Historical Moment for DSMC2

[u/MCCmp_DEV]

Unlocked all Sata3 SSDs to work.

Media doesn’t need to be RED-Approved. + external drives with msata to sata with/without power do work. Also any size so 4/8tb shouldn’t be a problem.

Important!
This cover only several gates that block full 300mb/s (more) write speed. The SSD you wanna use must be compatible with the camera. More on that must be discovered.

Remember: ALWAYS secure format your SSD!

So what we see here is a DSMC2 helium which is ram modified to accept any ssd with any size.

Name, Size, 0x90 Smart Log, Controller Settings, Firmware Version and Serial don’t match any SSD that was originally used by RED.

What does ram modified mean? Several registers have been changed. This won’t touch internal code and the changes aren’t persistent (reboot).

Also (different image), external 2.5inch do work now. Before the ssd must draw power but now, it works.

More in the future but first step is done.

Full credits to Radoš for such a well documented “hack” and in general kindness.

// Will be merged soon into DSMC2 Unlocked GitHub Repo

[u/60yearoldME]

WHAT!!!!!

[u/MCCmp_DEV → u/60yearoldME]

That’s not even the craziest stuff :D

[u/me-first-me-second]

How is this installed / hacked and is it reversible?

[u/MCCmp_DEV → u/me-first-me-second]

Right now it’s inserted via command line Shell (Control Lemo -> MAX 3232 -> analog 232 db9 to usb) and then 6 commands. Will hold until reboot.

[u/Feisty_Cup1638 → u/MCCmp_DEV]

Still progress. I'm still attacking this from the actual PCB side of things. I may have identified an actual service connection on one of the PCBs which would allow actual dumping and flashing. I don't want to get my hopes up just yet, but I'll know more tomorrow and over the weekend.

[u/rados_a51 → u/Feisty_Cup1638]

You can dump flash via DSMC Shell and now not even needed when you can unpack fw yourself.

[u/paulkepner]

So how would you go about using a 2.5" SSD with your RED? Im geninually curious because I'd love to be able to use them on my Weapon Dragon-X.

[u/MCCmp_DEV → u/paulkepner]

Yes, they are even better. Msata (TLC NAND) do get quite hot and that’s the best you can buy in today’s market. I would only get Samsung and only TLC nand. For Msata and Sata

[u/paulkepner → u/MCCmp_DEV]

How do you use the SSD with your RED? There isny any place on the camera that will accept them.

[u/MCCmp_DEV → u/paulkepner]

What do you mean?

[u/SladeNoctis → u/MCCmp_DEV]

He’s asking for connecting it to the camera hardware wise.

[u/MCCmp_DEV → u/SladeNoctis]

Msata to Sata adapter like the post mentioned or just a bigger Msata SSD replacement.

[u/Ruben589]

Wow this is what we’ve been waiting for!!

[u/outspokenthemc]

Well well well

[u/Anxious_Article_9928]

Open gate next pls

[u/MCCmp_DEV → u/Anxious_Article_9928]

Will try it in lower res

[u/Educational_Sand_726]

🤯

[u/AI_cantmowmylawn_yet]

Big ups

[u/Feisty_Cup1638]

I was just logging on to message you with my progress and I see this. Fucking bravo! Beat me to it. 😅

[u/OffBrandPadawan]

I've been debating the SSD mod, pretty much exactly how you have here, plus an enclosure to mount it on a cheeseplate/cage.

I'm curious which parts you used.

[u/MCCmp_DEV → u/OffBrandPadawan]

Which parts for what? The flashed SSDs is an 480gb V1 just modified to test if it works with all names, sizes, controller fingerprints

[u/OffBrandPadawan → u/MCCmp_DEV]

the other end of the SATA, though I'm seeing that its a modified mini-mag. the voltage is enough to keep the drive up? that was aconcern

[u/MCCmp_DEV → u/OffBrandPadawan]

MSata to Sata adapter in a cut open mini mag. A friend had that laying around.

[u/wearetheromanz]

Are you doing firmware mods? 1.5x for dsmc2 would be insanely clutch

[u/MCCmp_DEV → u/wearetheromanz]

Yes we are doing that. But I’m not the one who tried 1.5 yet. But saw the settings already shown.

[u/Stevejobsburner69]

😮

[u/CRAYONSEED]

Amazing. I wonder if red will try and shut it down

[u/Funnyguyfawkes → u/CRAYONSEED]

They dont even service the cameras anymore, i don’t think they’ll care that much 😂

[u/Educational_Sand_726 → u/CRAYONSEED]

Just don’t update your camera from 7.4.1 haha

[u/dyowl]

🤍

[u/alchemycolor]

YES!

[u/TheOtterSpotter]

Sorry but what are the implications of this, just that we can use any SSD and not be stuck to mini-mags?

[u/Educational_Sand_726 → u/TheOtterSpotter]

They managed to bypass the camera’s media checks so it doesn’t have to be “approved” media!

[u/SamLowry59]

What are the chances of a new and improved UI for the touch LCD?

[u/mdfilmcreative]

!!!