The QOOB chip is set to make a wave in the GameCube scene. It’s feature set is rich and is the first chip to support Direct Booting of DVD media.
The Cube PRO comes with the following parts …
Here is a close up of the QOOB Pro Chip.
The QOOB Pro Chip features …
1 = Installation wires connecter
2 = High speed - ultra secure Actel FPGA
3 = High capacity 16 MBit Flash
4 = Integrated Status LED
5 = Flex cable connector
6 = High speed USB controller
7 = USB connector board (removable)
8 = Mini USB B-type connector
The Qoob PRO main PCB is designed to fit
perfectly into the GC inner spaces without
covering any ventilation holes ("L"-shape)
The QOOB has a variety of kickass features including …
+ Direct boot of all media, without swapping!
+ Supports all regions PAL / USA / JAP
+ On-board MP3 Player included
+ Super easy USB upgrade system (USB transfer cable included)
+ DVD Disc upgradeable
+ Network (*) upgradeable
+ Bios selection/control supported
+ Supports all retail hardware (DOL-001 USA, JPN, EUR and DOL-101)
+ Fastboot of original discs
+ Comfortable easy to use Windows PC flash software (in download section)
+ Supports homebrew and open-source coding
+ Integrated media compatibility check (checks all sectors of inserted media)
+ Streaming Audio Fix
+ Integrated status LED
+ Easy Installation, only 6 wires (no soldering on Qoob chip, special cable included)
+ Multicolor graphical user interface for easy operation
+ Supports Mini/DVD-R, Mini/DVD+R
+ 16MBit on-board Flash to store homebrew applications
+ High secure - low power Actel FPGA
+ Packed in a stable cardboard box including wires, 3D Sticker and USB transfer cable
+ Compatible with "GCOS" and other IPL replacements, allowing homebrew development via SD card (**) and/or network (*)
(*) BBA required
(**) SD card adapter required
Simply follow the steps in “Part 1” from A-C to disassemble your GameCube. Next take a look at the two pictures below to make sure you’re installing the QOOB on the right version of your motherboard. Simply follow the diagrams below to solder the chip in, install the lid switch cable, run the flexwire, mount the USB adapter and then reassemble your Game Cube.
When soldering the 5v wire for the Qoob Pro the gold soldering point might not accept solder without cleaning it first. First put some solder on the end of your iron then try to stick it to the point, but if after 2 seconds it wont stick remove the iron. Next clean the point using some sandpaper or a SOS pad (virgin pad w/o chemicals). Use a small brush or Q-Tip and apply some alcholol to the point. Next apply some flux to the point and then apply the solder. Make sure to only leave the iron on the point for no more then 3 seconds otherwise you risk heating up the board to the point where the resitor above the 5v pad will come off.
Qoob SX Chip!
Next you will need to locate the LID Switch Cable (pictured below)
Remove the LID Switch Cable and attack the wires as pictured below.
Insert the flat flexcable as pictured below.
Attach the USB connector board with adhesive tape as shown below.
Flashing your Qoob Pro chip is easy. You can either flash the chip before you install it (no GameCube required) or after you install it.
The Qoob Flashing Program and BIOS files can be found here
The program is pretty much self explanatory. Simply connect to the Qoob Pro chip and you can pick which slot to write, read and/or erase.
NOTE: Applications and BIOS can span multi-blocks!
NOTE: You may flash the Qoob Pro BIOS before detatching it from the USB board.