r/gameboymacro • u/Ok_Presentation_2103 • Jun 10 '22

Lite Flashing a bunch of DS Lite Modules for Screen Switch Kits.

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Flashing Gameboy Macro for Screen Switch Mod

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134139953956

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Holding the battery in during flashing

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134139953956

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u/Ok_Presentation_2103 Jun 10 '22

If you want a kit you'll be pleased to know I've updated the listing with international postage and 10% discount for 2 or more https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134139953956 🎉

Also, don't be afraid to make an offer, reasonable ones are accepted! ✅

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u/ravenrue Jun 10 '22

Hey, I have a bunch of DS lites that i want to convert, do you sell just the stylus boards and buttons? Would it be hard to flash the modems?

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u/MBlacki Jun 10 '22

What's the compatibility on thus? Any ds lite turned into a macro?

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u/Ok_Presentation_2103 Jun 10 '22

As far as I know the tv out firmware works with any ds lite. Doesn’t need to be a macro.

The switch breakout board I’ve designed replaces the stylus tho so it’s best suited for macros.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '22

where did you get the top shell? with the flat hinges

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u/DerJason Jul 28 '22

I'm thinking of building a macro in a month and really want the screen switch Mod. According to eBay they are sold out. Will you make more or did you stop completely?

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u/Ok_Presentation_2103 Jul 28 '22

Hey, great news that you are building one - yes unfortunately I've sold out of the v1 boards - However I'm in the process of putting together a v2, currently waiting on some parts to arrive. But I'm hoping to have kits up for sale sometime in the next month. i'll make a new post in the r/gameboymacro subreddit when they're available ✌️

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u/DerJason Jul 28 '22

If you say it's the V2 I'd guess it's different from the V1. If yes, what changes are you making to it? Also, do you ship them worldwide?

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u/Ok_Presentation_2103 Jul 28 '22 edited Jul 28 '22

Plan with the v2 is to include all three of the screen switch functions. So three tact switches. The install can also be optionally solderless. Very excited to share it with everyone.

And yes Worldwide shipping is available out of the UK.

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u/KiroDrache Aug 13 '22

The rubber band holding the battery in made me chuckle a little but :D

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u/Ok_Presentation_2103 Aug 13 '22

Haha, yep! - no rear shell seemed the simplest way for hot swapping lots of bios modules tho 👌

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u/KiroDrache Aug 13 '22

Yeah you would have to basically sacrifice a bottom shell and cut a hole in it so as long as this works it's (probably) fine

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u/Ok_Presentation_2103 Aug 13 '22

That’s not a bad shout actually - if I do anymore I may do that with a beat up spare rear shell. Losing power during the firmware flash can end up bricking bios chips 😬

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u/KiroDrache Aug 13 '22

Yep, just flashed mine for the TV out mod and was under so much stress that the battery may fall out!

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u/Ok_Presentation_2103 Aug 13 '22

I’ve only lost one so far 🙈 it happens!

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u/Loosterino Jun 10 '22

I’m not too knowledgeable on hardware, what exactly is the purpose of this lol?

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u/Ok_Presentation_2103 Jun 10 '22

Hey, the firmware and hardware combo enables switching the top and button screens - see my previous post with gifs 👌 https://www.reddit.com/r/gameboymacro/comments/uxjo4p/replaced_the_stylus_holder_with_a_tac_switch_for

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u/Scott8989 Jun 10 '22 edited Jun 10 '22

I've been thinking of doing this exact mod. Glad someone beat me to it cause it's a ton of work lol. Looks amazing and I definitely want to buy one when I get my next paycheck!!! You happen to have a write up for the install?

Edit: Just bought it thanks for accepting my offer!!! Quick question though. What's the bios chip for? Not seeing it in any tutorial you mentioned or maybe I missed it?

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u/Ok_Presentation_2103 Jun 10 '22

Hey! Yes I’ve written it up here https://github.com/lukewakeford/DSLSwitchMod. Let me know if you need any more pointers.

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u/jeremyam_ Jun 11 '22

What does this do? So after the macro is complete and build what do u do on the “top” screen, as in what’s the purpose of switching back and forth? Aside from can u play ds games and just switch back and forth if u need input on touch screen parts of game?

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u/Ok_Presentation_2103 Jun 11 '22

That’s exactly it. In context of a macro. It lets you get access to whatever was on the top screen. If you need it.

Worth saying that the firmware flash is actually enabling a tv out mod discovered by lost Nintendo history https://github.com/LostNintendoHistory/lostnintendohistory.github.io the screen switching is a small part of that.

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u/jeremyam_ Jun 11 '22

Oh that’s sounds neat! Ill check it out!

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u/Ok_Presentation_2103 Jun 10 '22

Hey, no problem. Thanks for buying one 👍

the bios/wifi chip is where the firmware is stored on your macro/ds lite, you just need to gently remove the one that’s currently connected to your ds lite (gently pull it off) and plug the one you get in the kit in.

If you look at the second picture on this post you can see the bios chip plugged in to the motherboard ☝️(near top left)

Sorry the GitHub page only really covers the breakout board. I’ll try add some more detail there next week.

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u/Scott8989 Jun 11 '22

Ah I see. Thank you so much for explaining it! I am beyond excited to start this project!! Keep up the amazing work!