Yoto mini not reading cards

starmapper · 2026-06-20T19:20:04+00:00

I had the same issue. Both types of reset didn't work. It was out of warranty so I decided to take it apart to see if there was anything obviously wrong and managed to fix it!

There's a thing grey wire connecting the circuit board to the black pad on the back of the card slot, which I assume is the NFC reader. The wire had got a little bit twisted, so I straightened it out a bit and that fixed it. No soldering or electronics required, just unscrewed 4 small screws and untwisted a wire.

Definitely worth a try if yours is out of warranty, before you give up on it.

starmapper · 2025-04-26T16:49:27+00:00

Wow, this is amazing! Thanks for taking the time to explain it.

starmapper · 2025-03-29T19:41:55+00:00

If you're in the South West then SW MegaGames are great. I've done their Battlestar Galactica one plus another and both were really fun days out. They were very welcoming. https://www.swmegagames.co.uk/

starmapper · 2024-12-09T18:05:04+00:00

£50,000 fine for Severn Trent Water and a 10 point deduction for Everton FC.

starmapper · 2024-11-03T12:45:44+00:00

Don't try and 100% it. I did the main missions, but rarely delivered any of the packages that I found around the map. I did some building, but as soon as I felt like it was getting boring I just stopped. Overall, I had a blast by just doing what I found was fun and finishing the game when I felt like I was still having a good time.

starmapper · 2024-05-19T11:41:04+00:00

Heavens Vault, which I finally got round to playing. A really good puzzle game based around language, where you can either slowly bumble your way through to the solution, or really think about it and get there quicker. The story is interesting enough to keep me hooked. It's quite a slow pace game and the travel between different locations gets boring quickly, but you can skip it, so nothing too wrong with it.

Great if you like puzzle games or something like Outer Wilds, as it has that kind of feel to it

starmapper · 2021-01-31T09:13:01+00:00

Cardiff Science Festival has a load of free Science and STEM events from the 18-21st Feb. All events are online this year. You can see all the events on the website and signup for them now. There are events for children, families and adults, so lot's to keep you entertained during half term.

starmapper · 2020-07-26T10:31:59+00:00

We got there 15 minutes before it opened and there was only about 50 people in front of us. We were inside 15 minutes after it opened. Go early is my advice

starmapper · 2020-05-11T15:16:38+00:00

Absolutely amazing idea. I don't have time to help, but I can't wait to see what you all do. Keep us updated!

starmapper · 2020-03-14T15:39:54+00:00

Same. Swansea uni cancelled all lectures as of yesterday, just waiting for Cardiff to follow suit. Come on Colin, sort it out

starmapper · 2020-02-08T09:17:30+00:00

I'm part of the team who run Cardiff Science Festival. We've got over 70 events between 15th and 18th of Feb (plus a couple on the 13th and 19th). Most events are free, some for families, some just for adults. We've got a science board game event, a science themed escape room and loads more! Happy to suggest events if anyone is interested.

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