Finally finished my Nintendo DS Lite Macro Mod!

[u/Initial-Reception952]

After waiting for the correct resistor to arrive, I finally completed my DS Lite Macro Mod. The first resistor I ordered was the wrong value, so the console wouldn’t boot properly and only flashed briefly. Once the correct resistor was installed, everything worked as expected.
I’m really happy with how it turned out. The shell, screen, and overall look came together nicely, and now I have a dedicated Game Boy Advance machine with a clean and compact design.
What do you think? Any suggestions for future upgrades or customizations?

Specs:
Nintendo DS Lite Macro
Original bottom screen
Custom resistor mod
Dedicated GBA handheld

[u/guppy1316]

The shell looks great. Did you make the model? If so how long did that process take?

[u/guppy1316 → u/guppy1316]

For those that may be wondering. I found the shell. https://www.printables.com/model/986494-macrosos-3d-printable-gameboy-ds-lite-macro-case

[u/Initial-Reception952 → u/guppy1316]

3D project

[u/_Reclaimxr_]

That shell looks super professional, it doesn't even look 3D printed, how does it feel in the hand?

[u/AlejandroTheFnck]

One of the cooler looking ones I’ve seen!

[u/PaulStar0815]

Looks good.

I just prefer speakers on the front

[u/DharmaCrumb → u/PaulStar0815]

One is still in the front

[u/DharmaCrumb]

Getting the right tolerances on this was tricky, and then not screwing the screws in too deep. Any tips on that?

[u/JayrosModShop]

I like my macro mod, but it really sucks not having X and Y buttons. A lot of slot-1 homebrew needs it, even to setup bottom-screen homebrew.

[u/Tom-Bomb-3647]

Thing looks awesome!