Hacking 3DS unbricking progress

[ryuga93]

I know I ask a lot of stupid questions, but it´s because I´m willing to participate.
I don´t want to sit on my ass waiting for "someone else to do it".
I could easily lurk around until a complete idiot´s guide gets written, but I want to try this learning how, and then probably write the guide myself to help others.
Hell, we don´t even know if this code works but I´m buying all the stuff because I´m willing to try.

That's the spirit.We(krisztian and me) need someone who are willing to try our code.

 

[mvmiranda]

That's the spirit.We(krisztian and me) need someone who are willing to try our code.

Right!
The shield won't arrive until tomorrow. I already have the Arduino and the "custom cable". As soon as I have the shield I'll start testing.

 

[mr. fancypants]

so if you unlock/flash the nand you'll always end up with firmware 3.0 ( although its an 4.5 nand dump?)

 

[gamesquest1]

so if you unlock/flash the nand you'll always end up with firmware 3.0 ( although its an 4.5 nand dump?)

no you will be whatever the dump was....just a quick question....what made you think this?

 

[Lunai]

I don't understand the raspberry pi setup.
I have everything but a pi running from a USB.
How would I setup a Pi to read from a USB without SD drivers.

 

[Ryft]

so if you unlock/flash the nand you'll always end up with firmware 3.0 ( although its an 4.5 nand dump?)

I think you got confused by AngryRussianKid's post. He's saying he took it to the store and got it replaced for a 3DS with 3.0. He explains it in a later post.

 

[bkifft]

I don't understand the raspberry pi setup.
I have everything but a pi running from a USB.
How would I setup a Pi to read from a USB without SD drivers.

If you are antsy to get started today check out http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=44177 for how to get the USB part going and http://elinux.org/RPi_Kernel_Compilation on how to build your own kernel.

If you can wait a few more days I'll upload a small ready to flash and run image.

 

[mr. fancypants]

I think you got confused by AngryRussianKid's post. He's saying he took it to the store and got it replaced for a 3DS with 3.0. He explains it in a later post.

ooh i understand (ps thats why i was wondering this gamesquest1)

 

[mvmiranda]

Mega n00b question coming:
Since I've NEVER touched an Arduino before, I have a question.
To use this code and tinker a bit with the bricked 3DS to try to unbrick it, do I need to power the arduino uno r3 with a power supply or USB only will do the trick?

I know this Arduino works with anything from 7v to 12v.

Thanks?

 

[krisztian1997]

Mega n00b question coming:
Since I've NEVER touched an Arduino before, I have a question.
To use this code and tinker a bit with the bricked 3DS to try to unbrick it, do I need to power the arduino uno r3 with a power supply or USB only will do the trick?

I know this Arduino works with anything from 7v to 12v.

Thanks?

use the usb, otherwise my code wont work for now (you cant choose erase in the menu using the power wire...). after you program it just open the serial monitor and there will be a small menu from where you can choose what to do

 

[mvmiranda]

use the usb, otherwise my code wont work for now (you cant choose erase in the menu using the power wire...). after you program it just open the serial monitor and there will be a small menu from where you can choose what to do

Gotcha! You answered my question, although I'm afraid I wasn't too clear

I was asking if I ALSO need power supply along with the USB, got it.

But you answered my question

Thx krisztian1997

 

[Lunai]

If you are antsy to get started today check out http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=44177 for how to get the USB part going and http://elinux.org/RPi_Kernel_Compilation on how to build your own kernel.

If you can wait a few more days I'll upload a small ready to flash and run image.

That would be great.
I just need a quick ready to run.
Of course I could learn how to, but I'm in no rush.
Is there a way to format a Rasp Pi to factory settings?

 

[bkifft]

That would be great.
I just need a quick ready to run.
Of course I could learn how to, but I'm in no rush.
Is there a way to format a Rasp Pi to factory settings?

no real need to. as there is (besides one single bit in the main chip which indicates if it got overvolted on purpose thus voiding the warranty) no way to change anything on the board itself by software. everything software related stays on external media (in this case SD and USB)

so all you gotta do if you messed up somehow is to reflash the SD card (and in this case the USB stick).

 

[pizzatime]

hello, I'm trying to use the Arduino sources in order to unbrick my 3ds xl, but also if I put needed files in library folder.. Arduino software gives me lot of errors. I've tried both on last version and 0022 but no luck.
I've the Leonardo one.
asap I'll post here the errors.

 

[ryuga93]

hello, I'm trying to use the Arduino sources in order to unbrick my 3ds xl, but also if I put needed files in library folder.. Arduino software gives me lot of errors. I've tried both on last version and 0022 but no luck.
I've the Leonardo one.
asap I'll post here the errors.

Is this one of the errors ?

#error "no sd/mmc pin mapping available!"

 

[gix222]

i have not hooked up 3ds to sd card, but is it ok if arduino gives me this on verification ?

sd_testy.ino: In function 'int print_info()':
sd_testy:8: error: aggregate 'sd_raw_info sdinfo' has incomplete type and cannot be defined
sd_testy:9: error: 'sd_raw_get_info' was not declared in this scope
sd_testy.ino: In function 'void setup()':
sd_testy:51: error: 'sd_raw_init' was not declared in this scope

 

[krisztian1997]

i have not hooked up 3ds to sd card, but is it ok if arduino gives me this on verification ?

sd_testy.ino: In function 'int print_info()':
sd_testy:8: error: aggregate 'sd_raw_info sdinfo' has incomplete type and cannot be defined
sd_testy:9: error: 'sd_raw_get_info' was not declared in this scope
sd_testy.ino: In function 'void setup()':
sd_testy:51: error: 'sd_raw_init' was not declared in this scope

You forgot to include the libraries or copy them in correct location.... also there is an error a the line which shows the correct size, comment over that, thats a bug what i forgot to fix and i cant commit from phone to my github

 

[gix222]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dxhk7fj5mn67kn7/Screenshot 2014-01-29 11.37.15.png

 

[krisztian1997]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dxhk7fj5mn67kn7/Screenshot 2014-01-29 11.37.15.png

Hmm, you put it in the wtong folder... search for import library in the arduino IDE, choose that folder and try compiling after they are importrd... btw, the correct folder location is in documents/arduino/library (or libraries)

 

[gix222]

thanks now its all good.