XBOX-HQ.COM - SpiderChip v1.1 Sample + New Manuals + Screw Issue On Original Batch

The modchip is currently still the only solderless solution on Xbox v1.6/v1.6b (using thin springwires) - and it can also still be installed solderless on Xbox v1.0-v1.5 (using pogopins for the LPC point and a springwire for D0).
There's is also a headerpin adapter on the modchip so you can install it that way if you want.

It's a gen3b modchip with a 256KB flashsize and an external en/disabled switch. It comes preflashed with a cromwell-based flashbios compatible with all Xbox versions (v1.0 - v1.6b). The modchip ships in a solid metal box with a suggested retail price around 35USD.
SpiderChip v1.1 has a few optimizations compared to v1.0:
* Few wires are inverted, so there is no more crossover.
* The soldering of springwires on modchip should be more solid.
* The connector for the external adapter is now flat so it shouldn't break so easily anymore when trying to retreive the cable.
* The PCB of v1.1 is a little bigger because the headerpin leads on the PCB are a little bigger (so headerpin is more solidly soldered on the PCB).

SpiderChip also posted on their website that there is a problem with the screw of the SpiderChip v1.1 for installation on Xbox v1.6(b) - this has now been solved:

We received several reports of people who met with many difficulties installing the SpiderChip v1.1 on Xbox V1.6 and V1.6B. We have checked this information and after testing the product ourselves, unfortunately found that in fact the installation of the new Spiderchip v1.1 on Xbox v1.6/v1.6B is difficult due to the screw and ring not being the proper sizes. The size of both is very important to maintain a good pressure on the pogo-pins: If the ring is too small then the 2 latest pogo-pins (the pogo-pins the furthest from the screw) do not touch the Xbox motherboard, and the Spiderchip won't boot.

We sincerely apologize to all our loyal customers for this mistake. Spiderchip has already arranged that all resellers are supplied with bags of correct screws and rings(they will be received within 10 days), these will of course be sent to you free of charge. In the meantime, if you want to install the SpiderChip, please don't tighten the screw too much, and use electric black tape to maintain the Spiderchip in good position (like this). This is only a temporary solution to solve the problem of the size of the screw and ring for those who want to use it right now.

All Spiderchip 1.1 will now be sent with the proper screw and ring. Thank you very much for your understanding of our situation and once again Divineo apologises for any inconvenience caused by this error. Source: http://www.spiderchip.com/news.html