Hacking Hardware Picofly - a HWFLY switch modchip

[Modi]

Correct install Picofly on V2 Mariko

 

[Asadayo]

My OLED Zelda edition has a built-in Toshiba NAND. Is this NAND supported?

 

[BlownUpTurtle]

Thanks i added some capton tape

How visible is the led when the console is closed up?

 

[some1ne]

Correct install Picofly on V2 Mariko

How are you preventing shorts on the CPU flex ribbon connector?

 

[rsilveira1991]

Hello guys.
Today I have done a V1 unpached with picofly.
But have a issue that, when I close the console, it stop working. And when open to se the LED it goes Blue then Purple (or pink, Idon't Know). So I just put the RP a little more for Left and close. And worked.
I don't know if it is something from the resistor or soldering or something else.
Any one had the same issue?

 

[QuiTim]

Hello guys.
Today I have done a V1 unpached with picofly.
But have a issue that, when I close the console, it stop working. And when open to se the LED it goes Blue then Purple (or pink, Idon't Know). So I just put the RP a little more for Left and close. And worked.
I don't know if it is something from the resistor or soldering or something else.
Any one had the same issue?

First, whats going on here (picture 1) ?
Second, add some tape (continuos from one side to another so the edge does not touch the shield ) picture 2

 

[rsilveira1991]

First, whats going on here (picture 1) ?
Second, add some tape (continuos from one side to another so the edge does not touch the shield ) picture 2

It's with kapton both sides. (final install)

Post automatically merged: May 2, 2023

First, whats going on here (picture 1) ?
Second, add some tape (continuos from one side to another so the edge does not touch the shield ) picture 2

Forgot to say.
GND was comming behind the chip.
but I change it because it's strange.

 

[ANIL007]

Hello friends i using hwfly v5 installed now. Everythink is works hakate works emunand works but OWF is not works. Why?

 

[QuiTim]

It's with kapton both sides. (final install)

Post automatically merged: May 2, 2023

Forgot to say.
GND was comming behind the chip.
but I change it because it's strange.

Ok, so if everything is insulated but you get different results when moving the rp2040 or putting presure on it then it must be one of two things, you either have a cold joint in one of the soldering points or maybe that enameled wire is giving you a short somewhere.
Based on the colors you saw, you should check the bottom 2 resistors (where clk and cmd are wired)

 

[darrin41]

I got a switch I believe v1 or v2 anything else I need other than chip n qsb

 

[rsilveira1991]

I got a switch I believe v1 or v2 anything else I need other than chip n qsb

https://gbatemp.net/download/a-definitive-picofly-install-guide.37968/updates#resource-update-39515
guide with everything ypu need

Post automatically merged: May 3, 2023

Ok, so if everything is insulated but you get different results when moving the rp2040 or putting presure on it then it must be one of two things, you either have a cold joint in one of the soldering points or maybe that enameled wire is giving you a short somewhere.
Based on the colors you saw, you should check the bottom 2 resistors (where clk and cmd are wired)

Thanks man.
I redo the solder inthis resistor , and seams to be well now.

Thanks.

 

[Awetspoon]

Got this offer on a local craiglist:
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The seller says it's a new RP2040 Picofly based version modchip for Switch Lite and Oled, only.

What do you think about it, looks like it's a clearly fake, am I right?.. Or not?

 

[Danook28]

From wich sealler you buy?? Can i see link.... If fake, i well see it.

 

[Takezo-San]

For resistance problems, D0 requires 100Ω, and the other pins are 47Ω

So would it be a good idea to not solder on 47-Ohms on the Rp2040 point for Dat0 to begin with and stick on a 100-Ohm resistor insitead (just to potentially future proof that part of the build).

 

[Adran_Marit]

So would it be a good idea to not solder on 47-Ohms on the Rp2040 point for Dat0 to begin with and stick on a 100-Ohm resistor insitead (just to potentially future proof that part of the build).

Because it's not always necessary

 

[Takezo-San]

Because it's not always necessary

I see, case by case basis it is. Merci.

 

[SQc04]

Do you know what components are NEEDED to run PicoFly from a PZero? Meaning, just how much can we remove from the board and it will still glitch? Besides the known USB\regulator\buttons\some caps.

Removal of these does not affect use

 

[darrin41]

Any recommendations on rp2040 to buy n where thanks

 

[FreeLander]

Correct install Picofly on V2 Mariko

Pretty clean. What did you use to cut the shield?

Post automatically merged: May 3, 2023

Ok, so if everything is insulated but you get different results when moving the rp2040 or putting presure on it then it must be one of two things, you either have a cold joint in one of the soldering points or maybe that enameled wire is giving you a short somewhere.
Based on the colors you saw, you should check the bottom 2 resistors (where clk and cmd are wired)

I almost always get different results when closing it up, it's not until I triple-check the wires that it works. Starting to wonder if enamel wire is the way to go. What wire type do you prefer?

 

[tsukimaru]

Hey guys! just opened this account.

I just had an installation of PicoFly outright cause a BSOD on one of my consoles. I've performed 3 so far (1 on an OLED model, 2 on V2) but this is the first time this ever happens. Is there any way to prevent this from happening in the future? what could've caused it? I was very careful with flux and my cutters but I don't understand what could've triggered it. I only realized this was the case since the chip showed the splash screen but not the Hekate menu. After I removed the chip to test it, it showed the feared BSOD.