SylverReZ Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 The Cheapmod Mini is a modchip in a small form-factor for the Original Xbox. Based off the Cheapmod schematics, the chip comprises of a single 49LF020 (256k) LPC flash to fit (1 x 256k) custom BIOS. Features: 256k LPC flash fitted for (1x256k) custom BIOS (e.g. Cerbios). Compatible with almost any Xbox revision - from 1.0 to 1.6b. Boot imports, backups and DVDs region free without any restrictions. Running unsigned code such as homebrew and multimedia players. Installation of a custom dashboard (e.g. UnleashX). Easy to upgrade the HDD (no HDD locking required). Very easy to install - just plug-and-play via pin header. Low-cost and affordable. Free and open-source. GitHub repository: https://github.com/m4x10187/cheapmod-mini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtomcat Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Nice… your website gives mySpace vibes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylverReZ Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Dtomcat18 said: Nice… your website gives mySpace vibes Thanks mate. Its designed to look like a 90s GeoCities site since nostalgia is my style. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtomcat Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Ahh yes. Couldn’t think of it …. Geocities…. That was it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlsnapper Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Wait... What website? @SylverReZ Found it. Very retro and badass. I also very highly approve of the version of Doom you're hosting... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlsnapper Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Dude, that is exactly how I would make a site. And I'm going to: bowlsnapper.com. I already registered the domain. Just don't know what to use to build it... How did you get ANYTHING you could use today to build a website to build in that fashion? I don't really know web development... Lol I didn't know that you basically made the chip. Fuckin cool. How hard would it be to add a flash socked to the we can just drop the sst into our programmers? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylverReZ Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 9 hours ago, Bowlsnapper said: Wait... What website? @SylverReZ Found it. Very retro and badass. I also very highly approve of the version of Doom you're hosting... Thanks. The website was designed in FrontPage 2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylverReZ Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, Bowlsnapper said: You used a program from that actual era? Holy shit. I have some questions to PM you, mainly concerning html5 and ssl2. But first I have to respond to you last message... Which I Never DID! I haven't learned HTML in over 2 years. Its a WYSWYG designer, so any changes made will be shown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylverReZ Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 This thread is going off-topic. Any questions relating to this modchip, post your replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlsnapper Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 1 minute ago, SylverReZ said: I haven't learned HTML in over 2 years. Its a WYSWYG designer, so any changes made will be shown. Wooooow. That's the only kind I ever used. So you design it by hand and it generates the code, which you can modify if you choose... Sooooo sick! Geocities as FUCK! I apologize.... May your thread continue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylverReZ Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, Bowlsnapper said: Wooooow. That's the only kind I ever used. So you design it by hand and it generates the code, which you can modify if you choose... Sooooo sick! Geocities as FUCK! Yup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtomcat Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, Bowlsnapper said: How hard would it be to add a flash socked to the we can just drop the sst into our programmers? That adds cost…. If you add the socket.. then it becomes “not as cheapmod” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylverReZ Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, Dtomcat18 said: That adds cost…. If you add the socket.. then it becomes “not as cheapmod” Exactly! Cost is still involved if you are purchasing a PLCC-32 SMD socket, especially getting ahold of the 49LF020 chips. I had to get them off eBay (old stock ofc) since they no longer manufacturer them, all that is available are a bunch of clones even some of them are resurfaced 49LF020/A/Bs which do not work with this chip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylverReZ Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, SylverReZ said: Exactly! Cost is still involved if you are purchasing a PLCC-32 SMD socket, especially getting ahold of the 49LF020 chips. I had to get them off eBay (old stock ofc) since they no longer manufacturer them, all that is available are a bunch of clones even some of them are resurfaced 49LF020/A/Bs which do not work with this chip. I still consider it low-cost however, since there's no advanced circuitry involved such as CPLDs and FPGAs. I am looking to one day develop some form of Aladdin clone which doesn't involve 'cheapmods' so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylverReZ Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Bowlsnapper said: How can I program the chip? Flashing utilities already exists, plenty are out there. Evolution-X or the OGXbox Installer disc, XBlast, or using an external programmer, is the way to program these chips either prior to building your own or having them internally installed. Edited July 22, 2023 by SylverReZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylverReZ Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) 20 minutes ago, SylverReZ said: Flashing utilities already exists, plenty are out there. Evolution-X or the OGXbox Installer disc, XBlast, or using an external programmer, is the way to program these chips either prior to building your own or having them internally installed. This was something I really wanted to do, especially since this was my first BIG circuit board project. You'll so love it for real. Edited July 22, 2023 by SylverReZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlsnapper Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, SylverReZ said: Either like the chip or not, this was something I really wanted to do, especially since this was my first BIG circuit board project. So give this project a chance, would you. Keep on playing with your Xeniums and Aladdins. Dude I'm down for a chip if it's cheap enough. I always prefer a chip to a TSOP. Just making sure I have a full understanding of its workings. That's all. I'm not disparaging it at all. Hell I wanna design a modchip... It would be hella complicated and more intricate but that wasn't your goal. You accomplished it. I'm proud, dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylverReZ Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Appreciate it man. If you want to see some good improvements in the near future, then the support and feedback really helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlsnapper Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 59 minutes ago, SylverReZ said: Appreciate it man. If you want to see some good improvements in the near future, then the support and feedback really helps. Well, I'll buy a couple from you depending on the price. When do you plan to start shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylverReZ Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, Bowlsnapper said: Well, I'll buy a couple from you depending on the price. When do you plan to start shipping? Dunno when exactly, but it'll be sometime around August when I order some new boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMartigan Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 What makes this better than the already cheap Aladdin chips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylverReZ Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, MadMartigan said: What makes this better than the already cheap Aladdin chips? I wouldn't call it as superior to the many readily available Aladdin chips, but is worth it if you have a spare Xbox lying around and want a simple solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMartigan Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Gotcha, so it’s just another chip alternative. Hopefully you’ll be able to offer competing prices, being that the Aladdin’s are so cheap already. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylverReZ Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, MadMartigan said: Gotcha, so it’s just another chip alternative. Hopefully you’ll be able to offer competing prices, being that the Aladdin’s are so cheap already. These are going to sell for pretty low of course. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylverReZ Posted August 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 A new revision of the Cheapmod Mini is being designed currently. This will have tidied up traces, the correct chip placement for installation, as well as plenty of netting for GND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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