Hacking Any new version of the CycloDS? and replacing it

[Death50]

Is there a new version of the cart?
I have the one where you put it in from the top and a bit of the microsd sticks out

And how nice is cyclods about replacing the carts, because mine feels like its about to break

 

[DeMoN]

They would never replace a flash cart just because it's old. Wear and tear is normal for any electronic device, so you'd just have to buy a new Cyclo or other flash cart

 

[bRKcRE]

It seems like you have the first version of the Cyclo. There are actually three versions, depending on which MicroSD adapter you received.
Transparent Blue - 1st edition
Silver with Black Cap - 2nd edition
Transparent Black - 3rd edition

And they would never replace a flash cart just because it's old. Wear and tear is normal for any electronic device, so you'd just have to buy a new Cyclo or other flash cart

that is the silliest way of describing the versions i have ever seen.....the different SDHC adapters were just depending on whether or not the supplier was giving you the real cyclo sdhc reader one or a cheap knockoff reader...it had no bearing on the model number AFAIK

 

[ChuckMcB]

And how nice is cyclods about replacing the carts, because mine feels like its about to break

Just to add to what DeMoN said, while it's very unlikely to get a replacement for a 'worn out' item, your contract is with the folks that sold you the card not the manufacturer. So visit/phone/email the nice friendly, local supplier that you got your card from see if they willing to do you a deal.

 

[gtmtnbiker]

On the Cyclops DS wiki, there's a section that describes how to distinguish hardware versions of the card:

http://cyclods.theta.in/wiki/Beginner'...rdware_Versions

Hardware Versions

There are 2 types of hardware version of the CycloDS Evolution:

Hardware v1.0
Card color: white only.
A small chip which makes the sticker protrude slightly, but this has no effect on functionality at all.
At boot, SELECT is used for the CycloDS Evolution Recovery Firmware Installer, which means FlashMe Recovery Mode cannot be used with HW v1.0 cards.

Hardware v1.1
Card color: black or white
Completely flat with no protruding chip
Support for FlashMe Recovery Mode since the SELECT button is free as a boot button.

How to Determine Version
Hold down+B while starting the CycloDS. If you have the DS in standard mode, just select the CycloDS from the menu and quickly press and hold down+B after selecting the CycloDS. If you have the DS auto-start the DS cartridge, then just hold down+B immediately after confirming the Health and Safety Warning.
If you get a screen which says CycloDS Evolution Recovery Mode then you have Hardware version 1.1
If you are always taken to the normal load screen for the CycloDS then you have Hardware version 1.0