Email me for the pioneer flasher see below for infoPlatonicsolid wrote: ↑Mon Dec 02, 2024 3:42 pmGood morning. I've been successfully loading up my DVDs and Blu-Rays on an old BD-208D, but have now started hitting 4K discs it can't read. Ready to take the plunge to flash it. From my read of the threads, this should be supported?
The pioneer firmware isn't included in the big pack. Appears that has to be requested, yes?Code: Select all
Drive Information OS device name: D: Manufacturer: PIONEER Product: BD-RW BDR-208D Revision: 1.10 Serial number: [REDACTED] Firmware date: 2012-08-22 Bus encryption flags: 13 Highest AACS version: 81 LibreDrive Information Status: Enabled Drive platform: RS8301 Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-208 Firmware type: Original (unpatched) Firmware version: 1.10/ID61 DVD all regions: Yes BD raw data read: Yes BD raw metadata read: Yes Unrestricted read speed: Yes No disc inserted
Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2024
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2024
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
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UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
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First, thanks for the helpful guide, tools, and firmware. I'm about to start digitizing several hundred Blu Ray/DVDs so we can pack up all the old discs, and this firmware should allow that process to go as smoothly as possible.
Second, I thought I'd chime in to confirm that the BENFEI SATA to USB 3.0 Cable, USB 3.0 to SATA III Hard Drive Adapter (the one with the 12V/2A Power Adapter) from Amazon worked great for flashing my new WH14NS40.
https://a.co/d/396HjXw
I saw some others reference this adapter within this thread, but since it isn't explicitly listed in the "USB enclosures/sata adapters that work with optical drives and flashing" section, and the Amazon posting only mentions CD/DVD I wanted to mention it again for anyone nervous about trying something not on that list.
And finally, I also thought it might be worth warning folks against purchasing the WAVLINK USB C to Dual Bay SATA Adapter,Hard Drive Convertor with 2 USB 3.0 Ports for External 3.5/2.5 Inch SSD HDD SATA III adapter from Amazon for use with an optical drive.
https://a.co/d/396HjXw
I initially picked up the WAVLINK adapter since it provides additional capabilities that could be useful down the line, but once I received it, I found that it doesn't seem to work with the WH14NS40 at all. With it connected, the computer doesn't even recognized there's a drive attached.
The WAVLINK, above, does work fine with some SATA SSDs without a problem, so I'm hanging on to it, but don't expect to buy one to use for reading/flashing an optical drive (at least not the WH14NS40).
-L
Second, I thought I'd chime in to confirm that the BENFEI SATA to USB 3.0 Cable, USB 3.0 to SATA III Hard Drive Adapter (the one with the 12V/2A Power Adapter) from Amazon worked great for flashing my new WH14NS40.
https://a.co/d/396HjXw
I saw some others reference this adapter within this thread, but since it isn't explicitly listed in the "USB enclosures/sata adapters that work with optical drives and flashing" section, and the Amazon posting only mentions CD/DVD I wanted to mention it again for anyone nervous about trying something not on that list.
And finally, I also thought it might be worth warning folks against purchasing the WAVLINK USB C to Dual Bay SATA Adapter,Hard Drive Convertor with 2 USB 3.0 Ports for External 3.5/2.5 Inch SSD HDD SATA III adapter from Amazon for use with an optical drive.
https://a.co/d/396HjXw
I initially picked up the WAVLINK adapter since it provides additional capabilities that could be useful down the line, but once I received it, I found that it doesn't seem to work with the WH14NS40 at all. With it connected, the computer doesn't even recognized there's a drive attached.
The WAVLINK, above, does work fine with some SATA SSDs without a problem, so I'm hanging on to it, but don't expect to buy one to use for reading/flashing an optical drive (at least not the WH14NS40).
-L