xStation upgrade - pyroesp/PlayStation-1-Reset-Mod GitHub Wiki

V1.1 of the PlayStation reset mod does not have support for the xStation.

For those that can, I suggest upgrading to the newer firmware V1.2.
I personally use a PICKit3 to flash the 16F18325 microcontroller, but use whatever method you have.
You need to disconnect the 3.5V from the PlayStation before upgrading it.

If you're going to upgrade the firmware, take a look at the How to make? page.

If you're unable to upgrade then the below schematic is a hardware solution to add support for the xStation to V1.1 firmware.
This will extend the V1.1 reset pulse to be over 2s which is what the xStation needs to go back to the menu.

R2 and C1 can be whatever values as long as the 555 timer is more than 2 seconds.
Here's a link where you can calculate the values : https://allaboutcircuits.com/tools/555-timer-monostable-circuit/

The 555 needs to be one that works on 3.5V, like the TLC555C you see below.

The transistor is just a jellybean NPN: BC547, S9014, ... I've used an S9014 because that's what I had on hand.

R3 and R4 are 500 Ohm on my test, but 1k should be ok too.

Here's what the PCB looks like. You probably don't need a PCB as large as the test I've built or a PCB at all, depending on your soldering skills.
I'll let you figure out where to best place this inside the PlayStation.

In the picture below you can see the short blue pulse being sent by my V1.1 reset mod.
The yellow pulse is the extended reset pulse thanks to the 555.

If there's any questions about this feel free to contact me on twitter.

Note: If you're unsure which firmware version you have, try the xStation button combination Select + Cross + R2 + L2.
If the PlayStation resets then you have V1.2, if not then you have V1.1.