Modding the Kodak Reels 8mm Film Digitizer (Firmware Hack)

[fishgee]

No problem omega . I'm grateful for any help.
Unfortunately, it didn't work. I renamed the file, but your firmware doesn't work with this Kodak either.

Since firmware changes aren't helping your button issue, it might be time to power down the unit, get out a screwdriver and open it up. But only if you feel comfortable doing that, of course. There's a chance that you have a poor connection involving the cable(s) that connect the button assembly to the processor board. I know it's not the first thing you'd check, but it would easily explain why the buttons aren't working. Small chance, but worth investigating if only to rule it out.

 

[Grandson]

Since firmware changes aren't helping your button issue, it might be time to power down the unit, get out a screwdriver and open it up. But only if you feel comfortable doing that, of course. There's a chance that you have a poor connection involving the cable(s) that connect the button assembly to the processor board. I know it's not the first thing you'd check, but it would easily explain why the buttons aren't working. Small chance, but worth investigating if only to rule it out.

Thanks for your reply fishgee.
The Kodak worked before the firmware hack. The scan quality was poor, but the buttons worked. So I don't think this step is necessary.

 

[0dan0]

Hi,
I also have a device from EU. Try using firmware from #511
It works for me.

Is this labelled as RODREELSEU? As yours seems to be type C and @Grandson seems to be type B. Kodak has made a complete mess.

I don't think DUMPCODE.BIN and UITRON.BIN can be renamed to FWDV280.BIN. I don't know the full procedure to convert this files. Anyone remember?

 

[omega]

I did it and used it. And I have it on my device until now.
Although I really appreciate your work, I stayed with this firmware. It gives me the best results with my device.
I've tried all the firmwares out there and I always come back to this one.

 

[0dan0]

As there are others who have updated RODREELSEU models, this is starting to seem like a warranty return issue.