Maximus AVR USB v1.2 (The PIC18F4550 One) Guide

Submitted by greg; October 22, 2010


The Maximus AVR USB v1.2 ships un-flashed, so before you can actually hack your PS3 with it, you first must load the gun yourself, so to speak. But I see a lot of you asking: What hex file do I use, and how do I program that hex file? Well my good neighbours at My Gaming Mart and Acekard have donated Dashhacks a Maximus AVR USB v1.2. With that I'll show you what to use and how to use it. Required tools

1. Maximus PIC18F HID Loader (download)
2. Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 redistributable runtime libraries (download)
3. Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (download)

How to

1. Download Hermes v4b and extract the archive. You'll find the source code and plenty of different hex files in the "hermesv4b-hex" directory.
2. Install VC++ 2010 runtime files and .NET Framework 4.
3. Connect the Maximus AVR USB v1.2 to your PC and press the little red button inside. You'll need a pin or something similar in size. (or pop the top casing off and use your finger; mine came off easily)
4. Start HIDBootLoader.exe and select "Load Hex File"
5. Find the "hermesv4b_maximus_avr_usb_v1.2_pic18f4550.hex" file in the hermesv4b-hex directory.
6. Click Program/Verify, wait for it, then Reset Device.
7. Eject it from your PC and go hack your PS3 using the jailbreak steps.
8. And don't worry -- the cops aren't coming for you -- that's just the LEDs.

Links

• Maximus AVR USB Blog
• Acekard
• My Gaming Mart

Enjoy!


Tags: Hermes, Maximus AVR USB, PIC18F, PIC18F4550, PS3 Hacks, PSGroove