DIY: Build your own Xbox 360 DVD Drive Adapter by Devo-E

[Zeus]

The Devo-E team have released diagrams for an Xbox 360 DVD Drive adapter. This is potentially similar to what Team Xecuter are making, but this one is all open source. Devo-E make the adapter look very easy to build!



Well friends, lets get some parts and diagrams shall we?

The following diagram has been made purely to make it as simple as possible for beginners and advanced users alike.

<center><img src="http://www.maxconsole.net/content_img/dev_dvd_firmware_a.jpg"></center></a>
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Adapter Pin Out

(X) (8) (6) (4) (2) (0)
(X) (9) (7) (5) (3) (1)

X = Dead Pins

Full Parts List:

- Capacitors - .o1 micro Farads (symbol looks like .01 uF) [any small value should work, it is just used to filter AC out of the line so a “true earth” ground is achived]

- Voltage regualtor- 1086V33

- Small wire andything around the 20-22 gauge should work

- A small PC board

- Some small heatshrink might cmome in handy.

- You will need a power connector from a orginal xbox, or you can make your own. The connector pin spacing on the power connector is 2mm.

Now, there are other ways to build this, but we felt for newbies and pros alike, the best middleground were the parts listed above. I have taken into consideration some suggested parts, and will be adding them soon, but as an actual page to this blog, not a post.

Thanks guys!


Official Website: <A href="http://devo-e.com/dvdhax/" target="_blank">devo-e.com</a>

[peppers]

well looks pretty simple in construction as a matter of fact I have all the parts necessary sitting around in my junk box let hope it has a functional purpose soon

[Zeus]

well looks pretty simple in constrution as a matter of fact I have all the parts nessasery sitting around in my junk droor let hope it has a funtional purpose soon

Yep looks straight forward enough to anyone, we'll see how this one pans out :). Team Xecuter also announced they were making an adapter I presume for resale, they say it will be cheap too...so if you can't make one yourself, can buy one! So long as there isn't an unhealthy mark up on there :)

[game01er]

I dont' understand what this does. please help.

mfg

[babb_z]

Its an easier solution for connecting your 360 DVD drive to your PC ready for the 'firmware hack'.:rolleyes:

[game01er]

Ahh, thanks.