I just wanted to say a big thanks to everyone again. I'm currently using the Windows 7 setup with the cycler, but have the Ubuntu setup working as well so I can actually connect to the Nintendo Zone. Sure beats driving to Best Buy.
I'm trying the Ubuntu version with the script. My iphone see's the hotspot, and the 3DS see's the nintendo zone. I get this error on my 3DS when I try to connect to it. 003-2105 (communication error.)
Thanks Dinoh, I ordered a x360 usb pro. Turns out the benq drive I picked up had a bad flash. I flashed it again with 0800, and it works fine now. I finally was able to rip one of my games. It will be nice to not have to use disks anymore.
The drive has power. I am able to get the tray to open and close. I'm using a SATA to USB adapter which I've used on other HDD without issue. I thought windows had to mount it in order to be able to use it. I will load up Xbox Backup Creator and see what happens.