THIS IS A TURORIAL to gain access and utilize the System Controller IC on a PlayStation 3 to retrieve the error logs and basic debugging information. These are very useful to help diagnose and repair the console after experiencing issues, such as a Yellow Light of Death (YLOD). However, it can be useful for much more than that. I cover the basics, not the more advanced stuff you can do with it. This is mainly geared the novice who needs a windows tutorial. For Linux users, there is already a PDF tutorial on @db260179's github. I suggest you read through the other resources he has compiled in that download as well. There are usefull schematics, voltage test pad locations, and more.

Links:

Written SYSCON Tutorial: https://www.psxplace.com/threads/sys...
Download Python: https://www.python.org/downloads/
Download SYSCON Script: https://github.com/db260179/ps3syscon
SYSCON Error Codes: https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Syscon_...
Asking for help (PSX Place forum): https://www.psxplace.com/threads/fau...

A list of my more useful posts: https://www.psxplace.com/threads/res...


Tools & Products Used or Recommended (Affiliate Links):
PS3 Disassembly | T630 Torx Security Bit set (https://amzn.to/3SsBPLO)
SYSCON UART | 3.3v USBtoTTL Serial Cable (https://amzn.to/3StKwp5)
Breadboard Jumper Wires | Male to Female (https://amzn.to/46qCQcS)
Wire Stripper | 2030 AWG (https://amzn.to/4ccOV72)
Flush Cut Snips | Side Cutters (https://amzn.to/3y9iBnA)
Solder | Kester 44 Eutectic 63% tin, 37% lead 0.025 in Wire Diameter (https://amzn.to/3WoMIzl)
Flux | MG Chemicals 834110ML No Clean Flux Paste (https://amzn.to/46uMhIj)

99.9% Pure Isopropyl Alcohol (https://amzn.to/4dmDtXb)
Microfiber Cleaning Towels (https://amzn.to/3StM6Y3)
PSU 12v PWR Extension Cables | Banana Plug to Alligator Clips (https://amzn.to/4fs5LkT)
Soldering Iron | KSGER T12 Soldering Station (https://amzn.to/4fnXVZw)

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:06 What Is SYSCON?
3:53 Who Do We Thank?
04:34 Disclaimer
05:05 Part 1 PS3 Turns on
09:00 Part 2 PS3 Doesn't turn on
16:27 Mullion (External)
19:33 Mullion (Internal)
26:40 Sherwood
28:55 Asking For Help (Outro)

Music:
Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...