Back in November of 2021, we reported on a new device from Will’s Console Modifications providing a toggle switch that would allow Fenrir owners to keep their CD-ROM drives in place and switch between the Fenrir and CD drive at will… Since then, Will’s had a batch sell out, and he’s announced another batch of 40 kits to be available (limit 1 per customer) on Monday, March 21st at 5:30pm GMT (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern). Mark your calendars & visit this product’s: STORE PAGE
Will also confirms that 21-Pin kits are in the works and will be available soon…
Product Description:
- Keep your original drive in place along with your Fenrir ODE.
- This version is suitable for 20 Pin consoles.
- SD Cart Slot for the Fenrir and CD/ODE switch is located in the rear expansion bay.
- Only 1 wire soldering required.
Please Note:
- As the SD Card Slot & Switch are in the Rear Expansion Bay, Video CD addon cards will not longer fit inside the console!
- We DO NOT take responsibility for incorrect installation, each kit is tried and tested before dispatch.
Installation Video:
5V Solder Point Location:
NEW FENRIR MOUNT UPDATE:
- A problem was found that some Sega Saturns had a different lid opening mechanism.
- A new mount has been designed and the STL file is available to download here: Click HERE.
Install Instructions:
- You will need some new very thin double sided tape and access to the 3D printer.
- If you don’t have access to a 3D printer, please use the contact form, and I will send a new Mount.
- You will need to remove the SHORT ribbon cable from the Switcher Board to the Fenrir ODE.
- You will need to remove the LONG ribbon cable from the Saturn Motherboard to the Switcher PCB
- In the install video, it said to leave a few MM between the Saturn Shell and the Mount. Ignore this.
- Apply double sided tape to the 3D Mount to secure it to the Saturn Shield.
- Apply double sided tape to the Switcher PCB to secure it to the 3D Mount.
- Use the SHORT ribbon cable from the Saturn Motherboard to the Switcher PCB.
- Use the LONG ribbon cable from the Switcher PCB to the Fenrir ODE.
- Connect the 3 Pin Connector (Yellow, Black and Red) back to the Switcher PCB.
- Use double sided tape to secure the Fenrir ODE to the mount.
- Test and Enjoy!
Original Article:
A massive Saturn fan since Christmas ’96, Dave is enthusiastic about growing the community and spreading Saturn love and knowledge to fans old and new. Co-founding the SEGA SATURN, SHIRO! podcast back in 2017 and creating the SHIRO! SHOW in 2020, he seeks to create interesting and engaging Saturn-related content for the community. Dave’s interests circle around game preservation, and he is a huge fan of game magazines and developer interviews.
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