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Re: Reading the ring code of black PSX discs

null@example.com (Heihachi_73) — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 17:54:02 +0000

Bump. I was just able to read a few PSX ring codes by simply holding the disc under the room light (a normal 15W CFL) and holding a cheap $2 6-LED flashlight and shining it at an angle so the beam reflects; the numbers showing up in the blue reflection (refraction?) rather than directly under the light. Not easy, but possible (some games are nearly impossible to read this way, mostly due to marks, scratches etc.).

Re: Reading the ring code of black PSX discs

null@example.com (Barthax) — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 20:48:24 +0000

Interesting, thanks.

Re: Reading the ring code of black PSX discs

null@example.com (pablogm123) — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 19:59:20 +0000

It sounds interesting, thanks for the tip. Then, can you read the rings of black (actually ultradark blue/purple) discs using a powerful flashlight and a IR filter?

Re: Reading the ring code of black PSX discs

null@example.com (Sotho Tal Ker) — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 19:53:49 +0000

I use an ultrafire flashlight with a 850nm IR filter. Works great to read the rings.

Re: Reading the ring code of black PSX discs

null@example.com (pablogm123) — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 19:00:37 +0000

Of course, you need a halogen lamp and a dark room:

http://forum.redump.org/post/44604/#p44604

Reading the ring code of black PSX discs

null@example.com (Barthax) — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 18:52:21 +0000

Any tips on reading the ring codes from PSX discs that are black? The only one I can see is the stamped one.