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+ | ====== Fixel' | ||
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+ | ===== Features ===== | ||
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+ | * Open source software and hardware (licenses still being decided) | ||
+ | * Upgradable menu and firmware | ||
+ | * ODE device driver for PortfolioOS to allow communication with the ODE from homebrew | ||
+ | * Ability to dump BIOS/ | ||
+ | * Builtin Storage Manager | ||
+ | * Multi-CD support | ||
+ | * Easter eggs :) | ||
+ | * Multiple hardware versions: | ||
+ | * internal Panasonic FZ-1 CDROM drive replacement model: Plug and play replacement for the builtin CDROM drive | ||
+ | * external XPort (Expansion Bus) model: Uses the expansion port found on all retail systems. No need to remove CDROM drive. | ||
+ | * Panasonic FZ-10, Goldstar/ | ||
+ | * Multiple storage mediums: | ||
+ | * USB (single partition) | ||
+ | * SDCard (single partition, sizes upto 1TB tested) | ||
+ | * Filesystems supported: FAT32, EXFAT | ||
+ | * Backwards compatible replacement for FZ-EM256 memory expansion (XPort version only) | ||
+ | * CDROM image formats supported: .bin/.cue, .iso, .nrg | ||
+ | * Support for music CD images: CDDA; .cue + .wav (44100Hz @ 16bit stereo) | ||
+ | * Support for CD+G | ||
+ | * Support for VCDs when used with FMV expansion device | ||
+ | * XPort version should when used with devices already moded with a MNEMO ODEs | ||
+ | * XPort version comes with a custom built expansion port cable and molded case. STL and OpenSCAD files for 3D printed cases available. | ||
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+ | ===== Where to Buy ===== | ||
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+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Technical Documentation / Code ===== | ||
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+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[..: | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Discussion / Support ===== | ||
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+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[..: | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== FAQ ===== | ||
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+ | ==== Why is the cable in some photos different from what I received? ==== | ||
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+ | The photo most people are referring to (and which can be found on this page) is of an early prototype board with an FZ-EM256' | ||
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+ | ==== Why are the cable connectors wrapped in electrical tape? ==== | ||
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+ | The original connector has not been available for some time so Fixel had a custom connector and cable designed and manufactured for this project. The original design included a metal shroud but pushed back cable production till late Dec 2022 (with an original Sep 2022 ship date). It was decided to move ahead and ship the units with what was available (non-shrouded 3rd revision with improved pins vs EM256 original) and 3M Super 88 electrical tape was used to cover the connector end and wires. Other solutions were tested, including heat shrink with and without adhesive backing, but some consoles had issues with the thickness. | ||
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+ | Fixel will send free replacement cables to anyone having issues and intends to send out updated cables when finished and received. | ||
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+ | There has been some discussion of a 3D printed shroud. If and when one is created it will be linked to here and from the [[..: | ||
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+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== When powered up the Xport ODE doesn' | ||
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+ | Keep things simple and setup what should be a minimal working environment. | ||
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+ | - Format the storage device to FAT32 or EXFAT. There should be only 1 partition. | ||
+ | - Copy [[https:// | ||
+ | - Plug in the ODE to the Expansion port of your console | ||
+ | - Power on. You should see a menu boot in a few seconds. The system first will check the original CDROM drive for a disc and then the ODE will take over. | ||
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+ | If this does not work: | ||
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+ | - Try to open/close drive lid (or eject/ | ||
+ | - The Expansion port may be dirty (as you've likely never used it.) Use a toothbrush / hard bristle brush or [[https:// | ||
+ | - Check the expansion port's connection to the main board. There could be cold solder joints. This has been noticed on some units. Particularly Goldstar. You would need to have the connector resoldered. | ||
+ | - If those don't work, but the system does work with CDs, it is possible the power supply needs refurbishing or the system recapped. If you are using a USB adapter for a 2.5" SSD or HDD, and it doesn' | ||
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+ | ==== Is there a difference between using USB and SDCard? ==== | ||
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+ | In theory there shouldn' | ||
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+ | USB has inherently higher latency but relative to a CDROM it wouldn' | ||
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+ | Also keep in mind that there are a large number of non-standard SDCards and USB devices. While Fixel generally considers incompatibility a bug in the ODE it is difficult to support every device which is out of spec. If you do find a device that doesn' | ||
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+ | ===== Images ===== | ||
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+ | {{gallery>: | ||
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