Satiator ODE: Beta Overview

Here’s an early look at the upcoming “Satiator” Optical Drive Emulator for the Sega Saturn made by Professor Abrasive. It’s a plug-and-play device that allows you to boot CD images without modding your console at all.  Even though the project is still only in beta, I was very impressed at the performance!  Check it out […]

Satiator “Spring” Update

UPDATE 09/03:  There’s now a second post linked below. Professor Abrasive has just posted an update for his Patreon followers regarding the Satiator project:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/springtime-29584979 This is the first post since his last update way back in June when he showed the near-final shell design.  According to this update, he’s been spending the past three months […]

Satiator Shell Progress

Professor Abrasive has just posted an update to the Satiator project:  The design of the plastic shell is nearing completion and SLA samples have been received.  There’s still some tweaks to be made, but it’s looking like all versions of the Satiator (including beta versions) will ship with some kind of plastic shell: Also, there’s […]

Satiator Beta Update

Professor Abrasive has just posted an update about his Sega Saturn optical drive emulator.  The beta hardware is in and finally built correctly by the manufacturer.  Also, the cases are being finalized with the intent of production versions being SLA plastic;  I’m assuming the beta’s will ship in a 3D printed case. Also, the focus now […]

Satiator Feature Update

Professor Abrasive has posted a detailed list of features on his Patreon page, to clear up any confusion people may have had.  I feel a bit awkward pulling from his paid Patreon post, but I want to help spread the word of this awesome product.  Here’s everything: The Satiator is a plastic cartridge which slides […]

November Satiator Update

  Professor Abrasive recently posted a status update to the Satiator project.  Here’s a quick summary: New PCB’s arrived and are better, but not perfect. Bootloader testing essential, almost complete Menu source code will be available on github, with an emulator to test Patreon subscribers can read the full update here:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/bashing-c-22518615

More Satiator Updates

Professor Abrasive just posted another update in regards to the Satiator project.  In short, the current board manufacturer is pretty much refusing to make the boards correctly, so he’s moving along to a better company that can also handle large orders.  There’s a longer lead-time, but much better scale-ability. Also, he’s finalizing the process of […]

Professor Abrasive – Satiator Update

Professor Abrasive has posted a lengthy update about his Satiator project.  In short, he needed to change the main chip, as the one he was previously using has gone end of life.  More info is on his Patreon page and if you’re interested, I did an interview with him last year to talk about the […]