Print

[ashegam]

I'm talking about the DIYGadget model and not any other model. the gadget model already comes with the spear, rod etc....  Please read original Q.

[SlayerQC]

I've been reading a lot but finally had to make an account to mention that diygadget is also on ebay if it makes it any easier for some of you. ID: diygadget (of course) or search for connectivity kit v2



This is the V2 and Xecuter now is up to V3, is this gadget as good as Xecuter connectivity kit?
Seems like it's missing functions.
Thoughts?

This post has been edited by SlayerQC: Dec 11 2008, 05:29 AM

[lugi]

It's working fine hell with the non-needed-extra-functions (dunno if there are any)

Still waiting for the back pic    

But i think it's soldered to the 6th point - 3.3V and ground

[brisk]

sorry!

here you go:

(IMG:http://i34.tinypic.com/8z4ac4.jpg)

The middle 2 pins of the molex are ground.  The other one is +3.3, from the voltage regulator on the other side.

QUOTE(lugi @ Dec 11 2008, 02:32 PM)

It's working fine hell with the non-needed-extra-functions (dunno if there are any)

Still waiting for the back pic  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)  

But i think it's soldered to the 6th point - 3.3V and ground

[lugi]

thnx  

[SlayerQC]

options are onboard on/off and eject of drive.
maybe others.

This post has been edited by SlayerQC: Dec 12 2008, 04:36 AM

[brisk]

did you look at diygadget.com?

for the 3 features:

# Mode-B on Hitachi 59 & Earlier (78/79 Require Slax Disc)
# Compatible with already released tools (dvdkey/dvdkey32/toolbox etc)
# Onboard ON/OFF Switch
# Onboard Eject Switch

Diygadget's kit has Mode B, has on board eject switch, of course compatible with those softwares (I don't see why this is a thing need to be mentioned?  both diygadget and CK3 do not have any firmware at all, why it has anything to do with the compatibility?).  Only downside is no on/off switch but I don't see that is important and doesn't justify $25 difference.

this is from their website:

QUOTE

    *  Improved PCB design and layout
    * Added support for debug mode (on some DVD-ROMs)
    * Added two LEDs to indicate the status of "Eject" button
    * Added two LEDs to indicate the status of "Debug" button
    * Using a higher VA rating low dropout postive regulator to convert 5V DC to 3.3V DC
    * Using MAX3232 for RS232/TTL signal converter
    * Works with any COM port including USB to serial adapter
    * Solderless - extract key in minutes

if you check the pic below, you will see the mode b and eject button:

(IMG:http://www.diygadget.com/store/images/uploads/dvd_3.jpg)

don't be fooled by version number.  They are just numbers.  

I also like the standalone USB to COM, because you have a separate tool/adapter.  Whereas the xecuter, you have an integrated USB to COM, you cannot use it for your cell phones or other things.  If you ever need a USB to COM, you need to buy again.

I ordered mine from their website, it's $46 shipped.  I'm not surprised that ebay price is higher, because they need to pay ebay fees.  so buyers end up paying all the ebay fees.  

There is no deal on ebay any more, unlike 4 years ago.  I am not too worried about their ebay feedback, ebay's policy is seller cannot leave negative to buyers so if buyer is not happy about any thing, they will leave negatives because buyer won't get any negatives from seller.

I used to buy from ebay, not any more.  No deals on ebay these days!

QUOTE(SlayerQC @ Dec 12 2008, 05:04 AM)

I'd like to know why I should buy this kit (which im considering because he accepts paypal, i dont like using credit cards for buying such stuff) over the xecuter.
It is 39.98usd on ebay including shipping but i'll have to get the com to usb gadget for another $9.99 so total is 49.97.

The Xecuter pro (V3!) is 49.99 + S/H + $10 (?) for the spear so about
$70 but it has those options that dont seem available on the diy:

# Mode-B on Hitachi 59 & Earlier (78/79 Require Slax Disc)
# Compatible with already released tools (dvdkey/dvdkey32/toolbox etc)
# Onboard ON/OFF Switch
# Onboard Eject Switch

For a total of $20 more.
Is it worth the extra $20, it is V3 and not V2, more options + diygadget ebay feedback ratio isnt too greatand I believe he sells it AS-Is therefore no customer service if something is faulty.

[SlayerQC]

newbie says thx.
I did modify my original post but I guess you quoted it before I did.  

[joojibiviu]

"I ordered mine from their website, it's $46 shipped. I'm not surprised that ebay price is higher, because they need to pay ebay fees. so buyers end up paying all the ebay fees."

just bought one on ebay, only $35.00 (including shipping)
http://cgi.ebay.com/...em=230313240931

Don't know what other stuff you got with yours

[dannyboy_676]

I have the xecuter ck v2 and have used it once so far, but a couple of thinks went wrong that time (i bricked my hitachi after my whole system sort of "blew up").

Anyway, how can I be sure my ck2 still functions properly
before I use it to get my key?

I want to test the configuration before attempting anything else. What about that so-called loopback test?? What program to use for that? I know I've read about it, but after reading that much on several sites, you mix up where you have read what.

Regards,
DC

[pipniga]

Do you still need to solder (join) those two points at R707 with this tool?

Do you still need to solder (join) those two points at R707 with this tool?

[calloused labia]

QUOTE(pipniga @ Dec 13 2008, 02:00 PM)

Do you still need to solder (join) those two points at R707 with this tool?

Do you still need to solder (join) those two points at R707 with this tool?

With this tool no soldering is needed. Instead you just insert the spear from the serial cable into the hole below 707.
This is the best tool of the bunch of you have a serial port. And very similar to the home made one I use.  



BTW .. Soldering both points (even though the original instructions mentioned it) was never needed. It was only one point (the 707) that needed to be bridged.

This post has been edited by calloused labia: Dec 13 2008, 09:19 PM

[pipniga]

So, it needs to be bridged, or not?

[fcukms2]

The team executor connectivity kit is about $10 and is alot better. Why bother with this?

[fcukms2]

Sorry meant 10$ more than this...