USB Mod
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- Sir Posts-alot
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Does anyone know of a mod to add a usb port on the =dreamcast i heard about it on the xbox and i knew they used similar memory card ports.
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Unless the DC is ready for USB, i dont think you could convert a different port or bus to use it, wouldnt be fast enough.
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The Dreamcast uses a configuration thats similar to PS/2, but if you want to make a USB, ther are adapters that go PS/2 to USB. Put one of those together with the DC to PS/2 connection.
I know its not pretty, inovative... what the hell lazy. But remember the best solutions are always the simplist.
I know its not pretty, inovative... what the hell lazy. But remember the best solutions are always the simplist.
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wat kind of USB device do u plan on using?
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- Sir Posts-alot
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So your going to use the serial port to connect the Dreamcast to a USB broadband modem. It won be as fast as if you got the LAN/Broadband adapter but it will definatly be faster then the 56k. Tell us if it works I'd like to see if its a viable option to spending $75 for the LAN/Broadband adapter.JackFrost22 wrote:thanks sparkfirst thats what i'm gonna do but the serial port on the back is a modified usb. I wanted to use it for an ethernet connection some guy in a dreamcast forum did it.
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- Sir Posts-alot
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If you can remember or leave a link I'd like to see that fourm and read whatever info is on it, or just tell me what the pinout is as the serial[port] has 10 wires (USB only has 4). I'd like to figure out the hardware of the Dreamcast better (its rather odd).JackFrost22 wrote:thanks sparkfirst thats what i'm gonna do but the serial port on the back is a modified usb. I wanted to use it for an ethernet connection some guy in a dreamcast forum did it.
Also I was looking over NetBSD's FAQ about the Dreamcast port they mention the difference between the LAN and Broadband adpaters. The LAN has a chipset that aloues for only (max.) 10mbs well the Broadband is a 10/100mbs.
vskid wrote:Nerd = likes school, does all their homework, dies if they don't get 100% on every assignment
Geek = likes technology, dies if the power goes out and his UPS dies too
I am a geek.
The controller ports on the XBox are adaptable to USB connectors because they are USB. The XBox is a PC with added proprietary connectors and design attributes. The Dreamcast's controller ports are NOT USB based, there is no USB chipset driving them, so even if you adapt them to the same port type, they will not function.
I also believe you are quite mistaken about the ports on the back of the unit being based on USB. There are too many leads and the data transmission speed is far too low.
I also believe you are quite mistaken about the ports on the back of the unit being based on USB. There are too many leads and the data transmission speed is far too low.
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- Sir Posts-alot
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Yeah and I've seen one person that made a whole modem and harddrive setup that ran from the modem serial interface. It was by no means simple, and if you want a LAN/BBA adapter go to game choice club (link in doomportables) and in the search type in "LAN" its fairly cheap or go all out with the BBA. Special note, the LAN is restricted to 10mps while the BBA is a 10/100mps transfer rate.
vskid wrote:Nerd = likes school, does all their homework, dies if they don't get 100% on every assignment
Geek = likes technology, dies if the power goes out and his UPS dies too
I am a geek.