www.makemkv.com

I'm new to this forum, so please bear with me if I'm asking obvious questions. But what is the difference between the two different firmwares? (BU40N 1-00DE and 1-00MK) How do I know what to get?

Also, on your first post it mentions a special offer for forum members. It says something about ...

HSH1979 wrote: Thu Jul 09, 2026 2:17 pm drives available?

https://shop.uhdfriendlydrives.co.uk/

Cerberus wrote: Thu Jul 09, 2026 6:18 am You are based in NI right? Do you allow collection?

Sorry collection is not available.

Kind Regards

Asmcom

ObeseNinJa wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 3:33 pm Hi all, are you able to tell me on here how much you normally sell your drives for please? Just to give me a rough idea going forward.

Cheers

Prices will be advertised on our website. The Website will re-open on the 27th July 2026.

https://shop.uhdfriendlydrives.co.uk/

Kind Regards

Asmcom

Hi Asmcom

will the looms be available to purchase separately without having to purchase a drive as well

I purchased 2 drives from you earlier in the year so have no need for a third drive

Best Regards
Flan


Hi Flan,

Yes the looms will be available separately. Hope life is good with you ...

Any day now. Was meant to be by the 8th, but I'd imagine this heatwave hasn't helped anyone's plans. Welcome to being patient :).


Hello everyone,

First of all, I would like to thank everyone for your patience and support over the past few months. We know the delays have been frustrating, and ...

Good News, we have received looms, and we will open within the next two weeks. More info will be posted here.

Kind Regards

Asmcon

Hello everyone,

We have now received the 2nd prototype looms , which are 200cm long and use a heavier gauge wire , and we are pleased to report that all testing has gone very well.

We tested 12 x BD100 UHD discs using both the Hitachi BP55 cross-flashed to BP60NB10 1-00MK and the Hitachi BU40N on ...

No site opening?


Last updated: 19th April 2026

Our website will remain temporarily offline until mid-May 2026


Hello everyone,

We have now finished testing our latest batch of new Hitachi slim drives , manufactured between September and December 2025 .

Both the Hitachi BP55 and Hitachi ...

azkey wrote: Sun Apr 19, 2026 11:56 am This might be a stupid question, but . . .
Will you, somehow, be able to source any of the Pioneer BDR-X13E-X, Pioneer BDR-X13E-S, Pioneer BDR-S13E-X, Pioneer BDR-S13EBK or their U or J variants for the EU zone?

Sorry no we won't be able to get any more of these models.

Regards Asmcom

About Asmcom’s USB Stable Power 5VDC Connector Loom, Can you confirm that there is protection to prevent current from being sent back to the computer ? Some cheap usb hub with additive power have this problem...

Will you sell classiczl 5,25 internal drive when your shop reopen ?

Thank you ...

Thank you, Marty! Quick question - the only bin file I'm seeing in the firmware pack is the HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917.bin file - it doesn't really say 1.03 MK. Is this the correct one? If so, I will try again, but I did try this in the SDFtool and I'm still ...

About Asmcom’s USB Stable Power 5VDC Connector Loom, Can you confirm that there is protection to prevent current from being sent back to the computer ? Some cheap usb hub with additive power have this problem...

Will you sell classiczl 5,25 internal drive when your shop reopen ?

Thank you


Yes ...

About Asmcom’s USB Stable Power 5VDC Connector Loom, Can you confirm that there is protection to prevent current from being sent back to the computer ? Some cheap usb hub with additive power have this problem...

Will you sell classiczl 5,25 internal drive when your shop reopen ?

Thank you ...

https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/70/4b/dux90mSh_t.jpg
https://shop.uhdfriendlydrives.co.uk/

Asmcom’s USB Stable Power 5VDC Connector Loom and Major Stock Update. Length of Loom is 200cms

https://images2.imgbox.com/cd/83/jEP07SBc_o.jpg

Last updated: 19th April 2026

Our website will remain ...