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Mod for Model 1 Saturn?

ultimatepump - Jun 17, 2005

		ultimatepump		Jun 17, 2005
			Hello, I think I have a model 1 saturn. It was one of the first I believe. Is there a mod chip available for it or only model 2? Basically I'm trying to find the safest route to getting my backups to run without damging the Saturn too bad. If worse comes to worse and I need to do the swap thing which I have not tried yet excpet for the PSX, can someone please direct me to the best solution for swapping? I will probably need to modify the door right? Also does it help at all that I have a Saturn Gameshark? Thanks and hope you can help.

		ultimatepump		Jun 17, 2005
			I actually need help in finding out which model I have. I just looked at the model number and it is MK 80000 with oval shaped buttons, it came with Virtua Fighter if that helps. I'm hoping I can get a mod chip for it.

		mal		Jun 17, 2005
			You need to open up the Saturn's case and have a look at the hardware inside. If there is a 20 pin ribbon cable connecting the CD board to the mainboard, it's model 1. If there is a 21 pin ribbon cable connecting the CD board to the mainboard, it's model 2. I don't know for sure, but I'm guessing that you have a model 1 Saturn on your hands.

		dj898		Jun 17, 2005
			and getting the chip for M1 is very hard... I'm still looking for a source in Japan where I can get 20/21pin dual chip... I saw one went for sale on Yahoo Japan recently so it is still available some where...

		racketboy		Jun 17, 2005
			Unless you want to do the hack for the exisiting chips

		Protosstic		Jun 19, 2005
			Racketboy, has a guide been compiled for that as of yet? I think it'd be interesting to get some model 2 mods edited for model 1. As well, thanks for helping my sell the saturn

		racketboy		Jun 21, 2005
			I haven't written a guide as I have never done it before. But I'm glad I could help with your sale!

		lordofduct		Jun 21, 2005
			I may be getting a model 1 soon just to try this mod... I'll try to write a manual, never wrote one before but I guess nows no better a time then any other. On top of scanning those manuals... grrr, and school and work and 2 trips around the country. Do I ever sleep?

		Raijin Z		Jun 26, 2005
			Beh, just got another Saturn at a yardsale Friday, and of course it's a model 1, 20 pin ribbon. =_= I really, REALLY don't want to have to do the swap trick crap... and I had no luck finding 20 pin mods for my first Saturn... So lemme know if they turn up. Too bad nothing can be done about my Rev2 Dreamcast. 9_9

		dj898		Jun 26, 2005
			only option at the moment is hacking 21pin chip for M1 Saturn... I've been looking for dual 20/21 pin chip but so far nothing comes up...

		racketboy		Jun 27, 2005
			There's another success story here: http://forums.segaxtreme.net/index.php?showtopic=1...

		Raijin Z		Jun 27, 2005
			Sweetness, this seems like it's in my realm of ability. Now to gather the funds for the proper 21 pin mod chip....

		Protosstic		Jun 30, 2005
			Don't you just need Racketboy's modchips that he sells? Then you can hack it to work with the model 1

		racketboy		Jun 30, 2005
			Yup

		Pandor		Jul 2, 2005
			i wonder if the same fix would work with a modboard from lik-sang. got me a chip from them some time ago and it's been laying here for quite some time now, doing nothing but collecting dust

		mal		Jul 3, 2005
			Give it a try and let us know.