Hacking Hardware Picofly - a HWFLY switch modchip

[nico77]

You can do almost the same with normal Pico, but you you will loose debug led. But not a big issue as long as you solder every point carefully. I even cut/trim it before soldering just after i flashed it.
My setup before wiring/soldering.

what i like about tiny.
no need to cut/trim anymore hehehe

zero need to remove the usb-c port , so we can fit board for lite.
you cant install the metal shield with those usb-c port still attached. lite

 

[cgtchy0412]

Already did it....no luck... bsod

Just get solder Flux and clean all solder point on mainboard with flux and hot solder.. use magnifier/macro camera to confirm it clean, then it should boot normal as long as there are no broken/missing component or reaped trace.

 

[nico77]

Already did it....no luck... bsod

better find someone / professional
who can properly solder/install hwfly/picofly
with professional tools.

if you cannot solder properly im afraid
you gonna broke more switch.

im afraid you gonna spend 3 console or 4 console at the end

 

[FreeLander]

I have this one and I can tell you that it just does not work with green UV from same brand.
I bought some other transparent UV and it cures in 3-4seconds with same lamp.
I will try some other brand on green stuff in the future and see how it goes.
If you are still in the market for one i would rather go with this one:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqLtpGc

The fast curing UV: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mL7M78U

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Same here. Got the same one with the chip a while back. It was to thick, and the achor points were shorter than usual. To many issues. Ended up using an old "corner" model I had as a spare.
Edit: now that you mention it, I guess this (connecting to 2 solder balls) might have been the problem with it all along. There was no chance i could get it to work for more than 2h. Nice catch.

Thanks. This explains why it’s ridiculously cheaper than the old one. I’ll just stick with this

 

[Williamxp]

You can do almost the same with normal Pico, but you you will loose debug led. But not a big issue as long as you solder every point carefully. I even cut/trim it before soldering just after i flashed it.
My setup before wiring/soldering.

I moved the led to the middle of the board

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My set up

 

[guillel90]

My fault. I misread that 24-25 needed to be bridged for the color code switch. Definitely makes more since to ground one.

Still, I hope someone gets the 2040-Tiny board to work. Seems like a great solution.

but the 2040-tiny doesn't work? I am about purchasing one to make the installation in an oled. But this post is suggesting that it doesn't work.
If anyone knows please tell me...

 

[Modi]

but the 2040-tiny doesn't work? I am about purchasing one to make the installation in an oled. But this post is suggesting that it doesn't work.
If anyone knows please tell me...

Im order it still waiting for ship...

 

[QuiTim]

Im order it still waiting for ship...

Same here, 5th day of waiting for shipping. I think they are not manufactured yet

 

[guillel90]

Same here, 5th day of waiting for shipping. I think they are not manunactured yet

where did you buy it from?

 

[QuiTim]

where did you buy it from?

Aliexpress. You need the link?

 

[guillel90]

Aliexpress. You need the link?

Is this one: https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005...t_main.10.21ef194duPrg6W&gatewayAdapt=glo2esp right?

I guess as it is a 2040 it should work as the zero and the one do... But if anyone knows 100% it would be nice to confirm that

 

[abal1000x]

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[guillel90]

Some said it does not work.

https://gbatemp.net/threads/picofly-a-hwfly-switch-modchip.622701/post-10152378

It could be a bad installation. And the guy soldered resistors even when this board already has the resistors in the pcb...

 

[1337_Ninja]

but the 2040-tiny doesn't work? I am about purchasing one to make the installation in an oled. But this post is suggesting that it doesn't work.
If anyone knows please tell me...

One person post a video of an install and it wasn't booting. Not sure if it's working or not, waiting for confirmation. I'd assume it is working or will be soon.

 

[abal1000x]

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[cgtchy0412]

I moved the led to the middle of the board

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My set up

Where did you solder the 47ohm resistor? cant see it.

 

[Kiuxn]

Yes i suspect that too. Since the pinout is basically equal to the zero.
But theres lack of response from the guy who post it.

The video was sent to me by a friend. I'll try it myself tomorrow.

 

[Adran_Marit]

Does anyone have confirmation if the rp2040 tiny works?

 

[Modi]

Does anyone have confirmation if the rp2040 tiny works?

hope works ... order 20 +

 

[abal1000x]

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