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Try it, I wasn't aware of LS1.

Those are not likely a serial port. You need to find RX and TX pins/pads.

You are correct. Corrected Zip attached

v6.1 for type B & C In an attempt to make the frame more stable, dark images can now increase to ISO 200 (range 50-200), rather than a 16ms shutter time (4ms is the max in v6.1.) The console logging is improved to support this: Type B now has working exposure controls. In 6.0, the histogram...

Make sure you are using a 32GB or smaller card. Firmware updates only works from FAT32 cards (smaller media)

@domb84 Can you confirm you have a work serial port? This is 95% needed for everything that happens after. Mac84 has a excellent breakdown on adding the serial port (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1htmhRHyY_kEjoiTgSInV0PeXvzyXTMaXDYJ_3Ai4A4A/edit?tab=t.0 ). On the Reels serial port you...

Yes, but that only help once you have found an address or something to look for. Ghidra is not very helpful on it own, but a good C knowledge is needed.

Most of my methods and findings are documented in this thread. I used the serial port and shell to do memory dumps to find interesting data like the image size https://tinkerdifferent.com/threads/modding-the-kodak-reels-8mm-film-digitizer-firmware-hack.2897/page-13#post-35093 White balance was...

The best solution for the crazy shipping rate for international is using forward2me.com, it will get you a "local" UK address for free shipping from Scorpion, then forward to a US address via the shipping service and pricing you prefer. This also does appear to be the same lens...

Has anyone tried Vision 3 color negative with a Kodak Reels scanner? I'm now scanning my own home development Ektachrome, but Vision 3 is cheaper and higher quality (but negative.) It might be future hack to offer negative film support.

Are you planning a Lens upgrade, as that create the biggest benefit? I'm in the process of replacing the lens on my Type B unit, to match my Type C. I haven't set the mounting position yet.

Just fixed Type B (see above.) The link has been updated, Types B and C are now equivalent.

I have now Type B and C running all the current hacks, unfortunately the Type A (with the same changes) crashes on boot. I expect there is a device drive address change I haven't handled yet. My default (fixed/manual) white balance has moved to better match the modern film I'm scanning...

The Scorpion Vision lens is very good, but technically overkill for this system. We don't need a 10MP 2/3" lens, as the sensor is only 1/3" and 1600x1200 is only 2MP. So a 1/3" lens can work, the issue is it must be designed to be a macro lens. I went through a dozen (cheaper) lenses, but none...

Help is a video of my progress so far, and request for technical help at the end. @Gewendell money will not help, I just the find enough time, and I'm looking for new leads to fix the remaining issues. If some with a Type C Reels unit, could test all the versions I've posted, to see when...

I'm sure somewhere there is an fopen(), fread() and fwrite(), to open a config file with user controllable parameters, rather than flashing builds custom parameters. But this I have not yet found. Once I have that, then I could build a small UI (if I find the button events) to set fps, white...

Hi folks, I'm still around and need to revisit more Reelz hacking. I finished scanning all my families 8mm and Super8 from the 60s and 70s, about 4 hours run time, so that took a while. So I needed new sources to continue this hacking hobby. So I'm now shooting my own modern 100D Ektachrome...

Stock lens Sharpness -2, when using the 12mm lens sharpness -0.5 (or 0.0). Exposure is not contented. Tint 0.0 (or your preference.)

All my updates are currently C version only. I do have A & B units now, but other projects (like work) have got in the way made progress on those model slow.

thank you. I wasn't aware of this sensor, it is another lead. I've been struggling to get a good scan on a particular reel, so there might be something that make it worse with some reels.