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  1. KaosEngineer
    It doesn't really look like the PicoBlade 3-pin connector to me; however, much closer, if not it, than the JST SH connector. I've taken some pictures with my phone of the one I have but I don't have anything that I can measure something this small. Here are three (3) bad images of the connector end: (Edit: I'll see if I can get a better version downloaded.)
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    The Xapt3r routes D0 of the modchip through pin 4 of the adapter to the D0 pad on the top of the motherboard through the spring wire placed into the D0 point via. Xapt3r_Install_V1.0-1.5_Lite.pdf (archive.org) This isn't the full PDF. This website only provided links to the full manual to people that purchased the product from them.
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    You don't need 10 when you install a pin header in the LPC Debug port. Part #10 is for the wire installation method. Soldering each attached wire to the appropriate pin location of the LPC Debug port then plugging the other end into the modchip's mating pin header connector. Now, #8 you need or at least a wire soldered to the back of the modchip's connector at the grey wire's pin location on the modchip and the other end to the motherboard's D0/LFRAME (for v1.6) point as shown in the manual you provided a link to. Or, you can find pre-wired 3-pin connectors sets on eBay and AliExpress. IIRC, they are JST 1.0mm pin pitch (center-to-center pin distance) SH connectors. (Edit: I wish I remembered if that is correct. Anyone???) When you purchase them from either source listed, they usually have the mating connector too that's already installed on the modchip. Make sure the cables you purchase have wires long enough to reach their solder points to the motherboard. The wire colors won't be the same as shown in the parts inventory above. You'll have to match up the pin location with the color of wire attached to it.
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    Correct, the Xbox doesn't use standard partitions that WIndows can access. On Windows, one way to see them is to install and run FATXplorer 3.0 beta It will show you the Xbox drive's partitions and allow you to mount one at a time as the X:\ drive and use Windows Explorer to read/write data from/to it. Edit: That is on an unlocked Xbox hard drive. You can't access (read or write) content from or to the drive until it is unlocked.
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    Where are you looking at the content of the hard drive? You won't be able to see anything directly with Windows File Explorer. Mount one of the Xbox hard drive partitions with FATXplorer 3.0 beta to view its content with Windows Explorer on the X:\ drive.
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    I'd start a new thread but in the first post include a link to this thread so others can refer back to it.
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    Okay here's what I've determined from my research about the Xecuter-X3-Switch-Panel Gerber files: Standard Gerber File Extensions Gerber File Description Contents .GTL Top layer copper Copper traces and pads on the top layer .GTS Top layer solder mask Shape of the solder mask on the top layer .GTO Top Overlay Top layer silkscreen information such as component identification .GBL Bottom layer copper Copper traces and pads on the bottom layer .GBS Bottom solder mask Shape of the solder mask on the bottom layer .GBO Bottom layer Overlay Bottom layer silkscreen information .GTP Top layer paste Location of solder paste on the top layer .GBP Bottom layer paste Location of solder paste on the bottom layer .GML Mechanical layer Board cutouts, drill holes, and non-copper features .GKO Keep-out layer Areas where components or copper traces cannot be placed .G1 to .Gx Additional copper layers Additional copper layers for multilayer designs .GP1 to .GPx Additional Internal Plane Layer Additional Internal Plane Layer for multilayer designs Source: https://www.jhdpcb.com/blog/pcb-gerber-files/ Gerber file naming for the top (Mask) PCB of the three stacked PCBs in this X3 Switch Panel design: Mask.GBL - Gerber Bottom Layer Copper (Copper traces and pads on the bottom layer) Mask.GBO - Gerber Bottom Layer Overlay (Silkscreen information such as component identification) Mask.GBP - Gerber Bottom Layer Paste (Solder Paste on bottom layer) Mask.GBS - Gerber Bottom Layer Solder Mask (Shape of the solder mask on the bottom layer) Mask.GML - Gerber Mechanical Layer (Board cutouts, drill holes and non-copper features) Mask.GTL - Gerber Top Layer Copper (Copper traces and pads on the top layer) - .GPI provides a bit of infor that 16 shapes were created ??? Mask.GTS - Gerber Top Layer Solder Mask (Shape of the solder mask on the top layer) Mask.GTO - Gerber Top Layer Overlay (Silkscreen information such as component identification - DIP Switch usage labeling) Mask.GTP - Gerber Top Layer Paste (Location of solder paste on the bottom layer) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are a couple of file extensions that I'm not sure what they are: .DRI and .GPI Okay from looking at the contents of the files themselves in a text editor: .DRI - Drill Station information (Not needed as there is no drilling on this PCB) .GPI - Photoplotter Info File (Photocopier information pertaining to shapes used in the .GTL file.) I don't think a PCB production house needs these two files; however, if they ask for them include them. The .DRI file should not be needed since there are no holes drilled in this PCB. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I wonder what program generated these files? Answer: Again, looking at the contents of these two file types: EAGLE CAM Processor 8.6.0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edit: To change the coloring of the PCB. Tell the PCB production house the color of the solder mask and the color of the silkscreen (text) to be placed on the PCB.
  8. KaosEngineer
    Archived X2.x Pro DIP Switch Settings: http://web.archive.org/web/20141025141741/http://www.xbox-scene.com/modchips/x-ecuter2_pro_switches.html
  9. KaosEngineer
    Most of those OS firmwares look for specific ID values being present in the hardware devices on the modchip. If they don't match, they will NOT work. Or, FPGA/CPLD code which defines/creates internal registers used by the firmware are not present for the OS to run.
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    I've never found a schematic/manual for any Xbox Power Supply Unit.
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    It has 2 512KB sized banks. You can flash any 256KB or 512KB modified Xbox BIOS to it. PrometheOS, SmartXXOS, XeniumOS, etc. are modchip control firmware which won't work. The latest BIOS is CerBIOS. It is a 256KB modifed Xbox BIOS. Edit: Which modified Xbox BIOS to flash to the modchip depends on which Xbox version you have. Not all modified Xbox BIOSes work on v1.6 consoles.
  12. KaosEngineer
    Purchase a wired 2-pin connector and ground both wires to activate the backup BIOS. You could use a couple of lengths of 26 to 30 AWG wire-wrap wire soldered to the back of the pins on the modchip to make the connection to ground.
  13. KaosEngineer
    Do you have the double red wire cable that connects from the modchip to the power+eject board?
  14. KaosEngineer
    The bottom PCB is what is needed to have the switchboard. There is no replacement for the plastic sticker that was placed on top of the original PCB with all of the labeling on it. Maybe you can have one custom made. The developer of the replacement chunky unit made it out of three thin stacked PCBs. Only one, the bottom PCB, has electronic components installed on it.
  15. KaosEngineer
    Measure the voltage level present on the standby 5Vdc lines when AC power is connected. Does it have 5Volts present?
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    The ATX to Xbox adapter above is only for v1.0-1.4 Xboxes, not v1.6s. (See: SICKmods : ATX PSU Converter > About (archive.org)) IIRC, sickmods.net never released a v1.6 compatible ATX to Xbox adapter - they did release an updated version 2 different than what is pictured above. However, it too is only for v1.0-1.4 Xboxes, not v1.6/1.6bs. (See: SICKmods : ATX PSU Converter 2 > Install It (archive.org)) Which Xbox version depends on the cable/connector you install on the Xbox side of the PCB. A 1x12 connector and cabling for v1.0/1.1 or a 2x10 connector and wiring for v1.2-1.4.
  17. KaosEngineer
    Download the xbmc.log and xbmc.log.old (or is it xbmc.old.log) files. Open them in a text editor to check for other error messages. Debugging will most likely need to be enabled then try installing the addon again to log more info to get a better understanding of what is causing the error.
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    If not already, check out the Steel Battalion Online subReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/steelbattaliononline/ and Discord server for online multiplayer gaming: https://discord.gg/steelbattalion IIRC, they use XLink Kai to play with others on the Internet: https://www.teamxlink.co.uk/
  19. KaosEngineer
    Many people say this; however, the cap has leaked all over the motherboard. Please post/share a picture of the motherboard and/or area around the clock cap.
  20. KaosEngineer
    Plugged in. Be careful not to touch any exposed metal parts on the PSU.
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    R7D2

    KaosEngineer replied to arfows's topic in TSOP Flashing

    Are the 6.3Vdc, low-ESR, 105 degree Celcius rated electrolytic caps?
  22. KaosEngineer
    Clean that PCB. Edit1: Oh wait, it used to have a double-sided foam pad on it to hold it in place inside the console. Didn't it? I don't think the solder bridge between the 3rd and 4th pins on the bottom right- left-hand side of that PCB is to be there. Edit2: Reworded content. My other right - the left-hand side of the first picture.
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    R7D2

    KaosEngineer replied to arfows's topic in TSOP Flashing

    There is no soldering of R7D1 to R7D2. The R at the front of the part's location designator stands for Resistor. R7D2 is a resistor. A pull-up resistor if I remember correctly. I believe it has a value of 10 Kilohms but I'll need to double check its value before you take that value as fact. I do believe it is needed for proper operation of the console. Edit: Found a post on reddit.com that says it is a 10 KOhm resistor. SMD resistor physical size: 0402. You need to add a solder bridge or some type of electrical connection between the two pads at location R7D3 on a v1.0/1.1 Xbox motherboard. The two pads where R7D1 is located are bridged on v1.2-1.4 motherboards and R7D10. See: TSOP Flashing Unlock points (biline.ca) Which version of motherboard do you have? Yes.
  24. KaosEngineer
    If the resistors or a capacitor shorts, more current will be drawn. Caps; however, I believe will open instead of short when they go bad.
  25. KaosEngineer
    On the controller card inside the DVD drive and on the hard drive.

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