Vita usb ether

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Vita generic RTL enabler
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General
Authorisage
TypePlugins
Version1.1
LicenseMIT License
Last Updated2022/09/24
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Allows to use pPC usb-ethernet rtl8152 dongle on Vita. Project background.

Installation

Retail + generic rtl dongle:

  • Copy ether-enabler.skprx to ur0:tai.
  • Copy usb_ether_mtl.skprx to ur0:tai.
  • Add both to *KERNEL section of config.txt, order shouldn't matter.

Retail + testkit dongle:

  • Copy ether-enabler-lite.skprx to ur0:tai.
  • Copy usb_ether_mmsc.skprx to ur0:tai.
  • Add both to *KERNEL section of config.txt, order shouldn't matter.

Devkit/Testkit:

  • Copy ether-enabler.skprx to ur0:tai.
  • Add to *KERNEL section of config.txt.

Hardware:

  • usb ethernet with RTL8152.
  • Make an adapter by connecting two usb-female port data pins, supply external power to one (dongle), or both (so vita would charge too), plug vita cable into another and letsgooo.
  • Or buy Y-cable with two female ports.
                        + from charger
                        |
           VUSB+ >------|-------< VUSB+
Vita cable D-    >--------------< D-      RTL dongle
           D+    >--------------< D+
           VUSB- >------|-------< VUSB-
                        |
                        - from charger

Or proper schematic.

Media

retail vita eth (Саги Усаги)

Credits

  • pop13_13 for initial idea and tinkering with devkit/testkit dongles.
  • CreepNT for help with RE.
  • S1ngyy for measuring signals on multicon.
  • SKGleba for testing some stuff.
  • Graphene for answering stupid questions and help.
  • SonicMastr for his soft-bricked vita.
  • And ofc everyone on CBPS and HENKAKU.

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