Hacking i got a question about this flash cart.

[DJPlace]

how much is there lifespan? i mean like for example of how long it will last. i think i had mine since oct 2008 so let me know if i should invest in a new one.

 

[DeMoN]

May 2008, still running perfectly.
If you have the 2nd batch or newer, I doubt you'll have anything to worry about. People with the first batch only need to apply the paper trick to get their Cyclos back on track.
There's also a topic about this on the official forum: http://www.teamcyclops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11641

 

[ProtoKun7]

Was just about to point that out.

Mine's been fine since I received it in August 2008.

 

[nekoakuma]

april 2007 - still good.

 

[DJPlace]

nice thanks guys. and just out of curiosty what is this paper trick?

 

[ProtoKun7]

You put a small bit of paper between the cart and the bottom of the DS slot, to make sure the contacts meet, just in case they don't normally for some reason.

 

[h8isgr8]

I had an early gen cyclo with the BGA chips that finally went to flash cart heaven after being given to a youngster that treated it roughly.

I don't know what the original designer was thinking putting BGA chips on a 0.5mm PCB that easily flexes.

The three later revision cyclos I have with the leaded IC's have been going strong for ~3 years now.

If treated properly there isn't any reason why a properly manufactured cart would not last indefinitely.