Xeno GC install question

I was wondering when you install the chip do at more solder to the solder points or do u just apply the solder iron directly to those points?I was wondering beacause i havent read anything about soldering and it looks like solder already built in.

 

You need to apply your own solder. The chip doesn't haven't have any solder on it already. The bits that look like they might be solder are contact points.

Some reviews have said it best to put a little bit of solder on the contact points before installation of the chip. I didn't though, I just droped a little solder down each point (after taping down the chip so it couldn't move).

It's a good idea to get some de-soldering braid incase you get solder accross the legs on the chip (like me). And check out the soldering guide here. http://modthatcube.pxn-os.org/content/solder/index.html

 

stir fry, how's your xeno chip running? I'm going to get mine soon I think, eurasia told me that it's roughly one week for airmail to arrive at my place (Canada) from Thailand.

Tempest encountered some issues of games not booting due to dre, just thought I'll ask you if you're experiencing the same.

 

I had to send my dvd-writer back to LG for repair so I haven’t been able to make any backups yet. Annoying, I’ve got some isos, got my mini-dvd-rs, but no dvd-writer! I’ll probably burn a couple on a friends dvd-writer over the weekend and I’ll let you know what media/write speed etc works or doesn't.

The region free aspect of it works great (USA original games now work on UK machine).

 

Oh ok i see but do you add the solder to the places that look like solder or on the point?

 

well your goal is have the tin bridge the connection between the contacts, (the xeno chip to the drive board).

so do whatever that works best to have the tin touch the "soldered part on the chip to you even though its just the colour of the contact" and the location on the drive board.

make sure you don't have solder touching out of bound places, as it most likely will short something and you will be in trouble.

 

I have re-installed my xenoGC using wires (see maxconsole thread for details). I still have DREs at least on the one disc I tried , more testing is needed. I also added a switch to my install so I can shut of f power to the xeno and use GCoS for the games thqat do not run. yes - GCoS1.4 and 1.5 run the games that xenoGC cannot.

 

tempest, heard you went and had a chat with the guys at xenogc, what did they say?

 

I just shot them an email - no reply so far

 

Ok guys i got the modchip in and soldered but im not getting any leds does that mean somethings wrong?

 

you need to check your solder joints
with a high powered magnifing device if possible
GOOD LUCK!

 

most likely, the solder points are dead tiny.

 

Like stated above, check the connections. Most likely you soldered more than just that one wire to that one point. Magnifying glass will be VERY helpful here.

 

Im suppose to solder all points right?

 

there are 6 in total, so yes all points are needed. you can also run wires just to be safe. I know I will when I get my xeno, I'm going to place it right on the opposite side of the fan so I see the leds in action.

 

I am sure most of you have seen this but just in case for those who have not and are getting ready to install
http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?t=15098

If using wires get the lightest gage possible, I used 22 a (I think) for power and grond and if I was going to do another one I would use lighter Ga.
Good Luck to All!

 

tempest, do you think those thick red and black wires of yours can be replaced by the thin ones you used for the other points?

I realize the red and black are for power, but does the chip require that much power, in that those thick are needed?

thanks.

 

to be honest I do not know
Probably could be thinner.
Give it a try, if the wire you use is too small it probably will not hurt anything - the chip just wont work
Good luck

 

Burnt Gamecube games don't work.

 

yes they do.