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Week of May 17, 2009
360 Modification USB Drive v1.6
>> FrostyTheSnowman released '360 Modification USB Drive v1.6' to replace the 360 Modification Disc(info) tool. From readme/nfo:
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Features:
- Complete Modding Solution for Samsung/BenQ/Lite-On
- USB-Based Successor to 360 Modification Disc Project
- iXtreme v1.6 (12x) Firmware
- 0800 Mode for Samsung/BenQ/Lite-On (thanks to iXtreme v1.6)
- USB Flash/Thumb Drive Bootable!
- Supports Samsung TS-H943
- Supports BenQ VAD6038
- Supports Lite-On DG-16D2S
- Supports Previously Modded Drives
- Supports Previously Spoofed Drives
- 100% DOS Based Dumping & Flashing
- Fully Automatic Dumping & Flashing
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Backup of all drive-related files to USB flash/thumb drive!
Changes in v1.6:
- 360 Modification Disc v1.6 discontinued in favor of USB-based version (this one)
- NTFS support dropped, backup files are now saved to USB flash/thumb drive
- NTFS-related freezing issues fixed (due to dropping of NTFS support)
- Many code fixes in regards to backup firmware files
- Bugs fixed in backup folder generation
- Overall speed/performance improved
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Official Site: n/a, by FrostyTheSnowman
Download: n/a
News-Source: xbins.org
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XBMC for Xbox SVN rev20439 build - T3CH
Xecuter Xbox 360 Glow Mod - New Install Diagram
>> From team-xecuter.com:
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We have recently updated the Xecuter Xbox 360 Glow Mod so here is a fresh diagram.
For those that don't know the glow mod is a simply chip that makes your ring of light pulse green or red when in standby mode. Cool feature for modders and only a simple 5 wires.
On sale now at www.ck3.co.uk for £4.95
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Official Site: http://team-xecuter.com
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Is Microsoft's ZuneX Really Their Portable Xbox Phone?
>> From gizmodo.com:
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These leaked photos of the ZuneX (ZX-1000) may or may not be Microsoft's handheld device that combines the Zune with the Xbox. But we do have specs. And it may be a phone.
Mimbee.tv's got a grainy shot from a conference that may or may not be real, a shot of a guy holding a ZuneX in his hand that looks more photoshopped than not, and a list of specs:
• 4-inch display at 640x363 resolution
• Custom Intel LV Atom DualCore 733MHz processor
• Custom Nvidia BLowFish chipset
• 128MB RAM
• 40 hour music, 14 hours of video, 9 hours of gaming and 6 hours of gaming with the wireless on
• 4 analog buttons, 2 shoulder buttons, an analog stick attachment
• 32GB flash storage
• Support for Bluetooth headphones
• SIM Card tray (it's a phone! Maybe!)
• Xbox Live Arcade Games
• ZuneX Originals
• OnLive Ready game streaming (now we're just getting a little ridiculous)
• WMV, H.264, MPEG-4 and DivX support
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Full Story: gizmodo.com | mimbee.tv
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J Allard and Microsoft group try to get patent on a 'magic wand'
>> From techflash.com:
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We've been hearing rumors and reading speculation lately about what Microsoft executive J Allard has been doing. Apart from reports about a possible Zune/Xbox linkup, one source who has been accurate in the past recently cited the possibility of an Allard project reviving the Tablet PC.
Apparently that includes the secret magic wands.
In a newly disclosed patent application, naming Allard and others as inventors, Microsoft seeks intellectual property protection for a concept described, literally, as a "MAGIC WAND." Although it was only made public a few days ago, the application was originally filed in November 2007 -- about a year after Nintendo launched the Wii, with its distinctive, wand-style controller.
Several others from Microsoft are listed on the application, including Andy Wilson, one of the fathers of the Microsoft Surface computer. To get a sense for what the magic wand is about, here's the abstract.
"The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can facilitate rich interaction with and/or management of environmental components included in an environment. The architecture can exist in whole or in part in a housing that can resemble a wand or similar object. The architecture can utilize one or more sensor from a collection of sensors to determine an orientation or gesture in connection with the wand, and can further issue an instruction to update a state of an environmental component based upon the orientation. In addition, the architecture can include an advisor component to provide contextual and/or comprehensive guidance in an intuitive manner."
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Full Story: techflash.com
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Adam Thole's Tilt Board v3
>> From adamthole.com:
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The Tilt Board v3 is the newest version of the Tilt Board. This version follows the same basic idea as the older versions with a few big changes. The first big change is that it now uses a 3-axis accelerometer. This allows it to detect a jolt on the Z-axis and map it to one of the digital output pins. This allows you to jerk the controller up or down to perform an action in game. The second big change is the addition of an external input port. This is an RS232 port that will allow the functionality of the Tilt Board v3 to be expanded. (More on this in the future... ) The third big change is that it is now going to be an open source project. In the coming weeks(s) I will be releasing the schematics and source code to make it easier for those of you who are interested in making your own version.
I would like to release the source code and schematics under a license that allows it to be used in any not for profit way. If someone reading this has knowledge in that area, please contact me and give me advice!
The Tilt Board v3 has two functions. The main function of the Tilt Board is to use the tilt of your Xbox 360 controller as an input to the Xbox 360. The Tilt Board uses an accelerometer that measures the force of gravity on each axis to determine the tilt of the controller. The tilt of the controller is then output through the Xbox 360 controller analog stick input. Both the X and Y axes are used.
The secondary function of the Tilt Board is to control the digital push buttons on the Xbox 360 controller. The Tilt Board can sense a sudden jolt of the Z axis (vertically up/down) and activate a digital button of the Xbox 360 controller when the jolt is sensed. For example, if the controller is jolted down it could activate the "A" button.
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Full Story: adamthole.com
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