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== Chiip Info ==
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:Chiip was the first DIY (do-it-yourself) modchip. Chiip is designed by Cadex (chiip(at)trashmail(dot)net) at [http://chiip.dl.am chiip.dl.am] and is NOT open-source. It is however considered "delayed source" and the source will be released sometime after the binary release. Chiip was originally based on the Cyclowiz modchip. It has since become a completely independent modchip.
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== Update History ==
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* 2/25/07 Beta 2 Released
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* 3/5/07 Beta 3 Released to testers
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* 3/6/07 Beta 4 Released
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* 3/8/07 Beta 5 Released
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* 3/18/07 Beta 6 Released and Pulled
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=== Beta 6 ===
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:Beta 6 was released on March 18, 2007 and was pulled 38 minutes after its release. It was pulled for unkown reasons and is no longer available for download. The readme included with the download is shown below:
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Chiip v1.0 beta 6
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You are not allowed to sell modchips using this, or a modified version of this firmware; at least without asking for my permission!
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Features:
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* NEW: Faster DVD speed, no more stuttering videos
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* Works with Wii and Gamecube Originals
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* Works with Wii and Gamecube Backups from the same region
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* Probably works with Gamecube homebrew too, but never tested
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* Probably works with different region software using swap trick
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* Works with DVR+R / DVD-R / DVD+RW (and probably DVD-RW too)
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* Works with DMS / D2A / D2B chipsets
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* Works with ATmega8L-8 and ATmega8-16 on 3.3V supply
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Known bugs:
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* No Gamecube audiofix
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Not implemented yet:
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* Auto-region patching for Wii / Gamecube
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* Update via DVD
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To flash the firmware, use the following command:
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avrdude -p m8 -c sp12 -U flash:w:chiip-v1_0_beta6-atmega8.hex -U lfuse:w:0xE3:m -v
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If you can supply informations how to fix bugs or implement these features, please contact: [email protected]
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Cadex
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http://chiip.dl.am
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== Current Features ==
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* Works with Wii and Gamecube Originals
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* Works with Wii and Gamecube Backups from the same region
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* Probably works with Gamecube homebrew too, but never tested
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* Probably works with different region software using swap trick
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* Works with DVR+R / DVD-R / DVD+RW (and probably DVD-RW too)
 +
* Works with DMS / D2A / D2B chipsets
 +
* Works with ATmega8L-8 and ATmega8-16 on 3.3V supply
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Known bugs:
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* Stutters on some videos
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* Probably no Gamecube audiofix (no feedback on that yet)
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Not implemented yet:
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* Auto-region patching for Wii / Gamecube
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* Update via DVD
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== Firmware Download ==
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You can download the latest firmware (Beta 5) from the official Chiip wiki [http://chiip.descrambler.de/index.php/Download here]

Revision as of 00:01, 29 March 2007

Chiip Info

Chiip was the first DIY (do-it-yourself) modchip. Chiip is designed by Cadex (chiip(at)trashmail(dot)net) at chiip.dl.am and is NOT open-source. It is however considered "delayed source" and the source will be released sometime after the binary release. Chiip was originally based on the Cyclowiz modchip. It has since become a completely independent modchip.

Update History

  • 2/25/07 Beta 2 Released
  • 3/5/07 Beta 3 Released to testers
  • 3/6/07 Beta 4 Released
  • 3/8/07 Beta 5 Released
  • 3/18/07 Beta 6 Released and Pulled

Beta 6

Beta 6 was released on March 18, 2007 and was pulled 38 minutes after its release. It was pulled for unkown reasons and is no longer available for download. The readme included with the download is shown below:
Chiip v1.0 beta 6
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You are not allowed to sell modchips using this, or a modified version of this firmware; at least without asking for my permission!

Features:

* NEW: Faster DVD speed, no more stuttering videos
* Works with Wii and Gamecube Originals
* Works with Wii and Gamecube Backups from the same region
* Probably works with Gamecube homebrew too, but never tested
* Probably works with different region software using swap trick
* Works with DVR+R / DVD-R / DVD+RW (and probably DVD-RW too)
* Works with DMS / D2A / D2B chipsets
* Works with ATmega8L-8 and ATmega8-16 on 3.3V supply

Known bugs:
* No Gamecube audiofix 

Not implemented yet:
* Auto-region patching for Wii / Gamecube
* Update via DVD


To flash the firmware, use the following command:

avrdude -p m8 -c sp12 -U flash:w:chiip-v1_0_beta6-atmega8.hex -U lfuse:w:0xE3:m -v


If you can supply informations how to fix bugs or implement these features, please contact: [email protected]

Cadex

http://chiip.dl.am

Current Features

  • Works with Wii and Gamecube Originals
  • Works with Wii and Gamecube Backups from the same region
  • Probably works with Gamecube homebrew too, but never tested
  • Probably works with different region software using swap trick
  • Works with DVR+R / DVD-R / DVD+RW (and probably DVD-RW too)
  • Works with DMS / D2A / D2B chipsets
  • Works with ATmega8L-8 and ATmega8-16 on 3.3V supply

Known bugs:

  • Stutters on some videos
  • Probably no Gamecube audiofix (no feedback on that yet)

Not implemented yet:

  • Auto-region patching for Wii / Gamecube
  • Update via DVD

Firmware Download

You can download the latest firmware (Beta 5) from the official Chiip wiki here