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  • Опубліковано 5 тра 2024
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  • @solstarfarer
    @solstarfarer 29 днів тому +1116

    oh my god he didn't blank his serial.. he's so banned 😭

    • @sarcasticmcspastic
      @sarcasticmcspastic 24 дні тому +370

      Trust me man, nobody who has a modded switch is gonna be playing online anyways

    • @saas_3
      @saas_3 21 день тому +65

      @@sarcasticmcspastic yeah i don't even ever had online

    • @Xplinter91
      @Xplinter91 20 днів тому +25

      @@sarcasticmcspastic yea but it's still a limiting factor considering playing online is so fun for some games

    • @teabola
      @teabola 20 днів тому

      @@sarcasticmcspastic I still use my sysnand from time to time to play online mariokart, smash, and pokemon with my friends a lot.

    • @runed0s86
      @runed0s86 20 днів тому +24

      He made 2 emunands for some reason too lol

  • @iKirby8
    @iKirby8 Місяць тому +638

    using the FPS locker program you used on the switch, if you go to advanced settings you can actually download a config file made specifically for totk which allows for a higher framerate, makes game speed not tied to framerate, allows for dynamic resolution, and also triple buffers it so it's smoother than stock. I would highly recommend checking if a game has a config available for download in the advanced settings of a game to make it the best possible experience.

    • @ThatOneWeeb420
      @ThatOneWeeb420 27 днів тому +80

      And if you have enough soldering skills, you can replace the 2GB RAM modules for 4GB modules for 8GB.
      It probably won't benefit too much games but it can allow you to run Android or Linux with more headroom
      For instance, someone apparently installed Linux to their switch and ran the Yuzu emulator on it, with 10FPS average, so they emulated the switch on a switch.

    • @PSYCHOV3N0M
      @PSYCHOV3N0M 26 днів тому +29

      ​@@ThatOneWeeb420You can upgrade the Switch RAM???
      That's amazing.

    • @MaM-ed7vi
      @MaM-ed7vi 26 днів тому +1

      I did that. However, it says that there is no config file found. You’ve got any Tipps?

    • @ThatOneWeeb420
      @ThatOneWeeb420 26 днів тому +2

      @@PSYCHOV3N0M Apparently, not for the faint of heart.
      I have 2 dead switch boards I can practice on tho lol

    • @mrawesomelemons
      @mrawesomelemons 25 днів тому +8

      @@PSYCHOV3N0M You could say you can Switch out the RAM.

  • @Plexxl
    @Plexxl Місяць тому +181

    And in around 12 hours, Nintendo announced the Switch successor in fear of you

  • @PaulSmith-pe1kh
    @PaulSmith-pe1kh Місяць тому +389

    I found your channel last night with the first switch mod. Showed my 10yr old son and we’ve now seen all of your tech related builds and still watching. He had to go to bed, but loves this stuff and I love how your content is inspiring him. Great work. Lost my mom to brain cancer almost a year ago just after she bought me the OLED TOTK model. I often worry about my joy cons going out since they’re kinda special to me being my last bday gift from her. I’m now hopeful and less worried since repairing them doesn’t seem to be too difficult. Great channel. I even watch the adds in hopes of it helping you grow. Thanks again.

    • @Andronicus87
      @Andronicus87 29 днів тому +10

      I'm sorry to hear that a bout your mom.... I'm replying to say I've known 3 other people that got brain cancer and passed as well in the last 3 years. I also heard about more people that I don't know. What is going on?! This scares me.

    • @notarealdad
      @notarealdad 29 днів тому +10

      I’m so sorry for your loss 🌸
      But I’m happy you were able to have a nice moment sharing a moment with your son!
      About the joycons, there are videos for replacing batteries and joysticks with drift free Hall effect ones.
      Depending on your son’s age, maybe it could be a little project together to fix up some 2nd hand joycons as practice and add a custom shell 😊

    • @ZacBuilds
      @ZacBuilds  28 днів тому +89

      I appreciate the support and the kind words Paul! Sorry for your loss too, I lost my mom not long ago too and I know how tough it can be around mothers day. Keep your head up and stay strong! All the best man

    • @Mattened
      @Mattened 26 днів тому

      @@Andronicus87 No need to worry. Alkaline diet is the cure. Cancer (over-acidized cells) cannot survive in an alkaline environment.

    • @dragonanimegirl4915
      @dragonanimegirl4915 22 дні тому +4

      I fking cried after reading this, y does life always do horrible shit to seemingly the last bit of good people left :( best wishes for you and your family (idk if i used the right “your” I’m not the brightest bulb in the home depot)

  • @crackedEgg
    @crackedEgg 27 днів тому +324

    The metal shields are RF shielding for regulatory compliance and better wireless performance, not for keeping people out (but i guess they work nicely for that too)

    • @brandon_nope
      @brandon_nope 19 днів тому +24

      if they really wanted to keep people out they would’ve soldered the shields down

    • @kelvin1316
      @kelvin1316 19 днів тому +1

      @@brandon_nope Like the C64 :D

    • @Psychx_
      @Psychx_ 16 днів тому +1

      I thought they were there to prevent the data lines from picking up RF like an antenna, which can happen with cellular and WiFi at certain trace lengths.

    • @kelvin1316
      @kelvin1316 16 днів тому +1

      @@Psychx_ my understanding is it is the other way, to stop the high frequency switching going in with data lines interfering with nearby RF devices. I'm not an expert and could be wrong LOL

    • @Psychx_
      @Psychx_ 16 днів тому +1

      @@kelvin1316 It does makes sense both ways around.

  • @mjd3879
    @mjd3879 Місяць тому +193

    ifixit kits are pretty much standard operating procedure if you want to be a DIY on small electronics. When I worked at a repair shop that largely dealt with smartphones, tablets, and PCs, it made life much easier to have familiarity with a set of these tools. I bought my own personal one after I left and love when I have an excuse to use it.

    • @armsofundertow98
      @armsofundertow98 Місяць тому +8

      I got one kit gifted to me years ago and its been a life saver in a whole bunch of random applications. It's the best gift I've ever gotten in my life.

    • @imstupidbut
      @imstupidbut Місяць тому

      i fix it kits are overpriced i bought one from amazon

    • @sonyx5332
      @sonyx5332 29 днів тому +2

      better tool kits out there that last longer than these though.

    • @imstupidbut
      @imstupidbut 29 днів тому

      i fix it is overpriced

    • @SolidIncMedia
      @SolidIncMedia 29 днів тому +1

      We bought a kit to use at work and I loved it so much, I actually bought my own kit to have at home. It's been one of the best things I've ever purchased, as I use it for everything, from getting into and repairing video game consoles, to using it in place of a paperclip (for resetting electronics etc.), to using it in place of things like allen keys that are too small and awkward to use.
      There's probably cheaper toolkits out there, but these are great, and apparently if anything breaks I can just request a new one and they'll send it out. I haven't tried that out yet, but one day I might need to, as the SIM eject / paperclip replace tool gets a lot of use.

  • @lionslayer3969
    @lionslayer3969 Місяць тому +459

    I like that he doesn’t act all high and might and admits mistakes and areas he lacks knowledge in, he appears more human and like-able

    • @corwin.macleod
      @corwin.macleod Місяць тому +17

      plot twist: he's an AI avatar 😁

    • @adora_was_taken
      @adora_was_taken Місяць тому +8

      he almost appears like a real human!

    • @Skymack351
      @Skymack351 Місяць тому +6

      I agree! While people like @NetworkChuck make pretty good tutorials, their demeanor about what they talk about is pretty low. Almost non humanistic!

    • @InimicalDivinity
      @InimicalDivinity 25 днів тому +6

      He's a modder. I haven't met someone who mods consoles or games who wasn't a gigaChad. The whole community and the fans surrounding it, I love the modding scene so much.

  • @sinformant
    @sinformant Місяць тому +32

    Just an important piece of information. If you spray matte paint that heavy it wont be matte. The directions say on the can to lay down light coats, not spray half the can in one wet coat......

    • @Subreon
      @Subreon 25 днів тому

      gloss looks better anyway for this application. matches the shiny aluminum back and other slightly shiny parts. even the wood appears a bit shiny. so matte would've been the outlier

  • @dtrianplay8729
    @dtrianplay8729 Місяць тому +163

    Be careful Nintendo is spreading ninjas

    • @FitzelgardMisledz
      @FitzelgardMisledz 18 днів тому +4

      Provided he’s not monetizing or promoting ROM piracy he should be fine. He owns the games and the design of the dock is his own original.

    • @zanemarlow
      @zanemarlow 14 днів тому +1

      lol ninjas🥷

  • @qwertykeyboard5901
    @qwertykeyboard5901 28 днів тому +26

    2:17 No, those are the RF shields. You'll find them in phones too.

  • @Demasx
    @Demasx Місяць тому +237

    Despite all the challenges, I appreciate your upbeat tone instead of catastrophizing like a lot of YTbers may

  • @3lH4ck3rC0mf0r7
    @3lH4ck3rC0mf0r7 Місяць тому +116

    There are more things you can do on top of this, if you're OK with replacing motherboard-level components, editing some Atmosphere and switchroot firmware sourcecode, repartitioning and reballing: people have succeeded at upgrading the Switch's internal memory chip, bringing us the only Switch consoles with 256GB of internal memory that are known to exist. Even the onboard DRAM can be upgraded. The DRAM upgrades are especially notable because higher-specced RAM chips can be of both higher capacity and higher clock speeds. The Switch being bottlenecked by its slow DRAM, it really, REALLY benefits from faster memory. The Switch firmware doesn't really take advantage of more than the stock 4 gigs of RAM, for obvious reasons, but Linux and Android can benefit from higher capacity RAM as well.
    Yes, it's possible to install Linux and Android on a modded Switch too, extending the catalog of software you can run.

    • @frieds0ul270
      @frieds0ul270 Місяць тому +17

      Fun fact, even the official filmware should be able to detect 8 gigs of ram. Reportedly switch dev kits were supplied with the 8 gig

    • @3lH4ck3rC0mf0r7
      @3lH4ck3rC0mf0r7 Місяць тому +11

      ​It would be if not for the fact that the DRAM ID and capacity is burned into the fuses in retail. So a custom firmware is required for changing DRAM.
      Only after that can Horizon OS acknowledge the new memory. Still, no retail Switch software will allocate more physical memory than what a retail Switch has, so the extra memory can only really be leveraged by homebrew.

    • @SkanderAliz
      @SkanderAliz Місяць тому +1

      Android and Linux needs 0 tweaks to account for more RAM. AMS does indeed. But HOS can account for it without mods if you burn the fuse.

    • @3lH4ck3rC0mf0r7
      @3lH4ck3rC0mf0r7 Місяць тому +1

      @@SkanderAliz Which you can't on a retail console, as far as I'm aware.

    • @SkanderAliz
      @SkanderAliz Місяць тому

      @@3lH4ck3rC0mf0r7 yeah fair point, you at least need to use custom software once in order to burn that fuse, but that's it (oh and also it's obviously not a reversible process)

  • @BasharZapen
    @BasharZapen Місяць тому +65

    As an industrial designer, I'm an opinionated bastard, so while watching your videos, I'm always thinking, "I would've done this!" or "Why did he do it like that?"
    However, your work and, by extension, your videos are excellent! I'm impressed by your upbeat attitude, great humility, and superb design skills!
    I'm especially a fan of your postmortem analysis. Few people admit to their shortcomings and what they could have done better, and even fewer designers do that. So, I salute your objective perspective on your work and your ability to share your work's "imperfections" with us. Keep up the good work!

  • @addictedtojet
    @addictedtojet Місяць тому +43

    I would have been more satisfied with "I Did What NintenDIDN'T"
    Because "Genesis Does what NintenDON'T"

  • @LokiDeth
    @LokiDeth Місяць тому +109

    Careful about posting things related to modchips and Nintendo... they have a tendency to put strikes on channels.
    Also should be noted to always test diode values before assembly, it's possible to send voltage directly to the APU/NAND.

    • @Hazeman.
      @Hazeman. Місяць тому +10

      #NintendoNinja

    • @kbhasi
      @kbhasi Місяць тому +3

      I think that's why modding wasn't mentioned in the video metadata, but they could still get at the video based on the custom thumbnail.

    • @therunawaykid6523
      @therunawaykid6523 24 дні тому +1

      I did a screenshot in case Nintendo take it down

    • @OhSoTiredMan
      @OhSoTiredMan 3 дні тому

      Yeah, those Nintendo Ninjas are no joke.

    • @NeosparkJ80
      @NeosparkJ80 2 дні тому

      F### Nintendo. They did this to themselves

  • @Fixthisbuildthat
    @Fixthisbuildthat Місяць тому +11

    Love these console builds, Zac! You're well on your way to DIY Perks status 😀

    • @ZacBuilds
      @ZacBuilds  Місяць тому +2

      Thanks Brad! Appreciate it man, but let's be real I've still got a long way to go before I catch up to Mr Perks 😂

  • @djheartbreak831
    @djheartbreak831 Місяць тому +38

    very interesting mod for the Switch. Taki Udon did a similar video with the stock OLED system with modding the chip and converting to Linux and actually found that after overclocking the system and hacking it, it was able to play Switch games in 4K under Emulation, which in his own words, is just nuts to even begin to think of. I wondered how much better efficiency and performance THIS mod would be when emulating systems, not only just playing Switch games natively.
    Great video, Zac, such a cool thing to discover the potential of the actual hardware and how advance it can get after opening it up.

    • @JooshMaGoosh
      @JooshMaGoosh День тому

      I believe they are running it under emu to specifically take advantage of overclock speeds. Otherwise the game would have to be patched/optimized to.
      Corrrection: you can run games at 60 fps w an OC... but only on OLED models. (well only *safely* on OLED's)

  • @Turabbo
    @Turabbo Місяць тому +4

    Thanks for the lovely subtitles dude 🙂 and beautiful work on this project!

  • @RealAndySkibba
    @RealAndySkibba Місяць тому +11

    Your builds always turn out fantastically. Would love to see these come out in bulk for wide distribution.

  • @Jbrimbelibap
    @Jbrimbelibap 21 день тому

    Man that was impressvie, such a good modded build and video. I'm pleasantly surprised and satisfied by your work. Subscribed

  • @samuelcastillo5246
    @samuelcastillo5246 Місяць тому +104

    And this kids is how you get on Nintendo's blacklist
    *Which is worth it anyways*

    • @KernalPanics
      @KernalPanics Місяць тому +5

      Yup lawyers incoming.

    • @tobyzilla
      @tobyzilla Місяць тому +3

      ​@KernalPanics but the consumer has the right to open up their consoles to that being modding or preventive matiacnece

    • @KernalPanics
      @KernalPanics Місяць тому +1

      @@tobyzilla Oh I know and believe that also Just said it cause Nintendo is notorious for throwing around lawsuits and copyright claims for videos like this.

    • @CrazyRiverOtter
      @CrazyRiverOtter 29 днів тому +1

      @@tobyzilla I don't think that's technically true. Under DMCA it would be considered a circumvention of copy protection, which is illegal. That's what the whole "right to repair" campaign is focused on.

    • @katiehesse6578
      @katiehesse6578 29 днів тому

      ​@@CrazyRiverOtter Security for consumer products being IP is so bullshit

  • @aidanyaklin8414
    @aidanyaklin8414 28 днів тому +15

    2:12 The metal covers are not a security measure. They are to block RF emissions from the CPU and RAM and other high-speed chips.
    The RF shields on the Switch are actually a lot easier to remove since they are just clipped on; some other RF shields are soldered directly to the board and can be somewhat difficult to remove without damaging other components.

  • @PaulSmith-pe1kh
    @PaulSmith-pe1kh Місяць тому +1

    Dude this is awesome!! I found your channel last night and watching it for hours. Didn’t think you’d do this one and I’m so excited! Great channel!

  • @spartan343x2
    @spartan343x2 11 днів тому

    Dude, this was awesome! Great job!

  • @thepro7404
    @thepro7404 Місяць тому +4

    You inspired Me to use k5 pro on my old phone and it made the temps drop by 10 degrees.I also replaced a thermal pad in my old netbook with k5 pro and it made a very significant difference.Thanks for telling about k5 pro.

  • @FlameMage2
    @FlameMage2 Місяць тому +4

    You deep dived in and showed off a lot of cool stuff. Good job with this one!

  • @David-cz9ej
    @David-cz9ej 19 днів тому

    So much dedication! A clear like for me. I enjoyed the video and your craftsmanship very much! Thank you! 😊

  • @user-fn3dz2sv5b
    @user-fn3dz2sv5b 14 днів тому

    Dude, I am so impressed. That is amazing. Keep doing what you are doing!

  • @newtzrcool
    @newtzrcool Місяць тому +6

    21:35
    Part of the issue is that games like TotK need cheat codes to run. Sometimes, game speed is tied directly to FPS, so they games need more instruction on how to handle speed.

  • @alcatraz6275
    @alcatraz6275 28 днів тому +9

    Nintendo won't be happy after seeing this

    • @ytm23ak
      @ytm23ak 14 днів тому +4

      They’re never happy

  • @akhubik2006
    @akhubik2006 16 днів тому

    Subscribed. This is honestly impressive!

  • @dylan_jar
    @dylan_jar 29 днів тому +1

    You did great with this project Zac! Love to see your work.

  • @annacurransmotherofmeghanc1841
    @annacurransmotherofmeghanc1841 Місяць тому +4

    I’m glad I found your channel, I was wondering why I was having problems with soldering a few tabs the other day.🙃

  • @NoneyoBizwiz
    @NoneyoBizwiz Місяць тому +3

    Very, very impressive, you obviously worked very hard on this project!

  • @musicviolamusician4392
    @musicviolamusician4392 25 днів тому +2

    you literally have every machine and so smart at using them😮

  • @TrevTendo88
    @TrevTendo88 27 днів тому

    I stumbled upon this video randomly. Absolutely insane! Incredibly jealous of your ingenuity and build skills. You have a new subscriber!

  • @XXXXLance
    @XXXXLance Місяць тому +51

    Acording to the manual on GitHub, these are safe values!
    Mariko variant (HAC-001-01, HDH-001, HEG-001)
    CPU / GPU Overclock (Safe: 1963 / 998 MHz)
    Unsafe
    Due to the limit of board power draw or power IC
    Unlockable frequencies up to 2295 / 1267 MHz
    DRAM Overclock (Safe: 1996.8 MHz)

    • @feliry
      @feliry 29 днів тому

      if you have a backup of your EMMC, you can run your switch with unsafe clock just fine... I run my modded switch oled at these freq:
      CPU: 2397 mhz ( undervolted)
      GPU: 1267 Mhz also undervolted
      Ram: 2.5Ghz, im looking to oc it to 3.0Ghz in the feature but for now its enough

    • @rohansharma8956
      @rohansharma8956 21 день тому

      4IFIR is probably the best cfw to use to overclock the switch safely

  • @luimu
    @luimu 29 днів тому +6

    You complained about ToTk running duoble speed when unlocking the framerate while missing the option to fix this with simple patch within the same menu.

  • @prok3jpeg
    @prok3jpeg 12 днів тому

    You have so much knowledge.
    I wish i could do all these DIY's one day, very motivational.

  • @anthony8890
    @anthony8890 16 днів тому

    Still don't know how you don't have millions of subscribers! Another great video. Love everything you do on this channel, keep up the fantastic work my friend.

  • @GraniteFaun
    @GraniteFaun 29 днів тому +3

    9:28 you could have hooked up the cells to a lipo charger intended for hobby RC (like cars or drones)
    Also having a capacity drift like this can be somewhat dangerous, but im assuming the bms is also a cell balancer board

  • @frankieieie
    @frankieieie 27 днів тому +3

    I just want to point out that the dock fans are backwards, the switch fan exaust is in the top of the switch and pulling air from the dock is only making a vacuum instead of ramming air into the system.

    • @aivazi
      @aivazi 12 днів тому +1

      i was about to mention the same, if the fans were installed the opposite way the temps would decrease even more instead of preventing the switch from getting fresh air.
      The current layout just cools the Backplate of the switch and provides preheated air for the intake (but it`s more likely that the two fans create an underpressure and the internal fan is working against it ). Changing the direction also helps with convection cooling.
      Its possible that by using the right direction the temperature would easily decrease up to 10°C ! and that would allow an even more aggresive undervolting.

  • @DeanBoelke-fz5xs
    @DeanBoelke-fz5xs 10 днів тому

    This video has given me the courage to upgrade my Nes and Snes, thanks for giving me good insight when it comes to upgrading.

  • @SevenGC89
    @SevenGC89 13 днів тому

    This channel is far too criminally underrated, this is such a sick mod that I would be absolutely terrified to attempt lol! Love the content man!

  • @mangahacker
    @mangahacker Місяць тому +3

    This is beautiful work as always. If you are considering other devices to give this treatment PLEASE consider the 3DS xl. By far my favorite console that has not held up to the test of time.

    • @mamaluigimusic
      @mamaluigimusic 28 днів тому

      I'd prefer new 3ds but anything ds is cool!

  • @foxonboard1
    @foxonboard1 Місяць тому +3

    you have to cycle (fully discharge anf fully charge) batterys with long shelflive in order to see true potential

  • @the-zw8jz
    @the-zw8jz Місяць тому +1

    THis is some of the best and most interest content.Thanks Zac for the content👍

  • @gabrieltarantino9631
    @gabrieltarantino9631 7 днів тому

    I think you are one of the best people to deal with this kind of topics you could do as the next console a 3ds or 2ds XL I ask you because I think that with your skills you would be able to exhume a console that deserves it a lot

  • @rockboy9315
    @rockboy9315 Місяць тому +22

    I was so satisfied that you didn't just throw in the air the old shell like 99% of UA-camrs.

  • @gilramos5767
    @gilramos5767 Місяць тому +3

    Would love to see a consolized Switch OLED from you. Would make overclocking and powering the Switch much less of a hassle. Plus adding a larger heatsink would be beneficial.

    • @Subreon
      @Subreon 25 днів тому

      at that point you might as well just use a switch emulator on a stationary desktop. making a switch immobile kinda defeats the whole purpose of it.

    • @anonanonymous9670
      @anonanonymous9670 23 дні тому

      At that point you might as well just wait for the Switch 2 to come out next March

  • @vaulttraveler
    @vaulttraveler 7 днів тому

    This whole video is an emotional rollercoaster!

  • @shize9ine
    @shize9ine 4 дні тому +1

    18:28 - in my opinion, the fans need to be swapped to a push config instead of pull. The switch air intake is on the bottom and the exhaust is on the top. because the dock fans are pulling air away from the intake, you're possibly leaving a lot of performance on the table.

  • @Skobeloff...
    @Skobeloff... Місяць тому +9

    A lot of companies do not need to excel, due to a lot of consumers not being fussy, and/or being gullible. Underdelivering also allows you to release a better version with little effort, one that not overly bright consumers will buy as an upgrade. Apple does very well using this method.

  • @christianmercado5510
    @christianmercado5510 Місяць тому +3

    Dude, this is f*cking cool as AF. Thank you for sharing 🙌🏽

  • @PersonalityRewind
    @PersonalityRewind Місяць тому +1

    I'm not sure if you've seen them, but the dock looks like it would be perfect for pika screws. They're designed to be shown off on the front of pieces, and with a countersink, it looks like they would sit flush.

  • @maxlastbreath
    @maxlastbreath 28 днів тому +2

    One thing to note is that there is infact mods for games that allow for higher FPS to work correctly, some games have static FPS mods which makes the game run slower when it drops FPS and other games like TOTK have DFPS mods (UltraCam) which allows the game to run properly at any FPS at any time without slowing down.

  • @beetwing
    @beetwing Місяць тому +15

    Good job! Undervolting the Switch OLED, you had a good bin.

  • @rayxcer1592
    @rayxcer1592 Місяць тому +17

    Awesome video! :D
    Can you give us the link to where you bought the aluminium backplate for the Switch OLED?

    • @Albert-ru7ob
      @Albert-ru7ob Місяць тому +1

      I'm pretty sure it was from boxypixel, they make metal shells for all different handhelds

    • @rayxcer1592
      @rayxcer1592 Місяць тому

      @@Albert-ru7ob I may be mistaken, but at least right now they only seem to sell metal backplates for the normal Switch, not the OLED model.

    • @Albert-ru7ob
      @Albert-ru7ob Місяць тому

      @@rayxcer1592 Oh yeah you're right, now I've got not idea where he got it

    • @ZacBuilds
      @ZacBuilds  28 днів тому +2

      Here's a link to the one I used: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005921862305.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.25.5776Y585Y58522&algo_pvid=07596a2d-bca3-4d2b-8b49-ee6143d99ddc&algo_exp_id=07596a2d-bca3-4d2b-8b49-ee6143d99ddc-12&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21CAD%21102.18%2171.53%21%21%21527.50%21369.25%21%4021032e4e17153694880876710e54a6%2112000034862335448%21sea%21CA%213285784061%21&curPageLogUid=Ls3eoEH3Klyt&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

    • @rayxcer1592
      @rayxcer1592 28 днів тому

      @@ZacBuilds Thank you very much. And keep up the great work. 😃

  • @nniicckk1223
    @nniicckk1223 12 днів тому +1

    I have to live vicariously through people like you because in my wildest dreams I couldn't have a fraction of the equipment of knowledge you possess to make this possible.

  • @disconnected8115
    @disconnected8115 24 дні тому

    great Video! You could use a 5V PWM board to reduce fan noise and use the front status LED to activate them. This way the fans will only start when actually using the switch.

  • @johnmorris7899
    @johnmorris7899 Місяць тому +5

    Looks amazing, have you tried the fans the other direction so the blow air at the switch aiding the built in fan

    • @lanceleone2704
      @lanceleone2704 25 днів тому

      I thought I was the only one who noticed that

    • @krisc1684
      @krisc1684 23 дні тому

      Pointing fans at fans is only beneficial if they don't create turbulence. What you're describing will likely make cooling worse.

  • @indefesa
    @indefesa Місяць тому +5

    I was here before the nintendo ninjas take the video down

  • @hassanahmad568
    @hassanahmad568 Місяць тому +1

    More videos like these Zack. Keep em coming.

  • @ElementalTJ
    @ElementalTJ 18 днів тому

    Great build! Subscribed!

  • @crestofhonor2349
    @crestofhonor2349 Місяць тому +15

    We technically already did know the limits of the switch thanks to the Nvidia shield which didn't limit memory and clock speeds like the switch does in both docked and handheld mode. Honestly the biggest issue is memory bandwidth on the switch as games like Tears of the Kingdom show that CPU and GPU increases don't help decrease frame rate drops. It's cool to see that Nintendo could have improved clocks to increase power while keeping the same battery life as the V1 switch. The Switch V2, OLED, and Lite all support HDMI 2.0 meaning that they technically support 4K@60hz thanks to the new Mariko chip. Plus the new dock for the OLED also supports HDMI 2.0 out too.
    Although this still puts the switch behind any modern smartphone in terms of specs for the past 5-6 years. One android handheld, the Ayn Odin 2, really show how much further ahead current ARM chips are in both GPU and CPU speeds.

    • @Moxzot
      @Moxzot Місяць тому +1

      You'd actually be surprised besides the CPU being weaker the GPU is still quite competitive with modern flagship soc especially since it's not really meant for phones being adapted from its desktop variants.

    • @crestofhonor2349
      @crestofhonor2349 Місяць тому +2

      @@Moxzot The GPU really isn't all that competitive as shown with the Nvidia shield. The Switch can barely run the more intensive mobile games that have come out. Tests with games like Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail show pretty poor performance even at the lowest setting

    • @vyor8837
      @vyor8837 28 днів тому +1

      @@Moxzot it's adapted from a 7 year old architecture, don't kid yourself.

  • @Lola__Cola
    @Lola__Cola Місяць тому +5

    Should call it the Proled

  • @H786...
    @H786... Місяць тому +2

    i was thrilled by this video, great scripting and story telling of how you overcame your challenges. really nice upgrades too, i would be curious to see if you could test this with the switch 2 when it comes out to compare the performance. but perhaps the switch 2 will not really change the 30 fps lock imho.

    • @ZacBuilds
      @ZacBuilds  28 днів тому

      When the Switch 2 comes out I'll definitely find something fun to do with it!

  • @PretendingToBeAHuman
    @PretendingToBeAHuman Місяць тому +1

    In the sponsor section I spotted a GBA SP board with an LED modkit soldered in. I did that mod a while back and it looks amazing. Though knowing your videos I'm sure it will involve way more than some fairylights, so I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of mad build you’re cooking up!

  • @yanguskhan8513
    @yanguskhan8513 Місяць тому +3

    ive been wishing for themes since the switch came out. im tempted to mod my switch, just for themes. i dont really care how powerful i can make the switch, i just want peach, squirtle, or whatever to greet me when i turn it on. also ive done some very basic modding on my switch (changed the battery, replace the case on switch/controllers) but this seems way outta my wheelhouse. ill just live vicariously through this video instead.

  • @bloodbond3
    @bloodbond3 Місяць тому +2

    I'd love to see the effects on the latest Pokémon games tbh. Those games are a nauseating slideshow to play through.

  • @gecko82
    @gecko82 20 днів тому

    This is WILD! Congrats, man!

  • @Mac2iLL50
    @Mac2iLL50 Місяць тому +2

    GG youre deff getting better!! i gonna try those freeze dried candy lol

  • @user-pj6ec7zk5b
    @user-pj6ec7zk5b Місяць тому +3

    You put the Fans from the wrong side

  • @valle4483
    @valle4483 Місяць тому +11

    Nintendo would like to have a word with you

  • @metalyer1
    @metalyer1 23 дні тому +2

    Hello cool dock, 1 note, your fans are backwards. The switch intakes from the bottom and ejects up top. The fans are sucking in that configuration thus not letting air in

  • @Alphabet7
    @Alphabet7 2 дні тому

    as someone who has played around with things like this not to this extent it is really impressive how much effort you put in

  • @idgamingfederation8172
    @idgamingfederation8172 Місяць тому +5

    Next step is forgo the switch from factor, and console this make it only a set top system, keep the wake with controller, Beef up the cooling system, bypass the battery as much as possible it's a clear point of failure,. get rid of the screen, it's going to be always on the TV so no need for the screen. and push it as far as you can. upgrade the system ram. and incorporate as much storage as possible in the way of a microSD array board.

  • @roland2864
    @roland2864 Місяць тому +11

    Bro I'd pay for that thing, it's a work of art.

    • @ZeitGeist_TV
      @ZeitGeist_TV Місяць тому

      I would too, $600a easy and more for a SD card full of emulators.

    • @MrKylederp
      @MrKylederp Місяць тому

      Lol, probably double that with labor.

  • @greenerell484
    @greenerell484 22 дні тому

    you have so many cool tools

  • @Houstonruss
    @Houstonruss 29 днів тому

    Nice dock :) You did a good job on it.

  • @MissesWitch
    @MissesWitch Місяць тому +15

    Ofcourse you beat Nintendo to it.. That's your thing!

  • @ok-rb6pn
    @ok-rb6pn Місяць тому +3

    you can run zelda totk 60 fps without 2x speed by downloading and applying a 60 fps patch. it will run just fine like the normal 30fps does, played through all of zelda botw on my modded switch at 60 fps no issues.

  • @cortburris9526
    @cortburris9526 Місяць тому +1

    I think you can wire a resistor in to the fans to lower the speed further, iirc it's what they do on fan noise reducer cables.

  • @candyman02
    @candyman02 5 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing👍

  • @Frank-sp7vu
    @Frank-sp7vu Місяць тому +8

    Took apart a OLED to put a custom backplate on. Getting the thing open and taken apart was very difficult, very impressive work done here today for sure.

    • @Haffels
      @Haffels 27 днів тому +3

      toilet

    • @krisc1684
      @krisc1684 23 дні тому

      ​@@Haffelsthat's the point... He said "all I did was take the backplate off an OLED switch and it was difficult, so this DIY switch OLED pro is incredible"

    • @Haffels
      @Haffels 23 дні тому

      @@krisc1684 he edited the message

  • @duckateeart
    @duckateeart Місяць тому +2

    The fact that bro doubled performance on that chip...

  • @ProjectswAlex
    @ProjectswAlex Місяць тому

    This is awesome. Makes me want to mod my launch switch just for the performance uplifts.

  • @connorporter9940
    @connorporter9940 5 днів тому

    Sick video bro

  • @tyraelkamh1875
    @tyraelkamh1875 Місяць тому +3

    Its insane Nintendo dont let us have 60 fps when the hardware could do it.
    Thats the only reason i dont own a switch.

  • @M1551NGN0
    @M1551NGN0 8 днів тому

    Damn man, this was some pretty high level of engineering. I was astounded by how readily you were able to get stuff from around you to be able to fit your project. Would you mind if I ask you about the way you developed your engineering skills? Like, did you join some good college or something? Which degree did you pursue? I'm asking this because I've also graduated school and am looking to get a degree in Electrical and Electronics engineering or electrical and communications engineering

  • @RaFaPilgrim
    @RaFaPilgrim Місяць тому +1

    Yo the timing on this video is hilariously accurate

  • @hashdankhog8578
    @hashdankhog8578 9 днів тому

    These are some really impressive mods, I think that the dock could be improved a lot. You could have integrated a HD upscaler like the mclassic or you could have added something like the unitek which would allow you to read 8 cartridges simultaneously. I think those would have been fun to integrate into the design but damn what you did is impressive

  • @emmettito
    @emmettito 24 дні тому

    Incredible work! but the inverted logo would drive me bonkers haha

  • @Tiwill0V2
    @Tiwill0V2 4 дні тому

    god damn, from a single thumbnail and title, i knew i would watch a shit load of your videos!!! truely the kind of technical video i like to watch!

  • @montlejohnbojangles8937
    @montlejohnbojangles8937 20 днів тому +1

    Holy shit, I was expecting the Switch to be the most impressive part, but that dock is just gorgeous.

  • @Alphabet7
    @Alphabet7 2 дні тому

    Your video is almost perfect I just wish you tested more games

  • @lamutrash
    @lamutrash 29 днів тому +2

    An interesting video, but you should definitely do a followup using the UltraCam mod for Tears of the Kingdom -- that lets you set FPS in the config and fixes the game speed issues. I'm really envious! I'd love to try that myself but I'm stuck with an unpatched OG Switch.

  • @PatPatych
    @PatPatych 28 днів тому +1

    18:10 A better solution would be to use the signal from the green LED that lights up whenever switch is in the dock and is active. That way you can just leave it in the dock without the fans spinning.

  • @cyberdevil657
    @cyberdevil657 28 днів тому

    Holy cow this is so genius xD i never owned a switch i stumbled upon this, this stuff is great lmao!
    You got my sub!

  • @InimicalDivinity
    @InimicalDivinity 25 днів тому

    This was awesome, I love stuff like this while detesting big companies who believe you should own nothing. The way you make these consoles your own is so inspiring to me. Well, i mean.. kinda. Imma have to look and see if you've upgraded a 3DS, because i don't use my switch for anything other than pokemon so it's not really worth modding it.