so far, including my python script and schematic that I created from scratch. Since it seemed MakeMhz was just going to continue to DMCA me, I figured there was no point in creating a GitHub repo. And if MakeMhz recent actions are anything to go by....

It would seem the same has happened to OpenXenium. https://github.com/Ryzee119/OpenXenium

Somehow Ryzee among others, convinced themselves that I was going to use MakeMHz firmware and are still accusing me of it as if I'm currently selling HDMI mods with MakeMhz firmware. I would like to see some solid evidence of this please before you go spreading false assumptions as fact. There is no proof of this as I have not sold a single HDMI mod thus far, nothing more than an attempt to defame my character. I clearly stated what my intentions were in regard to firmware, well before I was attacked by the MakeMHz camp. Option 1: Community based firmware Option 2: Sub-contract a professional

In response to: and is working on a 1:1 clone of the XboxHD+ and he's public about it. XeniumMods v3.xx SneakPeak! - Page 1 The whole point of being public was to avoid such accusations by being transparent about using Ryzee's XboxHDMI GitHub for the starting point of my design. https://github.com/Ryzee119/XboxHDMI-Ryzee119 These were still early days of the developmental phase and would eventually come across a proper datasheet and evaluation schematic of which can be obtained from Analog Devices website. ADV7511_ADV7343_Eval_Schematic.pdf

In response to: History of breaking licenses of open source projects. I can only assume that he's referring to my XeniumICE design of which I did before there was even an OpenXenium GitHub... Should I clone the "Xenium Ice" - Page 3 - www.emuxtras.net

MakeMHz is currently having a PR nightmare... Being so desperate that he will literally say anything as this point. I will be addressing these accusations he made towards me.

You only have MakeMHz to thank for the toxic environment he created for himself by doing stuff like this: Official Statement on Recent DMCA Actions – MakeMHz The xbox community went nuclear with this announcement... He's been scrubbing he's GitHubs and modifying licenses to justify he's actions after having already issued the DMCAs without any prior notice to the authors.

From what I can tell, patching bioses still falls under circumventing copyright protections. QUOTE: In the United States, the DMCA prohibits the circumvention of technological protection measures used to control access to copyrighted works. Modifying code to bypass such measures can lead to legal consequences. Also... However, it's important to note that misusing the DMCA process, such as filing false claims, can have legal consequences.

Stellar Boot Animation: Microsoft Boot Animation: Original OG Xbox Boot intro Animation (4K UHD) - YouTube

QUOTE: If a device has been created with the primary purpose of circumventing copyright protections, it might fall into a category that is not eligible for copyright protection. In fact, some jurisdictions have specific laws, such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in the United States, which make it illegal to manufacture or distribute devices designed to circumvent technological measures that control access to copyrighted works. In essence, copyright law is intended to protect the rights of creators and encourage innovation, but it doesn't generally protect devices or tools created for illegal or infringing purposes. Circumventing copyright protections is often considered a violation of intellectual property laws, and such activities are typically subject to legal consequences.

That is exactly what MakeMHz is trying to prevent many of us from doing. Just over the last few days MakeMHz has issued a number of DMCA's and Legal Threats across the community. For simply sharing information found in this very thread... MakeMHz doesn't what the Xbox Modding Community as we know it to survive! EDIT: It's getting to the point that many people won't show their support for me publicly due to potential repercussions from MakeMHz...

All good, no offence but these are things we should address... Some might not see it that way, is it still not the IP of Microsoft? I don't think Microsoft license allows tampering of any kind. Besides I'm sure you like many others have or still do use modified bioses and backup games, true?

Correct... How is dumping EEPROM from the Original Xbox any different? Trying to point out that, this is the very nature of what we do in this community. Modchips by definition are devices that circumvent copyright protections, including Stellar. So that you and everyone else can use modified bioses and play backed up games. The moment you open your console, you could be breaking the law...

I'm sure he would have also referred to the ADV7511 Evaluation Schematic found on Analog Devices website. ADV7511_ADV7343_Eval_Schematic.pdf Public knowledge that anyone can access...

Correct... MakeMHz promised to OpenSource the HD project years ago... If he doesn't want to follow through with commitments that's MakeMHz problem. But he shouldn't complain if other developers decide to make it for themselves.

As far as MakeMHz is concerned he is TeamXodus, by purchasing their domain and abusing that to issue DMCA's www.teamxodus.com I was DMCA for hosting XeniumOS due to MakeMHz claiming copyright! @Dtomcat18 Answer me this, does MakeMHz own XeniumOS?

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

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.

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.