Hacking Question any easy way to make a paperclip jig?

[Deleted User]

so today i got a silver paperclip and the gbatemp thread with the pictures seems hard to do and i dont have the certain tools and no ruler so is there any easy way to do the paperclip jig so i can get into rcm mode?

 

[Deleted User]

also would normal scissors work like the big ones?

 

[0000ff]

don't do it, my friend.

wait and get a jig for cheap on eBay

 

[Deleted User]

don't do it, my friend.

wait and get a jig for cheap on eBay

to late i already got the paperclip cut im trying to get it the right size i put it in the joycon bit and its still sticking out a bit to much

 

[ReikaRin]

i am using aluminium foil, easy to use

 

[mdmachine]

https://gbatemp.net/threads/use-safety-pin-to-get-into-rcm.502239/page-3#post-8075667

 

[Deleted User]

https://gbatemp.net/threads/use-safety-pin-to-get-into-rcm.502239/page-3#post-8075667

i told you i dont have any safety pins only this one paperclip from school

 

[mdmachine]

i told you i dont have any safety pins only this one paperclip from school

Use the picture as an example, attempt to do the same thing but with the paper clip. Keep in mind, paper clips are a lower gauge (thicker) so be gentle, or you can bend the pins. If its not working, it'll need to be grounded (the sharp point on the safety-pin usually grounds with the chassis). Some people report them holding it, is "ground" enough.

edit: also can make the "U" and use pin #1 as the ground.

edit #2: with all the bricking on units going on, the very second you succeed in getting to RCM, MAKE A FULL NAND BACKUP!

 

[Deleted User]

ok..

 

[leon315]

WOW, TC treats his Switch like a lab white mouse lol

 

[Deleted User]

WOW, TC treats his Switch like a lab white mouse lol

what is tc?

 

[leon315]

what is tc?

tc=topic creator=you

anyway, i got my jig from Alixpress for just 1,99 bucks, don't ruin ur switch with unproper clips

 

[hippy dave]

Buy a proper jig with proper flexible pins, not hard wire like a paperclip, or you may end up having to replace the joy-con rail on the tablet in the future.

 

[mdmachine]

Indeed, I do it manually, a thin safety pin, a steady hand and AutoRCM is all I need.

However most people it's not a bad idea to have a proper jig, and at between $1-5 bucks, nobody has an excuse. How the OP cant get simple things (from past threads) is pretty confusing. So I didn't even bother... lol

 

[Deleted User]

just wondering is there a risk of electrocution or is it completely fine with paperclips?

 

[mdmachine]

just wondering is there a risk of electrocution or is it completely fine with paperclips?

You won't be electrocuted. lol

Be careful not to short any other pins on the switch though!

 

[Deleted User]

ok

 

[t1op]

I tried the paperclip thing. I Couldn't get it to work. I got tinfoil to work fairly reliably.
I then ordered a jig off ebay... wish I had done that first!

 

[Deleted User]

got cfw last night and tried to get into rcm mode today and it wont work anymore ;-; the kitchen foil is still on the red joycon and it just wont boot into rcm anymore pls help

 

[hippy dave]

Buy a jig.