Crystal Chip Firmware Rel. 16

[c0d3x]

We've uploaded a new Software Release which adds support for CC1.1 hardware. This release supports both CC1.0 and CC1.1. CC1.0 users need not download this release since the only difference between Release 15 and Release 16 (the new one) is added support for CC1.1. We intend to release another software release next week which will include an update to BootManager which we think people will enjoy. Please read the README.TXT file included in the software pack for more information."

Nuova versione per il firmware Crystal giunto alla release 16. Questa nuova versione non aggiunge nessuna nuova funzionalità, solo una compatibilità col nuovo Crystal Chip 1.1. Il file è come al solito disponibile nella nostra sez. download.


E mentre che ci siamo vi annuncio che è imminente l'uscita di un nuovo chip Crystal, precisamente sono due, versione 1.1 e 2.0 la 1.1 mantiene le stesse caratteristiche del predecessore (hanno solo migliorato un poco l'hardware) mentre il 2.0 dovrebbe montare una flash più capiente per far spazio a nuove funzionalità. Si parla inoltre di un punto di saldatura aggiuntivo chiamato "HA" utile per diminuire vari disturbi e crash al mechacon (il fix salvalente va comunque fatto!!).

We'd just like to state that as we release new hardware revisions, some older hardware revisions might not support all the features available in newer firmware releases. When possible, we will support all revisions when new features are available in firmware. CC1.1 is intended as a direct replacement for the CC1.0. That is to say that we intend for 1.1 to support all the same features as the 1.0, but with some improvements in performance and stability. CC2.0 will Integrate new features(such as a much larger flash chip to replace the EEPROM on 1.0/1.1) in the hardware which will allow software/firmware to do more things than the 1.0/1.1.

CC1.0, CC1.1 and CC2.0 all have seperate firmware "LOADER" source code files. Other than the loader, all firmware sources are common for all revisions. This allows us(and you) to easily change the common code so that all revisions have the same changes instead of having to edit each firmware seperately.

Also we need to clarify the purpose of the "HA" point which is required for installation of the CC1.1 and 2.0 revisions. "HA" allows us to much more accurately patch the PS2 disc authentication data resulting in a lower occurence of Red Screen and mechacon crashes. On v12 consoles, it's recommended that you install a "laser fix" of some sort IN ADDITION to the CC1.1/2.0 since the "HA" wire cannot save your laser from burning out if the mechacon crashes.

For those of you who wonder why "HA" is required for older versions than v12, we can only say that by requiring "HA" for all revisions, we make operation so much more stable that we felt the benefit of this single wire far outweighed the inconvenience of installation. And considering that the majority of users have a chip installed for them by an installer, the installation is not an issue.

[einst]

il firmware crystal 1.1 hacked dove si può trovare grazie

[enzoibanez]

citazione:
Si parla inoltre di un punto di saldatura aggiuntivo chiamato "HA" utile per diminuire vari disturbi e crash al mechacon (il fix salvalente va comunque fatto!!).

cioè la versione 2.0 ridurra il rischio di rompere la lente????

[Fantuz83]

Originalmente inviato da enzoibanez

citazione:
Si parla inoltre di un punto di saldatura aggiuntivo chiamato "HA" utile per diminuire vari disturbi e crash al mechacon (il fix salvalente va comunque fatto!!).

cioè la versione 2.0 ridurra il rischio di rompere la lente????

in teoria si - in pratica è tutto da vedere