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MSNTV2 Boot Tutorial

MSNTV2 Boot Tutorial

Well, it's 3AM, but I got my first MSNTV2 server running using linux kernel 2.6.12.5, so here's a writeup on how it's done.

This is provided with no guarantee of accuracy or completeness

This tutorial assumes the following:

WRTSL54GS Hardware & Architecture

Here's the dump of /proc/cpuinfo:

Parts from Digi-Key!

Parts from Digi-Key!

Ok, here's the batch of parts I received from Digi-Key for my C64 DTV.

I ordered case-mount parts so I wouldn't have to worry about making boards to mount the connectors.

See attached images for close-ups. I removed the Sales Order Numbers from the large composite photo.

Neuros OSD - Front View

Neuros OSD - Front View

Here's the view of the front of my new Neuros OSD.

Neuros OSD - Top View

Neuros OSD - Top View

Here's the top view of my new Neuros OSD. Here's where you get to see all the goodies inside.

New Antenna for WRTSL54GS

New Antenna for WRTSL54GS

Well, here is my WRTSL54GS's new antenna, liberated from an old BEF-11.

WRTSL54GS with new antenna

WRTSL54GS with new antenna

I desoldered the old, fixed antenna, and replaced it with a removable antenna.

WRTSL54GS Antenna Replacement

WRTSL54GS Antenna Replacement

This photo shows you the location of the solder points for the antenna. The "tip", or center of the antenna wire, is a little longer than the braided shield, and is soldered to the point marked "Tip". The shield is just soldered together onto the portion marked "Shield".

LVTTL (0/3.3v) to RS-232 (+/-12v) Adapter

LVTTL (0/3.3v) to RS-232 (+/-12v) Adapter

Here's the quickest hack in the history of MSNTV2 hacking.

1x Spark Fun Electronics "Shifter"
1x Floppy Drive Power Cable (from an old power supply)

MSNTV2 Close-up

MSNTV2 Close-up

Here's a better shot of the MSNTV2.

Note: I added an old heatsink  to the Northbridge, as it tends to run warm. 

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