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April 30 2010 Xtractor 2 Remote Command Specification (Incl Source Code) |
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We finally finished the Remote Command Specification document for coders, we are bundling it with the Remote Command Application (the one you see on the Feature Demonstration Video), we included also the Source Code of the Application as reference. If you are just curious and want to test without compile we included the executable ready to run (Requires .net framework 3.5 installed on your PC). You can find the Specification and Application on the Downloads Section or also Clicking Here.
Also we are releasing the Firmware Update 1.3 fixing some stability issues and adding new buzzer feature, this update can be obtained from the Downloads Section its also included on the above document for simplicity. |
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April 21 2010 Xtractor 2 Manual and first Firmware Update Release |
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We are releasing the very first version of the Manual (still work in process) for those users who got your Xtractor 2 units earlier. You can locate it on the Downloads Section. We are preparing now the sample applications and the Remote Command documentation for coders.
Also we had reports of Xtractor 2 causing problems with Spear not allowing reading keys with DVDKey/DVDKey32 in Jungleflasher, we traced the bug and we are issuing the first Firmware Update for Xtractor 2. You can find it on our Downloads Section. Its recomended you read the Manual (Section 6) to learn how to update the firmware of your Xtractor 2.
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April 17 2010 Video Demonstration of Main Features of XT2 |
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| Here is a small video showing some of the Main Features of Xtractor 2, as you can appreciate after watching the video we have put lot of effort and hard work on this redesign. I would like to thank everyone involved. There is More to come !! | |||||||||||||
| Also we have published a QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE to jump start on using the Main Features of Xtractor 2. We will publish a full manual in a couple of days, meawhile I hope this solve some of your doubts. Full command specification and source code also will be available really soon. | |||||||||||||
April 16 2010 - Introducing, Xtractor 2 |
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We are proud to announce the latest member in Maximus product family, the new Xtractor 2, will preserve all functionality of the 1x series and add new and interesting features. This product is just a small taste of what it comes this year in Maximus. Base Functionality : - Supplies Power to 360 DVD Drives including Eject function or all drives SHIPPING TO RESELLERS START NEXT WEEK |
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April 07 2010 - Yes, Vampire works with Winbond Chipset Liteon Drives |
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About rumours from Vampire not working with Winbond flash Liteon Drives, here is a small proof in video that Vampire DOES NOT HAVE such issues. The Vampire tool was released 2.5 months ago and is the #1 seller on his kind. As you should know there are currently 2 brands of memory chipsets embeded into the Liteon Drives, one is Macronix (Vendor ID 0xC7), other is Winbond (Vendor ID 0xEF), the read and flash procedure if you use the Vampire is transparent to the user for both cases. |
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5-FEB-2010 New Revision to Vampire Manual and Quick 1-page Printable PDF Guides |
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| We got a message from user of the Rebuild board, he find that if you put the Vampire Probes inside the holes of the rebuild board and pinch really hard you can actually pinch thru the coating of the dvd board and cause some heating on the xtractor. Below is a reference picture so you can see the tip actually passes thru the board. | |||||||||||||
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The good new is that almost all stock resides still on warehouse and we will be doing a quick fix on the rebuild boards (filling the holes) to avoid you the problem. For the customers who already received the boards we have designated a better way to use the Vampire with rebuild board wich indeed result much more easier job. We have already updated the Vampire+Rebuild board Manual and we also published the Quick 1-page Reference Guides in English and Spanish in printable PDF format. Get them on the download section. |
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4-FEB-2010 Clarifying Rumours |
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| A.- Yes, of course, But 90% of the modders will find the solder method to rebuild traces is faster and easier than using the conductive glue that will be included with their product, so in market terms we think our product stands out on top. |
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| So if you think their solution will require a way to rebuild the cut traces? | |||||||||||||
| A.- Yes, if there was another solution; it would be by software and software doesn't pay. Not to mention they will have to make all the software free "forever". |
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| What do you think about the way they put in big words NO SOLDERING? | |||||||||||||
| A.- Well that's is their attempt to take the customers over to their product, it's really a shame. They did it to try to stop our sales and indeed they are lying to the customers, those who in good faith believe them will wait the 2 weeks just to discover that they will receive a product that they can get now with our vampire. |
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| Any other comment to customers who are now trying to make a purchase decision? | |||||||||||||
| A.- Well, the market is too big, no sense to try to earn customers with sneaky tactics, here is Maximus; we always speak the truth and that's the best strategy for anyone in this business. |
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NEWS 29-JAN-2010 XTRACTOR ITS ALIVE !! |
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INTRODUCING THE NEW ACCESORY FOR XTRACTOR: "VAMPIRE" |
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This device will help to professional installers to do the Firmware reading on the latest Liteon drives (83850V2 & 93450). Its based on the MRA concept and 100% compatible with all Xtractor units, it connects directly on the Xtractor pin port. It came with 2 visual indicators, one for polarity check and other for Vendor Mode. This device release could confuse some people because we just released Litekey (click here). |
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Video Demonstration Here: |
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But more to add to the confusion, Vampire didn't came alone !!! |
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What is this small board that seems similar to litekey !!! Its Maximus trying to confuse us ? |
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This board is a rebuild board, do you remember having to wire up the traces that you cut at the beginning of the MRA method to read the Liteon Firmware? well, this board can be used to avoid doing that re-wire, while the use of this board IS NOT REQUIRED to use the Vampire, we are sure that the use of this board will simplify the full mod procedure, and it has a couple of extra features like making easy access to the probe spots for the vampire and at the end of the job you can choose route the PIN 101 to the power connector of the drive for future updates without re-open (with an upcoming tool). Simply use the rebuild board from the beginning of the installation and we are sure you will find it useful. |
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Picture of the Kit Contents (click to zoom): Suggested Retail Price: 15 USD |
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If you interested on resell the Vampire and/or Rebuild board email us at carranzafp@hotmail.com for information. |
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Device Description: |
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| The new ALL-IN-ONE 360 Xtractor tool is here, It supports a POWER KIT + SERIAL RS232 & USB Tool in one, throw away anything else you have been using until now, as this device is all you need to update or reflash your 360 drives safely. After endless hours of design and testing we are proud to offer this high quality product made by Maximus. | |||||||||||||
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| - RS232 Support (Liteon Key dumping) | |||||||||||||
| - USB Support inside Windows (Liteon Key dumping) | |||||||||||||
| - Power Feed all XBOX 360 Drives | |||||||||||||
| - Automatic Mode-B on Hitachi 59 and earlier (78/79 require slax) | |||||||||||||
| - Compatible with already released tools (Xtractor Reader/dvdkey/dvdkey32) | |||||||||||||
| - Native Toolbox support soon | |||||||||||||
| - Onboard ON/OFF switch | |||||||||||||
| - Onboard Eject tactile switch | |||||||||||||
| - High Quality and Heavy Duty Parts | |||||||||||||
| - Safe and Tested Design | |||||||||||||
| - Other small features to be released will be announced later | |||||||||||||
| ON STORES WORLDWIDE NOW !! | |||||||||||||
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21-APR-09 We are shipping the Xtractor with Resettable fuses to all resellers worldwide. And we are doing that since 1 week. If you are careful with the plugging/unplugging of the dvd cable you dont have nothing to worry with current xtractor you already have it. We have another major announcement to do in a few days more, stay tuned. 31-Oct-08 The Spear require the Latest Version of Xtractor Reader 2.7
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| Special thanks to yoshihiro (usb addon idea), redeath, foundmy, modsupplier for their support on this project, and thanks and credit is for c4e, geremia, podger on the dvdkey and dvdkey32 utilities released. | |||||||||||||
