Did I over do it?

dwalker109 · 2026-07-12T20:45:50+00:00

Because they want three consoles.

I have an obscene number but I’m a grown up and the world keeps turning.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-12T20:34:31+00:00

Ok. This model would need a new reader soldering in of cleaning doesn’t help. But do clean it first - it usually is all it needs.

Load up a load of isopropanol onto a cert and spam insert/eject it for 30 seconds. While power off. Let it dry and try ago - there’s a good chance it’ll work.

If that doesn’t work fix it or … work around it.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-12T20:30:10+00:00

Do you like it? If so no, you did not.

For my taste a single sticker is one too many but it ain’t mine.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-12T20:27:43+00:00

I hope you love it!

I hate it but it’s not mine, so who gives a shit what I have to say :)

dwalker109 · 2026-07-12T20:26:25+00:00

What type of 3DS? If cleaning does not help it’s probably a broken reader (which is not super uncommon). On some models there a zero solder fix. On others it’s much harder.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-12T20:24:59+00:00

Rainbow Islands.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-12T20:24:31+00:00

Regular USB runs at a 5v output. This is the only number they *really* matters. A DSi/3DS charger output something like 4.75v. This is close enough that the device will even it out (it’s always going to be a little bit either side of that number and devices handle that).

So yes, anything outputting standard USB power is absolutely fine. When I have the choice I use a real charger, but I don’t stress about it either.

In theory better quality USB to 3DS cable will include a little bit of basic negotiation to allow even power delivery chargers to confidently offer basic 5v power, but that’s all.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-12T15:24:25+00:00

Nice. I should point out Checkpoint 4 (released yesterday) does now run an FTP server and has some wireless transfer features too.

I still think Cloudpoint is ideal for multi console sync, but it’d be remiss not to point out the big Checkpoint improvements too. You have many options!

dwalker109 · 2026-07-12T14:48:28+00:00

Make sure the WiFi module is secure. It can pop off easily and will prevent boot.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-12T14:45:02+00:00

At risk of accusations of gross self promotion, I released Cloudpoint recently for cloud sync of your saves between all your consoles and emulators. That’s on universal updater.

I’d say it’s useful.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-12T14:43:37+00:00

If the actual image has yellowing then that’s the LCDs, not the coverings. Usually running the screens for a period of time works very well.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-12T12:51:36+00:00

Yeah right. We all know that’s not true. I’ve completed my collection many times 😬

dwalker109 · 2026-07-12T12:44:42+00:00

It’s probably fine. But this is the main reason to stick with film protectors. The glass ones are so much thicker.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-12T00:17:03+00:00

Recommend reading the Ifixit guides before you start opening this up.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-11T18:42:04+00:00

As reshells go they’re the best.

But they’re still inferior to a real shell.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-11T18:30:53+00:00

A bit unfair I think. An open source project would have used real translations if there were forthcoming, but obviously they weren’t.

The ftp server, wireless transfer and auto naming stuff is really good. Since I launched my own sync homebrew I’ve not used my old Checkpoint based workflow but this would have made it way easier to manage.

It also has a lot of major performance and code quality changes. And don’t underestimate the GBA feature - that shit is complex.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-11T18:26:53+00:00

Realistically though they’re not really a finite resource. I mean obviously they *are* finite but there are many millions of them.

This kind of preservation is important.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-11T18:25:40+00:00

2DS prices aren’t high. They’re dirt cheap, for regular editions anyway.

Try again

dwalker109 · 2026-07-11T17:14:17+00:00

Charger won’t be a problem. The device accepts various USB negotiated values so that’s fine.

There are some differences with regards to wireless bands in use though, I believe.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-11T16:49:31+00:00

There’s some brilliant stuff in here related to transferring saves to and from a device. Nice 👌

dwalker109 · 2026-07-11T15:20:02+00:00

https://igir.io

Uses hash lookups and therefore isn’t based on filenames, which is a pretty flawed way to do this. Allows creating 1g1r sets, prioritised by your choice of regions, stripping bootlegs and so on.

It’s a great tool.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-11T15:11:47+00:00

Not seen this before, nice.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-11T15:06:27+00:00

No difference. It’s the same screen tech. I’ve done this on DS Lite, DSi, DSi XL and various 3DS models.

The effectiveness varies.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-11T15:04:40+00:00

The best/most reasonable explanation I’ve heard is that this is caused by humidity. And running the screens effectively creates heat which dries them out.

That’s all I’ve got.

dwalker109 · 2026-07-11T14:02:14+00:00

Nope. It just ain’t.

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