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== UART requirements == | == UART requirements == | ||
To perform UART communication on the PlayStation 5, you will need: | To perform UART communication on the PlayStation 5, you will need: | ||
* an '''FT232RL''' module | * an '''[[FT232RL]]''' module ''or'' a '''[[CH341A Programmer Tool|CH341A]]''' module configured for 3.3 V | ||
: Using a 5 V module will likely damage your console. See the gallery below for instructions on modifying your CH341A. | : Using a 5 V module will likely damage your console. See the gallery below for instructions on modifying your CH341A. | ||
* wires (≤ 20 cm / 7.8 in) | * wires (≤ 20 cm / 7.8 in) | ||
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== UART pinouts by PS5 revision == | == UART pinouts by PS5 revision == | ||
The following diagrams show the UART test points for each PS5 PCB revision (thanks to [[User:Stetofix]] for sharing these images): | The following diagrams show the UART test points for each PS5 PCB revision (thanks to [[User:Stetofix]] [https://www.youtube.com/@stetofix on YouTube] for sharing these images): | ||
<gallery widths="200" heights="200" caption="PS5 UART pinouts by PCB revision"> | <gallery widths="200" heights="200" caption="PS5 UART pinouts by PCB revision"> | ||
File:CH341A33VMod.webp|CH341A 3.3 V modification | File:CH341A33VMod.webp|CH341A 3.3 V modification | ||
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File:EDM_03X_Uart.webp|PCB revision EDM-04X | File:EDM_03X_Uart.webp|PCB revision EDM-04X | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Performing a UART connection == | == Performing a UART connection == | ||
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# Connect GND (module) → GND (console) | # Connect GND (module) → GND (console) | ||
It is crucial to match TX to RX; otherwise you will receive no data. | It is crucial to match TX to RX; otherwise, you will receive no data. | ||
== Using PS5 Nor Modifier == | == Using PS5 Nor Modifier == | ||
Latest revision as of 17:07, 19 May 2025
UART requirements
To perform UART communication on the PlayStation 5, you will need:
: Using a 5 V module will likely damage your console. See the gallery below for instructions on modifying your CH341A.
- wires (≤ 20 cm / 7.8 in)
: Longer cables can cause missing or corrupted log data during UART transfers.
UART pinouts by PS5 revision
The following diagrams show the UART test points for each PS5 PCB revision (thanks to User:Stetofix on YouTube for sharing these images):
- PS5 UART pinouts by PCB revision
CH341A 3.3 V modification
PCB revisions EDM-010 and EDM-020
PCB revision EDM-03X
PCB revision EDM-04X
Performing a UART connection
Connect three wires between your UART module and the PS5 console:
- Connect TX (module) → RX (console)
- Connect RX (module) → TX (console)
- Connect GND (module) → GND (console)
It is crucial to match TX to RX; otherwise, you will receive no data.
Using PS5 Nor Modifier
After wiring, connect your module to a computer and launch the external tool PS5 Nor Modifier:
- Source and downloads: GitHub – PS5 Nor Modifier
- PS5 Nor Modifier Tool
UART Communication Tab
Follow these steps:
- Open the application and select the UART Communication tab.
- Click Refresh Port and choose the COM port for your FT232RL or CH341A module.
- Click Connect.
- Power on the PS5 by pressing its power button while the tool is open.
- click Get Error Codes to display UART logs or error codes.