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PSVSD
PSVSD
	File:Psvsdvita.jpg
General
Author	yifanlu
Type	Developments
Version	2.1.1
License	CC-BY-4.0
Last Updated	2018/08/19
Links
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Revision as of 08:50, 17 January 2023

psvsd is a hardware mod for OLED PS Vita that replaces the vestigial 3G modem with a USB microSD card adapter. When used with a hacked Vita and the usbmc plugin, you can replace the expensive PS Vita memory card with any microSD card.

More information can be found on Indiegogo (currently you can only purchase them from third party sellers SphereSolid).

For installation guide please refer to the official website.

Media

3G to MicroSD PSVita Memory Card Adapter (PSVSD) - New Age Soldier (New Age Soldier)

SphereSolid PSVSD v2.1 (EyE6SoLoMoN)

Changelog

v2.1.1

Fixes issue with shield not being properly grounded.

v2.1

Removed power circuit (too complicated and expensive).
Redesigned with new reference design with larger parts.

v2.0

New design based on GL823.

v1.2

Added power management circuit: turn off IC when Vita turns off.
Removed RC circuit for POR and used a supervisor signal.
Changed the crystal to a smaller one with lower load capacitance.
Changed the microSD slot to a more reliable part.
Resized to 30.0mm x 33.2mm.

v1.1

Resized to 33.4mm x 30.0mm.
Added SD_nCD signal.
Tuned POR circuit.
Rerouted some ground pins to be cleaner.
Fixed USB signal swapped error.

v1.0

First prototype and breakout board.

External links

Official Website - https://psvsd.henkaku.xyz/
GitHub - https://github.com/yifanlu/psvsd
Indiegogo - http://indiegogo.com/projects/ps-vita-3g-to-microsd-card-adapter/x/16550489

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-'''PSVSD''' is a hardware mod to replace the 3G modem with a USB microSD card adapter.
+psvsd is a hardware mod for OLED PS Vita that replaces the vestigial 3G modem with a USB microSD card adapter. When used with a [https://henkaku.xyz/ hacked Vita] and the [[USBMC Vita|usbmc]] plugin, you can replace the expensive PS Vita memory card with any microSD card.
-==What is PSVSD?==
+More information can be found on [http://indiegogo.com/projects/ps-vita-3g-to-microsd-card-adapter/x/16550489 Indiegogo] (currently you can only purchase them from third party sellers [http://spheresolid.com/ SphereSolid]).
-psvsd is a hardware mod for OLED PS Vita that replaces the vestigial 3G modem with a USB microSD card adapter. When used with a [https://henkaku.xyz/ hacked Vita] and the [https://github.com/yifanlu/usbmc usbmc] plugin, you can replace the expensive PS Vita memory card with any microSD card. More information can be found on [http://indiegogo.com/projects/ps-vita-3g-to-microsd-card-adapter/x/16550489 Indiegogo].
-== Purchase Hardware For PSVSD==
+For installation guide please refer to the [https://psvsd.henkaku.xyz/ official website].
-The following links are third party sellers not affiliated or sponsored by us. If you would like to sell psvsd, please file a [https://github.com/yifanlu/psvsd/issues Github issue] and we will link to it here.
-* [http://spheresolid.com/ SphereSolid]
-== How To Install PSVSD ==
-=== Hardware ===
-Requirements:
-* PCH-110x 3G OLED model Vita running firmware 3.60 or lower. If you have a Wifi only OLED model or Vita that is on a higher firmware, consider buying a replacement motherboard online for ~$30.
-* microSD card formatted to either FAT32 or exFAT on your computer. If given the option, choose to use the MBR partition scheme. There is no capacity limit.
-* Phillips #00 screwdriver
-* (Optional) J00 or T4 screwdriver (different units have different screws for the 3G modem cards)
-* (Optional) Spudger (will aid in opening the device, you can use your fingernails but you have to be careful)
-Steps:
-# Follow the disassembly tutorial on [https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/PlayStation+Vita+Teardown/7872 iFixit] down to step 9. If you are replacing the motherboard as well, follow down to step 20. A general piece of advice is that you should be careful removing the battery connector. You should pull upwards away from the surface of the motherboard to remove the connector '''not''' downwards. That connector is very fragile and easily breakable.
-# Remove the 3G modem card. Be '''very''' careful unscrewing the modem. The screws can be very tight and you can easily cam them out. If you are using a replacement motherboard, you can purchase screws with M1.6x4mm size.
-# Insert the psvsd card at a 45° angle and push down to lock it in place. Use the screws to secure it in place.
-# Place the microSD card into the psvsd module.
-# Reassemble the Vita back together.
-=== Software ===
-# If you have not done so already, [https://henkaku.xyz/usage/#upgrading-to-360 upgrade your Vita to firmware 3.60].
-# Install [https://enso.henkaku.xyz HENkaku Ensō].
-# Install the [[Usbmc Vita]] vpk.
-# Open the usbmc installer follow the on-screen prompt. Once it is done your Vita will reboot.
-At this point, you can use your psvsd as extra storage mounted at <code>uma0:</code>. Continue reading if you wish to use it as a memory card.
-# Launch the usbmc installer again.
-# Follow the on-screen prompt to install USB as memory card.
-# You are given the option to either copy VitaShell/molecularShell to the microSD or ''all'' content to the microSD. The first option is if you wish to start fresh or restore from a CMA backup. The second option is if you want to transfer all data from the memory card to the microSD. Any file that exists on both the memory card and microSD will be overwritten with the copy on the memory card.
-# Once the copying is done, your Vita will shut down.
-# Remove the original memory card and power up the Vita.
-If you put in a memory card again, the Vita will always use the memory card before looking at the USB storage. Keep in mind that you need a memory card to uninstall psvsd (directions on the [[Usbmc Vita]] page).
 ==Media==
-<youtube>hB-jo3FeuOI</youtube>
+'''3G to MicroSD PSVita Memory Card Adapter (PSVSD) - New Age Soldier''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSIjeeGirxc New Age Soldier]) <br>
+<youtube>NSIjeeGirxc</youtube>
-==Screenshot==
+'''SphereSolid PSVSD v2.1''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx4bbq1ganM EyE6SoLoMoN]) <br>
-[[image:psvsdvita.jpg|600px]]
+<youtube>Hx4bbq1ganM</youtube>
 ==Changelog==
-'''(v.2.1.1)'''
+'''v2.1.1'''
 * Fixes issue with shield not being properly grounded.
-'''(v.2.1)'''
+'''v2.1'''
-*Removed power circuit (too complicated and expensive)
+*Removed power circuit (too complicated and expensive).
-*Redesigned with new reference design with larger parts
+*Redesigned with new reference design with larger parts.
-'''(v.2.0)'''
+'''v2.0'''
 * New design based on GL823.
-'''(v.1.2)'''
+'''v1.2'''
-*Added power management circuit: turn off IC when Vita turns off
+*Added power management circuit: turn off IC when Vita turns off.
-*Removed RC circuit for POR and used a supervisor signal
+*Removed RC circuit for POR and used a supervisor signal.
-*Changed the crystal to a smaller one with lower load capacitance
+*Changed the crystal to a smaller one with lower load capacitance.
-*Changed the microSD slot to a more reliable part
+*Changed the microSD slot to a more reliable part.
-*Resized to 30.0mm x 33.2mm
+*Resized to 30.0mm x 33.2mm.
-'''(v.1.1)'''
+'''v1.1'''
-*Resized to 33.4mm x 30.0mm
+*Resized to 33.4mm x 30.0mm.
-*Added SD_nCD signal
+*Added SD_nCD signal.
-*Tuned POR circuit
+*Tuned POR circuit.
-*Rerouted some ground pins to be cleaner
+*Rerouted some ground pins to be cleaner.
-*Fixed USB signal swapped error
+*Fixed USB signal swapped error.
-'''(v.1.0)'''
+'''v1.0'''
 * First prototype and breakout board.
 == External links ==
 * Official Website - https://psvsd.henkaku.xyz/
-* Github - https://github.com/yifanlu/psvsd
+* GitHub - https://github.com/yifanlu/psvsd
+* Indiegogo - http://indiegogo.com/projects/ps-vita-3g-to-microsd-card-adapter/x/16550489