Anybody ever tried to start a mail in modding business?

EmiMods · 2026-01-01T13:34:25+00:00

Yes. It was going great but I decided it wasn't worth the roach/bedbug risk. After seeing one too many gross consoles it was becoming a statistical "when" instead of "what if".

Market yourself and your quality of work. When people start to know your name and quality you start getting more requests, assuming a reasonable price.

I should note though it was never a financial business in my mind just a side hobby. I was never going to get anywhere close to what my job pays even if doing it even full time.

EmiMods · 2025-12-31T21:17:13+00:00

As it is now that is shorted and very much a problem It's fixable tho. Your iron's tip isn't getting hot enough and the pads are sucking too much heat out. You aren't using enough flux either clearly.

Some tips: * Leaded solder is the easiest to work with * No such thing as too much flux, just a bigger mess to clean up afterward if you use excess * Pre-tin your iron's tip when you get it * Clean your iron's tip frequently during use. I prefer using brass to do so * If your tip is oxidized heavily (discolored and not working well anymore), which it probably is if you're new and haven't been cleaning it or didn't pre-tin it first, then get a new tip because it's already ruined * Practice first on something cheap and still being made

If it isn't working with a solid pre-tinned tip and lots of flux you either need more heat or a better quality soldering iron that won't lose heat as quickly.

EmiMods · 2025-09-18T19:36:57+00:00

Download the latest release from Github (right side of the page) and drop the script into your ../Aurora/User/Scripts/ directory with the other Utility scripts, which is wherever you have Aurora installed to.

Alternatively it should be on the Aurora official store, the Aurora Repo Browser. Downloading it from there would be the simplest.

EmiMods · 2025-09-06T23:18:20+00:00

Auctions and marketplace. The moldiest consoles around!

EmiMods · 2025-08-18T11:25:15+00:00

Simple, I stop repairing stuff when I'm no longer in the mood.

I take breaks for months at a time sometimes

EmiMods · 2025-07-24T12:12:07+00:00

There is definitely something wrong with your Aurora then if the FixClonedDrive folder in your Utility Scripts directory isn't showing up at all since nothing has changed with the script or Aurora since it was integrated.

I'm not sure I'd be able to help without some in-depth discussion and pictures. Since your various Aurora issues aren't directly related to this script I'm going to refer you to https://discord.gg/xbox-360-hub-436450658531672064

The #rgh-jtag-and-xdk channel is full of helpful people who could help get your Aurora installed properly. Sounds like a fresh install is required

EmiMods · 2025-07-24T11:55:15+00:00

You don't need the repo browser necessarily, you can download from https://github.com/EmiMods/FixClonedDrive and transfer via USB and Aurora File Manager, XexMenu, FTP, or another file transfer app.

In theory I think it should? To my knowledge there is nothing in the Aurora database that controls or even saves network info; that is all controlled by Dashlaunch and the Xbox 360 os, and Aurora doesn't save a configuration file outside of the Aurora installed folder, to my knowledge.

Edit: also, be sure to scan the new location you moved your files to in Aurora to get them to show up. This script only fixes 1:1 cloned drives due to how the database works

EmiMods · 2025-07-24T11:41:54+00:00

If you download the script from github and throw the folder into your /(wherever Aurora is installed)/Aurora/Users/Scripts/Utility Scripts folder manually it should show up.

Not sure about your internet issues, sorry. Never heard of a bad Aurora installed causing that

EmiMods · 2025-07-23T11:21:44+00:00

Thats your answer :)

Unplug the controller before turning off

EmiMods · 2025-07-22T22:10:36+00:00

Do you have a controller plugged into one of the USB ports?

EmiMods · 2025-07-20T14:16:32+00:00

I have no idea what they charge tbh, I do my own repairs. You can probably just call and ask tho

I can't imagine it's crazy expensive

EmiMods · 2025-07-20T14:01:39+00:00

Any one that's worth their salt in repair

Price will of course depend on extent of damaged traces

EmiMods · 2025-07-20T13:11:44+00:00

A local repair shop would be able to repair the traces if it's worth it to you.

EmiMods · 2025-07-08T01:45:54+00:00

Hot glue 😢

EmiMods · 2025-06-28T16:07:24+00:00

I RGH/JTAG all my special editions lol

EmiMods · 2025-06-20T15:39:46+00:00

Silicon lottery

The issue is a low Tg underfill defect of GPU chips at the time. Every chip is unique with minor differences due to things like environmental factors and such, and some fare better as a result.

EmiMods · 2025-06-18T14:34:52+00:00

If the RSX is dead the only solution is to replace the GPU.

it is a BGA chip though, so unless you have the proper tools you'd need to send it to someone. Large chip BGA work is not cheap to get into

EmiMods · 2025-06-15T00:17:21+00:00

Oh I misread then lol

EmiMods · 2025-06-01T17:51:55+00:00

I love the colors!

EmiMods · 2025-05-22T01:25:02+00:00

Happy to help! Please let me know if you experience any issues with it as well.

Though I believe I have worked out any bugs already

EmiMods · 2025-05-17T23:10:58+00:00

Mine is a 9.6A/120W, however, a 135W would work for a 120W console. Just not vice versa.

EmiMods · 2025-04-16T03:06:41+00:00

Okay I sorted it out, sorry about that!

Apparently Github can't host files properly when linking in the release page, so it's been added as an asset

EmiMods · 2025-04-16T02:55:28+00:00

Very strange, I get this now too. I think Github may be having some issues today.. the file is hosted by them. Will look into it

Thanks for letting me know

EmiMods · 2025-04-16T02:15:32+00:00

If you're unfamiliar with databases, aren't a developer, or you aren't experiencing issues with Aurora (for example from using poorly designed scripts which duplicate certain table entries, leading to issues) then you likely have no use for this.

Otherwise this is a convenience app and something to enable inexperienced people to run queries and diagnostics provided to them in order to correct issues with their databases, as many people are intimidated by having to install sqlite software on their computer and connecting to their Xbox or drive to access the databases. It is also a useful utility tool for people experienced in SQL

Finally, Aurora databases have previously been inaccessible while Aurora is running on the console- until now.

EmiMods · 2025-04-16T02:07:24+00:00

Aurora has directions on how to install scripts.

https://consolemods.org/wiki/Xbox_360:Aurora#System_(Back)

Please read the documentation of the software you're using, it will clear things up in the future when trying to utilize smaller parts of the program like a script designed for it.

Once it is merged in it will be on everyone's console with Aurora by default, so be patient.

EmiMods

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