NW-A3000 Rockbox Project

[MiG]

So Basically, im gunna try and port Rockbox to the NW-A3000... well try to get it started..

Firstly, i need some high detailed pics of the inside of the device, ones that i can read the different pcb's on, i know a few members have already taken there device apart so any helpful scans of the PCB's would be appreciated..

Nextly, we might need someone who has a mulitmeter, that can trace voltages from differnet component and come up with the schematics of the device. (not all that important imo.)

We also need some people to take a look at the images shipped with the updater, to find some sort of code about the Firmware and whether we can go in just straight modding everything or pack our own updater.

Bootloader is going to play a main role as well, and i'm also going to need to help develping an assembly boot loader for the device..

This Device has so much potential and rockbox or a modding the current firmware is one development i'm willing to take on.

[johno4485]

You might get help from mccourtyboy see here http://www.atraclife.com/forums/index.php?...1528&st=180

he seems to be looking at exactly the same thing.

Good Luck!!!

(Well same from the point of Firmware/Rockbox but using the HD5 instead of A3000 but there are bound to be similar issues)

Edited June 22, 2006 by johno4485

[ub_]

The nwa series uses the SCF5250 ColdFire Processor. If you download the nw-a1000 service manual from this site you can get the full schematics.

good luck

[MiG]

thanks for the replys... i'm going to do the best i can to understand the current firmware first, and see if there can be any modding available...

I'm going to need some people looking at the current Firmware images if at all possible to help speed up the understanding process of the current firmware..

MiG

[userno2]

I think this is a great idea, unfortuantly I am not in a position to help. Wish you luck though.

[µcris]

Hi there!

There are any news about this Project? I took a look on the “rockbox” site and from what I saw, the port of rockbox to our A3000 doesn’t seems to be easy.

What can I / we do to help?

[ssasha]

May reflash slove my problem with line output?

http://www.atraclife.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3157

[dantheman50_98]

I would also be very interested in any progress made with the project - and would be willing to lend a hand.

I don't suppose anyone is attempting a similar project with other sony players? (e.g. nw-hd5?)

[Nova]

I'll do anything I can to help.