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[yaywoop]

QUOTE(darkcurrent @ Dec 9 2008, 05:40 PM)

okay, thanks.

one last question. What program do you use to read the output (key) from the serial?

Edit: What's the advantages of using the maximus, xtractor and ck3(sp?)? From my point of view, I could probably build this in less than 10 min for free (have the components) and faster than they could ship it to me... so there has to be a reason people are actually paying for those kits... and the are?

Thanks

you can use any program designed to read the liteon key.

the maximus and xtractor are all in one products designed for those who would rather pay $50 and wait a week than make their own for free in an hour
there is no advantage. as far as functionality goes, all they do is get the key and power the drive.
 some versions also have usb which is useful if you don't have a com port of a usb serial adapter. but I still don't think its worth the $50

basically they are for the wider population, who do not own soldering irons or don't know how to use them properly or just love buying gadgets with flashing led's IMO you are not much of a (hardware) hacker if you don't have a soldering iron.

[asurry]

QUOTE(TimberWolf5 @ Dec 2 2008, 02:57 AM)

Hahaha this is fantastic. Maximus is gonna have some sleepless nights over this one.

You can build a real RS232 with maxim chip for free as-well. The maxim website (http://www.maxim-ic.com/) gives out free samples of the maxim3232 chip. They take about 2-3 weeks to arrive. All you need is five 0.1uf capicators, a female serial cable, and this diagram below. Cheers.

I guess you can call this how to dump the lite on key for free part 2 eh yaywoop?

(IMG:http://www.devilsps3.centelia.net/liteon/index_files/image004.jpg)

Ha! I'm getting them to send me a few of these.

[gfreeman86]

Hi guys,
First thank you very much for this project it's really amazing and also zero-cost!

After reading all the thread I have a question about this two screenshoots:

(IMG:http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa189/yaywoop/360/sch.png)
(IMG:http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/593/jdfnnsdfigerpr4.png)

In the screen on the first page, seems I have to link the TxD wire from the DB9 pin to the Lite-On on the yellow baloon of the photo but in the second screen seems I have to link the same wire to R707..

I'm a little bit confused about it...
Thank you very much  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

(Sorry for the english  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )

This post has been edited by gfreeman86: Dec 9 2008, 02:09 PM

[allbon]

Use the 2nd screenshot, nothing to solder, only a needle to put in the R707 hole before the key dump.

[Sprooty]

can someone with a few spare minutes check this?

Rows are connected as im using Circuit Board

(IMG:http://home.people.net.au/~sprooty/Pics/XB/blank1.jpg)

[yaywoop]

QUOTE(gfreeman86 @ Dec 10 2008, 12:41 AM)

Hi guys,
First thank you very much for this project it's really amazing and also zero-cost!

After reading all the thread I have a question about this two screenshoots:

http://i197.photobuc...oop/360/sch.png
http://img216.images...nsdfigerpr4.png

In the screen on the first page, seems I have to link the TxD wire from the DB9 pin to the Lite-On on the yellow baloon of the photo but in the second screen seems I have to link the same wire to R707..

I'm a little bit confused about it...
Thank you very much  

(Sorry for the english   )

the Tx point in the first image actually connects to the R707 resistor. I think i will edit the image to make it clearer to use a pin probe

[allenofmn]

QUOTE(Sprooty @ Dec 9 2008, 08:55 AM)

can someone with a few spare minutes check this?

Rows are connected as im using Circuit Board

(IMG:http://home.people.net.au/~sprooty/Pics/XB/blank1.jpg)

Your mistake is the "Resistor", that should be a Transistor which have 3 pins; base, collector and emitter. Should cost about $1.50 for 2 at RadioShack

This post has been edited by allenofmn: Dec 9 2008, 04:02 PM

[gfreeman86]

QUOTE(yaywoop @ Dec 9 2008, 04:01 PM)

the Tx point in the first image actually connects to the R707 resistor. I think i will edit the image to make it clearer to use a pin probe

Thank you very much guys, I'll try in these days!  

[Nojustice]

i have this from my cable modem hacking days

can I use this

http://www.tcniso.ne...o...at=3&page=1


Hope so!

[Senaxx]

(IMG:http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/6243/img0045hj9.jpg)


So if i'm right, this should do the trick?

I have the crocodile clamp for ground, the white wire for 5V from pc, and the 10k resistor is given a needle.

And with this it should work? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

This post has been edited by Senaxx: Dec 9 2008, 05:18 PM

[allenofmn]

QUOTE(Nojustice @ Dec 9 2008, 10:33 AM)

i have this from my cable modem hacking days

can I use this

http://www.tcniso.ne...o...at=3&page=1
Hope so!

That is a RS-232 to TTL level converter, which is the same as what we are building here, of course if you had read JUST ABOUT ANY OTHER THREAD ON THIS TOPIC IN THIS FORUM. You would already know that....
This is a discussion on building that for cheap...

please avoid thread hijacking....  thnx

QUOTE(Senaxx @ Dec 9 2008, 10:41 AM)

So if i'm right, this should do the trick?

I have the crocodile clamp for ground, the white wire for 5V from pc, and the 10k resistor is given a needle.

And with this it should work?

You had red and white wires... and you chose white for 5v and red for ground.....uh.. ok....

Other than that... uh.. choice... everything should be correct

Although, what is that other white wire sticking out from the 1k resistor?

It looks like you have both 5v and pin2 on the same side of the resistor, they need to be opposite eachother.

Pin 2 and the transistor on one side of the resistor, 5v alone on the other side.

[Senaxx]

QUOTE(allenofmn @ Dec 9 2008, 05:49 PM)

You had red and white wires... and you chose white for 5v and red for ground.....uh.. ok....

Other than that... uh.. choice... everything should be correct

Although, what is that other white wire sticking out from the 1k resistor?

It looks like you have both 5v and pin2 on the same side of the resistor, they need to be opposite eachother.

Pin 2 and the transistor on one side of the resistor, 5v alone on the other side.

You're right about the coloring, that wasn't the best choice:P

If i'm right, the wire from pin2 should be on the "other" side from the 1k resistor? Directly on the the transistor with the resistor.

This post has been edited by Senaxx: Dec 9 2008, 05:27 PM

[allenofmn]

QUOTE(Senaxx @ Dec 9 2008, 11:02 AM)

You're right about the coloring, that wasn't the best choice:P

If i'm right, the wire from pin2 should be on the "other" side from the 1k resistor? Directly on the the transistor with the resistor.

Yes that is correct.

In a simple diagram  

Transistor - Wire to Pin2 - Resistor - 5V

if that makes sense

[Senaxx]

QUOTE(allenofmn @ Dec 9 2008, 06:35 PM)

Yes that is correct.

In a simple diagram  

Transistor - Wire to Pin2 - Resistor - 5V

if that makes sense

Yeah i have corrected the wires, And made a Male Molex connector for the 5V from the PC, now i only need to fix myself a needle and some wire and i'm done

[allenofmn]

QUOTE(Senaxx @ Dec 9 2008, 11:41 AM)

Yeah i have corrected the wires, And made a Male Molex connector for the 5V from the PC, now i only need to fix myself a needle and some wire and i'm done

A paperclip would work too...