Hacking Question Most reliable RCM Jig?

[Lavaimp]

I don't really feel too comfortable trying to bend the paperclip for it, so I was wondering does anyone know a reliable source for an rcm jig? I don't mind paying for it if it's safer/easier.
i hope this is the right place to ask!

 

[NightStorm1000]

Ebay. Get a 3D Printed one

 

[PatrickD85]

Yeah I would recommend a 3d printed jig as well. I bought one with a need cart storage option by @gamesquest1 if I am not mistaken.
See; https://gbatemp.net/threads/show-us-your-jig.502364/

 

[TR_mahmutpek]

Tin foil Seriously, its %100 succes rate. İts covers all pins

 

[SomeGamer]

%100 succes rate

in frying your Switch

 

[atkinchris]

The most reliable, safest jig, would be to buy a replacement rail for a joy-con and solder the connector at the ribbon for pin 10 to pin 1 (not soldering the pins directly!). You now have a jig that's designed to be inserted into the Switch many, many times without damaging the pins, and also has a solid connection for pin 10.

 

[LightOffPro]

Tin foil Seriously, its %100 succes rate. İts covers all pins

This is actually really dangerous because you cannot cover pin 4 because its the pin that charges the joycon. Huge risk of frying your switch.

 

[TR_mahmutpek]

in frying your Switch

Wait, how?! Seriously, its too dangerous?

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This is actually really dangerous because you cannot cover pin 4 because its the pin that charges the joycon. Huge risk of frying your switch.

Yes when I use thin foil, it cannot charge but only cant charge, nothing weird happened.

 

[gamesquest1]

The most reliable, safest jig, would be to buy a replacement rail for a joy-con and solder the connector at the ribbon for pin 10 to pin 1 (not soldering the pins directly!). You now have a jig that's designed to be inserted into the Switch many, many times without damaging the pins, and also has a solid connection for pin 10.

to be fair I have tested over 400 jigs in my switch and its still working perfectly fine.....ofc I guess some other jigs are using much more rigid materials (paperclips etc) but sure technically the original switch joycon rail will be completely stock materials and design

 

[SomeGamer]

Wait, how?! Seriously, its too dangerous?

You have to be very careful with tinfoil as it can easily get stuck in the rail.

 

[Lacius]

I can't say enough good things about this paperclip design. As long as you bend it properly and just let it fall into place (i.e. don't apply any pressure in order to force it in place), it's about as safe and as effective as a 3D-printed jig.

 

[TR_mahmutpek]

You have to be very careful with tinfoil as it can easily get stuck in the rail.

Oh, I passed that phase. On first try it stucked but luckly I ejected via a knife

 

[jimmyj]

most reliable way to get in to rcm is using autorcm

 

[Deleted User]

Lambo jig

 

[huma_dawii]

I did the Thin Foil on the joycon and it worked so good! then I did auto RCM and its working like charm.

 

[jimmyj]

I did the Thin Foil on the joycon and it worked so good! then I did auto RCM and its working like charm.

yep autorcm so far is the best option

 

[Centergaming]

You have to be very careful with tinfoil as it can easily get stuck in the rail.

Question: How dangerous is the bending pin methods of the joycon?

 

[Draxzelex]

Question: How dangerous is the bending pin methods of the joycon?

Very. If you accidentally break one of the pins, the Switch will no longer detect the Joy-Con when it is attached meaning it cannot be charged that way. It will be stuck as a bluetooth controller.

 

[Lacius]

I did the Thin Foil on the joycon and it worked so good! then I did auto RCM and its working like charm.

Remember that if you accidentally leave your Switch in RCM, it will drain your battery. It's best to shutdown your Switch from the OS menu or from an application like Hekate.

 

[huma_dawii]

Remember that if you accidentally leave your Switch in RCM, it will drain your battery. It's best to shutdown your Switch from the OS menu or from an application like Hekate.

Thanks for the info, I always turn off my system I don't like "sleep mode" in any of my devices.. except for phones. Everything I shut down when im done