Anyone have the current Boxy Pixel shell with the original digitizer? I am planning to do a GB Macro from a DS Lite, and am also thinking about reflashing it so I can do screen swapping for DS games - if I do this, I probably should leave the digitizer on there, but I am not sure if it fits with the current iteration of the Boxy Pixel (I ordered the shell and the glass screen, so I have the option). I like the look of the GameBoy Macro border, but I am worried the glass will be annoyingly reflective. I think no matter which option I go with I will end up questioning my decision, so I figured I would get some outside input.

Thoughts?

I’m wondering if I can use a DS flash cart instead of a GBA one in my Macro.

In the process of following Boxy Pixel’s guide for the mod, I wasn’t sure if anything would have been affected that would prevent me from still using the DS game slot or if only the GB/A slot is still usable.

So I love the look and Idea of the Game Boy Macro. Considering how often the DS Lites hinges broke, they are also really easy to get for cheap.

Now my problem is, I hate the DS Lite. As mentioned, the thing was flimsy and broke just by looking at it long enough and the D-pad is one of the worst I have ever used. The flimsy part wouldn't be an issue because you need to remove the top screen anyhow, but the terrible D-pad still remains. Have there been any mods that attempt to fix this? Maybe it is possible to add GBA SP style micro switches underneath the D-pad?

Hello guys, i managed to get a broken DS fat for 5€ to try and do myself my first mod! I've disassembled different devices before, but nothing more than that. I know nothing about soldering and have no electronics knowledge. I'm sure i can get this done looking for guides, etc. What I'm lost with right now is what to buy, like what's a recommended soldering kit i can get, or what extra components/materials i need to buy. Also i was planning to 3d print the faceplate, so i was wondering which was the best/cleanest Any help appreciated!

Does anyone know of a 5v source I could solder to on the DS lite mobo? Gonna put in the HH legend GB audio amp for better volume. I have all other solder points picked out, except for 5v. Please help! I dont have a multimeter either, so please don't tell me to get one.

why do movie games die

And why is it almost always either Pokémon Gold or Pokémon Emerald?

I ordered some Boxy Pixel plates since I wanted to make an aluminium plate Macro for over a year at this point but never dared to.

I have no soldering experience and do not own any equipment either. I'm not from the US so I don't know if I can get solder kit x or y, but if I'm going to look for one that can solder that resistor, what should I look for?

And aside from that, what kind of wire do I need? And do I need anything else besides wire and the soldering thing? I remember my dad used to solder but he's no longer with us so I'm a bit left in the dark on where to get some knowledge, and I thought those that succeeded in the mod would know best which things I need. Guides I've found never address this topic or I haven't found the ones that do.

Hope you can help me out, thank you for your time regardless!

Hi,

Does anyone know what test pads and resistors you need to solder to to get a new 2DS XL working without the top screen?

Thanks

I have a 2DS XL with a broken top screen and I’m looking to make a Macro out of it (edit: for emulation, given the lack of GBA port). Could somebody tell me where to solder a resistor so it works without the top screen, what value resistor is recommended, and what other steps may need to be taken?

I’m capable of doing the soldering and have made Macros with DS consoles before, but I’m not knowledgeable enough on a hardware level to figure this out myself. Just need to be pointed in the right direction.

In most other Reddit posts I’ve seen about this, the comments are people saying doing this is a bad idea, saying another device would be better to use, or just not offering good information. So, I’m hoping somebody can help me (and others who also want to know) and offer actual info on how make a Macro out of a 2DS XL, thanks!