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Megatouch security key saver for all Maxx, Force, Ion - looking for beta testers
mahkeymike:
--- Quote from: MomoneDk on July 04, 2022, 10:57:10 am ---For myself i plan to buy a dallas key reader / programmer.
So when a key is dead, i may change the battery inside (yes, it's insane), and reprogram the dallas.
Not the best solution, but good enough.
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Yes, its insane considering Mikes key saver is soo much easier and cheaper. Trust me, I have already done exactly what you "plan" to do.
MomoneDk:
--- Quote ---Yes, its insane considering Mikes key saver is soo much easier and cheaper. Trust me, I have already done exactly what you "plan" to do.
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I am not a linux user, so if Linux is needed, i cannot do the trick.
mahkeymike:
--- Quote from: MomoneDk on July 04, 2022, 01:59:54 pm ---
--- Quote ---Yes, its insane considering Mikes key saver is soo much easier and cheaper. Trust me, I have already done exactly what you "plan" to do.
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I am not a linux user, so if Linux is needed, i cannot do the trick.
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You don't need a linux PC to copy the files to a fat32 formatted usb stick.
MomoneDk:
No linux knowledges needed, cool !!!!
Oh, i have several versions of MAXX, XL, FORCE and ION.
So i am ready to try the trick.
DrAlves:
--- Quote from: Megatouchmike on April 18, 2022, 02:20:33 pm ---Hey all,
Working on a new project, a linux shared library that will automatically dump your security key and load it from disk on subsequent boots. Basically, what this will do is protect your machine in the event that the battery in your security key dies. We all know keys dying today are rare, and even though my original Maxx key from 1999 is still working, time is ticking...
This will *not* make your machine keyless but instead check to see if the same key is still inserted (the serial can be read even after the key dies), and if so, return the original key data to the game so that it boots. The best part about this library is that it's one file that will run on all Linux-based platforms (Maxx, Force, Ion). For Force and Ion, it can be permanently loaded onto your machine simply by putting a USB stick in it when booting. Maxx will require some extra work due to lack of USB support.
Advantages
- Works with your existing hard drive (no hard drive swapping needed)
- Completely free of any binary hacking
- Completely free of side effects from buggy keyless hacks (like volume control not working, tri-towers crashing)
- Will 100% pass all in-game checksums for that original megatouch feel :lol
- No entering commands into the linux shell
- Will survive factory resets
- Drive can be easily cloned and still boot as long as you have your original security key (regardless if dead or not)
- Save your security key forever, eventually will incorporate a feature where it will save the key back to the USB stick in case a new hard drive/reinstall is necessary
Disadvantages
- It's an alpha/beta version so there might be some issues but it can't (at least in theory?) completely kill your machine, so I recommend backing up your hard drive before using
Looking for anyone who might be willing to test. I am designing this for people who have never worked on megatouches/arcades before to make it as easy as possible, so you are welcome to test if you know how to plug in a USB drive to your megatouch and turn it on :P
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Mike i have one crazy idea for Megatouch projects! Can you send me a PM? Thanks
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