Thank you!! That did it.
I had tried running 0.2 on the software, but I still had the arduino on the 0.3 firmware from when I originally set it up.
So I loaded up v0.2 of the software, had it re-flash the firmware to version 0.2 with internal flasher and that fixed it. I was able to write to a NTAG215 sticker first try using software v0.2 and firmware v0.2.
Check this NTAG215 ad from aliexpress, it's 50pcs for only $11.69. Has good reviews too and plenty of orders. Just bought mine last week, I got a $4 discount coupon for some reason so it's a great deal. The item is yet to come tho.
"Datel Action Replay PowerSaves Includes POWERTAGS for Amiibo Characters"
I've heard good things.
The powertag is apparently a re-writable NFC tag. I've heard that it only has about 50-100 rewrites in it per tag though, but take that with a massive grain of salt. It's not firsthand info and is only a rumor I think I read once.
well you bought an iphone i dont think you need to be looking for cheap and easy if you spend that much
Finally managed to get my own Amiibomb working, and it was QUITE an ordeal.
- First problem I encountered, I couldn't solder.
So I went to a cellphone repair shop, and had them solder the provided pin headers onto the RC522 for like $2.
Here is the finished product.
- Second problem, Amiibomb couldn't create the Amiibo keys file. Even though it detected the keys in my clipboard and asked for a filename... nothing happened afterwards! I had to paste the hex values into a hex editor (I used HxD which can run as a portable app), and save it as Key_Retail.bin
- Third problem, Amiibomb can't even detect my Arduino Uno. It kept giving the error "Any Arduino found on ports COM!" After checking Windows's "Device Manager" and seeing the yellow exclamation mark, I learned I had to install the USB-to-serial driver that is used by these Chinese Arduino knockoffs (as they use a different USB-to-serial chip, something called a CH340).
I got the drivers from this post:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/tools-amiibomb.467990/page-25#post-7447079
But in case that link dies, the file name is CH341SER.exe
Googling that should lead you to tons of Arduino forums and Chinese sites with the file.
- Fourth problem, I couldn't flash my Arduino from the Amiibomb Internal Flasher, I kept getting a "Device Error" message. And Amiibomb kept crashing when I tried clicking XLoader, I thought it was a separate dependency I had to install separately. But on a hunch, I moved the entire Amiibomb folder from my current download directory (which had spaces in the pathname, and special characters like parentheses), to a path without spaces and special characters, I also renamed the default folder it extracted to, to remove the dashes and all other characters.
Not sure if it helped, I STILL get an error with the Internal Flasher. But then launching XLoader from Amiibomb started working, and I flashed it from there.
- Fifth problem, I kept getting these error messages whilst trying to flash my NTAG215 stickers
BUT I kept wondering why the error kept changing. I was using a solderless setup (except for the header pins shown in the pic above), using dupont jumper cables, so I was wondering if they were loose. So I held them tight with both hands (and a foot) and I had someone help me press the buttons on Amiibomb.
It still didn't work at first, but I read here that someone had a dodgy RC522 antenna that was choosy with how the sticker was positioned. So I tried different heights, from touching to about an inch above, different positions... and while I was rubbing the RC522 with the sticker trying to find a "sweet spot", it suddenly worked!
So the 2 error messages above could've been caused by loose jumper cables or a weak RC522 unit, I still really haven't fully figured it out.
Why did I bother typing all this out?
So that the next guy who googles one of the errors above can end up here, and find a full list of troubleshooting tips in one post, things I had tons of trouble figuring out.
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So now here you can see my setup, I'm using Mario toys I got from Happy Meals, probably cost me less than a dollar each, and turning them into "Amiibos". Solderless except for the header pins shown in the first pic above.
You can see written underneath that while these toys are licensed by Nintendo, but they're "Made for Mcdonalds"
- First problem I encountered, I couldn't solder.
So I went to a cellphone repair shop, and had them solder the provided pin headers onto the RC522 for like $2.
Here is the finished product.
- Second problem, Amiibomb couldn't create the Amiibo keys file. Even though it detected the keys in my clipboard and asked for a filename... nothing happened afterwards! I had to paste the hex values into a hex editor (I used HxD which can run as a portable app), and save it as Key_Retail.bin
- Third problem, Amiibomb can't even detect my Arduino Uno. It kept giving the error "Any Arduino found on ports COM!" After checking Windows's "Device Manager" and seeing the yellow exclamation mark, I learned I had to install the USB-to-serial driver that is used by these Chinese Arduino knockoffs (as they use a different USB-to-serial chip, something called a CH340).
I got the drivers from this post:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/tools-amiibomb.467990/page-25#post-7447079
But in case that link dies, the file name is CH341SER.exe
Googling that should lead you to tons of Arduino forums and Chinese sites with the file.
- Fourth problem, I couldn't flash my Arduino from the Amiibomb Internal Flasher, I kept getting a "Device Error" message. And Amiibomb kept crashing when I tried clicking XLoader, I thought it was a separate dependency I had to install separately. But on a hunch, I moved the entire Amiibomb folder from my current download directory (which had spaces in the pathname, and special characters like parentheses), to a path without spaces and special characters, I also renamed the default folder it extracted to, to remove the dashes and all other characters.
Not sure if it helped, I STILL get an error with the Internal Flasher. But then launching XLoader from Amiibomb started working, and I flashed it from there.
- Fifth problem, I kept getting these error messages whilst trying to flash my NTAG215 stickers
- Error occured: ERROR Data: A MIFARE PICC responded with NAK.
- Error occured: ERROR Data: Error in communication.
BUT I kept wondering why the error kept changing. I was using a solderless setup (except for the header pins shown in the pic above), using dupont jumper cables, so I was wondering if they were loose. So I held them tight with both hands (and a foot) and I had someone help me press the buttons on Amiibomb.
It still didn't work at first, but I read here that someone had a dodgy RC522 antenna that was choosy with how the sticker was positioned. So I tried different heights, from touching to about an inch above, different positions... and while I was rubbing the RC522 with the sticker trying to find a "sweet spot", it suddenly worked!
So the 2 error messages above could've been caused by loose jumper cables or a weak RC522 unit, I still really haven't fully figured it out.
Why did I bother typing all this out?
So that the next guy who googles one of the errors above can end up here, and find a full list of troubleshooting tips in one post, things I had tons of trouble figuring out.
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So now here you can see my setup, I'm using Mario toys I got from Happy Meals, probably cost me less than a dollar each, and turning them into "Amiibos". Solderless except for the header pins shown in the first pic above.
You can see written underneath that while these toys are licensed by Nintendo, but they're "Made for Mcdonalds"
Could you somehow expand the app so I can use my normal NFC reader/writer? I have a ACR122U and I think that should be very possible. I seached the internet today for hours and found nothing that works with a existing NFC device.
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If anybody is looking for a kit I'm waiting for a custom PCB to arrive. The kit will include :
Price should be sub 10€ +S/H
I'll update you once I get the boards and test them
- Arduino Uno R3 with MicroUSB Connector (who still use Type A connector anyway ?)
- RC522 + Shield pre-soldered, no more jumper cable or soldering
- 3D Printed box to hold everything
Price should be sub 10€ +S/H
I'll update you once I get the boards and test them
I managed to get V3 to work... The workaround included finding a site where I could type in the decryption key online and save it as the proper file type because saving from the clipboard as many said was broken. (I wish i remembered the site may search through history to find it if people actually want the site I used)
Other then that I used the xLoader flasher they had to flash my device. It has worked pretty well after getting all the parts of the device and putting it together. However I do want to note that the picture wiring schematic or whatever you wish to call it was off for my rc522 adapter.... The text instructions for wiring worked fine however.
Just need to get some labels for my cards. Printable cards were out of the price range for me.
Other then that I used the xLoader flasher they had to flash my device. It has worked pretty well after getting all the parts of the device and putting it together. However I do want to note that the picture wiring schematic or whatever you wish to call it was off for my rc522 adapter.... The text instructions for wiring worked fine however.
Just need to get some labels for my cards. Printable cards were out of the price range for me.
Finally managed to get my own Amiibomb working, and it was QUITE an ordeal.
- First problem I encountered, I couldn't solder.
So I went to a cellphone repair shop, and had them solder the provided pin headers onto the RC522 for like $2.
Here is the finished product.
- Second problem, Amiibomb couldn't create the Amiibo keys file. Even though it detected the keys in my clipboard and asked for a filename... nothing happened afterwards! I had to paste the hex values into a hex editor (I used HxD which can run as a portable app), and save it as Key_Retail.bin
- Third problem, Amiibomb can't even detect my Arduino Uno. It kept giving the error "Any Arduino found on ports COM!" After checking Windows's "Device Manager" and seeing the yellow exclamation mark, I learned I had to install the USB-to-serial driver that is used by these Chinese Arduino knockoffs (as they use a different USB-to-serial chip, something called a CH340).
I got the drivers from this post:
But in case that link dies, the file name is CH341SER.exe
Googling that should lead you to tons of Arduino forums and Chinese sites with the file.
- Fourth problem, I couldn't flash my Arduino from the Amiibomb Internal Flasher, I kept getting a "Device Error" message. And Amiibomb kept crashing when I tried clicking XLoader, I thought it was a separate dependency I had to install separately. But on a hunch, I moved the entire Amiibomb folder from my current download directory (which had spaces in the pathname, and special characters like parentheses), to a path without spaces and special characters, I also renamed the default folder it extracted to, to remove the dashes and all other characters.
Not sure if it helped, I STILL get an error with the Internal Flasher. But then launching XLoader from Amiibomb started working, and I flashed it from there.
- Fifth problem, I kept getting these error messages whilst trying to flash my NTAG215 stickers
I tried googling these problems, and nothing helpful came up. Even the results within Amiibomb's thread here or on the github were unhelpful. I almost did that one advice about recompiling Amiibomb on the Arduino IDE with different drivers, almost.
- Error occured: ERROR Data: A MIFARE PICC responded with NAK.
- Error occured: ERROR Data: Error in communication.
BUT I kept wondering why the error kept changing. I was using a solderless setup (except for the header pins shown in the pic above), using dupont jumper cables, so I was wondering if they were loose. So I held them tight with both hands (and a foot) and I had someone help me press the buttons on Amiibomb.
It still didn't work at first, but I read here that someone had a dodgy RC522 antenna that was choosy with how the sticker was positioned. So I tried different heights, from touching to about an inch above, different positions... and while I was rubbing the RC522 with the sticker trying to find a "sweet spot", it suddenly worked!
So the 2 error messages above could've been caused by loose jumper cables or a weak RC522 unit, I still really haven't fully figured it out.
Why did I bother typing all this out?
So that the next guy who googles one of the errors above can end up here, and find a full list of troubleshooting tips in one post, things I had tons of trouble figuring out.
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So now here you can see my setup, I'm using Mario toys I got from Happy Meals, probably cost me less than a dollar each, and turning them into "Amiibos". Solderless except for the header pins shown in the first pic above.
You can see written underneath that while these toys are licensed by Nintendo, but they're "Made for Mcdonalds"
Thanks for the info Bundat.
Now I have the fourth problem. When I try to flash my Arduino from the Amiibomb Internal Flasher, In version 0.3 I kept getting a "Device Error" message, and in version 0.2 I kept getting a "Establishing sync..." message.
I moved the entire Amiibomb folder to c://Temp but the error continue....
you can help me? THANK YOU!!
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I never got the Amiibomb internal flasher to work.
I used XLoader, are you getting an error with XLoader?
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