My PS1 devkit died... let's build a new one! - DIY Net Yaroze

Interested in getting started with PSX dev, but don't know how to get going? Let me show you how to build your own Net Yaroze on the cheap, so you can get started with your very own dev kit!

Useful Links:
FT_PROG: https://ftdichip.com/utilities/#FT_PROG
86box: https://86box.net/
86box ROMs: https://github.com/86Box/roms
86box Manager: https://github.com/86Box/86BoxManager
DOSBox: https://www.dosbox.com/
Yaroze SDK and Docs: https://psx.arthus.net/sdk/NetYaroze

Errata:
I misspeak at 17:30 - use a colon for realport:COM2, not equals. Thanks @voltcorp for catching this!

Patreon:   / mircoxi  

Soldering guide for FT232:

Pin 1 is the pin closest to the Parallel port when plugged in, while Pin 8 is closest to the A/V multiout.

Pin 1: CTS
Pin 2: GND
Pin 3: DSR
Pin 4: RTS
Pin 5: RXD
Pin 6: DTR
Pin 7: Not connected
Pin 8: TXD

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - What is the Net Yaroze?
01:45 - What made it different?
02:55 - Making your PS1 region free
04:01 - Connection Methods
04:44 - The FT232R Method
05:42 - FT232R: Making the cable
07:12 - FT232R: Programming the chip
08:59 - Serial ports
09:43 - Connecting to the PC
10:36 - The Emulation Method - 86box
16:58 - The Easier Way - DOSBox
18:34 - Testing the Connection
20:30 - Final Tip: Finding your COM port


Music used:

Galactic Rap, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Mesmerising Galaxy Loop, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Enemy Influx, K. Jose
Licensed under a CC0 License

Daily Agony, JAM
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