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PSP modchip detailsSiggy @ May 29, 2006 02:47 | 62 comments
Here are the specifications and details from the U.P. team for the Undiluted Platinum modchip:
The U.P. (Undiluted Platinum) is a flash replacement system for the PSP™ which allows the use of previous flash updates or custom firmware builds, opening up the possibility to run unsigned homebrew code on even the latest PSP systems. The U.P. contains 32MB NAND flash which is programmable from the PC via a high speed USB connection, using our user friendly software. You may boot the PSP from either its onboard flash or the flash contained on the U.P; the flash which is used is determined by a button press as the PSP is powered on (U.P. flash is used by default, hold L1 to use the PSP onboard flash). Since U.P. provides a secondary flash which the PSP can boot from, it can even be used to restore a PSP which has been "bricked". Every effort has been made to make our flash updater software, which will be freely available for download, both as easy to use and reliable as possible. The software also contains diagnostics which can be used by installers to determine if an installation has been successful or not.
The U.P. has been designed to minimize installation difficulty and effort. A FPC (flexible printed circuit) cable is included which routes the essential signals from the PSP motherboard to the U.P. main board and U.P. USB connector. Copper enamel wire is included, which will provide the connection between the FPC cable and the motherboard signal traces. The FPC cable also helps by reducing the mechanical stress placed on the solder points, making a U.P. modified PSP shock resistant which is important for handheld systems. Installation aids are included, and installation diagrams for all PSP hardware revisions will be available for download, together with flasher software application, from our reseller's websites. More about installation together with install pictures closer to release.
The FPC cable end to which the USB connector board attaches is routed into the battery compartment and sits above the battery. The battery cover can be replaced after flash updating and the cable remains safely in the compartment until the next update is required, whereupon the USB connector can be clipped in place within a few seconds. This means that the U.P. is completely contained within the PSP under normal usage and avoids any unsightly external modifications to your PSP. PSP is after all portable, let’s keep it that way!
In order to maximise the benefits that U.P. can provide its users, we have decided to take an open source approach with U.P and will be releasing source code for any software we release as well as full documentation for the U.P. hardware interface - including information on how to control U.P. from within PSP programs. This will allow anybody to create software which can take advantage of what U.P. has to offer. We have also sent a few prototype units away to some of the scene's best software hackers in order to give them a headstart at working on custom flash replacements - cant wait to see what people will come up with!
Features:
- Ultra reliable and feature rich Actel ProASIC Plus FPGA - Full Speed USB 1.1 ASIC onboard - Branded 32MB NAND flash onboard (same flash as used in PSP) - Stable and reliable flashing software freely available for download - Installation verification using flashing software - Ultra compact four layer PCB - High quality Japanese connectors - USB cable included - FPC cable included, reducing installation effort and improving shock resistance - Copper enamel wire included - Open platform development system for software developers - Installation has been optimized to fit entirely inside PSP - All PSP hardware versions/regions supported - User updatable flash - Low power consumption - Flash select via button press - Ultra compact PCB has been designed to avoid signal bounce
Package contents:
- U.P. MAIN MODULE x1 - U.P. USB BOARD x1 - USB CABLE x1 - INSTALLATION AIDS 1 SET - COPPER ENAMEL WIRE 1 SPOOL - FPC CABLE x1
Suggested Retail price: 75 Euro's/ 90 US$
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Comment by: glitchzoo (Jun 03, 2006 21:37) cool, so will you be abl to 'unbrick' your 2.7 psp and make it play pirate gamesiso's even when the psp's modchips off? and will you be able to play onnline? |
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Comment by: kline958 (Jun 03, 2006 23:46) wifi should work fine, but I think some umds have "serials" encoded in them, not too sure about it, so the ones in common ISOs would be blacklisted, but maybe a keygen and patch of an ISO would work. With my 1.5 psp, fifa works online, need for speed most wanted 5-1-0 works online, and ad-hoc will work online with the new cracked firmware + modchip. There aren't that many infrastructure games anyway, that I know of at least. You could always use kai or xbconnect to tunnel an adhoc connection. |
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Comment by: ringwar (Jun 04, 2006 01:00) I just did an advance purchase but not from the company listed above. They are suppose to have them in by the end of this coming week. I think for $90 including shipping its a great price to be able to play whatever i want. |
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Comment by: glitchzoo (Jun 04, 2006 07:11) cool, ringwar when you get the modchip can you tell us some extra info about if. |
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Comment by: ringwar (Jun 04, 2006 08:59) That I will. I just don't know how much software will be available right off the bat. but at least i'll be able to run 1.5 again. |
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Comment by: Pyro170 (Jun 10, 2006 15:21) see i have a 2.71 PSP and i think i like the idea of being able to use homebrew and other programs on the PSP. At the moment i dont have the $90 but when i do i will buy a U.P. |
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Comment by: Pyro170 (Jun 10, 2006 15:22) A question. Do u think the instalation of the Mod Chip will be hard to install or moderatly easy? |
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Comment by: glitchzoo (Jun 10, 2006 18:13) well iv being asking that for weeks with NO REPLY!!!! i wanna know how many wires aswell. |
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Comment by: kline958 (Jun 10, 2006 19:43) I've heard 13 wires. |
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Comment by: NINVIN21 (Jun 10, 2006 21:49) lol,Don't expect to install this without some work, as there will be "23-24 wires to install."
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Comment by: glitchzoo (Jun 11, 2006 05:31) i dont even know if i will get thi modchip, seems ver easy to stuff your psp up if you slder 1 wire wrong. plus he price is very expencive so id wait for iit to go down a bit. |
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Comment by: exsean (Jun 28, 2006 05:55) Hi guys i Finally got the modchip...... |
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Comment by: pspfreak1 (Jun 28, 2006 09:08) how is it? does it allow you to play isos and all? Game Freak
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Comment by: exsean (Jun 28, 2006 17:00) lol i didn't install it yet because it looks way to hard to do alone. |
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Comment by: kline958 (Jun 28, 2006 19:09) It is too hard to do alone, you should definitely get a professional to do it. |
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Comment by: exsean (Jun 28, 2006 20:32) I know its just way too hard... |
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Comment by: svtstang (Jun 29, 2006 00:18) My brother just got his today, if all goes well, ill try to post the results:) |
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Comment by: exsean (Jun 29, 2006 01:21) svtstang.....ok thanx alot....and tell me if he's good with the solder part cause seriously that is the only problem..... |
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Comment by: Retro_rc (Jul 01, 2006 06:55) Well Everyone I Don't Have A PSP But I Am Pretty Much Watching The scene i wanted to help you so i made a search on some forums and i found that this is a good device link : http://www.mydigitaldiscount.com/s.nl/it.A/id.777/.f;jsessionid=a...
as far as i understood u could put a laptop hdd in it with all what u want and copy them to the memory stick when u need them
and however i am interested in getting a psp now since the modchip is out and i can unbrick a psp , so i'll get a **cheap** broken one via Egay and solder the chip myself then unbrick it hehe |
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Comment by: exsean (Jul 01, 2006 20:01) Thanx Retro_rc..... That is great, the only thing is that i had one of those for the PSP before and it worked the same way you said it would work with the modchip inside. I think that you will be able to put iso's on a device like that and load it from that device instead of the memstick.....HOPEFULLY.... |
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Comment by: svtstang (Jul 01, 2006 22:46) @exsean
Have you tried the new 2.5/2.6 downgrade yet? I only recommend it if you have a psp that has been updated to eather of firmwares, but latest version is producing a very high success rate of downgrades, and if anything does go wrong, you call always use your chip to fix it. The exploit is everywhere, but you have to have access to a UMD of GTA LCS for it to work. |
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Comment by: exsean (Jul 02, 2006 01:07) Hey svtstang...
I wanted to try it soo bad but, both my PSP's are Bricked and even though I have the UP i still don't want to take that chance. But thanks for the update man and if you are interested i know alot of hacks just email me at SEANG172002@GOOGLE.COM. |
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Comment by: Retro_rc (Jul 02, 2006 04:21) Sorry Guys Didn't Catch Your replays i was away 4 a while
first of all u r not supposed to load the isos of that thing but put the mem inside it and delete an iso on the mem and put a new one from the hdd
as for your bricked psp i rekon that u get the old gta-lcs with firmware 2.0 on the umd and try and load it maybe u'll luckily get the firmware installed (2.0) and you r off to a new start
also i need help finding a bricked psp didn't meet any on ebay but my searching time was very limited so i'll be happy if u give the link to one thats bricked if u stumble across any<> actually all i find are ones with broken screens how much does the screen cost??
if i get a new one hopefully i'll release a video of the soldering process, which i overlooked and found that those solder aid boards could be really helpful (are they shipped with the chip) Life Is A fucked Up Painting That Gets Cooler By LOVe n' Shit
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Comment by: kline958 (Jul 04, 2006 18:55) Screens cost about $60-$70, I've gotten one for a broken psp of mine before, it wasn't hard - just be careful not to scratch the backlight when you're seperating the old lcd and the backlight.
Also, if you have a bricked you can't even start up a umd. |
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Comment by: Elmo93 (Dec 10, 2006 00:38) Im buying a PSP soon and was wondering:
Should i crack my firmware and downgrade to 1.5, then use 2.71SE-C OR Should i spend the extra money and get a PSP with Undiluted Platinum pre-installed? |
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