Gauging interest in Optical Drive Development

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Noob123
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Gauging interest in Optical Drive Development

#1 Post by Noob123 » Tue Jan 06, 2026 1:05 am

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the forum and new to the world of optical drive back ups but I am not new to the world of product development.

I'm checking in with the community here to see if there is interest in developing a LibreDrive and UHD compatible drive. I am leaning towards basing the design off of either the Pioneer BDR-XS06 model or the Pioneer BDR-XS07TUHD model. If I base the design off of the BDR-XS06 model, the external enclosure would be an aftermarket Aluminum Magnesium enclosure identical to the XS06/XS07 and it would have a genuine Pioneer BDR-UD04 internal drive. I would request that this drive is flashed at the factory level with the SDFTool to make it UHD and LibreDrive compatible out of the box. I'm located in the USA so this optical drive would be imported for the purpose of being sold and shipped here.

Constructive feedback would be most appreciated.

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Re: Gauging interest in Optical Drive Development

#2 Post by Billycar11 » Wed Jan 07, 2026 9:56 am

i have tried to get pioneer to start production offering to buy 5,000 drives it was met with silence
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Re: Gauging interest in Optical Drive Development

#3 Post by Noob123 » Thu Jan 08, 2026 8:34 pm

Billycar11 wrote:
Wed Jan 07, 2026 9:56 am
i have tried to get pioneer to start production offering to buy 5,000 drives it was met with silence
I’m not surprised. Which model did you ask them about? Out of the top five models you would like to see reproduced, how does the Pioneer BDR-XS07TUHD model rank for you?

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Re: Gauging interest in Optical Drive Development

#4 Post by Billycar11 » Fri Jan 09, 2026 12:06 am

Noob123 wrote:
Thu Jan 08, 2026 8:34 pm
Billycar11 wrote:
Wed Jan 07, 2026 9:56 am
i have tried to get pioneer to start production offering to buy 5,000 drives it was met with silence
I’m not surprised. Which model did you ask them about? Out of the top five models you would like to see reproduced, how does the Pioneer BDR-XS07TUHD model rank for you?
i asked about pioneer xd08

that drive is up there but after getting xd08 i really like them they are so durable and reliable
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments

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