DSerial Assembled
I am testing DSerial component by component to make sure everything works. Here is a picture of a completely assembled DSerial:
Here is another picture:
Now I need to write the software… My favorite part (?).
Update: Verified working components: LEDs, USB, Tilt. Remaining to test: DS interface, RS232 serial
March 6th, 2006 at 10:21 am
Since it’s completed, any idea about the cost? I know people have been bugging you ’bout this, but I need to know!
March 6th, 2006 at 1:41 pm
I wonder if this thing can stream data from the PC to the DS over the USB Port in Realtime ?
March 6th, 2006 at 6:07 pm
I’d be interested in buying one, any ideas about the cost inc. shipping to the UK?
It looks great, but one question that’s been bugging me a bit:
does work as a passme, or does it need the hacked firmware?
March 6th, 2006 at 6:14 pm
1. He mentioned a cost in the range of $30…but that is not final.
2. It could definately stream data from PC to DS. (But not to play romz or anything lame like that)
3. and finally, NO it will NOT function as a passme. You will need either flashme, or some other homebrew firmware (i know of 2 which are released, and a third in development)
March 7th, 2006 at 5:40 am
Imagin…… USB GPS??? or Mouse or even Keyboard??
March 7th, 2006 at 9:34 am
It’s a USB device and not USB host.
March 7th, 2006 at 1:05 pm
So the USB port is for firmware debugging, cool.
I’m still looking for a way to put flashme onto my DS, I think I can get access to a flashcart so I’m thinking about putting flashme on that and using a passme2 then using a GBAMP to run the homebrew code off.
March 11th, 2006 at 1:29 am
So can I use this as a removable media device? I would love to be able to mess around with my ds as much as parasyte does….
March 12th, 2006 at 12:07 pm
This looks like it could really use a bit of casing
Nothing elaborate, of course…
Nice work!
March 12th, 2006 at 3:50 pm
my question may be stupid, but im not sure I dont know much about how usb works but is it impossible to make a USB host card for the ds? so that things like ds linux could have keyboard support? or possibly use it for things like booting nds homebrew off of a pen drive or something like that?
March 14th, 2006 at 1:53 am
I believe a keyboard connected to the RS-232 interface would be a possibility, or maybe even the I/O pins.
This looks like it would be fun to play with, I can’t wait to get my hands on one.
March 14th, 2006 at 3:53 pm
To connect a keyboard to the I/O pins would be easiest, ’cause a keyboard doesnt have TX and RX, but a DATA cable.
You just need to write the code for it.
March 14th, 2006 at 10:20 pm
http://natrium42.xyz/blog/?p=30
March 15th, 2006 at 5:50 am
I was talking about a PS/2 keyboard (standard computer one)
I believe that the I/O ports still are easier to use.
March 15th, 2006 at 7:06 pm
I hate to be pushy but could I make a driver turining my ds into a removable media device??
March 16th, 2006 at 5:29 pm
uh hello people ? ? Why no excitement over a TILT CENSOR I really really really hope this thing sparks some killer homebrew
March 18th, 2006 at 9:29 am
FM radio would be pretty awesome ð
March 18th, 2006 at 4:42 pm
yeah an FM radio will be awsome too
March 19th, 2006 at 7:55 am
fmradio… why not just stream it through WiFi?
March 19th, 2006 at 11:44 am
You know, we could use this thing to record videos and grab screenshots of our homebrew… No need for emulators! Debugging is also pretty useful, too. Wouldn’t need emulators for that, either. I’m totally buying this.
March 21st, 2006 at 12:46 am
Debugging can be done two ways.. one – If the unit can access the ARM cores in real time.. it could throw whatever you wanted down the usb.
secondly. your programs can be programmed to talk directly to the DSerial allowing real time passive debugging.
but both are pretty interesting options.
March 22nd, 2006 at 7:10 am
I don’t think the serial port has the speed to send video, and encoding the video would take up a lot of cpu. Remember there isnt a P4 in there. What I like about this is the ability to make adapters. I may have a few tricks up my sleave depending on the capabilities of the DSerial *cough* *usb host* *cough*.
What I would love to see in the DSerial is IÃÂēC.
March 23rd, 2006 at 10:52 am
you can make it send raw video and make a PC encode it
March 24th, 2006 at 8:01 pm
Raw video gives off HUGE file sizes; I doubt it would be possible to send that much data over a serial link in realtime.
March 28th, 2006 at 4:24 am
You could make the DSerial encode it ð
March 29th, 2006 at 12:14 am
Your DSerial sample code (http://natrium42.xyz/downloads/passme-serial.zip) has a little bug.
In serialRead(…) functions, “CARD_EEPDATA = 0x00;” must change to “CARD_EEPDATA = 0xFF;”.
Or, you will send an incorrect data(0x00) to pc.
March 31st, 2006 at 11:21 am
I agree that a tilt sensor could make for some great homebrew games!
April 15th, 2006 at 4:34 pm
is this project dead or just on hold?
April 21st, 2006 at 4:44 pm
Is the little CPLD on the DSerial or the PassMe2 capable of handling two RS232 ports?
e.g. one port for a serial GPS and the other for an ElmScan (http://www.scantool.net/).
April 29th, 2006 at 8:06 pm
I have some of those little Trimble GPS modules. They are NOT RS232. They are TTL. I have IQs and/or SQs (I forget). I am dying to try GPS in a DS. One could make a longer board that could hold the GPS and a normal GPS antenna connector. That little antenna connector they use is a hard for normal humans to get. It is a cell phone antenna connector. Adding the cost of the GPS would bump the cost. The modules are like $45 US each plus the little antenna cable and the interconnect plug (power and serial comms.) BUT, in any event, you could still use an external GPS that is RS-232, if you wanted. A bit clumsy, though.
SO WHAT’S THE SCOOP HERE ON THIS INTERFACE BOARD??????
May 31st, 2006 at 6:23 am
Uhm… This thing going to happen or what? :\
I mean tils sensor, come on! ð
June 18th, 2006 at 1:30 pm
where can i get a DSerial from i live in the uk do i have yo ship one over or are they realy common
June 23rd, 2006 at 4:35 am
is this dead?
June 28th, 2006 at 5:15 am
hi alexei,
what’s the latest verdict on this very promising project? are you still working on it?
August 17th, 2006 at 1:45 am
What is the status? Any plans to to make the schematics public?
September 8th, 2006 at 11:38 am
dang, i gotta flash my ds lite :/ im to scared lol
October 2nd, 2006 at 10:51 pm
What amazing project.
I’ll dream about GPS on my DS lite is it possible to make Card like DSerial who use Bluetooth and can connect GPS module like GlobalSat BT-359 Bluetooth GPS Receiver?
October 8th, 2006 at 2:19 pm
yea
October 12th, 2006 at 9:31 am
what do i need to hook my ds to my computer
July 6th, 2007 at 2:28 am
Hi,
Nice products but not compatible with memory extension like the supercard.
I think we need a DSerial with Memory for Homebrew.
That will be a killer product.
Georges
September 17th, 2007 at 7:12 am
Any thoughts on making a Slot 2 version?
April 13th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Excuse my ignorance as I am new to the DS and consoles in general but it seems to me that what you are offering is a way to connect to the ds via a serial or USB port from a computer. so that programs can be loaded into the device’s memory and run and so that debug messages can be sent back to the computer. this seems more convenient than other options I’ve read about and I would certainly be interested in buying one if it is not too much.
if I have correctly understood what this is, could you tell me where I can buy one online – preferably using paypal.
thanks, udi.