Custom Firmware for the MZ-RH1 – Ready for Testing
a day ago
- #MiniDisc
- #Custom Firmware
- #Sony MZ-RH1
- Custom firmware for Sony MZ-RH1 now available for public testing.
- Main feature: Display track titles on the OLED during playback without needing the remote.
- Supports both standard MD and Hi-MD discs, with limitations on non-Latin characters.
- Romanized version displayed for half-width Katakana track names.
- Added basic track control options in the main unit menu, reducing reliance on the remote.
- Reverse-engineered the flash interface of the CXD2687 to enable firmware flashing.
- Developed a WebUSB-based installer for safe firmware updates with extensive validation.
- Discovered JTAG access and boot ROM mode for device recovery, preventing bricks.
- Open-sourced all code to encourage community contributions and further development.
- Future plans include more usability tweaks and features for the MZ-RH1.