ViperGC programmer goes where?

[siphoned]

The original ViperGC chip came with a parallel port programmer. Where would you mount the programmer? The ViperGC Extreme's USB programmer fits into the BBA port on the bottom, but the older programmer doesn't fit anywhere. I found a replacement case with a cut out on the back for a parallel port. Is that the only (best) way to enclose the programmer into the unit? Can anyone help me with this?

[infact]

If you want to fit it in the Cube, it is the easiest way with the replacement case.
Otherwise you can cut the original case...

But seriously: Why do you need this programmer at all? It is IMO only needed for flashing the BIOS, something you wont need every day.

[siphoned]

So back in the day when the Viper first came out, people just cut a hole in the original shell (or didn't permanently mount the programmer at all). Thanks for the info.

I know I don't really need it. I like the replacement case, thought I would make full use of it.

Thanks!

[AC_Orange]

you wouldn't want to have the programmer connected to the gamecube at all times, its pointless. i used mine only once to flash the chip with viper. since then i've been using dvds to update

[liquitt]

thought about buying a viper extreme or a qoob pro?

[gtmtnbiker]

Are you able to put stuff like GCOS in the flash memory of the Viper using a DVD? My USB programmer for the viper doesn't work too well unless I hold it at an angle in the bba port. It's like it's a bit too thin and doesn't make good contact.

[liquitt]

Are you able to put stuff like GCOS in the flash memory of the Viper using a DVD? My USB programmer for the viper doesn't work too well unless I hold it at an angle in the bba port. It's like it's a bit too thin and doesn't make good contact.

i don't think so. try adding a bit of solder to the connector-pads so it's a tight fit

[infact]

When you can put cobra 2.1 on a vipergc non-extreme, you should be able to put gcos on there, too.

[liquitt]

i think he's talking about the flash filesystem...?

[infact]

I dont know...

[siphoned]

thought about buying a viper extreme or a qoob pro?

Thanks. I actually have a viper extreme with the usb programmer already. I thought about getting the qoob from the webshop, looked like a good price.?

[liquitt]

thought about buying a viper extreme or a qoob pro?

Thanks. I actually have a viper extreme with the usb programmer already. I thought about getting the qoob from the webshop, looked like a good price.?

best you can get right now (and i dont think that it'll change...)