PS3 Swap Switch Tutorial

xenepp, are you using the points you indicated on my picture?
Because there's a flaw in that design, I'm not getting power unless i plug a Memory stick in there!!?

 

You'll need to post exactly how you have your wires soldered then since like I indicated in your photo, I have no problem at all. The MS Pro slot still works as normal and the switch works without any stick in there at all.

Are your wires round the right way? How are they connected to your switch?

 

i soldered exactly to the points as shown on the pic, ground on pin10 of MS and VCC on the exact part you indicated.
This will not provide power unless there is a Memory stick pushed in the slot.
In any case since i'm using the single switch method, i need to be able to remove disc when console is powered off, so this method isn't really suited for me.
Thanks for your answers and support though!
See you,

TSR

 

That's odd.

I don't know why you'd need to remove the disc in the off state but mainly, this should work without the memory stick in. Like I said, I use this without a stick in the reader. It's rare really that I do use it. Right now, I can't use the three switches I've hooked up so I'm in the same boat, I'm just curious as to why you'd want to eject the disc without the console being on.

If you wanted to fix it, just show me a schematic or explaination of your switch and I'll advise.

You know that if you press eject then start the motor to remove the disc the console will know the disc has benn changed though, right?

 

I can only remove discs when the console is OFF, otherwise i must wait 8:30 for the laser to stop, just as if i wanted to swap!
I use the 1 switch method with slot sensor totally disabled. (disconnected).
Later,

TSR

 

Of course, sorry.

You really want to at least get another switch on the sensor or a dual pole switch to do so. Life will all of a sudden become much easier, and this mod will become far less of a bodge!

 

xenepp, i don't really see the advantage of the multi-switch method.
The only plus is that when changing original discs you don't have to power off the console.
i hardly play multiple games in a row so I really can do without this. (and this is not gonna change with MGS4 which is gonna stay in there for a while i guess ^^)

If it cut the 8'30 wait then of course I would have implented it!
Also I can put back PS3 to original state by just resoldering original motor wires, very fast and easy.
So i'll avoid messing with the sensor wires or original motor wires for now.
I may grab a 2x AAA (LR03) battery holder so everything can be hidden in the ps3 card compartment but that's as far as i'll go atm.

I was wondering about power source though... isn't there anywhere the ps3 is supplying 3 volts even when it is in standy? (standby led??)

Later,

TSR

 

Just installed the power source mod.
Mod works well, I also messured the voltage and my meter said 4,45 volt (litle more than 3 V).
I still think its a miracle my cardreader still works (soldering was difficult for me and wasnt going 100 % perfect).
Also have no problem swapping without mem card in cardreader.

But its great mod, I have no more battery pack behind my ps3 with batteries I have to change.
Ejecting and inserting discs also is lot faster now (better than with 2 half dead 1,5 V batteries).

So thank you xenepp for making the mod and TSR for the pictures.

 

David, did you use the points from the picture?
And it's working for you without having to insert a MemoryStick in the slot?
Hmm either i have different hardware or i really did something wrong because it wouldn't supply power with MS slot empty here!!?

Also I guess you use multiple switch? Otherwise how do you eject since you can't do it in standby anymore?
Later,

TSR

 

I used the 2 points from the picture. I also turned on my ps3 when it was open to see if there was actually power between the 2 points without memory card in it and there was power. And I can swap without memory card in it so maybe you picked a wrong point or its something else.

I use the 1 switch method + I made a little on-off switch on the sensor.

My original eject doesn't work anymore (didnt cut original wires to motor). So when I press eject, ps3 thinks he is ejecting the disc so stops spinning and blue led flashes, but ps3 is not ejecting cause doesnt work anymore. So after pressing eject button I simply use switch to eject disc.
Insert disc also works cause I can turn on the sensor, then put a disc in and then use my switch to insert it.

If you have more questions ask it and I try to answer with my best English..

 

Your english is good enough
So you're indeed using a second switch, that explains it.
As for why i needed to insert a MStick to have power, i'm still clueless heh.
Later,

TSR

 

2.36 anyone?

 

I will start updating now, 20 minutes and I have results.

Took little longer cause had a problem with my hdmi cable, but still works fine and still takes 8:30 minutes dor disc to stop spinning.

 

thanks man, i'm on it

 

Hey guys.
I really want to do this mod. But Ive come to realize that there are a couple of methods in the thread.
So Id like to ask, which method is the most flexible and fairly undoable?
Also I would be very happy if someone updated or made a new tutorial.
thanks in advance.

 

hi everyone
first of all sorry for my bad english
this is great mod! few things for thinking...

1. i think there is no problem if the eject motor gets for a second 5v insted of 3v - no harm (i would like to now if someone tginks somethimg else)

2. someone tried to shut the wires to the "disc spin motor" and than check if the laser still seeking or she see that the disc is not spinnig so she turns off?
thanks u all

 

Does anyone do this mod for a fee?

 

I'm up for it, only if you drop by. I don't want to mess with post office.

 

heh, Central California? I'm in Atlanta. That's a long drive.

 

Not as far as driving to Netherlands.
I think its more easy and cheaper buying modded ps2 than spent so much money in someone do this mod and pay the cost of the journey.
+ a modded ps2 runs backups better + you dont have to wait 8:30 + your ps3 remains original.