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by Chris Kelly
Tue Jun 25, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: LibreDrive drives
Topic: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives
Replies: 1005
Views: 2294138

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Will support for Pioneer drives with upgraded firmware eventually be supported? Unaware I'd lose compatibility, I upgraded my BDR-212UBK from 1.02 to: Drive Information OS device name: D: Manufacturer: PIONEER Product: BD-RW BDR-212U Revision: 1.05 Serial number: TKDL001706WL Firmware date: 2023-08...
by Chris Kelly
Tue Jun 25, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: LibreDrive drives
Topic: Pioneer firmware update February 2023
Replies: 218
Views: 299364

Re: Pioneer firmware update February 2023

I just upgraded my BDR-212UBK from 1.02 to 1.05. It's no longer a libreDrive. I wish I discovered this thread before I did this. I do believe in firmware updates for the sake of bug fixes, read/write issues with certain discs, etc.. At least with LG, MK firmware is released not long after the offici...
by Chris Kelly
Tue Jun 25, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: LibreDrive drives
Topic: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives
Replies: 1005
Views: 2294138

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Will support for Pioneer drives with upgraded firmware eventually be supported? Unaware I'd lose compatibility, I upgraded my BDR-212UBK from 1.02 to: Drive Information OS device name: D: Manufacturer: PIONEER Product: BD-RW BDR-212U Revision: 1.05 Serial number: TKDL001706WL Firmware date: 2023-08...
by Chris Kelly
Tue Jun 25, 2024 7:59 am
Forum: LibreDrive drives
Topic: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives
Replies: 1005
Views: 2294138

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Will support for Pioneer drives with upgraded firmware eventually be supported? Unaware I'd lose compatibility, I upgraded my BDR-212UBK from 1.02 to: Drive Information OS device name: D: Manufacturer: PIONEER Product: BD-RW BDR-212U Revision: 1.05 Serial number: TKDL001706WL Firmware date: 2023-08-...
by Chris Kelly
Wed Jun 19, 2024 6:03 pm
Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
Topic: Using MakeMKV as a Background Decrypter?
Replies: 4
Views: 561

Re: Using MakeMKV as a Background Decrypter?

I don't think DVDFab supports my Pioneer drive. Xreveal couldn't find the key to a 4K Blu-ray I loaded. So for now, the closest way to achieve my objective is to check the VLC option in MakeMKV's Integration tab, play the disc in VLC, and while the disc is playing, get the CODEC info.
by Chris Kelly
Wed Jun 19, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
Topic: Using MakeMKV as a Background Decrypter?
Replies: 4
Views: 561

Re: Using MakeMKV as a Background Decrypter?

When enabling all the options under the Integration tab, it's as if MakeMKV cracks the encryption without removing it because without checking the options, Windows Explorer refuses to copy the BD structure. However, with the integration options checked, it manages to copy, but the files are unreadab...
by Chris Kelly
Sun Jun 16, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
Topic: Using MakeMKV as a Background Decrypter?
Replies: 4
Views: 561

Using MakeMKV as a Background Decrypter?

Now that RedFox's AnyDVDHD is gone, will checking the System option in the Integration tab allow integration so I can use tools such as BD Info without ripping the disc?
by Chris Kelly
Tue Apr 26, 2022 3:02 pm
Forum: Advanced MakeMKV usage
Topic: Installing MakeMKV and AnyDVDHD on One Computer
Replies: 0
Views: 3674

Installing MakeMKV and AnyDVDHD on One Computer

So far, I have noticed lately that AnyDVDHD uses elements of MakeMKV to expand AnyDVDHD's drive compatibility. I think it is awesome that two well-known programs are working together, especially for those who strictly plan on making unmodified backups or region-free backups using either Windows file...
by Chris Kelly
Tue Apr 26, 2022 2:51 pm
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023
Replies: 2357
Views: 4756376

Re: Flashing Drives Installed in Vantec NST-540S3-BK

It looks like this will be hit-or-miss. I asked Vantec about this and here's what they explained to me. I thought you might find it helpful. "Hi Chris, Thanks for asking. Sorry, we do not know. Let me explain, in a normal setup, these SATA optical drives installed into a system are connected t...
by Chris Kelly
Fri Apr 22, 2022 6:18 pm
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023
Replies: 2357
Views: 4756376

Flashing Drives Installed in Vantec NST-540S3-BK

It looks like this will be hit-or-miss. I asked Vantec about this and here's what they explained to me. I thought you might find it helpful. "Hi Chris, Thanks for asking. Sorry, we do not know. Let me explain, in a normal setup, these SATA optical drives installed into a system are connected to...
by Chris Kelly
Tue Apr 19, 2022 11:08 pm
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: 5.25" Drive Enclosures with Support for Flashing
Replies: 7
Views: 5305

Breaking News

While I was on Vantec's site, just for the hell of it, I checked out their optical drive enclosures, and I stumbled upon the NST-540S3-BK, an updated version of the NST-536S3-BK, which addresses my preferences to install either my LGs or Pioneer, as well as data transfer speed and power ratings high...
by Chris Kelly
Tue Apr 19, 2022 11:39 am
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: 5.25" Drive Enclosures with Support for Flashing
Replies: 7
Views: 5305

How I Thought Drive Speeds and Data Transfer Rates Are Related

I understand that the Other World Mercury Pro will not fit Pioneer drives. Yet someone on Amazon claimed they used it with a Pioneer BDR-209. I have a Pioneer BDR-212UBK, as well as an LG WH16NS40 and LG WH16NS60. Are there any enclosures which have three 5.25" bays? How do the Other World Com...
by Chris Kelly
Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:15 am
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: 5.25" Drive Enclosures with Support for Flashing
Replies: 7
Views: 5305

Here's how I made my decision.

I just checked the current ratings on my drives. The Pioneer is rated at 2.2 Amps, and the LGs at 2.0, making all my drives more efficient than I thought, even at full potential. I'll be able to get three of the Vantec enclosures, put my drives in them, maintain full potential, save some money, and ...
by Chris Kelly
Tue Apr 19, 2022 8:55 am
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: 5.25" Drive Enclosures with Support for Flashing
Replies: 7
Views: 5305

They Didn't Make It Easy to Decide

I guess the Pioneer BDR-209 isn't too big to be used with the Other World Computing Mercury Pro because when checking out the dimensions of my Pioneer BDR-212UBK, it excedes the maximum dimensions from front to back which will fit in the Mercury Pro, making the Mercury Pro only physically useable wi...
by Chris Kelly
Tue Apr 19, 2022 7:43 am
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: 5.25" Drive Enclosures with Support for Flashing
Replies: 7
Views: 5305

5.25" Drive Enclosures with Support for Flashing

I understand that the Other World Mercury Pro will not fit Pioneer drives. Yet someone on Amazon claimed they used it with a Pioneer BDR-209. I have a Pioneer BDR-212UBK, as well as an LG WH16NS40 and LG WH16NS60. Are there any enclosures which have three 5.25" bays? How do the Other World Comp...