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Trinket Internal Install.

Here's A Guide To Installing The Trinket M0 Into The Switch.

Program The Trinket Before You Remove The Usb Port, Saves You Doing It After You Complete The Install.

First Thing To Do Is Remove The Usb Port From The Trinket, If You Have A Hot Air Wand Then Use That To Remove The Port It Will Reduce The Risk Of Damage To The Pads.

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Now That The Usb Port Has Been Removed You Want To Solder Wire To The Data Pads, White = Data- And Green Data+ In This Guide.

Now Solder Wire To The Bat Pad = Red, Gnd Pad = Black, Pad 4 = Orange & Pad 3 = Brown In This Guide.

Also Remove The Resistor Next To The Ppower Led Mark Out In Purple In This Guide.
Trinket Points.jpg


When You Have The Trinket All Prepared, You Can Now Proceed To The Install To The Switch.
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Once The Install Is Completely Done Then Clean Up The Points You Have Soldered To Using Isopropyl And Cotton Buds/Q-Tips.
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Alternative Point For Pad 4.

Altternative Pad 4 Point.jpg


Alternative Points For Joycon Rail Pin 10.

If You Decide On Using This Alternative Point Then Use Enamel Coated Jumper Wire 0.10mm.

Alt Joycon Rail Pin 10 Point.jpg


Remember Take Your Time It's Not A Race lol. Rushing Can Lead To Mistakes.

Tools Required.

Kynar Wire 30 AWG.
Soldering Iron.
Hot Air Wand For Usb Port Removal(Optional)
Isopropyl.
Cotton Bud/Q-Tips.
Flux.
Solder.
Enamel Jumper Wire (Optional)


Thanks And Credit Goes To Xboxexpert For This Solution.

I Think That Covers Everything.

EDIT..

here's another method for the install of the trinket, this method does away with the pad 4, as some may find it tricky to solder to the cap used on the mobo.

the rst pad is used instead and the wire is linked to the power button, Also this has a bonus that you can double press the power button to put the trinket into boot loader mode for uploading a new payload.

of course you don't have to use the rst pad at all, you can't just press power button and volume up button, then press reset button for rcm mode.

this method should be ok for the novices.

install at your own risk.

another install.jpg


the pad on the power button to use.

power button point.jpg


i have one more method to try but I really think this one is not to bad method.

the more methods the better I say, of course to try and make it as easy as possible for pros and novices.

EDIT...
another method for the install of the trinket.

this method is basically same as all other methods, just a different points uses for the bat pad and rst pad.

this install will allow you to have the trinket power off when you fully power off the switch.

double press the reset button on the trinket to get into boot loader mode, this may take a couple of attempts to do.

the payload that you use already will work with this method no need for new ones.

here's the diagram for method 3, you could possibly have this as a 4 wire install, if you install auto rcm mode, but as my sd card module port is buggerd I couldn't test that out.

twinket power off.jpg


ok it seems method 3 needs auto rcm installed for it to work without the need to use the rst pad

so for them that don't want to use auto rcm mode then solder a wire from rst pad to the point on the power button, and use pad 3 to the pin 10 on the joycon rail or one of the alt points on mobo.

beware the alt points are small so use at your own risk.

ok anyone with changing issues test these 2 points, you should get 5v on the usb port side, and around 3.2v on the switch side.

if your getting the volts on the switch side that are fluctuating up & down then replace the part with the v on top it's a diode, you want one that fits so the actual size is either 0402 or 0603 in dimension (i'm using 0402/0603 as an example for size purpose only)

around page 16 has more info about this component..

dont come moaning if you damage your console doing this install, i'm not responsible for you opening or taking a soldering iron to your console.
you do this at your own risk any damage is down to yourself.


charger_issue_volts.jpg


another thing if your trinket starts to get very hot to the point you can't touch it, then the atmel ATSAMD21E18A-U ic is on it's way out, so you will need to replace the ic or just replace your trinket.

at some point it wont power up after this has happened.
1 = gets very hot.
2 = reset starts to become tempermental .
3 = dead
4 = fix replace the atmel ATSAMD21E18A-U ic

edit

added uf2 drag and drop files for r4 trinket gemma dongles or for a 4 wire internal install.

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Hi from Spain, the Files to send at chip, where are contained. I have 7.0 firmware and months ago, in 6.02 its perfect ...
 
hello...it's possible the installation without dissoldering usb port???
Yes but u have to cut a mirco USB cable and cut the plastic / rubber down on the cable where the mirco USB contactor is easy to do but have to be very careful
 
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Hi there. Find problem with Trinket M0 on 7.0.1. On this system software version there is no chance for flashing chip. Windows will not recognized switch,
I cannot access TrinketBOOT drive like I used to. Help!
but downgrade to 6.2.0 is work
can you fix is support to 7.0.0+?
thank you
 
Hi,
I have followed this tutorial when it first came out.
Sinds then i havent touched the hacking scene anymore.
But now i want to update the switch to the latest version(but keeping the system modded).
Do i need to change something on the trinket?
Do i just update the switch to the latest version and put the new payload.bin files on the sd and call it a day?
Or is it best to update the switch to an OFW and then modding the system all over again?
thanks

carval444
 
My installation Trinket M0 + Xecuter SX OS file installation.
Pin 3 goes to RCM_STRAP or pin 10 on the right jaycon rail. (Only for those who have the SX license and do not have an SX PRO (dongle) or SX Gear version) !!!
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Hi all,
This is my 1st time hacking a Nintendo console. Had great experience with XB.
I tried to install the trinket as described in the tut.
The problem that I m having is that it doesnt wake up when the switch is turned on.
When I press the reset switch the lights on the trinket turn on.
I can also connect it to the pc to update the uf2 file with no problem.
Would appreciate any advise.
 

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Hi all,
This is my 1st time hacking a Nintendo console. Had great experience with XB.
I tried to install the trinket as described in the tut.
The problem that I m having is that it doesnt wake up when the switch is turned on.
When I press the reset switch the lights on the trinket turn on.
I can also connect it to the pc to update the uf2 file with no problem.
Would appreciate any advise.
What uf2 files you wrote in the trinket ?
 
I used the part one of perma cfw and part 2 of fusee

Tried 3 times ... no change
You have a strap problem.

You aren't using the vol+strap I notice, which is fine...

But how is the joycon strap soldered?

If neither, you must use autorcm
 
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You have a strap problem.

You aren't using the vol+strap I notice, which is fine...

But how is the joycon strap soldered?

If neither, you must use autorcm
I have soldered the strap to the 2 small point hidden under the flex cable and connected to point 3.
As seen in the tut.
I assume that this should have allow the trinket to ground the joycon pin durming power up. So no auto rcm is required.
Am I missing anything?

Finally I figured that out.
The problem was related to the power to the trinket. Once I used the alternate 3v point on the emmc all started to work.
This is how it looks like
 
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Hi, can someone confirm, that both of the Pads are connected together?
Accidentally ripped one pad of. But could bridge it with a tiny wire if they are.
 
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Hi, can someone confirm, that both of the Pads are connected together?
Accidentally ripped one pad of. But could bridge it with a tiny wire if they are.
yes, they are both on the same trace, i alway solder a wire to both pads to have a more secure solder joint
 
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Both of my pads came off. Long story. Is there anywhere to connect a jumper to fix this? My right joy on isn't recognized when it's docked and I cant enter rcm mode now.
 
Both of my pads came off. Long story. Is there anywhere to connect a jumper to fix this? My right joy on isn't recognized when it's docked and I cant enter rcm mode now.
If the the via on the right is still intact, remove some paint on the left and the right of the pad only on the track, if you remove to much paint you risc conecting the track to gnd and solder a small wire from left new pad to right new pad, then protect with uv paint .

This part in this guide needs corection.

"ok anyone with changing issues test these 2 points, you should get 5v on the usb port side, and around 3.2v on the switch side.

if your getting the volts on the switch side that are fluctuating up & down then replace the part with the v on top it's a diode, you want one that fits so the actual size is either 0402 or 0603 in dimension (i'm using 0402/0603 as an example for size purpose only) "

Corect part is : fast acting fuse, size 0401,rating 3A.
 
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I installed a Gemma into a switch and flashed with fusee suite. However - now it does not charge anymore. Hekate says it had a charge rate of about 8mA...
Any suggestions?
 

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