Hacking Paperclip Jig not working after 177373 tries

[bad361]

Well ... that’s what I was wondering. I’m using what looks like a regular paperclip. Thought there might be some coating or anything tried to scratch it a bit but no luck ... any test ideas in mind I can do to check if it’s plastic or not ?

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[Nouss]

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Indeed, just tried and it sticks so metal yeah ... even though that wouldn’t remove the coating hypothesis I guess

 

[spuderump]

If you do manage to get it to book with a paperclip, turn on Auto RCM until the jig arrives.

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use AutoRCM

 

[Nouss]

If you do manage to get it to book with a paperclip, turn on Auto RCM until the jig arrives.

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use AutoRCM

That’s definitely what I’m planning to do afterwards but I’m stuck at the very first RCM boot to be able to load any payload actually

does it all look good to you guys, from the picture I sent in my first post ?

 

[Batona]

From the photo, it feels like it should work. I've done mine like this. Is the paper clip on the right side of the switch?

 

[Nouss]

From the photo, it feels like it should work. I've done mine like this. Is the paper clip on the right side of the switch?

yep ! Right side when you look at the screen !

 

[Nouss]

Is it easier to use tinfoil and try to bridge 9 and 10 actually ?

 

[Batona]

In my case where mine didn't boot to rcm was because it didn't sit well on the contacts. I carefully readjust the paperclip to sit better. Try to add some leverage to the paperclip in case it doesn't have full contact.

 

[bad361]

That’s definitely what I’m planning to do afterwards but I’m stuck at the very first RCM boot to be able to load any payload actually

does it all look good to you guys, from the picture I sent in my first post ?

if it has some coating or paint, you can just scrap it a bit in a place of contact with rail pins

 

[Nouss]

if it has some coating or paint, you can just scrap it a bit in a place of contact with rail pins

yes tried that already but i’m afraid that bu scrapping it too much I might get edges a bit too sharp !

In my case where mine didn't boot to rcm was because it didn't sit well on the contacts. I carefully readjust the paperclip to sit better. Try to add some leverage to the paperclip in case it doesn't have full contact.

Any tips to know if it’s touching before actually powering on ? It’s kind of painful to only know if it worked once switch is booted

 

[Germania]

No matter what I tried, I could not enter RCM with a paperclip, so I used a piece of tinfoil instead. It worked like a charm, but you need to cut it to a very small piece and be very careful. It is way less harmful than a paperclip. After that I ordered a jig, and now I do not have to worry about such a thing.

 

[Nouss]

Just tried Foil and it worked perfectly ! Much more precise than Paperclip actually ! And you can leave it inside while you do all the setup !
Thanks a lot for your help guys ! Really appreciate !

 

[pcwizard7]

I would get a real rcm jig as homemade paperclip type jig u could bend the pins in the actual rail.

i would enable HOS Auto power off and Auto RCM in hekate so u don't need a jig

 

[Nouss]

I would get a real rcm jig as homemade paperclip type jig u could bend the pins in the actual rail.

i would enable HOS Auto power off and Auto RCM in hekate so u don't need a jig

Yes will do both sir ! Thanks for the advice !

 

[nintenbrolluseless]

I couldn't get paperclip working and used foil as well. I used it for a few days till my RCMLoader dongle arrived, it comes with a jig. I'd recommend it, it's super convenient!

 

[Nouss]

I couldn't get paperclip working and used foil as well. I used it for a few days till my RCMLoader dongle arrived, it comes with a jig. I'd recommend it, it's super convenient!

Interesting ! Which one did you go with ?

 

[nintenbrolluseless]

Interesting ! Which one did you go with ?

It's called the RCMloader OneB, it lets you load multiple payloads and has a jig in a slot on the back.

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Interesting ! Which one did you go with ?

One linked in my previous post actually seems to be a knockoff and I guess in a way they're all probably knockoffs, but here's the one I have: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Switch-Loa...913651?hash=item42176dcdf3:g:saYAAOSwgnBep0K6

 

[frankadank]

but yeah I have seen many damaged joy con rails from people using paper clips or badly 3d printed jigs

This worries me as I had purchased a few jigs, the first couple had a bit of resistance when I would slide them over my joycon rails. What does a damage joy con rail look like?

 

[gamesquest1]

This worries me as I had purchased a few jigs, the first couple had a bit of resistance when I would slide them over my joycon rails. What does a damage joy con rail look like?

generally it will be that the joycon wont register as connected to the console even when fully inserted, although I have fixed many consoles that have developed similar symptoms without ever using a jig, but generally it's a matter of the joycon charging from the console but not showing as connected to the console unless you push the joycon slightly up or pull it outwards away from the console