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connectivity kit v3 pro worth it?
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qwert99
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25. October 2009 @ 13:23 |
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Here's a link with pics to a (pretty ghetto) home-made spear:
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=668247
"Tray half open" just refers to keeping the tray of the DVD drive half open when you do the mod. It is sometimes required and takes about 1 second to do, with no specialized tools or knowledge.
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dr_gonz
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25. October 2009 @ 13:32 |
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Since I haven't soldered anything in years, I don't wanna risk doing anything. It almost seems worth it to buy the $20 probe. I'm gonna search around for one that plugs into a USB so I still don't have to buy a connection kit. If that is possible?
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qwert99
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25. October 2009 @ 13:37 |
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Yeah, the spear is required for most Lite-Ons. The Connect kit is not a requirement for any drive.
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dr_gonz
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25. October 2009 @ 13:44 |
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Without the connector kit, how would I keep the tray half open and powered on through the 360? I understand that you can do this by unplugging the power cable from the machine when its opening, but how do you keep it powered on so you can flash?
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qwert99
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25. October 2009 @ 14:01 |
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Once you remove power from the drive, it registers the drive as being open. When you power it back up, it will stay in position. If that fails, you can use a paperclip to manually open the drive tray.
The only power source you need is the 360 itself.
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dr_gonz
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25. October 2009 @ 15:52 |
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So I decided on getting the Maximus 360 USB Xtractor, since it looks like the easiest and safest way to get the key files. Gonna use the Tutorial from Jungle Flasher themselves. Thanks for all the help!!!
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dred05
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25. October 2009 @ 17:56 |
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The one benefit of the CK3, as I understand it, is that it can put your drive into mode B physically.
this is just in case of a Hitachi drive, in my opinion the connectivitykit is just a masterpiece. ie. it will provide your optical drive of electricity and you won't need to use the 360, because it will flag the connection with SATA has been lost ..
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This is all what I understand from reading about the CK3, since I don't feel like it's worth it to have one myself.
again, a misleading statement that comes from an ignorant person who is obvious contradicting his own ..
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The Connect kit is not a requirement for any drive.
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The only power source you need is the 360 itself.
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qwert99
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25. October 2009 @ 18:09 |
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Originally posted by dr_gonz:
So I decided on getting the Maximus 360 USB Xtractor, since it looks like the easiest and safest way to get the key files. Gonna use the Tutorial from Jungle Flasher themselves. Thanks for all the help!!!
My pleasure to help such a competent forum member. Good luck with your ventures in the land of modding. Although you obviously won't need luck, since you are doing this much research and fact-checking beforehand.
Originally posted by dred05:
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The one benefit of the CK3, as I understand it, is that it can put your drive into mode B physically.
this is just in case of a Hitachi drive, in my opinion the connectivitykit is just a masterpiece. ie. it will provide your optical drive of electricity and you won't need to use the 360, because it will flag the connection with SATA has been lost ..
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This is all what I understand from reading about the CK3, since I don't feel like it's worth it to have one myself.
again, a misleading statement that comes from an ignorant person who is obvious contradicting his own ..
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The Connect kit is not a requirement for any drive.
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The only power source you need is the 360 itself.
WTF? I don't even understand what you are trying to say.
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dred05
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25. October 2009 @ 18:20 |
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you clearly missed out the point that I am tryin' to explain ..
now I know that English isn't the main language that you have ..
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I don't even understand what you are trying to say.
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qwert99
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25. October 2009 @ 18:21 |
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Umm. Ok.
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25. October 2009 @ 20:57 |
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ok guys,i think i made a mistake on ordering a usb one from ebay,since i could make one,do i have to connect the DB9 male serial plug to the pc? are there any drivers for it?i need to start flashing some lite ons
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Deathblow
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25. October 2009 @ 21:13 |
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If I'm correct, it shouldn't matter because USB is almost like universal, every PC has a usb port. You will just need to go to the website (if you bought usbxtractor got to theirs or ck kit) and then look for drivers.
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rgarrido
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25. October 2009 @ 21:19 |
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If i buy 360Xtractor Pro v1.2 (PPTC Fuse) do I need a DB9 Serial Cable?
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dred05
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26. October 2009 @ 16:54 |
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why don't just buy this:
360 Connectivity Kit V3.3 Pro CK3 with PL chip & PPTC protection
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qwert99
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26. October 2009 @ 18:43 |
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I can't speak from personal experience, but the Xtractor USB tool should be fine without using a serial cable.
Although the data being sent from the drive is serial data, I guess that spear has a built-in serial-->USB adapter or something.
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rgarrido
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26. October 2009 @ 18:43 |
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Originally posted by dred05:
why don't just buy this:
360 Connectivity Kit V3.3 Pro CK3 with PL chip & PPTC protection
That one is $50.
60Xtractor Pro v1.2 (PPTC Fuse) is $35
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chris4160
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27. October 2009 @ 04:21 |
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Originally posted by dred05:
you clearly missed out the point that I am tryin' to explain ..
now I know that English isn't the main language that you have ..
It obviously isn't your first language either, Shakespeare.
Also you misspelt the ellipsis, they have 3 dots, not two... you clearly missed that point your English teacher was "tryin'" to explain.
Originally posted by rgarrido:
That one is $50.
60Xtractor Pro v1.2 (PPTC Fuse) is $35
This was taken from http://www.360xtractorpro.com/360xtractorpro/index.html
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ATTENTION:
We recommend NOT USING the 360Xtractor Pro with the latest Lite-on drive model DG-16dD2S with firmware 83850c!
You may damage your drive since this is a new drive that is now just coming out are not fully tested and supported yet!
I wouldn't use the xtractor pro for any of the new liteon's (if you have one).
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qwert99
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27. October 2009 @ 10:47 |
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I think the 83850 Lite-Ons don't require a spear at all?
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rgarrido
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27. October 2009 @ 10:50 |
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what about the spare this one need it or something like that?
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qwert99
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27. October 2009 @ 11:26 |
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Originally posted by rgarrido:
what about the spare this one need it or something like that?
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rgarrido
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27. October 2009 @ 12:09 |
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Originally posted by rgarrido:
Originally posted by dred05:
why don't just buy this:
360 Connectivity Kit V3.3 Pro CK3 with PL chip & PPTC protection
That one is $50.
60Xtractor Pro v1.2 (PPTC Fuse) is $35
can this one support what 360xtractor Pro cant ?
ATTENTION:
We recommend NOT USING the 360Xtractor Pro with the latest Lite-on drive model DG-16dD2S with firmware 83850c!
You may damage your drive since this is a new drive that is now just coming out are not fully tested and supported yet!
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qwert99
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27. October 2009 @ 12:14 |
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The only support you need for the 83850c Lite-On is a SATA cable. The spear is unnecessary. So you don't need any extra thing at all.
You will just pay money for something to provide power to your drive, which your 360 will happily do.
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dred05
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27. October 2009 @ 13:23 |
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It obviously isn't your first language either, Shakespeare.
Also you misspelt the ellipsis, they have 3 dots, not two... you clearly missed that point your English teacher was "tryin'" to explain.
don't try to be smart with me, English is not my native language happily. now get lost loser ..
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rgarrido
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29. October 2009 @ 00:54 |
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Where can I buy 360 Connectivity Kit V3.3 Pro CK3 with PL chip & PPTC protection in a good price?, I seen it for $65 and is in UK, I would like USA
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rgarrido
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29. October 2009 @ 01:00 |
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or is there something better? I want to flash all drives
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