Cobra ODE User manual
Cobra ODE
User Manual v2.4
March 2015
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MANUAL VERSION INFORMATION
Language English
Applicable hardware version All
Applicable software version(MCU) 2.2 (also lower*)
*Lower versions of MCUs do not support features described in higher versions. MCU 2.0 (recommended
2.2) is the minimum MCU needed to bypass security features of the 4.55 PS3 firmware. MCU 2.2 is the
minimum MCU needed to bypass security features of the 4.60 PS3 firmware (also applies to users who use
4.55)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................1
1.1 SUPPORTED CONSOLES ...........................................................................................1
1.1.1 FAT – 1. Generation PlayStation 3...................................................................1
1.1.2 SLIM – 2. Generation PlayStation 3 .................................................................2
1.1.3 SUPER SLIM – 3. Generation PlayStation 3....................................................2
1.2 FEATURES OF COBRA ODE.....................................................................................3
2HARDWARE OPERATION......................................................................................4
2.1 SELECTION OF EMULATION OR PASS-THROUGH MODE: ..........................................4
2.2 CONNECTING USB STORAGE:.................................................................................5
2.2.1 Types of USB cables included in the Cobra ODE kit........................................5
2.3 USB MASS STORAGE PREPARATION........................................................................6
2.3.1 Instructions and notes........................................................................................6
2.3.2 Final file structure.............................................................................................8
2.3.3 Tools for generating ISOs .................................................................................9
2.3.4 ISO Generation Instructions..............................................................................9
2.3.5 ISO Generation Instructions for Super Slim (4xxx model) users on 4.55 PS3
firmware ........................................................................................................................9
3COBRA ODE USAGE ..............................................................................................10
3.1 BOOTING REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................10
3.2 ERROR CONDITIONS..............................................................................................10
3.2.1 Defragmenting your HDD...............................................................................11
3.3 PLAYING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT..........................................................................12
3.3.1 Playing PS1 games..........................................................................................12
3.3.2 Playing PS2 games..........................................................................................12
3.3.3 Playing PS3 games..........................................................................................13
3.3.4 Playing DVD movies .......................................................................................13
3.3.5 Playing BD movies ..........................................................................................13
3.4 USING COBRA ODE MANAGER.............................................................................14
3.4.1 New features in Cobra manager since Cobra ODE 2.0 update......................15
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3.5 USING COBRA ODE BROWSER.............................................................................16
3.5.1 Mounted game .................................................................................................19
3.5.2 Instructions for using genps3extra PC application.........................................21
4ONBOARD CHIP MANIPULATION ....................................................................23
4.1 MCU FIRMWARE UPDATE FOR COBRA ODE.........................................................23
4.2 BOOTLOADER FIRMWARE UPDATE FOR COBRA ODE.......................................23
4.3 FPGA FIRMWARE UPDATE FOR COBRA ODE........................................................24
4.3.1 Correct update sequence.................................................................................24
5VARIOUS CONFIGURATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS ...................................30
5.1 COBRA ODE CONFIGURATION FILE......................................................................30
5.1.1 MCU v1.4 supported options...........................................................................30
5.1.2 MCU v1.5 added options.................................................................................30
5.1.3 MCU v1.6 added options.................................................................................31
5.1.4 MCU v1.9 added options.................................................................................31
5.1.5 MCU v2.0 added options.................................................................................31
5.1.6 MCU v2.1 added options.................................................................................31
5.1.7 MCU v2.2 added options.................................................................................32
5.1.8 Configuration options for the latest MCU.......................................................32
5.1.9 Valid COBRA/cobra.cfg configurations..........................................................41
5.1.10 Recommended cobra.cfg configuration (Cobra ODE 2.0 update onwards)41
5.2 VALID HOMEBREW ISO GENERATION...................................................................43
5.3 VALID ISO FILE SPECIFICATION............................................................................44
5.4 SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIRD PARTY MANAGER COMPATIBILITY.............................45
5.4.1 ISO file information format .............................................................................47
5.4.2 COBRA.NFO format........................................................................................48
5.4.3 Information about DISC.ISO post-processing ................................................49
6REFERENCES ..........................................................................................................50
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1.1: PlayStation 3 FAT...............................................................................................1
Figure 1.2: PlayStation 3 SLIM.............................................................................................2
Figure 1.3: PlayStation 3 SUPER SLIM. ..............................................................................2
Figure 2.1: Clip-on PCB of Cobra ODE (with switch encircled)..........................................4
Figure 2.2: Clip-on PCB of Cobra ODE (with USBs encircled)...........................................5
Figure 2.3: Final file structure of USB Key/HDD. ...............................................................8
Figure 3.1: No Hard Drive error message. ..........................................................................10
Figure 3.2: Selection of Cobra ODE manager.....................................................................14
Figure 3.3: Inside the Cobra ODE manager. .......................................................................14
Figure 3.4: Cobra ODE Browser in the “Game category” of the XMB..............................16
Figure 3.5: Cobra ODE Browser in the “Video category” of the XMB..............................17
Figure 3.6: Mounted game in XMB. ...................................................................................19
Figure 3.7: The “Return to Cobra Manager” trigger...........................................................19
Figure 3.8: The “Return to Cobra Manager” trigger in the sub-menu. ...............................20
Figure 3.9: genps3extra program (now discontinued).........................................................21
Figure 4.1: Correct update sequence diagram. ....................................................................25
INDEX OF TABLES
Table 5.1: Manager Type configuration options. ................................................................32
Table 5.2: Manager Disc type options.................................................................................33
Table 5.3: Game disc type options. .....................................................................................34
Table 5.4: Game type options..............................................................................................36
Table 5.5: ISO int type options............................................................................................36
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Table 5.6: LED configuration options.................................................................................38
Table 5.7: Table of folder settings.......................................................................................39
Table 5.8: Accessed files on ISO load.................................................................................46
Table 5.9: Game type indicator values................................................................................47
TABLE OF CONFIGURATION EXCERPTS
Configuration excerpt 5.1: Automatic return to manager mode on reboot. ........................41
Configuration excerpt 5.2: Automatic loading of a single game.........................................41
Configuration excerpt 5.3: Recommended configuration for cobra.cfg (non 4k)...............41
Configuration excerpt 5.4: Recommended configuration for cobra.cfg (4k)......................41
Configuration excerpt 5.5: Loading of a custom manager with triggers for 3 games.........42
Configuration excerpt 5.6: Scetool command for generating the EBOOT.BIN. ................43
Configuration excerpt 5.7: MAKEFILE line for EBOOT.BIN generation.........................43
Configuration excerpt 5.8: ISO encrypted and plain regions..............................................44
Configuration excerpt 5.9: Second ISO sector....................................................................45
Configuration excerpt 5.10: Basic ISO file information.....................................................47
Configuration excerpt 5.11: Extended ISO file information...............................................48
Configuration excerpt 5.12: Basic COBRA.NFO format (2 byes). ....................................48
Configuration excerpt 5.13: Extended COBRA.NFO format (6 bytes)..............................48
Configuration excerpt 5.14: Extended COBRA.NFO format (with quick eject byte)........49
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USED ABBREVIATIONS
ODE – Optical Drive Emulator
PS3 – PlayStation 3
SEN – Sony Entertainment Network
PSN – Play Station Network
PT – Pass-through Mode
EMU – Emulation Mode
PATA – Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment
SATA – Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
XMB – Xross Media Bar
OFW – Official Firmware
CFW – Custom Firmware
PCB – Printed Circuit Board
BD – Blu-Ray Disk
MCU – MicroController Unit
FPGA – Field-Programmable Gate Array
LED – Light Emitting Diode
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1INTRODUCTION
The Cobra ODE is the world's most advanced and feature rich ODE for PS3 which is
also simple and easy to use!
1.1 Supported consoles
1.1.1 FAT – 1. Generation PlayStation 3
·CECHA (PATA)
·CECHB (PATA)
·CECHC (PATA)
·CECHE (PATA)
·CECHG (PATA)
·CECHH (PATA)
·CECHK (PATA)
·CECHL (SATA) (most consoles)*1
Figure 1.1: PlayStation 3 FAT.
1FAT consoles (SATA) CECHL, CECHM, CECHP and CECHQ with drive controller BMD-21 are
currently not supported, it will be supported in a future HW revision. Please visit our web site for more news
concerning upcoming product available.
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1.1.2 SLIM – 2. Generation PlayStation 3
·CECH2XXX (SATA)
·CECH21XX (SATA)
·CECH25XX (SATA)
·CECH3XXX (SATA)
Figure 1.2: PlayStation 3 SLIM.
1.1.3 SUPER SLIM – 3. Generation PlayStation 3
·CECH4XXX (SATA)
Figure 1.3: PlayStation 3 SUPER SLIM.
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1.2 Features of Cobra ODE
·Supports virtually all PS3's including previously "unbreakable" 2k5,3k and 4k systems!
·Homebrew now possible on previously "unbreakable" 2k5,3k and 4k systems!
·Play games on SEN in pass-through or emulation modes*1!
·On screen selection of games through Cobra ODE manager or Cobra ODE Browser in
XMB
·Emulation or pass-through modes
·PS1 game support
·PS2 ISO support on backward compatible consoles
·DVD and BD movies support
·Advanced Smart Fusion AES encryption and decryption engine on board
·Fully updatable high speed FPGA's and high speed secure MCU on board
·Updatable via USB storage
·Expansion ports for future proofing
·Simple and easy to use
·High quality components used throughout
·Built at a high tech facility
·Solder-less installation on all FAT* and SLIM (2xxx and 21xx) series
·Easy installation on 25xx,3xxx and 4xxx series Slim and Super Slim series consoles
with QSB (quick solder board)
·Easy setup for PATA or SATA consoles
·Advanced software onboard and frequent free updates
·PS3 BD game disc dumping on all PS3 consoles is supported and can be enabled
through third party managers.
1We cannot guarantee the longevity of this feature for people using homebrew apps.
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