Picostation

In developement Raspberry Pi Pico based ODE for the original Playstation

Supported models:

• PU-8 (SCPH100X)
• PU-18 (SCPH55XX)

Compatibility

NOTE: rename your image to UNIROM.bin/.cue

• Audio CD image
• UNIROM image
• Some games may load (see Game Compatibility List wiki page)

How-to

• see How-to wiki page

Notes

• For the moment, Game/app loading is not consistent, you'll need to try several times
• If using an out of region multi-track bin/cue, you may need to use freepsxboot to bypass the region check

To-do (see issues)

• Resolve region unlock not always working: should be OK for single track games with commit babc072 (thanks to OldBoredEE)
• Stabilize image loading
• Make an interface for image choice/loading
• Make it possible to update the pico via SD card

Links

• PCB: https://github.com/paulocode/picostation_pcb
• FAQ: https://github.com/paulocode/picostation_faq
• Slow Solder Board (SSB) solder points / checking connection: https://mmmonkey.co.uk/xstation-sony-playstation-install-notes-and-pinout/
• How to compile (Windows): https://shawnhymel.com/2096/how-to-set-up-raspberry-pi-pico-c-c-toolchain-on-windows-with-vs-code/
• PCB pinout:
• 3D Printable mount (550X) by @Sadsnifit : https://www.printables.com/fr/model/407224-picostation-mount-for-scph-5502