Question PS2 SSD HDD in a portable

[zm1868179]

I wanted to start a project on a PS2 Portable using a 7000X Model as these models still contain the IDE connection points on the motherboard. People had premade cables to solder to these points to recreate the IDE connecter and then connected a Sata connector for modern drives. I was wondering if anyone has ever attempted this before. you can reference the attached images for the IDE connection points. I figured a small SSD would fit as I can get these in very small form factor. the sata adapter requires a 12v source to power the ide to sata adapter. If this can be done in a portable on these models it would resolve the speed issues that the USB has and would have a possible internal removable HDD that could be used.

 

[Lightning]

I can confirm that it is indeed possible to use a SATA SSD through a bridge IC to load games through OPL, I was however never able to make this work consistently. All the games appeared in the loader, but they almost always failed to load properly.

I haven't put any work into it for some time now as I'm pursuing more software based solutions to game loading, but I did try both the pre-made flex PCBs you've shown above, and a more DIY wire-by-wire method, which is the one that actually ended up working the best for me overall, it just wasn't very tidy looking.

Anyway if you want to pursue this route then I would be happy to offer any insights I might have, just know that the soldering skills required are a little on the advanced side. I also have at least one unopened pack of the pre-made flex PCBs if you're interested

Also also
http://www.maxdiypower.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20&products_id=80

 

[zm1868179]

Ah yea I wasn’t sure I’ve seen people do methods with a pi and the SMB method. I was thinking now that ssd are a thing they require less power Are more durable and you can get them in a smaller than 2.5 form factor with a sata connector it could be internal and removable to add or modify the games on it. If this could work it would definitely be a better way to load things instead of at usb 1.1 speeds.

 

[Lightning]

Ever consider the somewhat controversial HD Pro method?

https://westingames.diytrade.com/sd...Pro_HDLoader_System_for_PS2_Slim_SCPH-90.html

It works by loading games in BIOS mode using some apparently pretty clever software tricks. The speed is probably on par with, or better than the SMB method, although I'm not sure about the compatibility.

This guy sells an All In One version he seems to have created himself that incorporates the Modbo chip, SATA bridge, and custom BIOS rom for doing the game loading.

http://mynewdata.tripod.com/PS2/9XXXX_SATA/9XXXX_SATA.htm

 

[zm1868179]

Ever consider the somewhat controversial HD Pro method?

https://westingames.diytrade.com/sd...Pro_HDLoader_System_for_PS2_Slim_SCPH-90.html

It works by loading games in BIOS mode using some apparently pretty clever software tricks. The speed is probably on par with, or better than the SMB method, although I'm not sure about the compatibility.

This guy sells an All In One version he seems to have created himself that incorporates the Modbo chip, SATA bridge, and custom BIOS rom for doing the game loading.

http://mynewdata.tripod.com/PS2/9XXXX_SATA/9XXXX_SATA.htm

That’s pretty neat I’ve never come across that before I may have to try to get one and see how it works