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We are happy to announce that in development is a new cool firmware for ARGON/INFECTUS, a more superior firmware than the current "9 wires wasabi" competitor. See the unbelivable functions that will be supported::

INFECTUS2:
1- Supports all chipset versions: DMS, D2A, D2B and D2C (including D1A)
2- ONLY 9+1(clock) WIRES on D2C
3- ONLY 5+1(clock) WIRES on DMS, D2A, D2B
4- On-board flash (512KB) (wasabi only 128KB)
5- DVD "SOFT" UPDATE + JTAG "COMPLETE" UPDATE

ARGON:
1- Supports all chipset versions: DMS, D2A, D2B and D2C (including D1A)
2- ONLY 9+1(clock) WIRES on D2C
3- ONLY 5+1(clock) WIRES on DMS, D2A, D2B
4- On-board flash (256KB) (wasabi only 128KB)*
5- DVD "SOFT" UPDATE + JTAG "COMPLETE" UPDATE**
* Old users can install the flash on ARGON without any problems, new ARGON in arrival in the week of the 24th of March and in the future we will have the SPI FLASH on board. Cost of the  SPI flash is arround 0.5 USD...
** dvd update will be developed for argon AFTER infectus2...

THE "BULLSHIT" DVD UPDATE FEATURE WILL BE SUPPORTED WITH INFECTUS2, AND IN SECOND TIME ON ARGON. We remember that ONLY modchips like ARGON / INFECTUS2 / D2PRO can release BIG LOGICAL UPDATES on firmwares, wasabi cannot change the ACTEL FPGA code, and this is a BIG LIMIT for future applications. Only to demostrate that we have the know how to do the same like wasabi, we will release this feature that for us is unusefull...

REMEMBER!
DVD UPDATE = OLD AND LIMITED UPDATE SYSTEM (LIKE OLD WIIKEY) - Limited data update.
JTAG UPDATE = NEW ERA OF MODCHIPS UPDATE SYSTEM (D2PRO / INFECTUS / ARGON) - Full logical data update

Last thing, we remember that in development are other firmwares (like PS3 firmware) for INFECTUS and ARGON, wasabi can work only on WII... JTAG modchips can work on many differents consoles... just a .DAT file is necessary to use ARGON in a PS3 in a near future... ;)
The clever "SELLERS", keep stock only of cool and strategic HARDWARE.

FAQ

1- When  new 9 wires firmware will be available?
We think to finish the firmware within 15 days, before we will release some BETA to mass testing...

2- Current argon works with 9 wires firmware?
ARGON have a space on PCB near connector to install a SPI FLASH, new stocks in production ready for week of 24th came with SPI FLASH on board... the old argon can be update if necessary with a SPI flash, just solder it on PCB of argon... cost is very few like 0.5 USD... we will provide this kind of flash for selling to our users if they want... flash have easy pins to solde, about 1 min of works

3- INFECTUS2 hardware is the same like WASABI?
Well is much better, instead a flash of 128Kb it have 512kb with switches and all.. so  don't worry INFECTUS2 is 10 times powerfull than WASABI hardware.

4- DVD UPDATE FEATURE IS AVAILABLE ON INFECTUS2 and ARGON?
The "old" dvd update feature is supported in the new firmware... we will use this way to "soft" update of the modchip, but if is necessary to do a BIG change in the architecture of modchip to support new games and WII updates we can release new .DAT files and with JTAG you are full covered again all possible problems.
WASABI can only do a "soft" "partial" data update, ARGON and INFECTUS2 will have "soft" and "partial" data update and JTAG update... at same price!!!

5- Why ARGON and INFECTUS2 have 1 clock wire more than WASABI?
Simple, wasabi have an oscillator on board that miss in our project.. we need to keep the clock from the board of WII...



INFECTUS TEAM

Well that's EVERYTHING I wanted to hear!

Great work Team Infectus

Hi,

what is if I have already the 17 wires installed? Can I still use the new FW?

Thanx,
D

I came really close to ordering a wassabawhatever today for testing, screw that. Thanks infectus!


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Yes what about the old installes...  Will the old ARGON be useless now... Or while there be updates for the old ARGON versions...

Great news! Getting less and less wires on the D2C is great! I still have some Argons here so I will "update" them with the flash and way to go without buying another modchips. Great work man!

Also, I noticed that this is second time you mention there will be a PS3 firmware. First quoting of this firm from your part on the "Argon Stay With Us" topic was kinda.... "maybe we'll have it, maybe not"... now you've confirmed you're working on it. Any info on that?
I'm not asking for a release date (well... if you have it... it won't hurt  :P ), but more technical info, about if it's a drive mod or a bios mod, if you managed to break hypervisor security and things like that.

Thanks again for the news!!

What i'am wondering now is why was there already a space for the spi flash...

 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Like mike234 asked.
Do u have to install that SPI FLASH?
Or will there still be updates for those users without it?

Otherwise the resellers of the argon will have a lot of work to do, again  :P

Few answers

1- ARGON 9 WIRES will be a new firmware with a different concept than 17 wires version...

2- Support for 17 wires continue for EVER, in parallel with new 9 wires firmware... don't worry about that 17 wires users

3- WASABI copied an old work of ORIGA brothers, develope of whole infectus project... the space for SPI FLASH on argon is there because we tought to release few wires solution, simple wasabi arrived before us... :) not a BIG problem with a JTAG PROJECT hehe

BYE FOR NOW

We need the new install diagrams ;)

Kinda sucks that the old argon users (specially those who will be receiving there chips soon[me!]), will not be able to use the new 9 wire install without purchasing this SPI FLASH, that needs to be soldered to the pcb.

Now I have the choice of waiting for the SPI FLASH to hit resellers, so I can go with the 9+1 wire install, or just go ahead with the 13+4 install.... I hate waiting though, so I will probably go with the old method, and prey that the team brings every feature to each version of the install/argon.

I am in the same boat as you Takenover83. After doing A LOT of research on which chip to buy I ordered the Argon 2 days before they announce the 9+1 chip! It is a little frustrating, but I am sure I will be happy with Infectus.

Even though i've been one of those who hated the argon since the day I mass installed only to find out it had buggy firmware, I kind of am glad, and predicted, this would happen.
Firstly, grats and job well done but,
if the firmware proves to freeze or cause problems that needs more components, i'll  boycott the chip and never look at it again. Currently using the d2pro, but if this proves to be working well, will switch over to it. Currently installing over 20 d2pros on machines a week 5 working days.

Again, great work, just what I expected, and lets hope it only requires one try to make this worth while.

Phuong,
Professional Wii installer for Ottawa, Canada
www.phuongmods.com

If you mass install a newly released chip then you take the risk yourself a bit.. strange to blame it all on infectus while they solved all problems in a couple of weeks. Not the same as your beloved wiikey/d2ckey/d2pro team isn't it...Did you abandon d2ckey when you "mass installed" their crappy pre release chips? Did you abandon wiikey when they didn't have audio fix while promised,or don't have support for original dl discs?
Anyway enough of this nonsense. Would actually be time for those d2pro ass lickers to start think of the possibilities of infectus and their continued hard work.

hmmm the space was there from the first release already....  It was then already possible to release a 9 wire version instead of the 13+4???

For what purposes will the SPI be used?

Serial flash is necessary because instead patch in real time the data on the BUS, like do right now ARGON 17 wires and D2PRO, the WASABI inject in a serial port of controller the complete hacked code...

In this mode, we need more space because is not only few data to patch, the whole code is injected in the microcontroller...

BYE FOR NOW
OSCAR

What methode would then be better/easer/saver (beter backup disk handeling):
Patching the code in realtime
or
Uploading the hacked code

hehe...nice Job :)

Go infectus go infectus go infectus  ;D

Very nice job people!

Almost ordered 100x Wasabi today. Proforma came in and all, decided to check Infectus board for news.. and then became very happy :)

Great work team !!!

This is disappointing. The 17 wire install is not even that old...

Then keep the 17 wire install. There is no need to change, unless you particularly want the 9 wire FW.

It seems as though the 9 wire firmware will be superior though...

I'm not sure it will be much better, except maybe the DVD update option. Not the that using the Injectus is difficult.

Anyway, if the install is anything like the Wasabi install, it'll be a damned site easier than the current install.

humm.. I posted as a means to complement not to start a fight, but if an ass wants a fight, he'll get one.

well, wiikey works 100% without freezing, audiofix.. was for the gamecube, the wii is meant to play wii games, if it has backwards compatibility, that's a bonus. Most of the people who got their wii modded didn't mind the gamecube audio fix because they said.. the wii was meant to play wii games, if I want to play gamecube games, i'll do it on my gamecube.

The argon team stated that they fixed the freezing problems with the argon, when infectus users experienced it, clearly this was not the problem.

As for the d2ckey, mass installing was kind of hard as 31 wires takes some time.. and they stated themselves that there were only one version of the chip, I never jumped on any bandwagons like yourself, I install for customers to use, and when you a shit load of customers calling your house ever fucking day asking if it's done yet for 2 fucking weeks.. it gets tiring. I'm sure you have never experienced it.

D2pro works like it was intended, no firmware needed or whatnot because it works.. what's the fucking point of fixing something if it works? And all the modchips are the same aside from "update" functions. It's true that a team that constantly updates is a true team. But.. think about the installer and the end user? 100 installs, 100 times for every firmware update.. each update takes around 15 minutes to finish(reprogram). It really is a pain in the ass.

What I wrote was to complement the team and their hard work, then a half ass installer wannbie comes and flames me? woot? u feel good? Glad you do, get on with it. Never had the intention to come here and post just to flame the infectus team, but the person questioning seems like one of those ps3 fanboys who never change their views.


P.S. I never abandoned the wiikey, i've been installing them since the start, and continue to install them.
I ditched the d2ckey due to the wire counts, but the performance is superior.
using the d2pro because i've been using them since the beginning and never had problems..
the point is.. if you are a installer, who handles wiis everyday, you go for what works, not what is said to work. But of course you would never understand that, you've been bashing other chips from the very start and never change your point of view, if psx scene was up I'd post some quotes.

tbh..the installing of the wires (old diagram) is pretty easy...took me 20 minutes to solder 2 boards completly...(usin alternative points)...
if only 9 wires with FW 1.9 i guess everyone should be able to do it in maybe 10-15 minutes...
but it`s nice,that the d2b boards will be supported....

Excuse me for not reading more then the first couple of lines of your txt cuz I'm not interested in a dumb flamewar. I just thought your comments were a little too disrespectfull with all that boycotting crap and big talk.
I just like to put things in perspective. People kept and somehow keep bashing on infectus with strange arguments that apply also on teams they don't abandon. Anyway if you consider your post as a compliment then excuse my reply. Maybe they treat people different from where I live.

@ Oscar: When/where will the spi flash be available?

I agree that the current install isn't difficult, but compared to the Wasabi install points...

I'll just get wasabi because I know it's already there.
Future is a little unpredictable. Get what is best available in the present.
Wasabi did what people thought it's impossible.

LOL...I love seeing shit like that.  How do you know it is already there?  Have you installed one.  Have you tested it with mass Wii/GC games like some of the supporters here have?  Finally....do you not understand the principle of Jtag vs DVD update?  If so why are you still choosing a chip that cost the same amount and gives you less?
Can't wait for a big update that will close the door on DVD uprade

Uploading the hacked code into a serial port like the older chips do is much more stable. Once the code is in no more patching is needed untill the drive resets.
The much more complicated "on the fly" patching method was only used since nintendo closed their serial port acces used on the older chips (so they thought).

The answer wasn't given before,

If you have the Infectus² installed with the 17 wires.
Is it possible then to use the Wasabi firmware on that same chip?
Or do the schematics totally differ from each other, and you have to use other solder points?

it's totally different. you can't use the 9 wire firmware on a 17 wire installed chip. why do you care for that. It has the same features once installed

thats why i am usin alternative points...u cant solder two pins by accident or something...i got a customer this morning,and it took me less than 25 minutes to finish a complete wii incl. disassemblin and assemblin again..and if u got some kind of normal/soldering equipment,a good loupe, and some experience in soldering u can do it in less than 1 hour too...
I have never seen the Wasabi install diagram, cause a) I dont install that chip b) I have seen a lot of chips comin and goin and only the good ones will stay on the market...best example is Matrix Infinity for PS2...
so far so good...
Keep goin with the work Team Infectus, u are doin a great job

The wire count is not the most important thing about wasabi. It is indeed nice that only 3 wires need to be soldered on pins or vias. It's much more important we finally have a real way into the d2c chip instead of just patching dataline calls.
Anyway since the same thing comes to argon/infectus too this is offcourse superior to wasabi becuz of the reliable jtag system. Hope this competiton will result in the prices to drop though.

yeah,the prices are some kind of high atm...hope they will drop a little bit in the near future

I'm sure your soldering is fantastic, but that was never the point of my post. I know the Argon 17 wire install isn't difficult. But no matter how easy you find it, the Wasabi install is even easier, and therefor quicker.
I'm only guessing the Argon 9 wire install will use the same points, but if it does, then everyones installs are going to be MUCH easier.

Argon's 9 wire points will be the same I guess + 1 clck wire (I dunno why they call it 9+1 instead of just 10 wire, looks like the +1 isn't really optional but is needed)

pardon me for my slow nature of understanding.

meaning once the firmware comes out, i can desolder some of the wires in my current 17 wires install and make it 9 after i pump in the "new" firmware?

u dont need to desolder anything...(written before)... it`s just for the upcomin installations

If want to move to the 9 wire FW, then yes, you will have to reinstall some/all of the wires. Looking at the Wasabi install, most are to solder pads, with only 3 to IC pins/vias.

and you need to solder the extra spi flash onto the pcb

WASABI = XXXXX

is confirmed... hehe I think that we will see a BIG fight in the net with WASABI vs INFECTUS / ARGON / D2PRO...

Guys we need your helps.. sure 100% XXXXX NETWORK will start a disinformation strategy on the net... like many times they did in the past (expecially with maxconsole)... so pls. pay attention on the net and try to fight any disinformation strategy that sure we will see arround many forums in the net..

I have proof of many "funny" comments made from MAX XXXXX to many our resellers about us... hehe sure is scare that our startegy will give some little problems to wasabi sells...

bye bye
oscar

Some resellers have them in stock now. I'm sure the wasabi guys won't put their chip in production if it doesn't work because they'll lose income. Do I understand the principle of Jtag? I'm an electronic engineer. I'm buying their knowledge, not their chips. If it doesn't work? I'll just get Infectus2.

Can the SPI flash be bought from any other site or is this going to be specific for the ARGON itself.

If it will be specific and only be available through HARDMODSTORE when will it be in stock?

Would be nice to have and install the SPI flash before the diagram and firmware is realesd.

If they just tell what type it is we should be able to order it anywhere. I'm not planning on paying a few bucks for a couple of chips and then 30 euros of shipping costs.

Can someone tell me what an SPI flash is?!

Is there a new revision of Argon coming out with an "SPI flash" on? If so, what advantages does this bring.

Spi flash is a little adaptor you have to solder onto your argon chip.
it is needed for the wasabi 9 wires mod.

i think in the future ,infectus will add them on their newer argons.

SPI Flash is a small 8 pin chip. It's a flash memory with serial bus. Serial bus works with less pins.

There is an empty spot beside the FFC connector on the Argon PCB.

I hope Infectus would tell us which models work with Argon.

That spot was there from the start when they released the first ARGON chips. Makes you wonder if they already had this sollution from the begining???

they allready claimed they made the spot since they knew there would be some development into this direction. I do wonder now why there is a spot on the bottom of injectus also

So people with older Argons have to buy this chip and solder it onto the Argon? Hmmm, not good for them then surely?

You only have to solder it if you want to use the 9+1 wasabi installation with older Argon chips. If you want to change the old installation into wasabi then you have to open the machine anyway. Then it's no problem soldering the extra chip. Leg spacing is quite wide on the SPI flash. It's a 30s job.

I wonder how many walks the new firmware?
What is the date of release?

TKS

It's under development..

Will new features be only for 9 wires firmware or the "old" 17 wires will get same features as well?

Does 9 wires firmware gets better performance than 17 wires?

If the 17 wire solution is working good then why some users want to unsolder Argon to go to 9 wires???
Just to have a new firmware?
INFECTUS please rename actual firmware to 2.0 just for people who want to upgrade but dont need. lol

Is this all about dvd upgrade for the users that dont have the programer?

Noob in this area and i say its easy to use programer and add new firmware.

Keep the world INFECTED.

Is this modchip suppose to be an easy mod for the d2b chips with cut legs so I don't have to grind down the chip and solder to it.

We'll not know till the wiring diagram is released, but if the Wasabi is anything to go by, then yes.

Please reply detailed to this person. I was just about to order a chipped Wii with Argon, then I read the news that you are going to release a new Argon chip which only requires 9 pins solder and uses a different firmware.

Will the 9 pin firmwares have DIFFERENT FEATURES or SAME FEATURES as 17 pin firmwares? Will the new upgrade hurt old users of the 17 pin solder, and is there a reason for us to upgrade to get the NEW FEATURES inside the new firmware if there are any?

Or is the ONLY new changes the fact that it now just requires 9 pins solder, and can now update through DVD? Are they otherwise IDENTICAL firmware features? I don't want to buy a 17 pin Argon and then hear that the 9 pin Argon firmware lets you play more games compatible, or other good stuff.

I also want to hear if you will keep providing upgrades to 17 pin firmware just as long as 9 pin firmware, and not drop support for the old chip.

And one last question: Is the new hardware IDENTICAL except for the ADDON chip on it? Will putting the addon chip on a 17 pin Argon convert it into an exact 9 pin argon?

Infectus have already stated that both FW will be supported in the future.
The Argon hardware is the same, bar the flash addon.
Both FW work in a completely different way, so the features are unlikely to be indentical (I wait to be corrected on this), but I doubt game compatability will be affected.

So...

If i want buy a argon, is better i wait this new instalation way???????? -,-"

If you're not in a hurry, sit back and see what happens with the new FW, then decide which install you want.

Hi All,

I was just wondering when this would come out?
Will it be this week or next or... ? I'm not looking to rush anyone just curious.

Thanks,
lix

I wonder if I will be able to use the new firmware 9 wire without having to install the Spi flash?
I too can update the firmware and better compatibility with games of GC and also want to update via DVD.

I'm planning on getting the Infectus2 - please let me know when will the firmware for 9 wires is coming out for Infectus2, I would like to help test it :)

Infectus original estimate was around the end of the month for first beta version of FW.

You will need the SPI flash for the Argon to work with 9+1 install.

Please correct me if I am wrong but is the SPI flash not only necessary if you would like to take advantage of the DVD updates.  Either way I'm anxious to see if the wait pays off as the price of Wasabi is quite affordable and many clients are querying the chip.. I'm confident the Infectus will come up with the goods and surpass all our expectations.. 

All I would like to know is what exact type of SPI Flash would be needed. I have 73 Argons here and would like to add them ASAP and since I already have a wholesale supplier for my PICs and atmel chips I would like to see if I can order them so when this new firmware comes out they will all be fitted and just need flashed.

Damm... i have a lucky to no buy a Argon yet...

For now flexibility sounds like inconstante, intability for me... =/

In the future i will take more headaches like this????

Upgrade FW is easy, but change wires its not for everyone....

Im a standard user, i dont have experience with install mod chips...

I never understand people that complain about added functionality. This is not required, the old firmware works just as well and will continue to be updated. This is just an added bonus. How many modchip manufacturers add functionality to existing chips in this way? We should be thankful.

Apparently it is required for the the 9 wire FW. Also, only major FW updates will be done via the Injectus, with minor ones being DVD only.

That's how I read the info anyway.

Can the part number of the SPI flash be announced?  It would be nice so that anyone interested could investigate getting some...

there is a proof of concept movie showing how the wasabi is updated here trough dvd:
http://wiinewz.com/forums/nintendo-news/67059-wasabi-updater-proof-of-concept-internal-version.html?s=c821686ac125de13c3b3d4979220209f

Makes me wonder if it can be updated trough a dvd then it can be detected trough software. Nintendo will block this eventuly becouse you can detect the chip trough software..... Will the 9 wires firmware also be detected???

How can you detect the chip through software? If you are refering to the wasabi statement they only say current iso dumpers are missing some info so backups could be detected.
This is not the chips fault and once this will happen it will probably be fixed soon (for the people with jtag at least).
Also dvd updating has nothing to do with detection or with nintendo being able to shut down the chip. it's just some memory on the chip that can be written to using a dvd.

Strikes me that if I can write to the wasabi chip via DVD, then so can nintendo. Can't they just add a rouitine to games that write a disabling code for the wasabi chips?
They don't seem to have done it for other chips, so maybe not. Interesting thought though.

surely the update is protected by some sort of encryption like any other dvd updatable mod. It's not like any third parties release dvd upgrades for wiikey or whatever.

If they could, I doubt they would - I bet there are a number of legal issues surrounding it. Nintendo have the  right to modify the console not the chip tha you have bought - even if it is illegal.

Although they do issue warnings now on Wii updates. I suppose it's all a legal mine field.

I have a DMS wii should i install the INFECTUS 2 and when is it available and where are the instalation diagrams for a DMS wii.

No diagrams or FW for DMS yet. Was scheduled for beta release this week, but who knows?

The first post said it would be released around 15 days. The first post was created on the 13th of March so the 28th of March would be 15 days.

It is funny how allot of users have ridiculed the Infectus team of launching ARGON to quick when it had so many bugs. Now users are bitching because the new install option isn't released yet.

Damn it is only 1 day over the due date they estimated.

By the lack of response lately here from infectus,i think they are very busy testing and shit like that.
So give them a break. I am sure they will deliver what they promise us soon.

and if they finaly deliver the new firmware
argon will be the best chip put there

I would hope the argon will be the better choice. I have 73 chips here but can't even get an answer to what SPI Flash is needed. I was hoping to at least order the flash and install it so all I had to do was program but no luck. D2Pro has their 9 wire version done and shipping already :( . So my question is does anyone know if the Argon will use the same SPI Flash chip that the D2Pro is using so I can get osme ordered and satisfy my customers.

I think it is pretty lame that the flash chip type/part number has not been released!  Maybe they don't know yet, but that seems unlikely since supposedly new production in process has the SPI flash installed...

Dear customers,

like all saw the team is full working on WASABI like code, infact are over 10 days that "infectus" user don't answer on all questions there...
But of course if we are on the forum we cannot develope nothing :)

The develope of the new code take a little bit more than what we tought, but we are very near to reach the final result...

WASABI firmware, is in clear mode, all can read it with an infectus, tomorrow we will release new programmer that support the wasabi flash... simple remove from infectus the original flash and put in the wasabi flash, click READ and the joke is done... :)

The key to have a wasabi modchip working is understand how is the exploit that open the new serial port on the controller... this is the core of the wasabi project...

We know exactly how it works, but write down from 0 a whole vhdl code is not a simple work... right now we are quite finish, but not finish...

In the same time we are not so HURRY like before, the last complaints again wasabi (uncompatibility with last wii on the market) give us more time to release a very stable version...

The new firmware of 9 wires use the same code of wasabi, so all problems of wasabi on the last DVD controller will be the same, BUT all users with ARGON can return to 17 wires firmware if the 9 wires solution doesn't works... thing that is impossible for original wasabi that hasn't the jtag connector.
Of course all understand that wasabi cannot cover possible new hardware release of wii, because a software update works only if modchip is correctly installed...

In the same time another guy of our team is working to reverse the whole wasabi firmware to understand how it works and start to build our own hacked code that can be a good an strong alternative from wasabi code...

In the nexts days we will release a ISO of a first beta GUI for ARGON / INFECTUS, a clear example of programming in GC mode of our team... the target is give to all infectus and argon users a nice software interface that allow DVD upgrade of on board flash (infectus2 and argon with spi flash), allow to choose driver speed, regional lock and many new options...
Allow the software to comunicate with modchip give us many interestant things to develope.. :)
Wasabi showed a video of their software, but I remember that is very simple to load a MOVIE on WII and show it like a software... sure with last problems on wasabi they will need to release asap the REAL proof of the update feature...

Right now D2PRO showed a programmer over 1 month ago, but no body see a programmer working, wasabi showed a video of update feature.. but why don't release a beta to show all is rea

So finally, don't worry if there are delays, all understand that wasabi is a good choice  because is the only one in the market 9 wires... but sure I don't beat nothing on this modchip in the middle period, it's borns with an old update technology, a technology that will show all the limitations when NINTENDO will start the mass sell of the new WII stocks, where wasabi now is not compatible...

Finally remember one important thing... when a new revision of DVD controller came out the Firmware hacking need to reverse and rewrite again the hacked code, this need time.. for every change in the dvd controller hardware the old real time patching system can be ready weeks before then a rewriting of the whole code of a dvd microcontroller...
Is more simple to patch data and give to microcontroller the data that it "wants" that rewrite the microcontroller to do what developer want.. :)
So this mean that in the next "D2D" controllers again the PATCHING solution will be the first in the market... and with jtag all will have again a modchip ready with 1 min jtag update :D
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About the FLASH SPI, tomorrow I will post the BRAND and PART NO. so all can start to search arround the SPI flash.

We will offer to distributors free flashes to update the stocks in wherehouse, all the qts. extra will be availables for 0.5 eur each.
All new argons coming will have SPI FLASH on board..
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LAST NOTE! About D2PRO wasabi like update... all saw only the picture of the new hardware but I didn't see a review of the new code... pls. give me a link where there is a review of D2PRO 9 wires code I'm very curious to see it... :)


ARGON / INFECTUS2 users, don't worry about WASABI competition, in few weeks you will have in the hands again a cool and OVER THE TOP solution for D2C and all old wii models...

bye
oscar

Thanks for the hard work, take your time and get it right, we know you can do it. Where is the information on the d2d? this is going to be interesting XD.
Again, great work. Keep it up.

O btw, d2pro ships in 2 weeks with programmer and etc.

Phuong
www.phuongmods.com

 ;D InFeCtuS Rulez!  ;D

I make this video (it's real). Wasabi team don't release this update because is a prof of concept for me. When wasabi team release a real update anothers teams can copy the update process from dol file.

Do you understand me?

Infectus, you are the on and only best modchip out there for me!

d2Pro never proved anything to me and nothing beets the power of a good and active forum!

oscar and team, do what you need to do to make the 9 wires firmware work like a charm, im looking forward to diagrams and SPI part numbers.

Regards Steve
your greatest infectus FAN

Oscar, can you please clarify whether or not the Infectus 1 is included in all these updates when you say "Infectus2"? Will the Infectus1 also have the ability for DVD upgrade/GC mode control?

I'm still trying to figure out the real advantages.

All I have seen so far is that it will offer dvd updates.
Personally I don't really care about that I have a programmer.

I don't see or understand the advantage of using the serial port to load the hacked code VS patching on the fly. Using the serial port you load the hacked code once, patching on the fly the Argon is constantly working. Why do I care how hard the Argon works? I really don't see any advantage other then less wires to solder.

Can someone with a little more technical knowledge shed some lite.

loading the hacked code also mean that the wii does not have to load over and over again,
that means less stress on components

Infectus1 and infectus2 are quite the same things

The Infectus2 has just an other PCB Layout and a extern USB Interface

So it also should be possible with Infectus1 ;)

Littles answers...

1- INFECTUS1 of course is supported :)  my mistake sorry

2- BOTH SOLUTIONS; real time patching and hacked code injected will be supported for the future... so don't worry, who install 17 wires firmwares will have probably BEFORE the 9 wires solutions updates ...

3- SOFTWARE UPDATE is expecially thinked for ARGON users that haven't builtin usb connection... anyway will be nice to manage some functionalities of the chip by software... ;)

That's just a rediculous statement. If you are patching on the fly you're inserting the patch into the data stream, the only device working extra is the Argon. Do I really care that my Argon is "working" all the time. IMO no it was designed to work at this data rate. Data is tossed around all over the Wii the only difference is now the Argon is also tossing data around.

I still have not heard any advantages other then
1) less wires
2) dvd updates (limited functionality)

If anyone knows of any others please explain.

I'm aware they're mostly the same, but, if I remember correctly, the Infectus2 has a bigger flash. Thought that might be required for the new firmware as it was never specifically said it would work on Infectus1. Can never be too sure.

Thanks for the clarification, Oscar.

I've an Infectus1 and Infectus2 over here - and the Flash's are exactly the same once

So just the PCB was optimiced

and - new Infectus2 have other Actel's what isn't further important (just to update the Chip so other bin files are needed becaust the Actel's have a few internal differnces) - but this doesn't have to do with functionality

I just thinking about to wait with infectus2 installation on my d2c board, because of seeing the chance to install it only with 9+1 wires instead of 17 wires.
Should I wait or not, I'm very impatient to install it finally...  :D

Question regarding new design. Is it possible to know if the same wires (as wasabi) would be connected to the D2C itself? Or are they a subset of the current argon scheme?

I am asking to know if I can preorder "wii-clip V2" designed for current Argon chip to avoid soldering D2C chip with 9+1 wires install later. These clips are here: http://www.wii-clip.com/
The order of pins on Actel is a minor issue here, and it would be easy to rewire that by hand.

Hello!

When i order an ARGON with SPI Flash, can i connect this with 13 wires to the Wii with D2C board ?
I want to use the Wii-Clip, and this is for the 13 wire connection at the moment.

any news about the 9-wires code?

will be online monday.

It is monday Oscar! So where is the 9 wire firmware? :P
I am waiting for this to chip some Wii's from friends and I read here and on Wiinewz that it was supposed to launch today.

Thanks in advance!

OOHHH!! what a surprise!! You are more than a week behind. Please be more reliable and don't promise more than you can do.

They said on page 6 that they are a little behind on releasing the 9 wire install. So instead of being an ass why not be patient. Being an asshole isn't going to get the 9 wire install out any sooner.

Who is being a nag here, Oscar posted on Wiinewz in 3 different threads last saturday that they would release the firmware. Somewhere here too. So stay objective before insulting anyone.
I picked up my argons this last saturday and hoped for the 9 wire install somewhere in 9-10 days, but when I read that Oscar told it would come out this monday (he was bragging about it in more than one post!) I got excited and told ppl I could solder their Wii! But they can't even keep promisses within 2 days now.....
Still I think these guys have the best chip, but arising expectations and NEVER meeting them in time, is getting frustrating....


I used to work in a store and I always told ppl that things would come in 2 days later than expected, ppl were always happy when I was done with it sooner than said. When I did it the other way around ppl were always complaining and so they should be. If you are told something you need to deal with and it gets postponed, you are dissapointed. If you are a good business man, you know how to keep expectations in a good perspective!

They can only do so much. They can estimate when it will be out and in some cases they can estimate wrong. At least they have the common sense to then update and say it will take a little longer. Bitching and complaining about it will not make the 9 wire install come any sooner. What should they do release it if it is buggy and get bashed again like they did when the first ARGON Modchips came out? There are just some that will never be pleased and can't be patient if there life depended on it.

Or, as it has been with Team Infectus lately, in every case ;).

Honestly though, it might take them a long time to release stuff, but they do eventually get it out and make sure it works. It might take a while, but in the end it's worth the wait. There's a 17 wire solution that works wonderfully already out there. There's nothing preventing you from doing that if you don't want to wait (for a D2C anyway).

-I agree. I enjoy the soldering anyway. It is fun and can be a profitable value.

-Larrylge, why argue with everybody?

Just simply replying that again someone bitches about 9 wire not being released when a few post back they updated saying it might take longer then expected. The above poster just seemed kind of disrespectful on how they replied to this thread. Same as the thread you created. Claiming they haven't given updates about 9 wire wasabi and SPI Flash yet I linked and referenced where they have. Not my fault you took offense to me pointing it out.

You accuse me of arguing but yet your the 1 that PMed me calling me a GAY FAG and threaten to flood the forum with your supposedly 4 untraceable IP addresses and bash me. All I did was point out that you where mistaken and need to search all forum news sections before making claims that they have not kept us posted. You also requested that I not bother you anymore (which I wasn't in the first place) and you will not bother me. So do as you requested and keep my username out of your post as I will yours.

I haven't seen so much whining in my life then what some users have posted in this forum and others about the Infectus team. They go way beyond what most other Modchip teams do to keep users informed and updated on the projects.

Rofl, this is going to turn out in a catfight for sure, but are you really THAT gullible? They can't even plan ahead TWO days, last saturday we were told monday it would come out, that is just like stealing candy from a child lol!
Come on, just be fair larry, if they say in three weeks we'll have it I know that it could be longer too, but when they say: in two days it will be there, I expect it in that timeframe.

EDIT:
OSCAR!? Why no answer? You are blabbering about things coming in two days, but when you do not hold you to your promise you do not inform us about it? That is the least you can do, if you really want to inform your customers, inform them about this too. Even if it is postponed for at least a week, then we know if it is coming anytime soon or not......

Calm down

OSCAR said that we will see some stuff in the next few weeks and that was around the 15 day mark.
Everyone who is complaining needs to understand that it takes time for this stuff and everyone want a response to their personal post. Leave them alone and don't look for an answer ask them how it's going and if they need help.
You are looking to save money by not buying games, but you are also complaining because something isn't out fast enough. There is a 17 wire solution and it works, if you don't want it don't complain, try to help. If you don't want the 17 wire solution you can always buy the games!

oscar and team are doing a great job, they are not working on just one platform but 3 (360, PS3). We will get an update soon, I'm sure. Maybe not on time, but within the week I would assume.

Check this post from last friday: http://wiinewz.com/forums/524333-post7.html

wasabi style firmware??? when???
 official release

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Today we tested code and works 99% well... we will put online a first BETA on monday!!!

visit INFECTUS.BIZ forum

bye
oscar

Don't worry. I'm sure the 9 wire firmware will be out soon. I know how impatience can get the best of us. I bought an Infectus2 and I have a D2B so I can't even use the 17 wire solution and believe me I have a lot of games waiting to be played but the only thing I can do is be patient and have faith in the Infectus team.

He didn't specify which monday  8)

ROFL, yeah, nice one m8! You always find a way  :o

Seriously though, they must have their reason to not let it out yet. What's another couple of days. Coding is hard to predict (yeah maybe Oscar shouldn't have promised it). But I rather have a firmware that's finished (kind of) then a rushed one in order to get a deadline.
If you make apointments based on a modchip release target then it's kinda your own fault anyway. Modchips and or firmwares are rarely released on target dates and even when released the code may not be stable enough (remember it's just a beta).

Yeah, I know, but I could've at least soldered them in on the 9 wires and flash them. I know release dates aren't reliable in modchip world, but not saying it will happen monday and it didn't without any comment on it, is just not the right way.

They hold customer support in high regard, so they say here. If they do they could at least say: Sorry guys, I jumped the gun, it COULD be coming in X days, that is our new target date.
Saying: IT WILL COME MONDAY!!!!! Is not the best way lol.

true enough.

For every body..... We are back now ( not wab! )  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  .... and easy to understand why  ;) ;) ;)

Good to have you back INFECTUS,but what happened?
Did you guys have one bigass siesta??

Hope the firmware will be up soon.
cheers

Thanks for responding at least, but indeed, what is the estimate (or even real date :P) of the new 9 wire install?

Hey guys, I´m new to this forum but I must say that I´m really looking forward to the release of the 9 wire firmware.

You are doing a great job with the Aragon chip Infectus!

Here the first beta of the Wasabus!

This version work only for the infectus 1/2 with an A3P060 (soon also for infectus 1/2 with 125 and 250)  and a D2C .

- Load and program Wasabus.dat from the panel.
- Close the panel and program the flash with Wasabi.bin

The switch on infectus 2, must to be:
both  off     = PAL
both  on     = USA
1 off  2 on  = JAP

Good to see this infectus, but how about an Argon one? And tbh, this is only a picture as attachment in your post.... Correction lol, also the firmware at the top, my bad. So 125 and 250 are Argon firmwares in the make?

Thanks in advance for the info.

Yay! Finally a first release for us Infectus1 users. ;)

My 17 wire install is working fine but I may just give this a try to help out with testing later tonight or tomorrow.

Infectus: Do you know yet if we will have to reprogram the Infectus using USB for the next beta version, or if you will release the DVD upgrader by then?


Edit: Is the blank Green arrow in the middle of the diagram just another ground point?

I cannot unzip the file. anyone knows what's goin on? Also how can we set the region on infectus 1?

It's the 3.3V point which the Argon uses

Okay turns out my winrar was a bit outdated. Still I would like to know how to set regions on infectus 1 since it has no switches

Eheh... i'm waiting this question :)

Use pad I and G.

Both to gnd = USA
I to GND  = JP
I and G open ( no solder ) = PAL   (default)

Perhaps that's causing some of my problems. I will connect I and G to ground and give it another shot tomorrow.

Have you an usa console?

Hello,

i have a question, first excuse my bad english ;), i´m going to buy an Infectus2 for my Wii(D2C Board). Should i wait to buy a chip? Is a new chip modell coming out, when you are releasing the firmware? I ask that, because i read about the new firmware, but someone told me to wait, because the "old" Infectus2 chips won´t work with the new 9 wire firmware, because you need a capacitor? If a new chip comes out and is recommended for new users, when it will be released? I can wait, but i don´t want to wait too long.
Correct me, if i´m wrong ;).

Tim.

Yep.

Hello!

Sorry for the double post, but i have no answer:

When i order an ARGON with SPI Flash, can i connect this with 13 wires to the Wii with D2C board ?
I want to use the Wii-Clip, and this is for the 13 wire connection at the moment.

Yes, you can, but the Wii-Clips are not supported nor recommended. They rarely work as well as a real installation. Put the 20-30 bucks towards getting the chip installed by a professional.

I know soldering is better, but when there is a problem with the wii i can remove the chip and the warranty is not lost. Ok, for this i must open the wii careful.
But if it soldered, you can not remove all solder signs.

On the Wii-Clip page there was a info, now Argon will be supported.

Anyone here with an Wii-Clip ?

Note: Wii-Clip is not the "Wlip" ... this is a very bad product

Your Warranty is void as soon as you open the Wii. Nintendo will most likely be able to tell it was opened just due to how you have to open the Wii. As for "not supported", I simply meant it wasn't supported by Team Infectus, so you won't get much support here if you have issues with a WiiClip installation.

Modding a game console is not for everybody. If you're not willing to take risks (such as losing your warranty), you may be better off just not modding it. That's my opinion anyway.

Ah, ok.
I have mod to PSP many years ago :-)
I think it will be not a big problem for me to solder, but the risk that "N" say my warranty will lost is greater whenn i solder.

Ok, thanks for your answer !

I have seen a few with great results using WII-CLIP V2 for ARGON. I have only come across 1 user that said he had bought 2 of them. 1 worked perfectly fine and the other did not so he was returning the 1 that he had issues with. other then that seems the few that have reported buying and using the Wii_clip for ARGON have had great success.

I have also heard of 1 that used it on an Infectus 2. The PCB doesn't line up but they said it was easier connecting from PCB to Infectus 2 rather then on the IC legs to infectus 2.

I spent close to $70 on Pro instilation for ARGON. Wished the Wii-Clip was out when I orignaly bought my ARGON. $35 is better then $70 on instilation.

Hi i have installed the infectus2 in the d2b , but not work
i connected the point green in the scheme but not working.
the blue led , not light

There is no firmware for the D2B drives yet.
Wait a week or so.
Only for D2C drives for now

Hello,


Should we wait for a long time leaving the argon 9 wires ?


Thx

Tomorrow can be good for the argon 9 wires?  ;D

Yes! Cool! :D

Hopefully it will be bugfree because I'm awaiting my PIN-CLIP and then will install my Argon with the 9 wires and Wasabus firmware.

I'm not an installer so I'm just hoping it works the first time and hassle free :)

Tomorrow was yesterday now :P what is the new ETA?

it's done when it's done :P

One day delayed  :(  But now it is released

Does this release support D2B firmwares as mentioned in the quote in Seb773's post?

I'm unable to discern the features of the latest release from the news post.

Thank you for your help!!

No D2B support yet.