Hacking WIP [Trinket] [Rebug] [Others] SWITCHBOOT_UF2 / FUSEE_UF2 modchip software

[metaljay]

flashed and everything working as expected!
I actually like the name switchboot!

 

[mattytrog]

thx J

 

[hippy dave]

I'm trying to build the fusee (for part 2) uf2 myself, but the end result isn't working. I cloned your repo, compiled the .ino in main (with #define REBUG) with arduino, padded the resultant .bin to 262,144 bytes, converted to uf2 with this python script.

Then I flash your precompiled part 1 followed by the new part 2, but when I try to boot it gets into rcm but doesn't push the payload. Any ideas where I'm going wrong?

(Oh it wouldn't compile initially because INTERNAL_DS_DATA and INTERNAL_DS_CLK weren't defined for REBUG, I worked around it in two ways, first by disabling dotstar, second by copying those definitions from FEATHER, either way compiles fine but I'm stuck with the above problem.)

 

[mattytrog]

I'm trying to build the fusee (for part 2) uf2 myself, but the end result isn't working. I cloned your repo, compiled the .ino in main (with #define REBUG) with arduino, padded the resultant .bin to 262,144 bytes, converted to uf2 with this python script.

Then I flash your precompiled part 1 followed by the new part 2, but when I try to boot it gets into rcm but doesn't push the payload. Any ideas where I'm going wrong?

(Oh it wouldn't compile initially because INTERNAL_DS_DATA and INTERNAL_DS_CLK weren't defined for REBUG, I worked around it in two ways, first by disabling dotstar, second by copying those definitions from FEATHER, either way compiles fine but I'm stuck with the above problem.)

Hmmm...

First, is the resultant uf2 512kb in size?

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Also... You will be better off instead of using the fusee-uf2, use the switchboot one and set default mode to 2

 

[hippy dave]

Hmmm...

First, is the resultant uf2 512kb in size?

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Also... You will be better off instead of using the fusee-uf2, use the switchboot one and set default mode to 2

Yep, 524,288 bytes, same as your prebuilt ones.

I can try the switchboot one if you think it'll make a difference.

 

[mattytrog]

Yes try that. Shouldn`t make a difference though.

I build mine on-chip to ensure they are all good...

thing to check...In your UF2, when you have flashed it, within 2 seconds, look at LED. Is there a rapid flash?This is taking a reading of USB strap)

 

[hippy dave]

I figured out where I went wrong, herp derp - hex-edited your .bin vs mine and saw a different board name.... I didn't realise I had to add a url to get adafruit board definitions, so I just had it set to arduino m0. Got it set to trinket m0 now, which also fixed the undefined values I mentioned.

I was gonna say I still never managed to spot the led, but I just tried again and saw a red flash after holding the volume button for a while, sweet.

Thanks as always!

 

[mattytrog]

I figured out where I went wrong, herp derp - hex-edited your .bin vs mine and saw a different board name.... I didn't realise I had to add a url to get adafruit board definitions, so I just had it set to arduino m0. Got it set to trinket m0 now, which also fixed the undefined values I mentioned.

I was gonna say I still never managed to spot the led, but I just tried again and saw a red flash after holding the volume button for a while, sweet.

Thanks as always!

Yeah you need the Adafruit defs Dave.

Just compiling for Armoured-dildo M0 won`t work.

 

[Danatkin]

Might be a really silly question but can a 5v trinket be used?

Also although I may try myself is there anyone in the uk who can do this for a fee?

 

[mattytrog]

Might be a really silly question but can a 5v trinket be used?

Also although I may try myself is there anyone in the uk who can do this for a fee?

5v aren't suitable. Not m0.

I can fit it for you if you like. Based in midlands

 

[Danatkin]

5v aren't suitable. Not m0.

I can fit it for you if you like. Based in midlands

That would be amazing !
I’m trying to send you a PM but won’t let me
Could you drop me a message with your prices ?
Many thanks

 

[hippy dave]

Yeah you need the Adafruit defs Dave.

Just compiling for Armoured-dildo M0 won`t work.

(I deeply regretted doing an image search for armoured dildo)

 

[metaljay]

That would be amazing !
I’m trying to send you a PM but won’t let me
Could you drop me a message with your prices ?
Many thanks

If you curious on how good Matty is, I can tell you first hand how incredible his craftsmanship is! Amazing quality!

 

[plasticninjaguy]

(Originally posted in the other thread, but I remembered you weren't getting messages there, So Repost soz)

Well, it's me again.
So I ordered another Trinket M0 and retried the micro UBS port removal, with success. I installed the modchip successfully (I think) and when I power on the switch I see a flurry of lights. I went for the Dual Boot + SwitchBoot combo from the software thread, and I see different lights on the trinket when i press Power + Vol. up, however, regardless of what combo i use, the switch turns on to a backlit blank screen. I noticed continuity between pin 0 and ground on the trinket if that means anything. I currently have an SD card inserted with nothing on it, as I just wanted to see if the switch booted first
Thanks
Lloyd.

EDIT: I'm also no longer using the USB disconnect strap, as it seemed whenever i tried that the switch just wouldn't charge.

 

[FunThomas]

i have the modchip with perma_CFW version is there a way to get to maintenance mode of the switch to reinitialize the console ?
is it possible with dual boot CFW option to boot to maintenance mode ?

 

[popy]

@mattytrog thx for bringing updates for the Trinket M0.
I have an Older Version SwitchBoot, and it runs great.
Have lost the development progress, which was made here.

I have some questions regarding the latest updates up to 1.4.3.
Is the Nyx hekate GUI included in the firmware?
Have'nt found the info in the changelogs on OP.

Currently i am using hekate (your firmware) to chainload the XS-OS loader.
Is this also with the newer versions possible (and hold vol- to get into hekate)?

thx pOpY

 

[ErAzOr]

@mattytrog What exactly does the USB strip do? Does is prevent the switch to stuck in RCM mode, after power off the console? So it doesn't drain the battery anymore?

 

[Gismor]

@mattytrog What exactly does the USB strip do? Does is prevent the switch to stuck in RCM mode, after power off the console? So it doesn't drain the battery anymore?

with Matty methode you have nothing battery drain
and the best is you can disable auto rcm and all works perfect =)

 

[mattytrog]

@mattytrog thx for bringing updates for the Trinket M0.
I have an Older Version SwitchBoot, and it runs great.
Have lost the development progress, which was made here.

I have some questions regarding the latest updates up to 1.4.3.
Is the Nyx hekate GUI included in the firmware?
Have'nt found the info in the changelogs on OP.

Currently i am using hekate (your firmware) to chainload the XS-OS loader.
Is this also with the newer versions possible (and hold vol- to get into hekate)?

thx pOpY

Yep it's all possible.

Nyx isn't included (no room on chip). However, you can use nyx and press both Vol buttons on power on to override nyx.

@mattytrog What exactly does the USB strip do? Does is prevent the switch to stuck in RCM mode, after power off the console? So it doesn't drain the battery anymore?

The usb strap simply attempts to push a payload when you disconnect from usb. If you don't have this, and you have your chip in a perma cfw config, or autorcm, if you plug into usb when off, your console will go into rcm. And will stay there.

The usb strap corrects this by pushing payload once usb is free.

 

[mattytrog]

Just been having a thought...

Would anyone like me to make some SD images for different size SD cards which include correct partitions etc for triple-booting Android / Emummc / CFW?

The idea would be just download the compressed image (may include gapps and magisk too) flash to SD and you are away. Size would be a few hundred MB compressed...

Uncompressed would be the size of your chosen card of course.

Write with etcher or Win32diskimager.

You can then create an emunand/emummc and copy over your games etc...

Will it fly?