Post by: duff on November 26, 2002, 10:45:00 AM
Wasn't this thing designed to break? I can't get mine to do this. If someone is having the same problem as me or has any info on what I am doing wrong please let me know!
Post by: 2000ache on November 26, 2002, 11:28:00 AM
Same here... happy user
Post by: Nailed on November 26, 2002, 11:32:00 AM
Post by: inciter on November 26, 2002, 11:40:00 AM
ROFL My green lite stays on!!!!! I've can't seem to get it to go red!!!!
I keep dropping it and kicking it and still green
Post by: duff on November 26, 2002, 11:41:00 AM
| QUOTE (Nailed @ Nov 26 2002, 06:32 PM) |
| The walrus tusk did it for me... not a single problem since installation two months ago. Try it... you'll like it. |
Where did you get the walrus tusk? Do you have a part #?
Post by: BenJeremy on November 26, 2002, 11:52:00 AM
My Dad used to love Chevettes.... it was hit or miss, though; he'd get one that would go 300,000 miles before it gave him problems, and another that was nothing but trouble.
Moral to the story?
Post by: inciter on November 26, 2002, 12:25:00 PM
| QUOTE (BenJeremy @ Nov 26 2002, 06:52 PM) |
| Congrats, Duff. My Dad used to love Chevettes.... it was hit or miss, though; he'd get one that would go 300,000 miles before it gave him problems, and another that was nothing but trouble. Moral to the story? |
Hmmm trying to figure out how to tell when my Matrix will reach 300,000 miles?
Post by: BenJeremy on November 26, 2002, 12:26:00 PM
| QUOTE (inciter @ Nov 26 2002, 03:25 PM) | ||
Hmmm trying to figure out how to tell when my Matrix will reach 300,000 miles? |
Heh heh heh.... in internet time, that's something like, what, 4 months?
Post by: frekkle on November 26, 2002, 12:28:00 PM
Mines been up since its arrival! (first batch)
I have it in my car also on my ICE system!
Post by: duff on November 26, 2002, 12:40:00 PM
| QUOTE (steinola @ Nov 26 2002, 07:10 PM) | ||||
Radio Shack has 'em. |
I still need that part #. I don't want to get the wrong one. Damn Matrix might still work if I get the wrong tusk.
Post by: duff on November 26, 2002, 02:19:00 PM
There are actually 2 walrus tusks with this offer. If these work I was wanting to know if someone will go in halves with me. Let me know!
Post by: biosboy on November 26, 2002, 02:51:00 PM
what WAS said was that they are an overpriced CLONE of FREE code and data that costs $4 to make
oh happy day when you all realise that 256k is just not good enough (but of course you can butcher your onboard flash - I forgot about that)
but hey doesnt that include soldering ?
kinda rules you lot out then lol
Post by: Minus on November 26, 2002, 02:56:00 PM
Post by: biosboy on November 26, 2002, 03:01:00 PM
| QUOTE (Minus @ Nov 26 2002, 09:56 PM) |
| alright, TO MATRIX!! and hopefully not repeat my Xecuter fiasco (which did actually temporarly take offline an xbox, later fixed thanks to a lot of luck and a couple generous individuals) |
i cannot believe you are blaming your poor soldering on the modchip itself
Post by: atomon on November 26, 2002, 07:50:00 PM
please help me, i've put my xbox with ALOT of wear and tear to no avail. i can't break my matrix or my xbox. do you think i should solder my matrix into place? would that help? should i flash my eeprom with a blank one? hmmmm..... theres got to be something i can do. maybe if i went into my car, drove 185 mph, and threw my xbox out the window at a 18 wheeler it would break.
EDIT: I tried my idea and it didn't work. i broke the case on my xbox but thats about it. i havn't even managed to strip the screw on the matrix. im out of ideas. can anyone else help?
Post by: duff on November 26, 2002, 07:55:00 PM
| QUOTE (atomon @ Nov 27 2002, 02:50 AM) |
| please help me, i've put my xbox with ALOT of wear and tear to no avail. i can't break my matrix or my xbox. do you think i should solder my matrix into place? would that help? should i flash my eeprom with a blank one? hmmmm..... theres got to be something i can do. maybe if i went into my car, drove 185 mph, and threw my xbox out the window at a 18 wheeler it would break. EDIT: I tried my idea and it didn't work. i broke the case on my xbox but thats about it. i havn't even managed to strip the screw on the matrix. im out of ideas. can anyone else help? |
This is the shit I am talking about. Why won't our Matrix's work like the Xecuter fanboys say it does? I can't get mine to break for the life of me, or get it to malfunction in any way. I am going to try the walrus tusk fix if I can get someone to go halves with me on that ebay deal. Any takers yet?
Post by: Fuzzy on November 26, 2002, 08:14:00 PM
Post by: duff on November 26, 2002, 08:25:00 PM
| QUOTE (Minus @ Nov 27 2002, 03:15 AM) |
| im not sure how to solder out the tusks right? should I use copper wire or telephone cable? Anyone? |
That's such a NOOB question... Check the tutorials... Duh!
Post by: atomon on November 26, 2002, 09:04:00 PM
| QUOTE (duff @ Nov 27 2002, 02:55 AM) | ||
This is the shit I am talking about. Why won't our Matrix's work like the Xecuter fanboys say it does? I can't get mine to break for the life of me, or get it to malfunction in any way. I am going to try the walrus tusk fix if I can get someone to go halves with me on that ebay deal. Any takers yet? |
if you cant find someone to split with you just use one tusk to secure the chip in place and use the other tusk to stab it untill it breaks. seems foolproof to me. maybe we should ask opjose first to make sure this is safe.
Post by: duff on November 26, 2002, 10:51:00 PM
| QUOTE (james_row @ Nov 27 2002, 05:45 AM) |
| Nice thread, simply entertaining but I guess some people just couldn't take a joke, eh? |
I guess it is pathetic when such an obviously blatant attempt at humor gets people pissed off because they are fanboys of a certain product.
But I am still trying to find someone who will split the cost for the walrus tusks. I still haven't found a way to get my matrix to stop working...
Post by: biosboy on November 26, 2002, 10:54:00 PM
im a fan of developers with talent
not of companies who rip designs off
if that makes me a fanboy - im proud if it
Post by: duff on November 26, 2002, 11:08:00 PM
| QUOTE (biosboy @ Nov 27 2002, 05:54 AM) |
| duff - you invented the word fanboy |
I am not a fanboy. I like all modchips. The reason you see me posting more on the matrix is because I have one and have experience with it. You can search my posts and you will see that I am not against any modchip. I would have bought an X-2 Pro if it were out when I was looking for a mod chip (assuming it works properly). The reason I post things like this is to get a rise out of fanboys like you.
| QUOTE |
| im a fan of developers with talent not of companies who rip designs off if that makes me a fanboy - im proud if it |
I honestly don't give a shit if it was ripped off a different idea. What the Xodus team did was sucessful because it sold many units and still is selling many units.
And think about what you just said. You don't like companies who rip off designs... Mod chips were made to play backups. Most people are downloading games, or copying rented games for the Xbox insted of buying the origional copies. You disagree with the Xodus team for ripping off an idea to make a good product, but you agree with ripping off the software developers by not paying for their development costs. You are nothing but a hipocrite. I know you will deny this, but it's the truth.
Post by: biosboy on November 26, 2002, 11:17:00 PM
| QUOTE (duff @ Nov 27 2002, 06:08 AM) | ||||
I am not a fanboy. I like all modchips. The reason you see me posting more on the matrix is because I have one and have experience with it. You can search my posts and you will see that I am not against any modchip. I would have bought an X-2 Pro if it were out when I was looking for a mod chip (assuming it works properly). The reason I post things like this is to get a rise out of fanboys like you.
I honestly don't give a shit if it was ripped off a different idea. What the Xodus team did was sucessful because it sold many units and still is selling many units. And think about what you just said. You don't like companies who rip off designs... Mod chips were made to play backups. Most people are downloading games, or copying rented games for the Xbox insted of buying the origional copies. You disagree with the Xodus team for ripping off an idea to make a good product, but you agree with ripping off the software developers by not paying for their development costs. You are nothing but a hipocrite. I know you will deny this, but it's the truth. |
its not about ripping any one person off
its about ripping off a GNU design that is free to the public and then profiting from it (in a BIG way)
you can really tell you are not involved in any development work
Post by: duff on November 26, 2002, 11:20:00 PM
| QUOTE (biosboy @ Nov 27 2002, 06:17 AM) |
| its not about ripping any one person off its about ripping off a GNU design that is free to the public and then profiting from it (in a BIG way) |
Keep reaching for ways to look like you are not an idiot. It isnt working! The truth is that the Xodus team is making money and doing it leagaly, so they are a success.
Post by: duff on November 26, 2002, 11:25:00 PM
Post by: warbeast on November 27, 2002, 01:44:00 AM
looks like theres 2 teams now x-ecuter+nexgen & matrix&evolutonx
i dont think x-ecuter will bring out a live bios just think about it they say all there new bios will be at least 512k u think u need a 1mb mod for there xb/live bios when x-ecuter frist came out they said they would look into a flash tool never happed so now they say they will look into a xb/live bios but it will need to be 1mb or 512 its just to make u want there mod $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Post by: duff on November 27, 2002, 09:41:00 AM
| QUOTE (Kanabis @ Nov 27 2002, 08:41 AM) |
| To those having trouble breaking their matrix: Come to my house. My xbox will break your chip or I'll buy you another one that will break. |
Do you have a walrus tusk? Please say yes! I need to borrow one, and really can't budget one into my finances.
Post by: rg8182 on November 27, 2002, 10:51:00 AM
Post by: scarface on November 27, 2002, 03:18:00 PM
Post by: DaGamePimp on November 27, 2002, 03:55:00 PM
.No matter what you think the fact remains that right now the Matrix is the best chip on the market - period [ and not because it is a solder-less option either , so enough of this soldering B.S. Please !!! I can probably out solder 99% of the people on this forum but that does not make me want to claim that the Matrix is junk because it doesn't need to be soldered in - I have installed chips for years ] .
As far as some group making a profit on another groups ideas [ or hard work ] this has been normal practice for business since it started otherwise we would all be driving Ford cars right now [ think about it ] . If people are willing to pay for the chip then it makes little difference that it can be done much cheaper [ economics 101 ] .
__ Bottom Line : buy what you want to use and don't bash others that use something you don't like just because you don't agree with how the product came to be [ because it really does not matter to most people , they just want a solution that works ] .
--- DGP ---
Post by: DaMulder on November 27, 2002, 07:46:00 PM
If you cannot take the constant green light anymore, use the walrus tusk (AND ONLY THE TUSK!) to break the little green LED and replace it with a red one to get this "Argh, it feel like my matrix is broken" feeling.
If you like to can also install a ridicoulously (wrong spelling?) expensive device that is bigger than your xbox to finally make it blink red/green and boot on and off 3 times whenever you start your xbox.
I happen to sell those unreasonably expensive devices. Just leave me a PM... I'd say we start at 300US$.
Phil
Post by: atomon on November 27, 2002, 07:50:00 PM
| QUOTE (DaMulder @ Nov 28 2002, 02:46 AM) |
I happen to sell those unreasonably expensive devices. Just leave me a PM... I'd say we start at 300US$. |
will you cut me a deal since i am a fellow pissed off happy matrix user? how bout 872879378964986364US$ instead of your offer of 300US$? sound good? lemme know if this is doable.
Post by: biosboy on November 27, 2002, 08:22:00 PM
| QUOTE (steinola @ Nov 27 2002, 11:17 PM) | ||
LOL!! ROFL!!! THAT'S RICH! If you were involved in development in any way (or, frankly, if you were over the age of 12), you'd know that happens all the time! Someone comes out with a piece of software (hell... someone comes out with any type of product at all)... someone's always there to reverse engineer it, tweak it, make it a little better, then re-release it. That's the way the cookie crumbles. Geezus... if that pisses you off, I'd hate to see you when you're actually out in the real world. Remember... there are no original ideas, only reworks of old ideas. |
i bet you sat there for 10 minutes adding all those italics
you still dont fucking get it do you
if something is on GNU - you dont go making an exact copy of it - sticking some pogos and sell it for $59
you call me a 12 year old ?
better than being an ignorant retard
Post by: biosboy on November 27, 2002, 08:23:00 PM
| QUOTE (DaGamePimp @ Nov 27 2002, 10:55 PM) |
No matter what you think the fact remains that right now the Matrix is the best chip on the market - period |
LOL where do you freaks come from
Post by: biosboy on November 27, 2002, 08:26:00 PM
| QUOTE (inciter @ Nov 27 2002, 04:55 PM) | ||
I thought you were banned LOL Overpriced? So what we can afford them and it puts more mula into development. Sell your cheapO and don't make your overhead then what? LOL Everything is over priced even sex. |
thats the point - they HAVE no development - the money goes right ionto easybuys pockets and the cutomers gets nothing back
join #xbox and #xbins and see how many come in each day saying they get no support from easy buy and they they waited for 4 weeks for a delivery
fucking retards man - you get ripped off and too ignorant to even admit it
you all deserve a half assed newbie mod like matrix
Post by: duff on November 27, 2002, 08:28:00 PM
Post by: biosboy on November 27, 2002, 08:28:00 PM
| QUOTE (warbeast @ Nov 27 2002, 08:44 AM) |
| 256k bios is ok u can spilt most 1mb bios anyway i used a 256k of new x-ecuter1.0 fboot blue if x-ecuter brings out a new 512 or 1mb bios it will be to fuck matrix up not because they have to thank god we have evolutionx looks like theres 2 teams now x-ecuter+nexgen & matrix&evolutonx i dont think x-ecuter will bring out a live bios just think about it they say all there new bios will be at least 512k u think u need a 1mb mod for there xb/live bios when x-ecuter frist came out they said they would look into a flash tool never happed so now they say they will look into a xb/live bios but it will need to be 1mb or 512 its just to make u want there mod $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ |
yet another stupid retard
xecuter make the bios - and release it for free
it works on ALL Mods
wheres the conspiracy you idiot
in fact what fucking bios did you make you sound like you know so much about this shit
this whole site is full of noobs and cocks who have absolutley no idfea about anything to do with what the subjects you attempt to discuss
yet another site that visit the same toilets as isonews
peace out
Post by: duff on November 27, 2002, 08:29:00 PM
Post by: biosboy on November 27, 2002, 08:32:00 PM
| QUOTE (duff @ Nov 28 2002, 03:29 AM) |
| I think biosboy is about to cry... |
boo fucking hoo
Post by: duff on November 27, 2002, 08:35:00 PM
Post by: duff on November 27, 2002, 08:43:00 PM
Post by: duff on November 27, 2002, 09:23:00 PM
| QUOTE (scarface @ Nov 28 2002, 04:16 AM) |
| back from target practice. the matrix took 12 - 16 good solid hits from about 20 yards away. brought it home tried to install it but it was a little bent out of shape. with a little fudging with a couple pairs of pliers i was able to put it back in the xbox. turned it on and it still works. i'm calling easybuy and demand they exchange it for a broken one. |
Bummer... Nice try though. By the way, what kinds of guns were you using? Just curious... You didn't happen to use a walrus tusk shooter did you?
Post by: atomon on November 27, 2002, 09:37:00 PM
| QUOTE (duff @ Nov 28 2002, 04:23 AM) | ||
Bummer... Nice try though. By the way, what kinds of guns were you using? Just curious... You didn't happen to use a walrus tusk shooter did you? |
i am seriously laughing out loud HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA A OMG.....hahahahahaha....oooh my stomach hurts from all the laughing.. ahah.uha. ha...uhhhhh. ok, im finished....................................................BWAAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA....
Post by: james_row on November 27, 2002, 11:22:00 PM
.Kidding aside, I think somebody better put a stop on this thread already, it's funny, but it's not helping anyone. This forum is about helping those who are in need. Getting rid of ridiculous and useless (no offense everyone, no pun intended either) topic should help newbs get a search result that are more usefull, making them advance one step further.
It's funny reading this but it's turning into something between duff and biosboy, and frankly it's turning ugly.
Anyone who agree should reply to this thread...just kidding
Post by: duff on November 27, 2002, 11:30:00 PM
| QUOTE (james_row @ Nov 28 2002, 06:22 AM) |
| Jeez, Moderators can move this thread in the comedy section already, it so hilarious . |
You think we're kidding? I am currently working on my masters thesis at yale university and this walrus tusk/matrix thing is my topic. It could be a huge technological step forward to bridging the gap between ivory and electronics. That is if I win the walrus tusks on ebay. If not screw it all!
Post by: biosboy on November 27, 2002, 11:37:00 PM
| QUOTE (duff @ Nov 28 2002, 06:30 AM) | ||
You think we're kidding? I am currently working on my masters thesis at yale university and this walrus tusk/matrix thing is my topic. It could be a huge technological step forward to bridging the gap between ivory and electronics. That is if I win the walrus tusks on ebay. If not screw it all! |
its true
Post by: the_Watchers_eye on November 28, 2002, 03:22:00 AM
Post by: WickedEast on November 28, 2002, 01:53:00 PM
| QUOTE (DaGamePimp @ Nov 27 2002, 10:55 PM) |
| this is the same garbage that goes on in the ps2 scene and even the vcd scene for that matter ... nothing new here . No matter what you think the fact remains that right now the Matrix is the best chip on the market - period [ and not because it is a solder-less option either , so enough of this soldering B.S. Please !!! I can probably out solder 99% of the people on this forum but that does not make me want to claim that the Matrix is junk because it doesn't need to be soldered in - I have installed chips for years ] . As far as some group making a profit on another groups ideas [ or hard work ] this has been normal practice for business since it started otherwise we would all be driving Ford cars right now [ think about it ] . If people are willing to pay for the chip then it makes little difference that it can be done much cheaper [ economics 101 ] . __ Bottom Line : buy what you want to use and don't bash others that use something you don't like just because you don't agree with how the product came to be [ because it really does not matter to most people , they just want a solution that works ] . --- DGP --- |
Well said!
The fact of the matter is, the Matrix is available now, works great and affordable. So, why the hell shouldn't I buy it but instead, wait for a "genuinely developed" one?! It doesn't make sense.
And for those worried about the future and the 256k limit, get over it and go play some games and watch some movies, 'cuz at the end of the day, that's all that matters.
Post by: steinola on December 02, 2002, 01:10:00 PM
| QUOTE (biosboy @ Nov 27 2002, 08:22 PM) |
| i bet you sat there for 10 minutes adding all those italics you still dont fucking get it do you if something is on GNU - you dont go making an exact copy of it - sticking some pogos and sell it for $59 you call me a 12 year old ? better than being an ignorant retard |
La la la... let's see... is it worth it? Weeeeelllll... I'm in a mood this morning... sure...
| QUOTE (biosboy @ Nov 26 2002, 11:17 PM) |
| if something is on GNU - you dont go making an exact copy of it - sticking some pogos and sell it for $59 |
Listen to yourself, you idgit... if you ADD something to a design it's not a GD exact copy, now, is it!
And that's the point... Xodus saw a need and a way to enhance an existing design. Then, yeah, they sell it to try to make a dime. Happens every GDF day in the real world. Get over it.
If you're so damned concerned about the GNU version, add pogo-pins to it and put it back out there. Frankly, the time it would take me to locate, buy and install pogo-pins on the GNU version myself would cost more than the $59 I can pay Xodus/Easybuy to do it.
But time to a 12 year old is free... so feel free to go for it, man. Nobody's stopping you. Of course, if it takes you 10 minutes to add italics (heck, it only takes me a fraction of a second)... you're going to need a lot (oooooh... italic and bold... that'll cost me) of time.
Post by: Notorious_eater on December 02, 2002, 01:41:00 PM
this is why i come to this forum duff you really crack me up Post by: gwarzo on December 02, 2002, 06:10:00 PM
