Scene developer Zecoxao might be known for their contributions to the PlayStation hacking world, but this time around, they've got something major for the Nintendo scene. The longtime scener teased the existence of what they claim to be a $3 modchip for the Nintendo Switch, and which is said to work with Mariko and OLED systems, though not patched Erista consoles. A teaser video was also uploaded, where the modchip itself was revealed to be a Raspberry Pi--specifically, a RP2040 Zero unit, soldered into the Switch board, demonstrating Hekate launching on an OLED unit.

Given the tease of "coming soon", we can expect to see more details about the exploit eventually.

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[Dionicio3]

you say everything is the same yet nothing is released.

A video is released, we can see where some of the wires are soldered to

 

[randy_w]

you say everything is the same yet nothing is released.

It's already confirmed in another discussion thread by someone selling the rp2040 chip, same points on motherboard.

Unless the final version will be using some new voltage glitching method that does not require monitoring what the SoC is doing via clk/dat0/cmd pins or pulling the voltage on sp1/sp2 capacitors, it will use the same points.

 

[zxr750j]

I just ordered a rp2040-zero for like 5$ (incl shipping), it's a cool device just to tinker with. Sadly I think I lack the soldering skills and equipment to do this mod on my (unhacked) lite. Though I might give it a try anyway, just to see if I can get it working...

 

[linuxares]

I just ordered a rp2040-zero for like 5$ (incl shipping), it's a cool device just to tinker with. Sadly I think I lack the soldering skills and equipment to do this mod on my (unhacked) lite. Though I might give it a try anyway, just to see if I can get it working...

Dont forget the ankor

 

[Adran_Marit]

It's already confirmed in another discussion thread by someone selling the rp2040 chip, same points on motherboard.

Unless the final version will be using some new voltage glitching method that does not require monitoring what the SoC is doing via clk/dat0/cmd pins or pulling the voltage on sp1/sp2 capacitors, it will use the same points.

A video is released, we can see where some of the wires are soldered to

I saw the video and I've seen images. I haven't seen a clean photo of the chip and it's installed points and until it releases publicly who can day but the devs

 

[r1vver]

I just ordered a rp2040-zero for like 5$ (incl shipping), it's a cool device just to tinker with. Sadly I think I lack the soldering skills and equipment to do this mod on my (unhacked) lite. Though I might give it a try anyway, just to see if I can get it working...

this is a task for a Tiny Soldering Guy

 

[linuxares]

this is a task for a Tiny Soldering Guy

The man, the myth, the legend.

 

[Jefix]

Dont forget the ankor

What is it?

 

[linuxares]

What is it?

Dat0 ankor or dat0 adapter. Makes it easier to solder under the nand

 

[ZENGI]

Dat0 ankor or dat0 adapter. Makes it easier to solder under the nand

is there a reliable source that i can trust to buy yet for the chip or it is still ETA?

 

[randy_w]

Dat0 ankor or dat0 adapter. Makes it easier to solder under the nand

You don't need the emmc dat0 adapter on lite, dat0 point is exposed on motherboard. You only need the adapter for oled.

 

[RexSonic]

is there a reliable source that i can trust to buy yet for the chip or it is still ETA?

I would wait for an official release before jumping aboard

 

[lenselijer]

I've got the chip already soldered in my oled switch, just waiting for someone to post the UF2 file so i can test if it works

 

[linuxares]

I've got the chip already soldered in my oled switch, just waiting for someone to post the UF2 file so i can test if it works

Hi Nintendo

Edit: this is a joke...

 

[RexSonic]

I've got the chip already soldered in my oled switch, just waiting for someone to post the UF2 file so i can test if it works

Did you record it and was it hard to install ?

 

[Tomtani1]

I too am a real pirate, I will never pay. It’s my principal, nothing will break my integrity.

I have been a pirate since the Commodore 64 days. Prior to that I was buying Intellivision games.

 

[Adran_Marit]

Hi Nintendo

Edit: this is a joke...

Yall know the ninjas are watching this thread right?

 

[SylverReZ]

Yall know the ninjas are watching this thread right?

 

[G33ksquad]

Yall know the ninjas are watching this thread right?

I heard they were paying Bowser to do it in his spare time.

 

[KeoniAzugon]

I saw the video and I've seen images. I haven't seen a clean photo of the chip and it's installed points and until it releases publicly who can day but the devs

I've found the Hardware and the Pi is from waveshare Pi Zero [ A RPi Pico in a small form factor]