#7656 - funkeejeffou - Sun Jun 22, 2003 6:14 pm
Hello,
I've just ordered my Flash2Advance 128Mb set; and I've been browsing a bit the topics in the hardware section. What worries me is that it seems that we cannot burn the flash cart with this kit on GBASP. Can anyone confirm?
By the way, I've ordered the USB kit; and if I really can't burn my cart, what can I do?
Thanks to anyone who will help
#7660 - tepples - Sun Jun 22, 2003 6:48 pm
| funkeejeffou wrote: |
| I've just ordered my Flash2Advance 128Mb set; and I've been browsing a bit the topics in the hardware section. What worries me is that it seems that we cannot burn the flash cart with this kit on GBASP. Can anyone confirm? |
From everything I've read about it, turn off the GBA SP's internal light and it'll be more likely to work. Get the USB version and it'll be more likely to work.
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#7677 - funkeejeffou - Sun Jun 22, 2003 10:02 pm
Thanks Tepples, feel better now !
#7678 - Lord Graga - Sun Jun 22, 2003 10:06 pm
The GBA SP needs more POWAR!
I know that there a site that tells you how to do it, but it includes opening the F2A and adding some power through a USB cable ;)
#7683 - funkeejeffou - Sun Jun 22, 2003 10:29 pm
I've checked what you said Lord Graga, and it seems Tepple is right as the F2A works on GBA SP:
http://www.gameboy-advance.net/flash_card/compare.htm
By the way, it seems that flashing from a laptop won't work as the USB port is powered by 3.3V (unlike the 5V for desktops). It's apparently the only problem for the F2A.
#7686 - tepples - Sun Jun 22, 2003 11:56 pm
| funkeejeffou wrote: |
| By the way, it seems that flashing from a laptop won't work as the USB port is powered by 3.3V (unlike the 5V for desktops). |
Would it work with a mains-powered USB hub between the laptop and the F2A cable? Would the hub appropriately boost the signal to 5V?
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#7700 - funkeejeffou - Mon Jun 23, 2003 4:47 am
I've checked some site related to USB Hub (self powered), it is said that each port is powered by 5V and intensity is near 500mA; so in theory there should be no problem(http://www.skyhawkusa.com/USB_Hub.htm).
Better check your Hub notice, it should be written somewhere, or even try it once. When Voltage is not enough, the rom won't burn as I've seen some posts relating this.
#7707 - Badut - Mon Jun 23, 2003 9:59 am
How can laptop USB have a lower voltage. I thought USB was a standard. Anyways, I can flash fine from my laptop. Maybe it depends on the laptop.
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#7775 - krozen - Tue Jun 24, 2003 2:53 pm
Hey,
I installed an afterburner, without dimmer switch. Now, when i try to burn a rom when the GBA is runnin of the mains, it restarts. It works fine with batteries, but i was hopin to use the mains to save power. Has anyone else had this problem, and is there a way around it?
Cheers