Cobra ODE FAQ

CobraODE - Cobra Optical Drive Emulator

Welche PS3 Versionen werden unterstützt

Die ganze Produktpalette
also alle FAT , SLIM & SuperSlim PS3s
Region: USA, JAP, Europa und KOREA. (PAL und NTSC)

Welche Firmware muss auf der PS3 Installiert sein

es spielt keine Rolle welche PS3 Firmware installiert ist.
CobraODE funktioniert mit jeder PS3 Firmware bis v4.46

Muss CobraODE in die PS3 eingebaut werden

ja, CobraODE ist eine Hardware die in der PS3 verbaut werden muss.
Bis zur PS3 Version CECH210x muss NICHT gelötet werden, alles wird gesteckt.
Die PS3 muss hier nur Teilweise zerlegt werden um CobraODE einzubauen.
Der Einbau ist daher recht einfach.

Ab der PS3 Version CECH 250x müssen 4 Widerstände ausgelötet und eine Adapterplatine eingelötet werden.
Die PS3 muss dafür ganz Zerlegt werden um an das Mainboard zu kommen
Wichtig: hierfür sind sehr gute Lötkenntnisse erforderlich.

Welche USB Medien werden Unterstützt

alle USB Medien die es gibt
Cobra ODE verwendet USB 2.0, unterstützt aber auch USB 3.0 Medien

Welches Format wird unterstützt

z.Z. Unterstützt CobraODE das FAT32 und das NTFS Format

Wo muss das USB Medium eingesteckt werden

Die USB Medien müssen in das PCB des CobraODE gesteckt werden.
Manager sowie ISOs werden nur an dieser USB Buchse erkannt.

Was muss auf das USB Medium um CobraODE zu verwenden.

Es muss ein Ordner "COBRA" erstellt werden, in dem sich der Cobra Manager als .iso befindet.
Zudem muss ein Ordner "PS3_GAMES" erstellt werden, indem sich die PS3 Spiele ISOs befinden.

Wie starte ich Spiele von USB Medien

Dazu muss eine CobraODE kompatible Disk in der PS3 liegen, [Übersicht] alle Cobra ODE Boot Disks
Nach dem Einschalten der PS3 wird unter Spiele als Disk der Cobra Manager angezeigt und gestartet.
Nachdem man in der Spieleliste das Spiel mit "x" bestätigt hat,
verlangt CobraODE die PS3 auszuschalten.
Nach erneutem einschalten der PS3 wird unter Spiele als Disk die ausgewählte ISO angezeigt und kann gestartet und gespielt werden.
Auch erkennbar an der blauen LED am Cobra PCB

Wie starte ich den Cobra Manager nochmal neu

um den Manager neu zu starten braucht man nur die Disk auszuwerfen und wieder einzuschieben.
Unter Spiele wird die Disk jetzt wieder als Cobra Manager angezeigt.

Kopieren von Spieledisks

CobraODE unterstützt noch kein Kopieren von Spielen.
Die Spiele ISOs müssen am PC Erstellt werden und auf das USB Medium in den PS3_GAMES Ordner kopiert werden.
Split ISOs (>4GB bei FAT32) werden von CobraODE auch unterstützt

Cobra ODE Lieferumfang:

 

weitere Infos folgen in Kürze

Quelle:  http://psxtools.de/thread.php?postid=536455#post536455

Cobra ODE Verpackung und Produktbilder

Cobra ODE Verpackung und Produktbilder
 

01 - 09 - 2013
Cobra ODE News - Download
Manager update: Fixing an issue regarding game updates.
Cobra ODE Manager Fixed

Cobra ODE News und Download

Am 26.Aug., 2013,gabe Team Cobra ODE den Cobra ODE Manager + Llibrary mit der Liste von kompatibel boot discund mehr frei.

Achtung: Sie brauchen den GenPS3iso benutzen,um Ihren rip zu patchen.
Cobra ODE unterstützt Boot Discs
Cobra ODE Manager
Cobra ODE Library
GenPS3iso 

Am 23.Aug.,2013 Bedienung Manual war bekanntgegeben.
Cobra ODE Installation Manual (English)
Cobra ODE User Manual (English)

Cobra Optical Drive Emulator For PS3

Cobra ODE FAQ

Let's start with the questions/statements that we've seen on psx-scene :

Q - [opium2k] The manager looks really ugly!

A - Thanks for the feedback :) However, the manager has been designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind. We have avoided excessive eye candy in favour of simplicity. Cobra ODE manager can however be modified and replaced by any other homebrew app/manager so long as the communication protocol matches our specs, allowing listing and selection of games.
We will provide at time of release a public domain library which will aid integration into any manager and allow listing and selecting games.


Q - [pinfloydviste] Was that manager the prototype and will be different from the final version ?

A - The final manager will have slightly different graphics, but the overall look and feel will remain the same.


Q - [Falcon80] What other homebrew can run using the COBRA ODE ?

A - Homebrew apps which don't use CFW-specific syscalls should be supported.

Q - [Shrek] Can it disable cinavia ?

A - This is not possible without modification of the system files, which our product does not do.


Q - [Hakuoro] Is the process reversible on 4k models? Can I leave the console the way it was before the ODE installation?

A - 4K consoles require desoldering 4 resistors and soldering of a Quick Solder Board. It would be possible to remove the QSB and resolder the resistors, but would require some care.

In saying that, the Cobra ODE clip on PCB has a switch to select Emulation mode or Passthrough mode. In passthrough mode the ODE hardware is completely bypassed, so this will more than likely be what you are looking for.


Q - [barelynotlegal] Does it look like the blue light is lit [in the video] ?

A - The blue LED is indeed lit. The blue LED will be lit when a valid ISO is detected on the USB storage media. If you disconnect the USB storage, the blue LED will turn off. This is also the reason why when the console is turned off the blue LED is still lit, since the ODE hardware is connected.


Q - [Shady Guy Jose] How do I find out if my CECHL model has a BMD-021 dive ?

A - You need to remove the shielding of your drive and look at the drive PCB to determine model number: (BMD-021 or BMD-031) will be written on the PCB. Please refer to the ps3devwiki for more information: http://ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Bluray_Drive


Q - [alzaabi] How to play games from the internal HDD? Will the COBRA ODE support external NTFS HDD ?

A - You cannot run games from the internal PS3 HDD. The COBRA ODE does not have access the the PS3's internal HDD. You can connect an external Hard drive or a usb flash drive to the COBRA ODE and it will support both FAT32 as well as NTFS drives.


Here are our answers to the questions/statements/misinformation from the ps3hax.net forums:

Q - [TheEvolution_PT] Is it Iker Casillas from real madrid? Why wear those gloves..?

A - The gloves were used for two reasons :P Firstly, to preserve the anonymity of those who helped us with the demo, and secondly, because we thought it would be hilarious.

Q - [wakka1, musashiro] Restarting the PS3 after each game selection looks annoying.

A - We have been testing the product for months, and we're pleased to say that ressarting the system is less annoying than you might imagine. The time needed to press 'quit game' or 'turn off system' is the same, and the time required to boot the PS3 is the same as the time the XMB takes to return after you quit a game, hence the only difference is the option chosen from the in-game XMB.

The reasons for selection of games in this manner are two fold. Firstly, switching to the new game after the console reboots will allow you to change your game selection in case you make an error. Secondly, the PS3 keeps a cache of the inserted disc's structure and even if we did switch the virtual disc on the selection of the game, the PS3 will cannot recognize it until it detects an eject or until reboot.

While we could emulate disc ejection, this would require more complex installation on the newer models such as 2k5, 3k and 4k, which we wanted to avoid. We opted instead for the easiest and most friendly installation possible with a single QSB on newer models and solderless on the older models.

In the interests of consistency in behavior of the ODE on all models, we have chosen to use the method of triggering the game selection upon reboot, and we are sure everyone will like this solution once they get to try it.

Note that restarting the PS3 is only needed when you wish to select your game in the manager. The game you selected will stay selected through several reboots, until you action the 'return to manager' event by either simulating a disc ejection (eject button or 'remove disc' from XMB on fat and slim or open/close the drive cover on the super slim) or by disconnecting or changing the hard drive connected to the ODE.


Q - [saxile, GregoryRasputin] ICO & Shadow of the Colossus is available on PSN.

A - This may be the case, but the COBRA Manager is not, and seeing the COBRA Manager run on the 4k model proves the validity of our product. We have used ICO & Shadow of Colossus (retail disc version) in the demo for two reasons, firstly, because the game is small enough for the USB Stick which we used, and we wanted to show the COBRA ODE working with both USB flash drives/ USB sticks and USB Hard Drives in our video demos. We also wanted to show that game since it's a special, as it executes separate .self files other than the main EBOOT.BIN, one for each of the individual games.


Q - [felino_31, mrKruger] Can a new hacked firmware/CFW be developed for the 3k and 4k through the ODE ?

A - Unfortunately not. The firmware on 2k5/3k/4k consoles can not be modified in any way due to the new security checks with lv0.2 signatures. The ODE works with the original firmware (OFW and CFW on earlier models)


Q - [carldenning] Was there another PS3 connected to the TV? What was the wire behind the TV?

A - There was no other console or any other trickery invloved in making the video. The cables behind the TV were the power and the antenna that were plugged directly into the wall. We showed the actual HDMI cable going from the PS3 to the TV, nothing in between. There were no other cables coming out of the TV and we do not know of any wall sockets in existence with HDMI connectors.


Q - [mrc1978] Why zoom in and out?

A - Zooming in was required since without doing so, the camera's white balance for the room and the TV's brightness would not match and the content on the TV would not be clearly visible, only a bright white image. We zoomed in at various intervals in the video to allow you to see what was appearing on the screen instead of a small, blurred, very bright image.


Q - [mrKruger] Is there a release date?

A - Production phase has commenced, which means that by the time the factory assembles the boards and tests them. then ships them to retailers, the release date will be upon us. While it is hard to estimate, we believe the ODE should be available in stores in the beginning of July.


Q - [3absiso, hellsing9] Was the Cobra Team working on the security of the device for the 4 past month?

A - Security of the device was completed over a year ago. As we explained in the announcement post, the additional research and development time which has caused the delays was due to a bug in the hardware with a specific drive model, and we had to eradicate that before release.During that time, we discovered a way to vastly improve the product and enhance the experience, in turn making it much easier to install and use the ODE. Consequently, we decided to delay the product a little further and deliver to our users a far superior product overall.


Q - [mrc1978] Can the COBRA ODE be hacked ?

A - Our device is well secured, so it cannot be hacked in the sense that you are referring to. A similar solution cannot be achieved through software only means.


Q - [musashiro] Can this ODE open up an eventual software solution ?

A - We resolutely believe this to be impossible. We do not think the security of the newer firmwares can be bypassed without a hardware device such as ours at this point.


Q - [Abkario] Has the COBRA Team discovered a new exploit or have the 3.56+ private keys ?

A - Unfortunately we have not discovered a new exploit. The method of running homebrew is the result of the hard work of the work of fail0verflow team two years ago, nothing has changed and if our product was ready at that time, it would have worked then just as it does now.


Q - [VIRGINKLM] Can running homebrew be done via a USB dongle instead of an ODE?

A - This is not possible. Had it been possible we would have released Cobra USB 2 :)


Q - [BobbyBlunt] How did you manage to get a homebrew app to launch on PS3 OFW 4.41 ?

A - The only method currently known of getting homebrew running on those firmwares is if they have the 'discbind' flag. Detailed instructions on how to compile your applications or port existing binary .pkg into a valid homebrew .iso will be released with the user manual.


Q - [brenza] Did you make the homebrew work by matching it's SHA1 with one of the whitelisted SHA1? Can other homebrew apps work as well?

A - No, we did not. Following the instructions on the user manual will allow any and all homebrew apps to run on the OFW via the COBRA ODE (although peek and poke syscalls will not be available).


Q - [brenza] Can we bring linux back using the 'homebrew mode' of the ODE?

A - Unfortunately, that is not possible since all linux-enabling homebrew use peek and poke syscalls which are only available on CFW's.


Q - [itskamel] I know some people connected and they have the private keys!

A - We appreciate the sentiment, but unless those people are called "Kaz Hirai" or "Jack Tretton", that is mathematically impossible.


Here are our answers to the questions from the ps3crunch.net users :

Q - [kalberto] Why do we need to turn off console to chose the game? Can it go directly to the XMB disc game icon ?

A - Please see response given above.


Q - [Brenza] Can we downgrade the 3k/4k models too now ?

A - No, it is not possible to downgrade newer 2k5/3k and 4k models. It could be possible to have write access to the NOR from a homebrew app (untested, but it is highly unlikely). However even if write acces was possible, the downgrade will not achieve anything since those consoles cannot go lower than their factory version, which is for sure an OFW version above the software-hackable 3.55 versions.


Q - [yonut32] What can you tell us about chances of being banned ?

A - We cannot offer any guarantee of any kind in terms of being banned or not, although we do not think it is possible for the PS3 to detect the use of the COBRA ODE. That said, we can not predict the future, thus we do not know what solutions the Sony developers could find for this issue.

We can say however, that it the COBRA ODE is not visible to the PS3. The Cobra ODE emulates the drive, and this gives an almost zero % chance of being banned. The COBRA Manager uses a valid game id from a commercially released PS3 game, thus making it stealthy to the PS3 servers. However, if you use other homebrew applications or if you use a different manager with your COBRA ODE, we cannot guarantee that Sony will not be able to detect it.


Q - [yonut32] Do we need to downgrade the firmware of our console in order to use the COBRA ODE?

A - It is not necessary to upgrade or downgrade the OFW or CFW on your console. Installation is a simple plug and play process on older models and can be installed in less than 5 minutes. Simply open the console, disconnect the drive's cable, connect it to the ODE, then connect the ODE to the drive, close the console, and it will run straight away. With the 2k5/3k/4k models, there is a bit more involved requiring soldering of a quick solder board (QSB). Once this has been completed simply connect the QSB to the ODE, and it is ready to work. No downgrade or modification will be needed to the firmware on your console.

Q - [yonut32] Will the COBRA ODE use the internal hard drive of the PS3?

A - As afore mentioned, the COBRA ODE does not access the internal hard drive of the PS3. You can connect an external hard drive or USB flash drive to the ODE, which allows loading your backups. The COBRA ODE supports external HDDs in both FAT32 and NTFS partitions.

Please address any further questions to: support@cobra-ode.com
Quelle:http://www.cobra-ode.com/cobraODEfaq.html

Cobra ODE ist in Produktion!

Cobra ODE ist in Produktion,bald lieferbar!Siehe die neue Cobra ODE vollständige Feautures:
Cobra ODE Features:

• Unterstützt nahezu alle PS3's,einschließlich vorher "unzerbrechliche" 2k5, 3k und 4k-Systeme!
• Homebrew nun möglich auf bereits "unzerbrechliche" 2k5, 3k und 4k-Systeme!
• Spiele auf SEN in Pass-Through-oder Emulationsmodi** spielen!
• Auf dem Bildschirm Auswahl der Spiele durch Cobra ODE Manager in XMB
• Emulation oder Pass-Through-Modus
• Advanced Smart Fusion-AES-Verschlüsselung und Entschlüsselung Motor am Bord
• Voll aktualisierbare highspeed FPGAs und Highspeed MCU Schutz am Bord
• aktualisierbar via USB-Speicher
• Expansion Ports für Zukunftige Sicherheit
• Einfach und leicht zu bedienen
• Hochwertige Komponenten hindurch verwendet
• an einem High-Tech-Anlage gebaut
• Lötfreie Installation auf FAT und SLIM *** (2xxx und 21xx) Serien
• Einfache Installation auf 25xx, 3xxx und 4xxx Serien Slim und Super Slim-Serien Konsolen mit QSB (Quick Solder)
• Einfache Einrichtung für PATA-oder SATA-Konsolen
• Erweiterte Software darauf und häufige kostenlose Aktualisierungen
• BD Movie zu folgen ist möglich (In einem zukünftigen Update)
• PS1 und PS2 ISO zu folgen ist unterstützt (auf BC-Konsolen in einem zukünftigen Update)
• PS3-Spiel-Disc BD Dumping auf allen PS3 Konsolen unterstützt und kann durch Dritte Manager aktiviert werden (Dumping-Durchsatz werden in zukünftigen Updates verbessert werden)

Original Cobra ODE kaufen!