From 6e8cd48b8811b0b3a536f422562257f5f80740d5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dan Montgomery Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2021 18:40:57 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Added essential links and FAQs to the readme. --- README.md | 75 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 73 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index bfb30e1..74a9d95 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,8 +1,79 @@ # xbox-hdmi +## Getting Started + +Please read the manual first + +### 1.0 - 1.5 revisions of the Xbox +[Installation Manual]() + +[Quick Solder Board]() + +### 1.6 revision of the Xbox +[/manual/Installation Manual (Xbox Revision 1.6).md]() + +## Essential links + +### BIOS patch + +Please read [Kernel Patch for M8+]() + +### XBOX HDMI Application + +[XBOS HDMI Download Application Download](https://github.com/MakeMHz/xbox-hdmi-app/releases) + ### 3D Printed Parts | Part | Source (Fusion360) | |--------------|-------------------------| -| HDMI Panel | https://a360.co/3l2h5Ya | -| Board Spacer | https://a360.co/30kox9a | +| HDMI Panel | [https://a360.co/3l2h5Ya](https://a360.co/3l2h5Ya) | +| Board Spacer | [https://a360.co/30kox9a](https://a360.co/30kox9a) | + +## Installation FAQs + +### What do the blinking lights mean? + +#### Green +Signal lock (CLKI), but there could still be an issue with horizontal sync (HSYNC) and or virtical sync (VSYNC). + +#### Blue +Status. Blinking is normal. + +### What is the best way to debug an issue if I have no video? + +It is recommended to visually inspect your work under a microscope or magnifying glass. + +USB microscopes are now relatively cheap and compatible with most computers and phones. These inexpensive microscopes will often show as webcams for these systems. + +### How good / clean does the soldering need to be? + +Very good. + +Check for: +- bridged connections +- leftover flux +- connections that may not have enough solder + +### How accurate do the lengths of the cables need to be? + +Cable length may impact the quality of the signal, so try to use the recommended lengths. Those provide enough wire to make the connection and provide some degree of flexibility in working. + +### Can I test the soldering with a multimeter continuity test? + +Multimeter continuity tests are not reliable in determining if connections are bridged or if connections are not well connected for this installation, so they are not recommended. + +### What do I do if my main board doesn't look the same as the photos? + +The board is labeled for each spot. The references show these labels and other boards will have the same labels in similar spots. + +There is some expectation that installers have some familiarity with printed circuit boards. + +### Does the patched BIOS need to be installed to get video? + +Short answer is `no`. + +You can get video from a modchip OS such as Xenium OS which loads prior to the patched BIOS. + +The console should also load without the patched BIOS. + +The BIOS patch is recommended and will add additional features. From 05164dc61ee4d58700c78c8c68940b50adefb380 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dan Montgomery Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2021 18:43:02 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update the link text for the 1.6 installation manual. --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 74a9d95..4a08408 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Please read the manual first [Quick Solder Board]() ### 1.6 revision of the Xbox -[/manual/Installation Manual (Xbox Revision 1.6).md]() +[Installation Manual]() ## Essential links