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    Hacking Hardware [DIY MODCHIP] Nimbug M0 SAMD21 Dev Board

    Just wanted to update everyone that I have made 1 sale, and it seems likely I am about to make another. I plan to use the revenue from these sales to buy more components and make more assembled chips. If anyone is still interested in these in 2025, PM me.
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    Hacking Hardware [3D Print] Game Cart RCM Jig

    Hahaha, not looking to get Xecuted by Nintendo, lol.
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    [Modchip/Dongle Software] Hekate-NIMBOOT - Minimalist V1 Injector w/ AutoRCM, Dual-Boot, FailsafeRCM

    Fusee Suite is incredible, but it was "too much" for my tastes. I just wanted to replace my fixed-payload (but updatable) RCMloader and jig with something internal. I DID NOT want: Complicated settings that must be set up and can be changed. Multiple payloads. Needing to load a payload from...
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    Hacking Hardware [3D Print] Game Cart RCM Jig

    I just wanted to share the RCM jig I designed that fits in the Game Card slot! It's super convenient, you'll never lose it. Download Here
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    Hacking Hardware [v1 "Trinket" style Modchip Owners] Any USB issues after install? (Windows in a disconnect/reconnect loop)

    Just following up after I fixed the issue. Apparently something was wrong with the specific modchip I was using, I think there was a hidden solder short somewhere. I just threw a brand new Nimbug M0 in there and it works with no USB issues, as expected. :)
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    Hacking Hardware [v1 "Trinket" style Modchip Owners] Any USB issues after install? (Windows in a disconnect/reconnect loop)

    Hey everyone, I just installed my DIY modchip which is trace-for-trace compatible with the Rebug SwitchME M0. I have been having an odd issue ever since I installed it, and the issue persists whether I'm using Fusee Suite or my own minimalist modchip code Hekate-NIMBOOT. Essentially, charging...
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    Hi There! I'm interested in hardware mods.

    Project updates for anyone interested: https://gbatemp.net/threads/diy-modchip-nimbug-m0-samd21-dev-board.657166/
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    Hacking Hardware [DIY MODCHIP] Nimbug M0 SAMD21 Dev Board

    After trying to get my hands on a v1 internal payload injector, resorting to ordering an RCMx86 from AliExpress, and realizing it was a bizarre knockoff that didn't even use a SAMD21 chip, I was sad. So sad that I didn't even want to mess with trying to order another. No, I accepted that...
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    Hacking Hardware Modchip installation failed, ripped off a capacitor with its pad. Is this fixable?

    Oof, looks like the trace is hidden inside the PCB, so it's not really possible to know how to repair it without the actual original schematic of the Switch PCB. If your switch works without it, then I'd say cross your fingers and hope that cap was one of those "redundant safety" caps and not...
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    Hacking Obvious, but be careful putting things in your joycon rails

    Get a pair of curved, fine-tip tweezers like this. You will use them ALL THE TIME if you have them. Just be careful, the tips get bent really easily.
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    Hacking (OpenGOAL) Nintendo Switch port?

    Sadly, the OpenGOAL project targets x86, not ARM. Basically, to use an analogy of a kids toy, OpenGOAL translates circle-shaped objects (PS2 code) into things that can fit into square-shaped holes (x86 processors), but the Switch has a triangular hole (ARM processor), so neither would work.
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    Hacking Hardware Modchip installation failed, ripped off a capacitor with its pad. Is this fixable?

    It's really hard to say without being able to see where the traces connect. Can you take another picture but zoomed out a bunch so I can see the little green line that leads away from the pad that got ripped off? The basic idea for repairs like this is to add a thin rework wire (like those that...
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    RCM X86,Which one is D0

    For anyone finding this looking for info, here is some stuff I could figure out: - That's a knockoff RCMx86 sold by Aliexpress and the like. It has a different pinout. - It most likely does not support UF2 mode, at least I couldn't get mine into it. The reset pin seems non-functional. - Based on...
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    Hi There! I'm interested in hardware mods.

    Hey everyone! I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself. I am an electrical engineer, a firmware programmer, and a Pythonista. I am fascinated by the new hardware mods coming out for the Switch, not because I want to run pirated games, but because the modchips being made right now are...
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