Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast
Results 21 to 40 of 43

Thread: Is the US Gamecube optical drive unit compatible with a Japanese PCB?

  1. #21
    ASSEMbler Hardcore
    Lum's Avatar

    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    2,327
    Looking good at this point! For testing I bypassed R5 with the method so "lazy idiot" that guides don't even bother to point it out. Wire in hole A, wire in hole B. No solder or switch.

    NTSC-J Sonic Mega Collection
    NTSC-US DOL-101 consoles, without boot disc.

    English mode on APE's nicely modchipped cube:



    My attempt to get Japanese on the spare non-modchip cube:


  2. #22
    Keyboard Error: Press F1 to Continue
    Tribuni Angusticlavii
    Bad_Ad84's Avatar

    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Burton on Trent, UK
    Posts
    4,099
    Just to point out, you can make the mod you did permanent using some conductive glue.


    Glue each end of a wire into the via hole (like you have done) and put a switch on the other end.

    Much easier and no soldering. Its no harder than what you have just done above.

    Something like:
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221043885207#ht_2120wt_1185
    Last edited by Bad_Ad84; 06-29-2012 at 05:38 AM.
    Quote Originally Posted by APE View Post
    Legend has it he can ninja a chip into a PS2 while you're playing it and you'll never notice until you reboot.
    Feedback: Here eBay
    My Modding parts for sale thread can be found here: CLICK ME

  3. #23
    ASSEMbler Hardcore
    Lum's Avatar

    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    2,327
    Thanks. What I did was basic to such an extreme I've never actually heard of a documented prior attempt.

  4. #24
    Keyboard Error: Press F1 to Continue
    Tribuni Angusticlavii
    Bad_Ad84's Avatar

    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Burton on Trent, UK
    Posts
    4,099
    Its documented in this very thread - post 13.

    Its also a very very common way to test things, the Wii has all the nand points mapped to vias you can reflash the chip without soldering, etc.
    Last edited by Bad_Ad84; 06-29-2012 at 05:51 AM.
    Quote Originally Posted by APE View Post
    Legend has it he can ninja a chip into a PS2 while you're playing it and you'll never notice until you reboot.
    Feedback: Here eBay
    My Modding parts for sale thread can be found here: CLICK ME

  5. #25
    ASSEMbler Hardcore
    Lum's Avatar

    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    2,327
    You're right, just an embarrassing 'reinventing the wheel' moment. That line didn't click with me before.

    I had to glance over mmmonkey's diagram to reach the conclusion myself.

  6. #26
    Master Baiter ASSEMbler Extreme
    Never Logs Out
    APE's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Caleefornya
    Posts
    5,101
    Blog Entries
    1
    Tempted to crack open one of my cube's and wire a switch into it. I'm getting 2xQoob Pros and a Wii Key Fusion from Australia (however long that takes via carrier pigeon) and need to rechip my personal cube.
    http://www.assemblergames.com/forums...ad.php?t=31524
    My feedback thread, since it seems somewhat difficult for people to find.

  7. #27
    Keyboard Error: Press F1 to Continue
    Tribuni Angusticlavii
    Bad_Ad84's Avatar

    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Burton on Trent, UK
    Posts
    4,099
    gc forever at a guess?

    I was eyeing those up yesterday, but the cheapskate in me just cant do it.
    Quote Originally Posted by APE View Post
    Legend has it he can ninja a chip into a PS2 while you're playing it and you'll never notice until you reboot.
    Feedback: Here eBay
    My Modding parts for sale thread can be found here: CLICK ME

  8. #28
    Master Baiter ASSEMbler Extreme
    Never Logs Out
    APE's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Caleefornya
    Posts
    5,101
    Blog Entries
    1
    Quote Originally Posted by Bad_Ad84 View Post
    gc forever at a guess?

    I was eyeing those up yesterday, but the cheapskate in me just cant do it.
    Getting the three from emu_kidid after negotiating at their IRC channel. I wouldn't have bought them any time soon given the Wii I have is softmodded and I don't have much use for the Qoob Pro's extra features right this second. It was a trade making it very cost effective for the both of us.
    http://www.assemblergames.com/forums...ad.php?t=31524
    My feedback thread, since it seems somewhat difficult for people to find.

  9. #29
    Keyboard Error: Press F1 to Continue
    Tribuni Angusticlavii
    Bad_Ad84's Avatar

    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Burton on Trent, UK
    Posts
    4,099
    emu_kidid and gc forever are one and the same.
    Quote Originally Posted by APE View Post
    Legend has it he can ninja a chip into a PS2 while you're playing it and you'll never notice until you reboot.
    Feedback: Here eBay
    My Modding parts for sale thread can be found here: CLICK ME

  10. #30
    ASSEMbler Hardcore
    Lum's Avatar

    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    2,327
    A makeshift-installed switch seems to have worked. I had to carve from the cube's replaceable rear cover to fit it.
    Probably best I remove the switch before sending things in. Wrong type to look good on gamecube either way.

    Too bad I damaged perhaps the lid sensor or something... :( I'm not keen on trying to run this minus top. Laser risk and all.

  11. #31
    Master Baiter ASSEMbler Extreme
    Never Logs Out
    APE's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Caleefornya
    Posts
    5,101
    Blog Entries
    1
    I have a GameCube here with a bad optical PCB but a good lid sensor. Even replaced the laser but I don't want to burn more money fixing something barely worth $5.
    http://www.assemblergames.com/forums...ad.php?t=31524
    My feedback thread, since it seems somewhat difficult for people to find.

  12. #32
    ASSEMbler Hardcore
    Lum's Avatar

    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    2,327
    Yeah you'll be OK. Cleaning up after me isn't too bad.

  13. #33
    "Moving in Stereo" ASSEMbler Hardcore
    Pikkon's Avatar

    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    2,148
    This is the switch I installed on my gamecube,I like this better than a toggle.

    You can't convince a believer of anything; for their belief is not based on evidence, it's based on a deep seated need to believe.

  14. #34
    ASSEMbler Hardcore
    Lum's Avatar

    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    2,327
    You're right my switches are toggle ones generally used for Sega systems.
    Last edited by Lum; 06-29-2012 at 09:46 PM.

  15. #35
    Master Baiter ASSEMbler Extreme
    Never Logs Out
    APE's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Caleefornya
    Posts
    5,101
    Blog Entries
    1
    A rocker switch would feel better and look better in that area. My favorite is a bit expensive at ~$5 but they've proven their worth time and time again:

    http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSea...=0&y=0&cur=USD
    Last edited by APE; 06-29-2012 at 10:38 PM.
    http://www.assemblergames.com/forums...ad.php?t=31524
    My feedback thread, since it seems somewhat difficult for people to find.

  16. #36
    ASSEMbler Hardcore
    Lum's Avatar

    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    2,327
    Quote Originally Posted by APE View Post
    Tempted to crack open one of my cube's and wire a switch into it. I'm getting 2xQoob Pros and a Wii Key Fusion from Australia (however long that takes via carrier pigeon) and need to rechip my personal cube.
    That chip will be a wait... My hopefully incoming qoob pro was paid June 5th. Heh.
    Last edited by Lum; 06-30-2012 at 06:03 AM.

  17. #37
    "Moving in Stereo" ASSEMbler Hardcore
    Pikkon's Avatar

    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    2,148
    Quote Originally Posted by APE View Post
    A rocker switch would feel better and look better in that area. My favorite is a bit expensive at ~$5 but they've proven their worth time and time again:

    http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSea...=0&y=0&cur=USD

    That would be ideal for me but the switch I used was in my tool box so I went with that as I'm a lazy ass.
    You can't convince a believer of anything; for their belief is not based on evidence, it's based on a deep seated need to believe.

  18. #38
    ASSEMbler Hardcore
    Lum's Avatar

    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    2,327
    Quote Originally Posted by Pikkon View Post
    That would be ideal for me but the switch I used was in my tool box so I went with that as I'm a lazy ass.
    Do you own Star Fox Adventures? I think that's one of the few actual dual language games. As opposed to merely glitches.

  19. #39
    "Moving in Stereo" ASSEMbler Hardcore
    Pikkon's Avatar

    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    2,148
    Nope but that's one game I need to get now that you mention it.
    You can't convince a believer of anything; for their belief is not based on evidence, it's based on a deep seated need to believe.

  20. #40
    ASSEMbler Hardcore
    Lum's Avatar

    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    2,327
    Quote Originally Posted by Pikkon View Post
    Nope but that's one game I need to get now that you mention it.
    Hey I was right. Japanese text is on the US disc, blocked by region check.

    http://jul.rustedlogic.net/thread.php?id=15330

Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •