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[davide]

@ moely
The 'delay' issue is likely due to a software workaround to the missing clock, just a synch technique that should be improved.

[moely]

Why is it every time I try to erase/flash the SPI, the programmer crashes out?  I have to say, it would be extremely handy if someone could re-write all this stuff in proper english, because the broken english used in all the tutorials and instruction guides is very hard to understand.  I know the team working on this is Italian and all, but there's got to be some way to make the instructions a lot more consise and easy to follow for us english speakers out here!

Are you sure the SPI is present on the PCB ? And after programming the Actel chip, it's better to disconnect the USB cable at your PC and close the InfectusProgrammer. Then  reconnect the cable and start the InfectusProgrammer again. It should not be a problem now to flash or erase the SPI.

Excuse me for my English 

[moely]

@ moely
The 'delay' issue is likely due to a software workaround to the missing clock, just a synch technique that should be improved.

I hope so. If that problem is solved, I think everybody will be satisfied.
Ok, EJECT issue also has to be solved, but till now I don't have that problem. Do you ?

[tuberbob]

Why is it every time I try to erase/flash the SPI, the programmer crashes out?  I have to say, it would be extremely handy if someone could re-write all this stuff in proper english, because the broken english used in all the tutorials and instruction guides is very hard to understand.  I know the team working on this is Italian and all, but there's got to be some way to make the instructions a lot more consise and easy to follow for us english speakers out here!

Are you sure the SPI is present on the PCB ? And after programming the Actel chip, it's better to disconnect the USB cable at your PC and close the InfectusProgrammer. Then  reconnect the cable and start the InfectusProgrammer again. It should not be a problem now to flash or erase the SPI.

Excuse me for my English 

Yes, I am sure the spi is on the chip...it is physically there, I have the red dot, and the chip is not very old at all.  I will try what you suggested, and please, your english is fine!  I have been following this firmware drama for a while now, and for the most part, this forum is a way better tool than the tutaorials titty and the others have slapped together!!

edit:  OK, I tried disconnecting the cable, and still no go.  I notice two things:

In the word document included with the programmer, there is a picture with an ID number or something circled...mine is all zeros.  The one in the circle is "PMC Pm25LV020."  Again, mine is just a string of zeros.

Also, if I do not connect the programmer to the argon chip, the drive is dead, nothing works.  I posted in another thread (and this is why I wish things could be clearer in the tutorials) about the fact that my blue LED on the argon doesn't do anything when a game is inserted, and all it will play is originals, no backups.  Any further tips or ideas?

edit 2:  The error message I keep getting is:

Assertion failed: px != 0, file
C:\Programmi\Borland\CBuilder6\boost_1_32_0\boost/shared_ptr.hpp,
line 253

[burnzy]

Super Smash Bros takes a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooonnnggg time to boot up , front slot keeps flashing and after about 2 mins it boots. other games are fine

[bigbaerchen]

And idog, what are your experiences with BETA3 ? I have no EJECT issues, but I do have the problem that after inserting a disc it can take quite a long time before it starts spinning. Sometimes it starts immediately, something it lasts 10 or 20 seconds and then the blue LED is flashing randomly/irregular.

i have the same problem, that sometimes you have to wait very long and the LED is goin on and off.
my wire to point c is about 15 cm long, if it is shorter nothing happens to the chip.

when the chip is off and i move the wire, suddenly the chip will start and you can insert the disc. now i let the wire in the same position and shut down the wii and start it up the chip will not start until i´m moving the wire .

I also tried the beta 3 on a D2C Board and there the drive is "dead".

@idog could you please upload or sent me a picture of your installation with the ground wraped wire. the picture you uploaded in the first posting is not shown.

your
bigbaerchen

[davide]

@ moely
The 'delay' issue is likely due to a software workaround to the missing clock, just a synch technique that should be improved.

I hope so. If that problem is solved, I think everybody will be satisfied.
Ok, EJECT issue also has to be solved, but till now I don't have that problem. Do you ?

Eject works great for me

[moely]

And idog, what are your experiences with BETA3 ? I have no EJECT issues, but I do have the problem that after inserting a disc it can take quite a long time before it starts spinning. Sometimes it starts immediately, something it lasts 10 or 20 seconds and then the blue LED is flashing randomly/irregular.

i have the same problem, that sometimes you have to wait very long and the LED is goin on and off.
my wire to point c is about 15 cm long, if it is shorter nothing happens to the chip.

when the chip is off and i move the wire, suddenly the chip will start and you can insert the disc. now i let the wire in the same position and shut down the wii and start it up the chip will not start until i´m moving the wire .

I also tried the beta 3 on a D2C Board and there the drive is "dead".

@idog could you please upload or sent me a picture of your installation with the ground wraped wire. the picture you uploaded in the first posting is not shown.

your
bigbaerchen

Yes, the system seems very sensitive, much more than D2Pro. With D2Pro I sometimes have that it doesn't spin immediately, but it is much better dan this.

And you'd better check your settings in IE or Windows, because you should see idog's picture.

[idog]

And you'd better check your settings in IE or Windows, because you should see idog's picture.

Actually, bandwidth exceeded yesterday (it's visible again now). If someone knows a better place to host it, just PM me.

[Infectus]

@idog,  reduce your image to max 500k and attach it to your post.

[quantronics]

Install image as promised

[idog]

@idog,  reduce your image to max 500k and attach it to your post.

done

[honest_al]

my wire to point c is about 15 cm long, if it is shorter nothing happens to the chip.

when the chip is off and i move the wire, suddenly the chip will start and you can insert the disc. now i let the wire in the same position and shut down the wii and start it up the chip will not start until i´m moving the wire .

your
bigbaerchen

hi m8, are you sure their is not a break in the wire?

15cm does seem a bit long, try 8-10cm.

where have you situated your chip?

[theforce81]

Install image as promised

Where did you connect the right part to? The same point as C on the board?

Thanks!

[quantronics]

Yessir, all points are the exact same as on diagram, just my wiring seems to be alot different to everybody elses.  I thought I would post an image just to show the differences

The gnd wire around C+D goes from metal shield to a gnd point just to the right of C+D

Thanks