Well, apparently the problem that DS-LINK facing is the CPLD part.
CPLD is a programmable logic chip, and most of flash card use CPLD
to connect data to the right direction, including Passcard devices that used NOPASS method,
they usually got a programmed CPLD installed.
CPLD
The problem is not that they can’t do it,
it just that, the space avaliable onboard and the cost of development.
They thought, lots of people already flashed their DS, therefore, by skipping the NOPASS
they can cost-down the DS-LINK.
CPLD is the biggest chip on board, and usually takes over a huge among of space from PCB.
There are a couple of options for DS-LINK.
1. Rewrite Flashme source code and combine it with DS-LINK’s core bios
(takes time and money to do, not likely they will do so,
since they are trying to cost-down the product)
2.Install a stand-alone security chip just like normal DS card,
but it is going to take over an area on the PCB.
(yet, remember the early version of Passme devices?
You need to write a save file to your SLOT2 GBA port in order to run the Passme feature,
not practical in this case)
Mainly is the cost-down issue.
They are also trying to develop a tool that allows you
to back up your original DS bios. (Yeah right, Whoop-di-doo)
Oh, by the way, if they still rely on Flasheme method,
that means, likely you might still need to patch roms,
and the WIFI download play is going to have the same problem
with all other SLOT2 products out there…
Boo hoo.
I am expecting other companies will come up with a NOPASS solution
soon after DS-LINK’s first debut, and it will be perfect. Wait and see.
Anyways, see what's coming up next few days, maybe they will change their mind.
