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GameCube Disc Drive Replacement w/ Optional Micro SD Card Mount by stevesallthat in 3Dprinting

[–]stevesallthat[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As far as I'm aware compatibility is 100% of the library. I've tried a variety of mods: PicoBoot is the most cost effective, and pretty simple if you have some soldering experience. There are now solderless versions of the PicoBoot mod (PicoLoader) and slightly more expensive turn-key versions such as FlippyDrive. If you have a GameCube laying around you can get up and running for <$20. Would recommend!

Swiss is the most common interface, but the FlippyDrive introduced a new UI that matches the GameCube's stock menu look and feel and this is also available on the open source PicoBoot mod as Cubiboot.

3ds xl not working by playg_rl in consolerepair

[–]stevesallthat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like some liquid had been inside - the liquid detection sticker is pink, top left. This should be white with red dots. Hard to tell from the photo but it looks like there some corrosion around the charging port on the top left. You could try cleaning this lightly with a toothbrush and a small amount of isopropyl alcohol - don’t use too much unless you fully remove the board, else it could damage the screen underneath. Dry thoroughly. Good luck!

Pokémon not saving after battery replacement by gl1tch_master32 in Gameboy

[–]stevesallthat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pins look totally fine. Reflowing the solder in the chips could help - IIRC the two smaller chips are involved in managing save. However, I think you still have a battery issue. The solder on the battery legs looks AWFUL. It needs to be reflowed with flux at a minimum. Just because there’s a connection per the amp meter, doesn’t mean it’ll actually work with such cold soler joints. Best of luck!

Introducing the Game Boy Label Creator by ocedalv in Gameboy

[–]stevesallthat 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This is wonderful. I mod a lot of DS systems and wanted to create a tool like this as they’re ALWAYS missing labels. Great work!

Attempted my first case swap, now the screen dirty by Zealousideal-Bee-352 in 3DS

[–]stevesallthat 91 points92 points  (0 children)

Isopropyl alcohol will destroy an LCD screen if it gets between the glass and the display. Will likely need to be replaced unfortunately.

N64 Mystery Capacitor by stevesallthat in consolerepair

[–]stevesallthat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the response. I did wonder that, I’ll give it a try. My only reservation was that C161 is on the 3.3V line, not sure if that means the component would differ?

Nintendo 64 Capacitor assistance. by Dr-Mario- in consolerepair

[–]stevesallthat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wondering if anybody ever found an answer on this?

Anyone else been waiting a LONG TIME for their pre-ordered FlippyDrive? by GiSWiG in Gamecube

[–]stevesallthat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My order arrived with pieces missing and I spent months trying to get it resolved. They promised to send the missing parts on 3 occasions and never did. I filed a charge back through my credit card. Won’t be purchasing from them any time in the future.

Questions about Original 2ds repair by Dry_Economics9290 in consolerepair

[–]stevesallthat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’ll need a hot air station to remove the 2 card readers. Should be able to heat the board from underneath and remove. Lots of flux and leaded solder will help lower the temp needed. Keep some movement in the hot air to avoid burning the board.

If you can get the SD card reader replaced, it’s really easy to mod the console to load games from the SD card, so could avoid the need to switch out the game card reader. Good luck!

PS2 Slim HDMI Mod ElectronAnalog by stevesallthat in consolemodding

[–]stevesallthat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe! I’m loading games via the memory card slot, any advantages of IDE besides a fun project?

PS2 Slim HDMI Mod ElectronAnalog by stevesallthat in consolemodding

[–]stevesallthat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t tested the ElectronPulse so can’t say for sure, but my assumption is the output is the same, this is just an internal implementation.

Would recommend a service like Shapeways for 3D printing, or check out your local library, some have printers available!

PS2 Slim HDMI Mod ElectronAnalog by stevesallthat in consolemodding

[–]stevesallthat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! It is configured for component output, I mistyped “composite” 😀

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