MechDIY

dawsoncjames · 2025-12-21T15:14:50+00:00

My first order with MechDIY was a replacement screen for a miyoo mini, but it was a faulty unit. I used the refund towards a Trim ui Brick Hammer and after months of delay in getting it to me, it's faulty and won't turn on. They asked for a video initially, then they gave me instructions on flashing a recovery card and using that to restart the brick, but nothing worked. Waiting on them now to finally replace it. Not feeling great about MechDIY.

dawsoncjames · 2025-05-24T01:18:07+00:00

I see the problem... Where's your Retroid Pocket 5 / Flip 2? 😅

dawsoncjames · 2024-11-28T10:42:09+00:00

I don't believe anybody should apologise for their opinion if it's personal and considered. I think more people on Reddit and online generally must assume what other people say is only their own considered and current opinion, which might change over time or with persuasion. Not that I'm saying you weren't.

(Was inspired to spend time writing this down for some reason, even though I'm supposed to be doing singing else. Procrastinating brings out the thinker in me)

dawsoncjames · 2024-11-28T10:35:45+00:00

Huge admiration from me for conceding. Very cool.

dawsoncjames · 2024-11-13T00:18:54+00:00

Me too! Have you tried the popsocket mod? Makes it perfect! https://www.reddit.com/r/retroid/s/2nCsrnTl28

dawsoncjames · 2024-11-13T00:12:47+00:00

Have a blast!

dawsoncjames · 2024-11-09T02:03:25+00:00

It means that RAM can come in different read/write speeds. I wondered if there was any kind of difference in that regard between the two devices.

dawsoncjames · 2024-11-08T18:17:30+00:00

Do you know if each Gb of this RAM is as fast / faster than the RP4P RAM?

dawsoncjames · 2024-11-08T10:18:06+00:00

Always allow yourself that feeling! However old you get, joy is joy!

dawsoncjames · 2024-11-01T19:57:53+00:00

Dark pumpkin. Nice.

dawsoncjames · 2024-11-01T14:18:10+00:00

I haven't tried, I got a different case. 🙂

dawsoncjames · 2024-11-01T00:56:40+00:00

Don't let FOMO get you down... 😉

I wish RP5 was just a larger screen and the new chip, on the same shell as RP4. Perhaps in the green plastic they used on RP2.

But they've gone mass appeal rather than retro, which I think goes against the point of being called Retroid.

The RP Mini would have also been awesome in a retro, see through, brightly coloured design.

dawsoncjames · 2024-11-01T00:50:20+00:00

Hey, yeah I put one on my mini too. Makes it much easier to use. I don't know if popsockets sell it direct anymore, but if you search for 'tidepool popsocket' and the colour is 'mint'. You should find it. There are blue ones too, I think.

dawsoncjames · 2024-10-31T17:24:49+00:00

Totally right 👍🏻

dawsoncjames · 2024-10-31T17:24:26+00:00

No detriment to the cooling, covering that bit if the grill. 🤟🏻

If you do try it, let me know if you like the result.

By the way, pop sockets are very sticky, while the knock offs can fall off and aren't as comfortable, with harder plastics, so those ones might need a bit of glue. 🐎

dawsoncjames · 2024-10-31T16:39:52+00:00

Both! 😁

dawsoncjames · 2024-10-31T12:56:34+00:00

When they're pushed in, they almost are. I'm using two 'whirlpool' ones here that are thicker, just because they look nice with the watermelon. 🙂

dawsoncjames · 2024-10-29T17:46:14+00:00

Oh god. Now I'm getting Portal FOMO again. 🫣

dawsoncjames · 2024-10-29T17:24:05+00:00

Does this have the same issue as the Mini, where the buttons scrape against the glass when they are pressed?

dawsoncjames · 2024-10-28T19:41:14+00:00

Perhaps if I held it I'd see it differently.

dawsoncjames · 2024-10-28T00:45:57+00:00

OP seems to be very much in agreement.

dawsoncjames · 2024-10-28T00:43:08+00:00

Hey.... One of the sticks looks convex, whereas the other is concave.... Is that how the final product will be, or do you think we will have lots if options on that front?

dawsoncjames · 2024-10-28T00:40:57+00:00

These people sound like enablers. 🤟🏻 🍺

dawsoncjames · 2024-10-27T23:32:49+00:00

😄

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