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BlueSCSI shaped for CPS3

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Hi !

I’ve adapted Eric Helgeson’s BlueSCSI board to snap directly onto the back of a CPS3 mainboard - no ribbon cable needed.

This fully replaces the original CD-ROM reader and can be used to flash games, boot games, etc., just like the original drive. The SD card stores the ISO images, and there is no complex configuration.

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Here’s the quick rundown:
  • Why this mod ?
    • Cleaner install: custom shape matches the CPS3 PCB, so it clips right on.
    • Better reliability: eliminates loose cables.
  • BlueSCSI firmware compatible: microSD-based “drives” and firmware updates via USB-C.
    • No need for jumper configuration
  • Slim enough to go within plexi cases, it's lower than the SIMMS memories.
  • It's available ! BlueSCSI are quite complicated to get at a reasonable price, at least in Europe.

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I already made some boards for French arcade forums but I though it may interest other communities as well !
Price was 60€ with SD card included. Contact me in PM if interested.
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External links
  1. The wonderful BlueSCSI project : https://github.com/erichelgeson/BlueSCSI
  2. An old thread about BlueSCSI: https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/bluescsi-scsi2sd-alternative.18121/
 
msamiullah said:
Great project, I shared similar idea with @hatmoose couple of months ago but he never listened to me :). You did it so its your idea and your project. Great accomplishment.
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This is a totally amazing looking project! Sorry I wasn't able to help you, but this is way cooler than anything I would have come up with. If you're looking for such a thing I'd buy one like this.
 
ForestOfDreams said:
Probably in for one.
Does anyone know if it interferes with the metal shells?
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Can't be sure as I don't own one, but believe me, it's quite small and do go much out of the board original size.
Are you able to mesure the space left in the box ?
 
I added a connector receptacle so you can see how much is out. I would say than 4mm is enough, 5mm to be safe (you can add insulation this way).
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As you can see, there is not much out of the CPS3 board.
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I would help but mine is out of the case, is a nocd and I need to finish my hdmi mod now that I have the updated selector I am motivated again.

Plus that isnt the board I would use this for, also curious if it fits the hursit cases.
I pieced together a cheaper jamma cd build for *mostly* a dedicated third strike but that scsi drive is making it less portable than needed.
 
16bitgium said:
Would you still need the security cartridge?
Or are the ISO’s decrypted?
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The security cart embeds the main CPU of the board, so you still need it.
The BlueSCSI only emulates a SCSI CD-Rom reader. On it you can put any ISO image you like: original CD, Darksoft release, etc.
 
I'd be interested in one if it'll fit in a Jasen CPS3 case and not short out on the rear metal plate - can anyone confirm that this will fit OK in the metal case?
 
tika said:
I'd be interested in one if it'll fit in a Jasen CPS3 case and not short out on the rear metal plate - can anyone confirm that this will fit OK in the metal case?
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If you have the case on hand, give a try to a cardboard mockup ?

Cut 155x25mm rectangles and see how many layers you can stack at the back.
 
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