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

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

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.

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)

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

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.

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.

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......

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!

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

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

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.

Be careful Nintendo is spreading ninjas

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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)

Nintendo won't be happy after seeing this

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

youtube will NOT stop recommending this video to me and im so tired of seeing it in my recommendeds that i watched it out of hatred and spite good video!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Dude, this was awesome! Great job!

You wired two batteries of differing capacities in parallel? That seems totally safe.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Subscribed. This is honestly impressive!

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Should call it the Proled

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!

You have, like everything I want in life. 3D printers, wood gadgets, tech tools

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

I was here before the nintendo ninjas take the video down

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

You have amazing skills. I really enjoy watching your videos.

I do not regret my follow. Incredible work.

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

You put the Fans from the wrong side

This whole video is an emotional rollercoaster!

Dear god, this is so over the top, I love it so much

Nintendo would like to have a word with you

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

I remember seeing people guessing that the next switch will have a 4k and or 120hz screen. Realistically I think if they change the hardware this is what they might/could do. - Longer lasting more powerful battery - maybe faster charging - at most 1080p 60hz screen - better cooling - increase original cpu clock speed now with more battery and adaquite cooling as he shows that it can double the fps in totk He showed that totk isn’t made to run at higher than 30fps so they’d have to update the game for the new switch only and possiblly all games that do that. And why upgrade the cpu if you can just give it more battery and cooling that the original didn’t have and just allow it to run faster?

there is a LOT of incorrect information in this video. 1) Those "metal lids" aren't there to keep you out (and they pop off quite easily without using the needle) They are often put in place to protect the IC's from EM interference, and for thermal reasons. 2) Thermal putty/pads on the actual heat pipe so close the CPU like that will actually DETRIMENTALLY affect it's performance. The goal is to get the heat AWAY from the CPU, and by doing that, you're causing the vapor inside the heatpipe to partially dump it's thermal load too soon (too far from the cooling fins) that the heat actually runs right back up the pipe to the CPU. *slow golf clap* 3) That "cheap plastic" you mention for the old backplate, is more likely than not, a thermoset thermally conductive plastic (Quite commonly used in these types of applications) And work for what they do. (That's why there are some silly people thinking there is "glitter" in the plastic lol) 4) The "new" switch backplate you have is NOT milled from a solid block of aluminum. It's extruded aluminum/magnesium allow, that has has small parts of it either laser cut, or milled as a finishing process. 5) "The larger intakes on the backplate help increase airflow" YIKES my guy.... So what you've effectively done with these larger intakes, is actually LIMIT the efficiency of the heat exchange. Yes, you will be able to pull in a "wider path" of air, but not "more" air. and infact, this design will cause recirculation, pulling hot air from within the chassis out the opening, and back through the fan. You've also effective halved the pressure of, and there fore the speed of the air moving. Good job. I would also like to note, that all of the supposed thermal upgrades you are making have literally no basis in factual data. You are simulteniously spreading the heat throughout the chassis, effectively elevating the internal temperature of the ENTIRE device, while at the same time hampering the effectiveness of the CPU thermal solution. What you've done is legitimately more harm to the device than help. On top

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

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

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.

There are special chargers for "naked" Li-Ion and Li-Po cells. Costs around 40 bucks and lets you define the total amount of energy the charger should dump into the cells, the cutoff voltage, etc. It'll then increase/decrease charging current according to some curve that matches the cell chemistry, avoids overcharging, can balance a pack consisting of multiple cells, cycle the battery, aswell as do a discharge tests to determine the real capacity. I'd highly recommend getting one of these! Mine is a combo device that can charge everyhing [Li-Ion, Li-Po, LiFePO4, NiCd, NiMH, Lead-Acid, custom profile (i.e. for a capacitor bank)], which is very, very useful.

More videos like these Zack. Keep em coming.

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.

2:15 the purpouse of those covers isnt nessecarly to keep you out, but rather to help A) spread heat and B) mitigate RF interference.

Cooling the Switch while its charging in the dock is still a bonus. The official dock kinda cooks your Switch, and probably could have used some active cooling.

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!

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

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

Just a word on why the fans may be really loud for you is that the dock uses USB-PD 15v. The charger will first supply 5v as 'pilot signal' and then switch to 15v when the dock starts to operate. The 5v fans will then also be supplied with 15v and spin quite loudly as you can imagine 😅

crazy how one man and a massive dedicated community single handedly made a better switch than what nintendo can do

The Noctua fans include an LNA cable, use it to get them running slower and silent.

The problem with 18:20 is that if you leave the Switch in the dock, the fans will still spin 24/7, you didn’t really fix anything. Instead of a pressure switch, you should have added a sensor so when the Switch is in rest mode, the fans aren’t powered.

if youre soldering to heat sensitive components, use an alligator clip as a mini heatsink