Hardware Tutorial
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3DS XL Third-Party Screw and Hardware Measurements
To isolate these measurements from the OEM 3DS XL Screw and Hardware Measurement post I created some time back, I decided to create a new post.
I have also done measurements for other DS and 3DS consoles, so check them out.
Using a custom chart that I made, I will be using this as a reference to measure each screw with my calipers.
Measurements done with Calipers will only be done on one screw per category, and will be subject to some amount of inaccuracies due to the size of the screws and the tools I have. Measurements like Thread Pitch, Shank Length, Thread Length, and Recess Width are done by eyeballing it with my calipers and a microscope. Measurements like Thread Diameter and Screw Length will be far more accurate as I can physically clamp them in my calipers.
The four kits were essentially the same, but there were some quantity differences and an odd spring length from the AAA-Accessories Store's set. This might be due to the spring being overly compressed, but it is significant enough. Since my OEM post doesn't have any caliper measurements as of the making of this post, I cannot say whether they make suitable replacements.
I have also done measurements for other DS and 3DS consoles, so check them out.
How I Measure Screws.
Using a custom chart that I made, I will be using this as a reference to measure each screw with my calipers.
Measurements done with Calipers will only be done on one screw per category, and will be subject to some amount of inaccuracies due to the size of the screws and the tools I have. Measurements like Thread Pitch, Shank Length, Thread Length, and Recess Width are done by eyeballing it with my calipers and a microscope. Measurements like Thread Diameter and Screw Length will be far more accurate as I can physically clamp them in my calipers.
Samples.
I purchased four separate kits from Aliexpress from different sellers:The four kits were essentially the same, but there were some quantity differences and an odd spring length from the AAA-Accessories Store's set. This might be due to the spring being overly compressed, but it is significant enough. Since my OEM post doesn't have any caliper measurements as of the making of this post, I cannot say whether they make suitable replacements.
Screws
M1.4 – 2.88mm Black Screw. Cross Recess #00
- (1x) J C D Store
- (2x) YUXI Store
- (1x) AAA-Accessories Store
Caliper Measurements
- A: 2.88 mm
- B: 1.41 mm
- C: 0.95 mm
- D: 0.15 mm
- E: 1.37 mm
- F: 0.48 mm
- G: 2.43 mm
- X Recess: 1.61 mm
M1.4 – 3.6 mm Silver Screw. Cross Recess #00
- (10x) JCD ALL Store
- (10x) J C D Store
- (10x) YUXI Store
- (9x) AAA-Accessories Store
Caliper Measurements
- A: 3.63 mm
- B: 2.65 mm
- C: 0.53 mm
- D: 0.51 mm
- E: 1.44 mm
- F: 0.16 mm
- G: 2.49 mm
- X Recess: 1.51 mm
M1.6 – 4.25 mm Black Screw. Cross Recess #00
- (2x) JCD ALL Store
- (2x) J C D Store
- (2x) YUXI Store
- (2x) AAA-Accessories Store
Caliper Measurements
- A: 4.24 mm
- B: 2.14 mm
- C: 1.57 mm
- D: 0.34 mm
- E: 1.56 mm
- F: 0.35 mm
- G: 3.53 mm
- X Recess: 1.54 mm
M1.4 – 6.30 mm Silver Screws. Cross Recess #00
- (5x) JCD ALL Store
- (5x) J C D Store
- (5x) YUXI Store
- (5x) AAA-Accessories Store
Caliper Measurements
- A: 6.28 mm
- B: 5.02 mm
- C: 0.38 mm
- D: 0.49 mm
- E: 1.42 mm
- F: 0.44 mm
- G: 2.45 mm
- X Recess: 1.61 mm
M1.4 – 7.30mm Silver Screw. Cross Recess #00
- (3x) JCD ALL Store
- (3x) J C D Store
- (3x) YUXI Store
- (3x) AAA-Accessories Store
Caliper Measurements
- A: 7.34 mm
- B: 6.35 mm
- C: 0.61 mm
- D: 0.51 mm
- E: 1.44 mm
- F: 0.45 mm
- G: 2.51 mm
- X Recess: 1.47 mm
5.4 mm Pivot
- (2x) JCD ALL Store
- (2x) J C D Store
- (2x) YUXI Store
- (3x) AAA-Accessories Store
Caliper Measurements
- Length: 5.39 mm
- Diameter: 1.20 mm
4.0 mm Nut
- (2x) JCD ALL Store
- (2x) J C D Store
- (2x) YUXI Store
- (2x) AAA-Accessories Store
Caliper Measurements
- Square: 4.05 mm
- Thickness: 1.97
6.6mm Spring
(2x) AAA-Accessories StoreCaliper Measurements
- Length: 6.60 mm
- Diameter: 2.27 mm
7.5mm Spring
- (2x) JCD ALL Store
- (2x) J C D Store
- (2x) YUXI Store
Caliper Measurements
- Length: 7.58 mm
- Diameter: 2.24 mm
3.75mm E-Clip
- (1x) JCD ALL Store
- (2x) J C D Store
- (2x) YUXI Store
Caliper Measurements
- Width: 3.77 mm
- Height: 3.37 mm
- Thickness: 0.38 mm
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