"Let's make GD ROM emulation happen" Facebook group.

Thanks

Nice it's seem the compatibility is high, except CDI, but what's this? iso back up run with USB GDROM?

 

CDI & ISO support aren't there. (even though MNEMO states ISO works, I haven't been able to get a single one to work.)
unless he means ISO/GDI format, instead of RAW/GDI, in that case they both work.

 

this is a assumption... and i know you cant spell it without ass... but... I think i saw on facebook when stone age made that announcement for 2015 they stated it had CDI *it says ISO sorry i was wrong* support... so maybe MNEMO is holding back for that to be a big update???

WRONG... sorry need to edit this... it said ISO... but still odd for him to say GDI &ISO?

 

Yup, I discovered that yesterday, that ISO doesn't seem to work. Tested a dozen or so, mostly SD-ISO Dreamshell format, and then a few others. Nothing works, mostly goes to the CD player screen. I'm thinking he means ISO/GDO, too.

CDI is a must-have, I hope he unlocks that ability!

 

AFAIK, CDI is very close to a standard ISO, just with the extra header added for Discjuggler?

I'm sure ISO can be converted to CDI if the GDEMU firmware doesn't like them?

OzOnE

 

It's not iso per se, it's 2352 bytes/sector cd-rom data with a cdi "header" (footer?) at the end of the file.

Iso is 2048 bytes/sector, while raw audio files are 2352. The difference between 2352 and 2048 (304) is 16 bytes of sector indexing at the begging of each sector and 288 bytes of error correction at the end. Adding those to isos allows to merge isos and raw audio more easily. CDI was used at the time because it supported multisession images in a single file and explaining to everyone how to burn multisession images in 1999 was too much hassle for scene groups.

 

Yeah, what FG said ^^

Thanks, FG.

OzOnE.

 

I'm very interested in one, especially if the price is lower than 100 EUR - paying half of what I've payed for a Dreamcast is just beyond me right now.
Judging from the demand, you may still get quite a few customers. I understand, that you might not be able to move say 25 EUR down but I just might be in a different place financially when you offer your device. Good luck and thank you for your work.

By the way, hi everyone - I've been following this thread quite closely and now it was time to make my move and register

 

Arroseur arrosé, c'est bon ça

 

You make one I will buy it.

you could do stuff the others haven't, fully skinable front end, more menu options, since currently we have non & GDI(Raw/IOS), ISO, CDI & MP3 support.

Also I would suggest to try & go with HDD or USB functionally instead of SD.

 

Hello,
Only my first post but, i have been following this thread since it was only 1-2 pages old. (Tried to register a couple of times too, but profile got limited right away, or something; anyways). I have followed the device that you (cybdyn) and OzOnE, started to post about with most interest. I remeber thinking that it was cool when the others made their versions of the GD-D(evice), but from the vision and description that you guys had of your version that would be better/cooler. To be honest when thinking about it now, and not re-reading the first 60 pages I cant remember why your device would be better. But for some reason I was hoping that your version would be released and/or maybe Mario's, since I got the impression he was trying doing it in the more simular manner as you guys?

For less money and trusting my hunch/forgotten memories = I'll buy one.

Also interested in MNEMO's USB version (Like the; store all in one drive approach). But since I just-almost tried to order it some times, I'll wait some more.
(If I buy that one, I wan to re-seat the USB plug so it points angeled some degrees upwards-Inwards so i can plug the usb drive from inside the console or through the "old" Laser hole)

 

i'll try. but i see if i make simple-cheap device it supports only ISO format (2048 per sector) in gd-drive emu mode, under dreamshell it suports more formats (all what DS does). i'm talking about g1ata adv.
i have idea, maybe gather sd,hdd, usb in one device. dont know about price.
but i think after "It had happened", i mean we can buy one of gd-drive emulator (from author), maybe only the price of such device doesnt give to most ppl touch it. so if there are many ppl who still wanna have such device it has point try make it.

 

I thought you had it already done? Did you scrap it?

 

i made SD version, like gdemu, and small one for HDD (g1ata adv).
it's more or less working stable.
BUT: it's not ready to sell. in short i reach what i want, and stopped at development stage.
next i see, if it's still necessary for ppl. as we have couple version of devices in "store". but if there are many ppl still wanna get such device, and no plan buy expensive one, i have a chance to go ahead to release something in this way


speaking truth, release is not easy for me, and i dislike assemble dozens of pcb boards on the table,
i'm prefer more developing of something, not copying/multiplying same things.
i thought, maybe make it in "open source" way. at least first part, basic features,...
then if it's succes and we need more features i can sell/share updated firmware, maybe not, if some more smarter developer can add better code...
in this case my results will not buried alive, like i have now)) and more ppl can touch it, assemble themself, like DIY, price should grow down

 

I'd buy a PCB and the chip and do the rest myself

For real. PM ME.

 

Well if you do decide to assemble some I will buy one

 

Open-source is REALLY a good idea in my opinion cybdyn. Especially if you don't have the time/resources to manufacture it yourself.

 

YES! Please.

Or sell the PCB with the SMD chip pre soldered. People would get that I'm sure!

 

A request: Could someone give a summary where this whole thing is up to, and what devices now exist, were cancelled, or are being developed? I know I could read the thread, but there are over 2000 posts in this thread now, and there's no way I can find the time to read it beginning to end. Can anyone who's followed this thing from the beginning give a summary of the current state of affairs? I'd really appreciate it, and I'm sure there are other people who would too.

 

4 Developers ~5 Devices

1) Deunan
Device Name: GDEMU
Device Development: Finished
Firmware Updates: Yes
Storage: SD Card
Formats Support: GDI, CDI, ISO(data container non bootable), CCD+IMG+SUB, MDS+MDF
CDDA Support: Yes
Disk Swamping: Yes (Button on board)
Game Compatibility: 100%
Menu: Yes
Region free: Yes (Only if you use the Menu)
Production: Small production by Deunan himself
Order: https://gdemu.wordpress.com/ordering/ordering-gdemu/
Price: 110 Euro (Shipping included)
Site: http://gdemu.wordpress.com/

2) cybdyn
Device Name: DCIO
Device Development: Ongoing
Firmware Updates: ?
Storage: SD Card
Production: No (only testing)

Device Name: G1ATA ADV
Device Development: Ongoing
Firmware Updates: ?
Storage: SD Card, USB, Sata (under consideration)
Production: No (only testing)

3) MNEMO
Device Name: USB-GDROM Controller
Device Development: Finished (further development may follow)
Firmware Updates: Yes
Storage: USB up to 2 TBytes
Formats Support: GDI, ISO, CDI
CDDA Support: Yes
Disk Swamping: No
Game Compatibility: 100% (same games have problems but MNEMO fixed the most Games)
Menu: Yes
Region free: Yes
Production: Small production by MNEMO himself and future mass production via Stone Age Gamer (http://www.stoneagegamer.com/)
Order: http://3do-renovation.ru/How_to_buy.htm
Price: 130 Euro (without shipping and money transfers)
Site: http://3do-renovation.ru/USB-GDROM_Controller.htm

4) Mario
Device Name: ?
Device Development: Not started only test board