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Playstation 2

Crystal Chip v1.1
Price $59.00
 
 

This is the best solution for any PS2 console, with full support for all Playstation 2 models, and proven reliability.

Product details
  Console: Playstation 2
  Type of install: Soldering required
  Versions supported: V1 - V14
  Product's Homepage: http://crystal-chips.com
 
   

Product Features

High Quality Actel ProASIC Plus FPGA provides:

  • Flash-based configuration means we are able to quickly and thoroughly test and debug many different configurations before arriving at a stable release.
  • An excessive number of "gates" allows the use of an internal "ROM" for infallible "Recovery Mode". This means you will never be stuck unable to recover from firmware errors.
  • ISP (In-System Programming) and Boundary Scan allow us to program and test every single device on the Crystal Chip board after population. This will detect any flaws in the manufacturing process, such as bridged pins or defective components.
  • Internal SRAM allows us to provide unique features unavailable with many other FPGA devices.


General hardware features:

  • Custom "Glitch Detection" logic automatically detects and filters noise on strobe lines (A, R and W). This results in 100% boot rates for bootstrap hook software.
  • Ground-bounce is a non-issue due to an intelligent patching method which reduces current spikes, and the aforementioned "Glitch Detection" logic.
  • 4kbyte software-accessable (read/write) EEPROM for storage of PS2 bootstrap hooks and data.
  • 3kbyte software-accessable (write) SRAM for storage of PS1 bootstrap hooks.
  • on-board oscillator (clock) means you don't have to worry about installing a clock wire or the annoying issues associated with bad clock wiring.
  • new very compact 4 layer circuit-board and new optimized solder-pad layout for easiest installation.
  • only 19 wires for v1-v7 consoles, 20/21 wires for v8+ consoles (DVD+/-RW requires the optional "F" wire) regardless of region.
  • on-board LED to help debug installation problems.
  • "HA" wire (not available on CC1.0 or any other chips in the market) reduces the occurrence of "mechacon crashes" which are the most common cause of laser burnout in v12 consoles as well as reducing the occurrence of RSOD.


Upgrade features:

  • Upgradable via software loaded from CD, host (Naplink, ps2link, etc), memory card, etc. EEPROM is blank when shipped.
  • Recovery Mode uses an internal ROM in the FPGA rather than external flash which may become corrupted. This means you will never be unable to boot an upgrade disc, even if the EEPROM were removed or physically damaged (of course you wouldn't be able to upgrade then.).
  • Internal checksum to ensure data integrity. If the checksum fails, the console will automatically boot in Recovery Mode so that you may fix the problem with the Utility Disc.


Application support:

  • Open-Source API and documentation provided for software-interaction with the CC1.0 hardware and writing your own firmware's. Some basic example codes are provided with the API which show bootstrap patching for direct-boot unsigned "homebrew" discs and loading a "dashboard" or similar application from memory card.
  • Memory Card boot (aka "Dev.olution Mode", "Dev Mode", "Dev Mode 1") allows you to load software directly from memory card on system startup.
  • Boot homebrew software CD/DVD discs as you would a regular game disc.



Media types supported:

CD-ROM / DVD-ROM / DVD-ROM 9 / *CD-R / *CD-RW / *DVD-R / **DVD-RW / **DVD+RW

*note: These media's are supported ONLY if your PS2 can read them in the first place. These media's are listed only for completeness and due to the fact that CC1.0 removes the additional checks for some of these media's which were added in v8 and higher consoles.

**note: These media's require the additional "F" write to be attached on v8 and higher consoles.

 

Installation
   (Click to enlarge)

Version 1/2
GH-004

Version 1/2
GH-005

Version 3
GH-006/7

Version 4
GH-008/13

Version 5/6
GH-0015

Version 7/8
GH-004

Version 9
GH-0023

Version 10/11
GH-0026/29

Version 12/13
GH-0032

Version 12/13
GH-0035

Version 14
GH-0037/41

 

 

Product images

 
 

 

What you receive upon ordering

  • Crystal chip V1.1
  • Crystal chip sticker
  • Free Wire kit, Includes:
    • 3 metres of 30awg kynar wire
    • 50cm of 22awg wire for power & ground
    • Solder

 

 


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