Tutorial Converting 3DS/DSi AC charger to USB charger (Very easy)

[elBenyo]

They are Qualcomm's own charging standards for their chipsets only and isn't part of the USB standard. My only point is that USB chargers can provide a higher voltage, but that the chargers that can are designed to only do so with compatible devices.

Right, that's it. I forget since I've not encountered it in the wild yet. Maybe it will matter if the switch has a USB charger for mobile use.

 

[Gizametalman]

Sometimes in El Tianguis por mi casa sells broken DSi/3DS chargers.
Next time I see one I'll make me one of these.

And, I HIGHLY suggest you to solder those cables, they'll last longer, the tape wont burn, and i'll be safer is you use Cold silicon or that gun-like thing that melts bars of silicon to encase the soldering.

 

[Paccc]

I'm more interested in the changes you did to your mains cord, it looks even more dangerous.

 

[elBenyo]

Sadly a cheap USB charger is only a dollar on Amazon, maybe $2.

 

[MRJPGames]

http://www.volumerate.com/product/usb-charging-cable-for-nintendo-3ds-100cm-844110857
That would be cheaper than to wreck your current charger...

 

[EverythingSuperMario]

Very useful tutorial ^^ Thanks.

 

[yacepi15]

My powerbank has 5.1v output. It will work?

 

[elBenyo]

My powerbank has 5.1v output. It will work?

That's fine, I say in this thread the 3DS has a resistor in it rated for 32v@1000mah, your charger is safe.

 

[yacepi15]

That's fine, I say in this thread the 3DS has a resistor in it rated for 32v@1000mah, your charger is safe.

Also, it has a 2A output. It is still safe?

 

[N64]

hi I did this and i bricked my charger halp i get black screens should i reinstall alh9

edit: but seriously... electrical tape + soldering is a must.

 

[genxor]

Also, it has a 2A output. It is still safe?

Yes. Devices take only what they need so the charger gives only what they need

 

[elBenyo]

Yes. Devices take only what they need so the charger gives only what they need

Yup, still just 5v.

 

[MrHuu]

Why spend money on expensive tape? Just cut the wires different lengths and twist them together.


Just screwing around, i was shocked reading this tutorial. I DO recommend to solder and use shrinkwrap!
(no.. just buy the usb cable for a dollar, seriously!)

 

[GuyInDogSuit]

I actually got a USB charging cable for 3DS for really cheap. Amazon is the shit.

 

[SonicCloud]

This looks dangerous , why don't you include soldering and electric tape?

Or just buy one?

 

[gamesquest1]

Reminds me of the tutorial on forcing a USB mini into the charging port, how I lol'ed.........and then by some bizarre freak event I actually ended up using the trick to test a console before I bought it as they had no charger and it was a really good deal so I just figured it was worth doing in a pinch

But sure, buying a cable is a better suggestion or at least properly soldering or taping it all securely.....but meh I have been there before so these kinds of botchy half assed jobs can be handy under the right circumstances

So Yeah one day you may be kidnapped and locked in a room with a broken 3ds charger, a flat 3ds, a random phone charger and a wifi password, if only you knew this method to power up your 3ds and reach out for help

 

[MrHuu]

When you mention GBA, please keep in mind the original GBA is rated at 3.3v.
Both GBA SP and Micro are rated 5.2v.

I don't recommend doing this for the original GBA.
SP, Micro are fine.

 

[gamesquest1]

When you mention GBA, please keep in mind the original GBA is rated at 3.3v.
Both GBA SP and Micro are rated 5.2v.

I don't recommend doing this for the original GBA.
SP, Micro are fine.

the original GBA didn't have a charging port, it took normal AA batteries

 

[MrHuu]

ai! you're right .. i used to have a battery pack with adapter port..

 

[gamesquest1]

ai! you're right .. i used to have a battery pack with adapter port..

I remembered having to use a battery pack with port to charge mine so I was pretty sure it didnt have a power port but I had to double check you edited before I replied though