Post by: Def on April 14, 2003, 07:19:00 PM
I leave my xbox cover unscrewed and harddrive/dvdrom unscrewed as well. I can just pop them off quickly as so.
As you can see I used headers to install the chip. In this picture, I pulled off the chip revealing the 2x6 male headers attached to the LPC.
Whenever I want to flash my cheapmod, I just insert the cheapmod onto the male headers as so.
I tilt the cheapmod a bit to get contact between the points and the headers. I just flash away and pull the chip out and proceed to the next one. Total time of flashing? At most 10 seconds and I'm also able to boot up the chip to test if it's working.
Post by: wiseblood on April 14, 2003, 07:29:00 PM
Is that double-sided sticky tape to hold the chip in place on the headers?
Does it keep the points attached to the headers fairly securely?
Post by: Def on April 14, 2003, 08:25:00 PM
Snorky, you use evolution X dashboard to flash the chip. There's a tutorial on it in the tutorial section of xbox-scene.
Post by: Sn0rKy on April 14, 2003, 08:30:00 PM
Post by: ocool19 on April 14, 2003, 08:40:00 PM
| QUOTE (Sn0rKy @ Apr 15 2003, 04:30 AM) |
| so in order to use the xbox to flash u need to have a mod chip that is already flashed? |
what do u think? if he said with evolutionx?
Post by: Kickace1616 on April 14, 2003, 08:43:00 PM
Post by: Def on April 14, 2003, 09:44:00 PM
Post by: wtaag on April 14, 2003, 10:33:00 PM
Post by: SupeRdUPErBlakE on April 15, 2003, 05:50:00 AM
Post by: slivoman on April 15, 2003, 11:18:00 AM
| QUOTE (SupeRdUPErBlakE @ Apr 15 2003, 06:50 AM) |
| I see......How do I make header pins? I know theres a tutorial somewhere.... |
you don't, you buy the pin headers!!
Post by: slivoman on April 15, 2003, 11:20:00 AM
Post by: SupeRdUPErBlakE on April 15, 2003, 01:57:00 PM
Post by: slivoman on April 15, 2003, 02:03:00 PM
| QUOTE (SupeRdUPErBlakE @ Apr 15 2003, 02:57 PM) |
| Where do I buy a headerpin at? |
you can buy them here
Do a search man, you'll find everything you need!!!!
Post by: Def on April 25, 2003, 11:01:00 PM
Post by: ih8lag on April 26, 2003, 04:35:00 AM
Post by: TheNut on April 26, 2003, 02:11:00 PM
Post by: SoLoBoX on April 27, 2003, 02:28:00 PM
Hey Def. I was just wondering if you have anymore chips forsale. PM if you do. Thanks
Post by: deadspider on April 27, 2003, 04:14:00 PM
you its funny how some things work.....
you live your life everyday as normal time goes by and THEN you order modchips and the day start taking forever and the mailman is late everyday and finaly you get you chipz !!! live goes on AGAIN LOL
used to have matrix and ill tell you if your an idiot it was good but that matrix was pain in the ass to install and keep that thing from moving even with a big screw also way overpriced i think. and had to do and hunt for bios.
with DEF's cheapmod shit i can take the xbox anywhere and dont have to worry about if the chip is going to get loose or not work !
DEF do you have a frequent buyers program buy so many get 1 free
or a club card or something ?
Post by: OneCrazyDJ on April 27, 2003, 07:40:00 PM
Post by: SonicDark on April 27, 2003, 07:41:00 PM
Post by: ripster on April 27, 2003, 08:31:00 PM
Post by: sha on April 27, 2003, 10:44:00 PM
I got everything working. Sorry for the confusion, hope you did not 2nd guess yourself.
DEF is the man for cheapmods and great in customer support. Check that last post/poll. I posted my fix.
Thanks for everything.
Sha
Post by: Def on April 28, 2003, 10:55:00 AM
ALL orders up til an hour ago was shipped out. please hold tight for the post office to deliver em. thanks.
and yes I still have plenty left for those who want to place an order.
Post by: the iceman on April 28, 2003, 03:28:00 PM
Thanks Iceman
Post by: sha on April 29, 2003, 11:03:00 AM
Post by: deadspider on April 29, 2003, 04:58:00 PM
got my order of 10 in a box..... box is better then bag
Post by: Def on April 29, 2003, 07:07:00 PM
can anyone help out sha with that evox.ini command to flash the SST chips? the harddrive that i use to store everything died and i don't have the command handy.
Post by: Def on April 29, 2003, 07:10:00 PM
I'll let you guys know when I get the bios.
Post by: OneCrazyDJ on April 29, 2003, 08:30:00 PM
How to use OzXFlash
Step 1 - Creating the OzXFlash CD
(This step can be avoided by purchasing the OzXFlash CD from this website)
Download the OzXFlash CD from the downloads section of this website and using WinZIP or any compatible extraction tool extract the ozxflashcd.iso file.
Using your CD Burner software burn the ISO image file in UDF format in Disc-at-once mode and ensure the CD is finalized. We recommend ahead Nero.
Your OzXFlash CD should now be ready for use!
Step 2 - Creating the Bios CD
Ensure that the bios file you wish to use is a 256k bios file.
Make a copy of the bios file you wish to use and rename this copy to bios.bin
Burn the bios.bin file onto a CD.
(If you have trouble reading this CD in your XBox
add a file of several megabytes in size to the CD)
Step 3 - Running OzXFlash
Turn your XBox console ON and then follow the instructions that are displayed on screen.
You will notice that the OzXFlash contains many pauses during its operation, this is by design and is to allow the DVD-Rom drive to mount the CD correctly as the XBox's DVD-Rom drives are very fussy when it comes to media compatibility.
When the flashing procedure is complete the DVD-Rom tray will eject, remove the CD from the tray and the console will shutdown.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All Consoles should have the cover installed when booting Cromwell to ensure air flow is maintained. Boot problems and video fragmentation have been identified when the console heats up if the cover is not fitted!
Theres not much more to say.
Post by: OneCrazyDJ on April 30, 2003, 12:56:00 PM
People are sleeping on this deal, I have no idea why anyone would wanna bother with the x-ecuters & matrixs and other chips that cost alot.
Post by: teKillah on April 30, 2003, 09:19:00 PM
Any news on my order. My zipcode is 94087 !
Post by: SupeRdUPErBlakE on May 01, 2003, 04:56:00 AM
Post by: Def on May 01, 2003, 12:29:00 PM
Post by: Keem on May 01, 2003, 01:54:00 PM
Post by: sha on May 01, 2003, 05:05:00 PM
| QUOTE (OneCrazyDJ @ Apr 30 2003, 05:30 AM) |
| http://www.ozxchip.c...ash_content.htm theres everything you need to know. How to use OzXFlash Step 1 - Creating the OzXFlash CD (This step can be avoided by purchasing the OzXFlash CD from this website) Theres not much more to say.... |
Thanks for writing that all but I don't think you read my post right. You said it but I think you said what I don't need.
I have my chip flashed and EVOX working perfect. I just was wondering what to edit in the ini file via EXOX.
Post by: Def on May 01, 2003, 09:55:00 PM
Post by: grillo2k3 on May 02, 2003, 10:16:00 AM
Post by: SupeRdUPErBlakE on May 02, 2003, 10:24:00 AM
| QUOTE (grillo2k3 @ May 2 2003, 01:16 PM) |
| def just wanna know if u got my order zip is 92253 |
Stop bothering the guy, Hes VERY quick, so its prolly either on its way or about to be shipped. You should recieve within 3 days.
Thats if its been shipped.
Post by: wtaag on May 02, 2003, 09:00:00 PM
Post by: wtaag on May 05, 2003, 01:25:00 AM
Post by: Fire on May 05, 2003, 01:34:00 AM
i want a cheapmod flashher.. but not the type that connects with male headers or female headers..
i want a programmer that i can take my SST 49LF020 chip and place it into the programmer's PLCC socket for the SST chip. My cheapmod is soldered on (wires).. and i only want to remove the actuall black chip.. nothing else...
does ur programmer (if u sell them) offer this feature im after????
cheers.. PM ME with the info!!
Post by: grillo2k3 on May 05, 2003, 05:03:00 PM
Post by: Sn0rKy on May 05, 2003, 05:29:00 PM
Post by: grillo2k3 on May 05, 2003, 06:59:00 PM
Post by: alpine455 on May 05, 2003, 10:43:00 PM
Post by: Def on May 06, 2003, 01:45:00 PM
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.
Post by: kidk on May 06, 2003, 03:41:00 PM
Post by: Def on May 07, 2003, 10:56:00 AM
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?
Post by: MacGuyver_3030 on May 07, 2003, 02:00:00 PM
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.
Post by: alpine455 on May 07, 2003, 02:41:00 PM
Post by: alpine455 on May 08, 2003, 12:34:00 PM
You would need a DPDT switch, 2 - 470 ohm resistors, some wire and probably an hours time for the beginner I would guess.
Post by: Def on May 08, 2003, 05:33:00 PM
Post by: alpine455 on May 09, 2003, 10:47:00 PM
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?
Post by: Def on May 10, 2003, 08:41:00 AM
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.
Post by: randomidiot on May 10, 2003, 10:48:00 AM
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.
Post by: Majinbuu on May 10, 2003, 05:53:00 PM
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...
Post by: RaGe on May 11, 2003, 12:06:00 AM
please answer my PMs or emails.
Post by: kidk on May 11, 2003, 09:59:00 PM
Post by: Xaddict2k2 on May 12, 2003, 03:43:00 PM
Post by: alpine455 on May 12, 2003, 03:59:00 PM
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.
Post by: SoLoBoX on May 13, 2003, 12:26:00 PM
Post by: imperialgamer2k3 on May 15, 2003, 11:33:00 AM
do you have any pics of the package
Post by: Xaddict2k2 on May 20, 2003, 01:12:00 PM
Post by: luma on May 20, 2003, 02:59:00 PM
Post by: stuckWFO on May 21, 2003, 07:54:00 PM
Post by: dizzle on May 22, 2003, 09:27:00 AM
Post by: teKillah on May 22, 2003, 02:35:00 PM
Fast delivery Good product..... Will surely buy again !
Thanks Def !!
Post by: donrogelio on May 22, 2003, 05:30:00 PM
, just waiting on the chip to get to work. Thanks. zip:95824
Post by: the iceman on May 22, 2003, 08:12:00 PM
Post by: the iceman on May 23, 2003, 03:29:00 AM
Post by: donrogelio on May 23, 2003, 10:25:00 PM
Post by: OneCrazyDJ on May 24, 2003, 10:21:00 AM
Post by: Def on May 24, 2003, 01:20:00 PM
With that said, I'm going to catch up on PMs and my backlogged e-mails. I hope to get through them all right now. For those who placed an order and are long overdue, I promise I will compensate somehow. Thanks again.
Post by: wtaag on May 24, 2003, 01:52:00 PM
PM if you dont have it yet.
Post by: wtaag on May 24, 2003, 06:13:00 PM
Post by: enuf on May 24, 2003, 07:05:00 PM
Btw I did some searching and the cheapest I can find a cheapmod besides u (deassabled & unflashed) is $20 shipped.. GJ man, dunno how u do it.
Post by: Morglum on May 25, 2003, 12:59:00 AM
| QUOTE (enuf @ May 25 2003, 04:05 AM) |
| GJ man, dunno how u do it. |
He does it coz you can buy all the parts to make one yourself for less than $5
Details of how to build them can be found here.
http://www.warmcat.c...p/cheapmod.html
Theres some PCB diagrams lower down on the page too which you can get made up for next to nothing aswell.
Post by: wiseblood on May 25, 2003, 01:43:00 AM
If you don't want to be bothered with ordering parts and supplies in bulk, as well as having to construct your own, and want a good quality-made cheapmod, Def is the man.
Great shipping, too.
Post by: Morglum on May 25, 2003, 01:51:00 AM
And the intention of my post wasnt to flame, im sorry if it gave that impression. It was just to point out how he can do it so cheaply, and to where you could learn how to build your own, with working PCB diagrams.
But yeah, if you cant be arsed to build your own then buy one
Post by: wiseblood on May 25, 2003, 10:53:00 AM
Wasn't trying to get into anything, either.
Post by: Morglum on May 25, 2003, 03:29:00 PM
Post by: alpine455 on May 25, 2003, 11:01:00 PM
Post by: Morglum on May 26, 2003, 07:31:00 AM
Post by: Xman66 on May 26, 2003, 08:16:00 AM
Post by: Def on May 26, 2003, 08:54:00 AM
| QUOTE (Morglum @ May 26 2003, 03:31 PM) |
| £ is more than $ yes because its a stronger currency. But the price of everything is relevant to average wage earnt, standard economics can tell you that. |
so now the average joe has to think about standard economics to build a cheapmod?
i understand your intentions are good but don't forget to factor time into the equation.
Post by: Morglum on May 26, 2003, 09:35:00 AM
I'm not knocking you or what your doing at all mate, so please dont think thats what im doing.
Post by: Xaddict2k2 on May 28, 2003, 06:14:00 AM
thanks
Post by: FIREitUP on May 28, 2003, 12:21:00 PM
Post by: Xman66 on May 28, 2003, 12:56:00 PM
Post by: FIREitUP on May 28, 2003, 02:19:00 PM
Post by: Xman66 on May 29, 2003, 02:58:00 PM
have you tried the new vhamelion crommwell bios yet on the cheap mods?
Post by: Xman66 on May 29, 2003, 05:18:00 PM
Post by: enuf on May 29, 2003, 07:56:00 PM
Thx ur da best
Post by: blueinfinity on May 29, 2003, 08:37:00 PM
Post by: blueinfinity on May 30, 2003, 10:08:00 AM
Post by: kard63 on May 31, 2003, 07:19:00 AM
Post by: blueinfinity on May 31, 2003, 07:42:00 AM
Post by: kard63 on May 31, 2003, 10:44:00 AM
Post by: blueinfinity on May 31, 2003, 11:55:00 AM
Post by: Def on May 31, 2003, 02:25:00 PM
Post by: blueinfinity on May 31, 2003, 11:09:00 PM
I thank you. and I do understand. Maybe i can help you set something up too help organize your orders so its easier on you
Post by: kard63 on June 01, 2003, 02:24:00 PM
Post by: blueinfinity on June 01, 2003, 08:57:00 PM
| QUOTE (kard63 @ Jun 1 2003, 11:24 PM) |
| If anyone knows where I can buy a programmer for bare chips at a reasoable price let me know. Is what I am looking for called an eeprom programmer? I want to remove the chip from the socket to program it. Any advice? |
if u have a cheapmod in an xbox just use that
as for the bare chips.. i know its possible to solder wires to a bare chip. but how well does it work and how safe/easy is it? or will i fry the chips?
Post by: blueinfinity on June 02, 2003, 08:41:00 PM
Post by: Def on June 02, 2003, 11:28:00 PM
Post by: AZDM on June 02, 2003, 11:32:00 PM
Post by: Xman66 on June 03, 2003, 01:17:00 PM
Post by: The-Cableguy on June 03, 2003, 02:36:00 PM
Post by: rgardjr on June 03, 2003, 03:15:00 PM
| QUOTE (kard63 @ Jun 1 2003, 11:24 PM) |
| If anyone knows where I can buy a programmer for bare chips at a reasoable price let me know. Is what I am looking for called an eeprom programmer? I want to remove the chip from the socket to program it. Any advice? |
I think this is what you're looking for:
Green Giant LPC Programmer
Taker Easy
Post by: AZDM on June 03, 2003, 09:59:00 PM
Post by: BIG Convoy on June 04, 2003, 10:35:00 AM
Post by: OneCrazyDJ on June 04, 2003, 01:59:00 PM
Post by: sha on June 04, 2003, 07:38:00 PM
Post by: Def on June 04, 2003, 11:01:00 PM
Post by: tester123 on June 05, 2003, 11:58:00 AM
~Tester123
Post by: sha on June 05, 2003, 04:43:00 PM
Post by: Def on June 05, 2003, 11:07:00 PM
Post by: sha on June 06, 2003, 08:46:00 AM
Post by: dingnecros on June 06, 2003, 02:07:00 PM
| QUOTE (sha @ Jun 6 2003, 11:46 AM) |
| Thanks DEF you are the man. I have almost every BIOS out there what one works best with cheapmods. Just curious from the group of mass buyers/installers. |
Ya same here i just ordered and have been downed a lot of 256k bioes ( I assume that the sst chips is 256K only). Now The ozxflash bios cd that i have is for a 256k Executer 4974 and Evox D6. I compared the bios release table and the Executer 4976.02 has only 1 extra ferature as compared to EvoxD6 and the 4974 appears to have the same features as the evoxD6. I see screen shots of Evox but never saw screen shots of the executer bios screens. I may have got all of this wrong but hey my designation is still a newb
Post by: BigDish on June 06, 2003, 04:43:00 PM
When you buy it unassembled, Def does _NOT_ program the flash.
I wasn't totally thinking and I purchased it unassembled, with the intent of using it to repair the Xbox I killed the flash on, except I have no way to program it. I'm debating between building a CheapLPC, or buying another cheapMod (assembled this time)
When I was ordered, I was thinking Def programed them in a flash programmer-I now know he uses an Xbox to do it.
Please understand-I'm NOT blaming Def, I'm happy with what I got-I made a mistake-it's my fault. I'm just trying to help someone else from making the same mistake I did.
Post by: BigDish on June 06, 2003, 05:15:00 PM
Post by: kard63 on June 06, 2003, 07:23:00 PM
Post by: dingnecros on June 06, 2003, 08:02:00 PM
| QUOTE (kard63 @ Jun 6 2003, 10:23 PM) |
| Def, after I get the new chip from you installed with cromwell how do I reflash with X2. I can't find it so you better type it of give me a link. |
Did u try reading the other posts in this disciussion. Given that u have so many postings...... ne way try
http://www.ozxchip.c...ash_content.htm
or google away.
Post by: wtaag on June 06, 2003, 08:12:00 PM
| QUOTE (kard63 @ Jun 6 2003, 07:23 PM) |
| Def, after I get the new chip from you installed with cromwell how do I reflash with X2. I can't find it so you better type it of give me a link. |
Is it just me... or does he sound like he's being rude?
Post by: kard63 on June 06, 2003, 08:23:00 PM
Post by: dingnecros on June 06, 2003, 08:52:00 PM
| QUOTE (kard63 @ Jun 6 2003, 11:23 PM) |
| And yes, I have a lot of posts 5 post fag. |
Did I rile u?? Please please tell me more about it how it burns inside to be riled by someone whoz a n00b. I am feeling good already 1 more flame please please. oh yeah I getting a high out of this.
Post by: kard63 on June 06, 2003, 10:31:00 PM
Have fun here, its a real blast.
Post by: mickey123 on June 06, 2003, 11:57:00 PM
| QUOTE (dingnecros @ Jun 7 2003, 04:52 AM) | ||
Did I rile u?? Please please tell me more about it how it burns inside to be riled by someone whoz a n00b. I am feeling good already 1 more flame please please. oh yeah I getting a high out of this. |
Hehe it looks like u riled him or whatever you want to call it ding.
Post by: SupeRdUPErBlakE on June 07, 2003, 09:59:00 AM
Def...... Fast, reliable, YAY!
Post by: Majinbuu on June 08, 2003, 10:05:00 AM
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