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Hacking a Khypermedia KDVRW8X DVD+RW to Dual Layer
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22. October 2004 @ 20:32 |
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Console: PS2 v7, 8MB Nyko MC, 32MB Max MC, 16MB Gameshark MC, Multitap, Sony Controller, Nyko Controller, AirFlow Controller
Chip: DMS4 E.Z.I. Pro, ToxicOS v0.41, 100GB HDD
Handheld: PSP Firmware v1.5, 32MB MS Pro Duo, 2GB MS Pro Duo
HomeBrew: DevHook v0.46 w/ GUI Mod & USB Mod, Firmware v2.71 Emulated
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khyperdan
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23. October 2004 @ 05:33 |
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what lead you to believe that this drive IS hackable ?
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23. October 2004 @ 09:07 |
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Not to rain on your parade but would you really want to trust $10 apiece media in a hacked up drive?
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23. October 2004 @ 13:36 |
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It was just a thought that i could hack the drive to DL but if i cant then its fine.
The media isnt an issue, i have a 5 pack of DL media just sitting there since my firend gave it to me a while ago.
Thx!
Console: PS2 v7, 8MB Nyko MC, 32MB Max MC, 16MB Gameshark MC, Multitap, Sony Controller, Nyko Controller, AirFlow Controller
Chip: DMS4 E.Z.I. Pro, ToxicOS v0.41, 100GB HDD
Handheld: PSP Firmware v1.5, 32MB MS Pro Duo, 2GB MS Pro Duo
HomeBrew: DevHook v0.46 w/ GUI Mod & USB Mod, Firmware v2.71 Emulated
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dontbugme
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25. October 2004 @ 10:51 |
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Actually, since the KHyperpro drive appears to be a re-badged Cyberdrive DX082D (which *is* a dual-layer drive), I'd bet it's a simple mod. (No idea what it may be, though.)
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OldAsus
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25. October 2004 @ 13:05 |
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Not that it would do a whole lot of good, but I've just purchased this KHypermedia drive, and would be interested, as well.
Andy
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ddp
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25. October 2004 @ 13:29 |
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i think it will depend on the circuite board & not just software
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OldAsus
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26. October 2004 @ 04:36 |
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I'd agree with that, but according to a review on BigBruin.com, the board is even stamped DX082D.
It wouldn't surprise me if you just had to cut a trace on the board to "unlock" the dual-layer capability. Could also be a firmware issue, I'd guess. Unfortunately, I don't know enough about these things to even guess at where to start. Maybe try updating the Khypermedia drive with a flash for the Cyberdrive(?), but yikes! You could end up with a paperweight!
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ddp
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26. October 2004 @ 09:55 |
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does somebody have a picture of the circuit board full shot close of the cyberdrive dx082d & the same for khypermedia kdvrw8x for a comparison to see if any components missing/added
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OldAsus
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26. October 2004 @ 10:09 |
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OldAsus
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26. October 2004 @ 10:27 |
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The BigBruin pic is a bit small (the other is perfect for this purpose), but comparing the two boards, one will immediately notice that the Cyberdrive board is Rev A, and the KHypermedia shows Rev B. I noticed that there are a few subtle differences between the two, but it appears that everything is very similar. But, since all it takes is one different resistor value, or a jumper on one where missing on the other, I'm afraid it's going to be difficult to form a conclusion based on the information in these pics (unless somebody else's eyes are better than mine.) ;-).
(Sorry.)
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ddp
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26. October 2004 @ 10:34 |
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these are 2 different rev levels a & b. try get rev b version for cyberdrive
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OldAsus
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26. October 2004 @ 12:40 |
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Yep. Noted.
Quote: "...comparing the two boards, one will immediately notice that the Cyberdrive board is Rev A, and the KHypermedia shows Rev B."
Unfortunately, I could find no other pics of these units.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 26. October 2004 @ 12:40
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ddp
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26. October 2004 @ 12:46 |
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besides the 2 revs difference, rev b has 2 component placements but not installed to the right of the rev b & rev a only has 1 & that is just the begining, saw other differences to left of rev label. what rev is yours
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 26. October 2004 @ 12:50
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OldAsus
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26. October 2004 @ 18:23 |
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No idea. Just bought it last night, and it's not even out of the box. I found this inquiry when I was looking for info on the drive. Thought it might be interesting if it could be made to do dual-layer, but I'm not breaking it open right away.
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rnbcpe
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1. November 2004 @ 11:26 |
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In reference to "dontbugme (Newbie) 25. October 2004 @ 14:51" statement that the Cyberdrive DX082D (which *is* a dual-layer drive) how do you get Dual-layer from this drive. Also I recently updated the bios to 150b trying to get the drive to burn -R dvd's but am burning coasters. Any suggestions.
Thanks
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OldAsus
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1. November 2004 @ 19:38 |
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Take a look at the review, rnbcpe:
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Full review at http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Reviews/Specific.aspx?ArticleId=8507
(Hit <enter too fast!)
The table on page one says:
Supported Disc Formats
DVD: DVD-Video(8cm/12cm, Single and Dual Layer), DVD+ROM (8cm/12cm, Single and Dual Layer), Multi-Boader, Multi-Session
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, mixed mode, Video-CD, Photo CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD-Text
Now maybe that's just in read(?). Hard to say, but it seems strange that they'd mention this if it couldn't write in D/L, as well.
Just my somewhat but lacking edjumacated guess.
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forkndave
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1. November 2004 @ 20:27 |
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I believe those are the supported read formats. If you'll look at the write speeds listed there is no DL shown.
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2. November 2004 @ 13:37 |
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So any theories on how to make the khypermedia drive dual layered?
Console: PS2 v7, 8MB Nyko MC, 32MB Max MC, 16MB Gameshark MC, Multitap, Sony Controller, Nyko Controller, AirFlow Controller
Chip: DMS4 E.Z.I. Pro, ToxicOS v0.41, 100GB HDD
Handheld: PSP Firmware v1.5, 32MB MS Pro Duo, 2GB MS Pro Duo
HomeBrew: DevHook v0.46 w/ GUI Mod & USB Mod, Firmware v2.71 Emulated
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ddp
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2. November 2004 @ 15:22 |
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it is not just software but also hardware issues have to be considered such as the circuit board & the laser lens(es)??. without 2 identical boards of the same rev level, your guess is as good as mine
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