THIS IS A TURORIAL to gain access and utilize the System Controller IC on a PlayStation 3 to retrieve the error logs and basic debugging information. These are very useful to help diagnose and repair the console after experiencing issues, such as a Yellow Light of Death (YLOD). However, it can be useful for much more than that. I cover the basics, not the more advanced stuff you can do with it. This is mainly geared the novice who needs a windows tutorial. For Linux users, there is already a PDF tutorial on @db260179's github. I suggest you read through the other resources he has compiled in that download as well. There are usefull schematics, voltage test pad locations, and more.
Links:
Written SYSCON Tutorial: [ Ссылка ]
Download Python: [ Ссылка ]
Download SYSCON Script: [ Ссылка ]
SYSCON Error Codes: [ Ссылка ]
Asking for help (PSX Place forum): [ Ссылка ]
A list of my more useful posts: [ Ссылка ]
Tools & Products Used or Recommended (Affiliate Links):
PS3 Disassembly | T6-30 Torx Security Bit set ([ Ссылка ])
SYSCON UART | 3.3v USB-to-TTL Serial Cable ([ Ссылка ])
Breadboard Jumper Wires | Male to Female ([ Ссылка ])
Wire Stripper | 20-30 AWG ([ Ссылка ])
Flush Cut Snips | Side Cutters ([ Ссылка ])
Solder | Kester 44 Eutectic 63% tin, 37% lead - 0.025 in Wire Diameter ([ Ссылка ])
Flux | MG Chemicals 8341-10ML No Clean Flux Paste ([ Ссылка ])
99.9% Pure Isopropyl Alcohol ([ Ссылка ])
Microfiber Cleaning Towels ([ Ссылка ])
PSU 12v PWR Extension Cables | Banana Plug to Alligator Clips ([ Ссылка ])
Soldering Iron | KSGER T12 Soldering Station ([ Ссылка ])
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:06 What Is SYSCON?
3:53 Who Do We Thank?
04:34 Disclaimer
05:05 Part 1 - PS3 Turns on
09:00 Part 2 - PS3 Doesn't turn on
16:27 Mullion (External)
19:33 Mullion (Internal)
26:40 Sherwood
28:55 Asking For Help (Outro)
Music:
Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. [ Ссылка ]
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