Hi,
I've been working on getting RCMLoader to be installed internally in an Unpatched V1 Nintendo Switch. It is like Trinket M0 -esque functionality.
I am going to share about it here.
Difficulty:- 6/10
I will go through the pros & cons of this procedure, what item I used, and how was it holding up.
Item needed: -
1. Fine tip soldering iron
2. Soldering peripherals - Solder, Flux, Braid.
3. Hot air station
4. 18/19 gauge wire.
5. Metal cutter (optional - to cut a portion of the metal backplate to allow RCMloader board to sit)
6. 1 RCMloader per device. Cost me around 10USD each.
Pro:-
1. No need to bring physical RCM loader
2. Fairly straightforward soldering work
3. No need to worry about RCM loader battery faulty/depleted
Con:-
1. No longer be able to use 1 RCM loader onto multiple V1 Switchs
2. Can't load multiple payload by selecting the + button. Only 1 payload.
3. Must use JIG, Joycon mod, or Auto-RCM.
Step taken:-
1. Copy the payload.bin provided into your RCM loader. This payload is a forwarder Payload that will load the \atmosphere\reboot_payload.bin.
Found here: https://gbatemp.net/threads/dragonboot-for-atmosphere-generic-rcm-tools.581600/post-9571750
This is the RCMLoader I used:- It's a clone so the injection time is a little longer than the original.
2. To do this you need to pry open the plastic part. It will left you with this.
4. Use hot air station to remove Male USB C and Female Micro USB connector (too thick to fit into the Switch's internal). On my 2nd attempt, I removed the reset pushbutton as well. Much more cleaner.
This is the result
3. There's 2 ways to do this (or combination of both). I marked the points to solder wires.
From Above
From Below
Legend-
RED - +3.3V
BLUE - GND
GREEN - D+
ORANGE - D-
4. Wired them up similar to Trinket M0 wiring. But WITHOUT the Joycon Strap, USB Disconnect, and Vol+ Strap.
This is how I do my first mod
Video result of installation :-
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG_h59otF3Q&ab_channel=DadEmpithree
Additional information.
1. This won't allow you to update the payload in the RCMloader anymore. I tried connecting in various ways to let Windows detect my RCM loader, but due to the D+ and D- connected to the Switch, Switch APX and Hekate took priority. But by using the payload.bin provided, it will never need to be updated anymore, just update the file in the MicroSD card. Hekate USB UMS functionality works without issue.
2. When charging the Switch from off or flat battery, the Switch will automatically goes into RCM mode (for Auto-RCM). Once charger plugged out. Internal RCMloader will automatically kicks in and inject the payload.
3. It is recommended to use Auto-RCM (activated from Hekate). But if user not preferring it, Rail Jig or Joycon Mod is needed. Please note that this function exactly as the RCMloader, but it's internal now.
Any question is welcome.
Disclaimer: - I am not responsible for the damage of your properties, bricking your Nintendo Switch, climate change, total human annihilation, nuclear war, etc
I've been working on getting RCMLoader to be installed internally in an Unpatched V1 Nintendo Switch. It is like Trinket M0 -esque functionality.
I am going to share about it here.
Difficulty:- 6/10
I will go through the pros & cons of this procedure, what item I used, and how was it holding up.
Item needed: -
1. Fine tip soldering iron
2. Soldering peripherals - Solder, Flux, Braid.
3. Hot air station
4. 18/19 gauge wire.
5. Metal cutter (optional - to cut a portion of the metal backplate to allow RCMloader board to sit)
6. 1 RCMloader per device. Cost me around 10USD each.
Pro:-
1. No need to bring physical RCM loader
2. Fairly straightforward soldering work
3. No need to worry about RCM loader battery faulty/depleted
Con:-
1. No longer be able to use 1 RCM loader onto multiple V1 Switchs
2. Can't load multiple payload by selecting the + button. Only 1 payload.
3. Must use JIG, Joycon mod, or Auto-RCM.
Step taken:-
1. Copy the payload.bin provided into your RCM loader. This payload is a forwarder Payload that will load the \atmosphere\reboot_payload.bin.
Found here: https://gbatemp.net/threads/dragonboot-for-atmosphere-generic-rcm-tools.581600/post-9571750
This is the RCMLoader I used:- It's a clone so the injection time is a little longer than the original.
2. To do this you need to pry open the plastic part. It will left you with this.
4. Use hot air station to remove Male USB C and Female Micro USB connector (too thick to fit into the Switch's internal). On my 2nd attempt, I removed the reset pushbutton as well. Much more cleaner.
This is the result
3. There's 2 ways to do this (or combination of both). I marked the points to solder wires.
From Above
From Below
Legend-
RED - +3.3V
BLUE - GND
GREEN - D+
ORANGE - D-
4. Wired them up similar to Trinket M0 wiring. But WITHOUT the Joycon Strap, USB Disconnect, and Vol+ Strap.
This is how I do my first mod
Video result of installation :-
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG_h59otF3Q&ab_channel=DadEmpithree
Additional information.
1. This won't allow you to update the payload in the RCMloader anymore. I tried connecting in various ways to let Windows detect my RCM loader, but due to the D+ and D- connected to the Switch, Switch APX and Hekate took priority. But by using the payload.bin provided, it will never need to be updated anymore, just update the file in the MicroSD card. Hekate USB UMS functionality works without issue.
2. When charging the Switch from off or flat battery, the Switch will automatically goes into RCM mode (for Auto-RCM). Once charger plugged out. Internal RCMloader will automatically kicks in and inject the payload.
3. It is recommended to use Auto-RCM (activated from Hekate). But if user not preferring it, Rail Jig or Joycon Mod is needed. Please note that this function exactly as the RCMloader, but it's internal now.
Any question is welcome.
Disclaimer: - I am not responsible for the damage of your properties, bricking your Nintendo Switch, climate change, total human annihilation, nuclear war, etc
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