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Re: Alternate Controller

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Originally Posted by billbo911
I hope you are more versed in figuring out code than I am. If so, you may be able to look at the MASTER SOURCE CODE already and just not know it. If you are referring to the Master code *.bin file, then it is included with the default code. In fact, there is a v4 and v5 version. VEX_MASTER_V4.BIN and VEX_MASTER_V5. BIN are included when you unzip the file.
Unfortunately the .bin files that IFI uses to upgrade the master processors are actually encrypted hex files, so you can't just disassemble the bin files. There are a couple of ways that you could get at the decrypted hex if you are determined to disassemble the master code, but will take some extra effort.

I think the best solution for finding a way to use another controller would be to analyze the data being sent across the tether cable, not to disassemble the master code. My guess is that the tether uses a serial protocol, but I haven't looked at it. I'll check it out when I get home today and let you know what I find out.
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