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Cronus Zen hardware questions
The Cronus Zen is the device that runs the script. These answers cover the physical ports, the software that compiles and loads a GPC file, and how to read the OLED.
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How do I load a script on the Cronus Zen?
Open Zen Studio and go to the Compiler tab. Drag in the `.gpc` file you downloaded and press Compile. Drag the compiled script into one of the 8 memory slots, then press Play (the flash icon).
Disconnect the Zen from the PC, connect it to the console, and pick the slot with the Zen's button. The OLED shows the script name when it is loaded.
yew2K owners download the `.gpc` from the Script Download page on yew.gg after running the Generator.
Source: Cronus Zen documentation (guide.cronuszen.com).
Which port does the controller go in on the Cronus Zen?
The controller plugs into the A1 USB port on the front of the Zen. The rear CONSOLE port goes to your PS5, Xbox or PC. The PROG port is for programming from a PC.
A controller in the wrong port is one of the three usual reasons the yew2K mod menu will not open.
Source: Cronus Zen documentation (guide.cronuszen.com).
What does the OLED show when the script is running?
When a script is loaded and running, the Zen's OLED shows the script name instead of the Gearhead logo. yew2K also shows its logo during a 1500 ms menu lockout when it boots.
Once you hold L2/LT and press Options/Menu, the OLED switches to the mod menu with the page name and a "n / total" counter bottom-right. The TV never shows any of this.
Source: yew2K mod menu (shipping GPC).
Which Zen Studio should I use, Live or Legacy?
Zen Studio Live is the primary tool. It runs in the browser (Chrome recommended) and the current version is 1.0.8. Zen Studio Legacy 1.7.0 b7 still works if your firmware is 2.2.14 or lower.
Firmware updates use the web updater at firmware.modcentral.ca in Chrome or Edge. The firmware version referenced for current builds is 2.3.2.
Source: Cronus Zen documentation (guide.cronuszen.com).
What firmware should my Cronus Zen be on?
The firmware version referenced for current yew2K builds is 2.3.2. Update through the web firmware updater at firmware.modcentral.ca using Chrome or Edge.
If you are still on 2.2.14 or lower, Zen Studio Legacy 1.7.0 b7 works; on newer firmware, use Zen Studio Live.
Source: Cronus Zen documentation (guide.cronuszen.com).
How many scripts can the Cronus Zen hold?
The Zen has 8 memory slots. Each compiled script goes into one slot from Zen Studio, and you choose the active slot with the button on the Zen after connecting it to the console.
The OLED shows the name of the script in the active slot, so you can confirm yew2K is the one running.
Source: Cronus Zen documentation (guide.cronuszen.com).
These answers document the yew2K NBA 2K27 Cronus Zen script. Anything not covered here: ask in yew.gg/discord.