Topic: Cheapmods In The United States -- $12 (Read 376 times)

Def · « **Reply #45 on:** May 06, 2003, 01:45:00 PM »

Hey guys sorry I haven't been able to answer some of your questions. Realize that this isn't my main job to support my bills and what not

I've been 1-2 days behind because it's that time of the semester. Yup you guess it. Crunch time for finals. I know you fellow students can understand. All orders up to right NOW should be on it's way. Please have patience.

And to answer previous questions:

1) I don't sell programmers

2) I sell blank SST chips and yes I have plenty in stock.

kidk · « **Reply #46 on:** May 06, 2003, 03:41:00 PM »

is there a way to hook up an LED to indicate when the switch is on/off with these? Ive seen tutorials for matrix/x2 chips but nothing on a cheapmod. Any info is appreciated. Thanks

Def · « **Reply #47 on:** May 07, 2003, 10:56:00 AM »

I would be interested in knowing as well. Last night I almost got banned from XBOX LIVE. I connected and realized I didn't turn off the switch. Luckily there was a problem w/ my internet connection so it didn't get a chance to succcessfully connect.

I would love to find a way to change the LED on the eject button to be green when it's in normal mode, and RED when it's in mod mod. I know I can add another LED but I'd love to use the existing LED if possible. Anyone?

MacGuyver_3030 · « **Reply #48 on:** May 07, 2003, 02:00:00 PM »

anyone know the name of the tool used to take out the sst chips? i need one but dont know what they are called. thxn

btw: i know its possible, i just dont know how, someone should check this out, lol. that woul be sweet, but i think it follows the same gist as having a led on when the mod is on.

alpine455 · « **Reply #49 on:** May 07, 2003, 02:41:00 PM »

It would be very easy to make the eject LED work to indicate the status of the mod chip. But you would lose have those leds indicate the xbox status, or what you normally see now

alpine455 · « **Reply #50 on:** May 08, 2003, 12:34:00 PM »

I dont know anywhere you can read about that. Maybe 1 day I might write a tutorial on it.
You would need a DPDT switch, 2 - 470 ohm resistors, some wire and probably an hours time for the beginner I would guess.

Def · « **Reply #51 on:** May 08, 2003, 05:33:00 PM »

alpine455 · « **Reply #52 on:** May 09, 2003, 10:47:00 PM »

Hey Def....I ordered some blank SST chips a few days ago. Havent recieved an email from you confirming the shipment or that you acknowledge recieving payment. Order came from [email protected]
Also, I asked about your quantity discount and would like that question answered. Is there a discount? If not, why do you list individual quantities in your 1st post?

Def · « **Reply #53 on:** May 10, 2003, 08:41:00 AM »

Yes I received your payment. I don't respond to every payment confirming payment because I just do not have the time. But please rest assure that if you sent payment, then your order will get to you.

As for the discount on blanks, the reason I have individual quantities listed was because prices used to be $6 or so for 1-5 and I did gave discounts for large orders ($4/ea.) I since have lowered the price on all quantities to the lowest listed price of $4/ea.

Thanks.

randomidiot · « **Reply #54 on:** May 10, 2003, 10:48:00 AM »

I am very interested in getting a cheapmod from you. I am an experienced solder, but I am a bit nervous about soldering in my Xbox.

I know I can handle the LPC points, but d0 is a bit scary. I heard the alternate d0 is a bit bigger, but I really don't want to risk damaging my motherboard from static electricity by handling it when taking it out.

If I can get some money, I will get one, just to have, incase my matrix decides to die on me. First thing I really want is Bunnie's book, but If I get the money soon I will let you know.

Majinbuu · « **Reply #55 on:** May 10, 2003, 05:53:00 PM »

Yo, for those of you wondering about how to add a status light for the mod...

Materials:

DPDT Switch
Abit of Kynar wire.

then take a look at this guide for the pinout of the led board http://www.xbox-scen...s/front-led.php use one pole on the switch for the d0 enable/disable and the other pole to turn the individual led's on (you will not be returning them to thier place on the wiring harness like in the tutorial...

RaGe · « **Reply #56 on:** May 11, 2003, 12:06:00 AM »

Def
please answer my PMs or emails.

kidk · « **Reply #57 on:** May 11, 2003, 09:59:00 PM »

since the switch is on the ground/DO wire, I would stick the LED on this same wire? theres enough power to light up a led there? any help is appreciated. thanks

Xaddict2k2 · « **Reply #58 on:** May 12, 2003, 03:43:00 PM »

You still got complete cheapmods?

alpine455 · « **Reply #59 on:** May 12, 2003, 03:59:00 PM »

No, you need a double pole switch. the one that has 6 contacts on the bottom, 3 on each side.
Ill do my best to give an example....this is looking at the botom of the switch

To ground ------> o o <------ *-----------------------------------------------------*------- LED
To D0 -----------> o o <------ -//(470 ohm resistor)/- [ +5 volts ] GND------ LED
N/C -------------> o o <------ *-----------------------------------------------------*------- LED

Basically, the side the LED connects to. Take the center leg of the LED and connect it to ground.
Take 1 end of the LED`s side legs and connect it to the top contact on the switch.
The the opposite end and connect it to the bottom.
The center pole on the switch is where you want your voltage for the LED. In this case, a 470 ohm resistor with the other end going to a +5 volt source. ex. the red wire on your HDD connector.

I think that should be fairly simple to follow

You can use a resistor between 330 ohm (LED might burn out quick, not sure) to 1k. 1k will be dim.
I would use 470 or 510 ohm.
If you are connecting it to a +12 volt source, you will have to figure out the resitance yourself.

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