Nintendo 3DS: USB-C Kit

(3 customer reviews)

9,00 €

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Description

The Nintendo 3DS: USB-C Kit is a board that allows you to replace the original charging connector with a modern and standard USB-C port.

If your original connector is too old or damaged and you need a new one, or if you would like to charge your Nintendo 3DS with a standard USB-C charger, like the charger for your Nintendo Switch, phone, or laptop, you can do so with this kit.

This board is compatible with the following four models:

  • Nintendo 3DS
  • Nintendo 3DS XL
  • Nintendo New 3DS
  • Nintendo New 3DS XL

The kit also includes a plastic piece that can hold the dock metal contacts from the original connector, meaning you will be able to charge it via USB-C and also with the charging dock.

FEATURES

  • High-quality castellated holes/pads (since v1.2).
  • Plastic holder made with a resin 3D printer for charging dock compatibility.
  • Charge your Nintendo with:
      • USB power banks
      • USB-A chargers
      • USB-C chargers
      • USB-C PD chargers (normal speed, not fast)
      • USB-A to USB-C cables
      • USB-C to USB-C cables

INCLUDED

  • 1 board
  • 4 plastic parts:
      • Tool to center the board during installation. (random color)
      • Pads holder for dock charging. (random color)
      • Cap to cover the hole in OLD 3DS (grey color)
      • Cap to cover the hole in NEW 3DS (black color)

REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED)

  • Dock metal contacts from the original connector (optional)
  • Tri-wing and Phillips screwdrivers
  • Scissors
  • File tool set
  • Kapton tape
  • Soldering iron
  • Tin
  • Flux
  • Desoldering pump
  • Desoldering mesh
  • Isopropyl alcohol
  • Instant glue (Loctite, Super Glue)

NOTES

N/A

DOCUMENTATION

Additional information

Weight 0,0014 kg
Dimensions 3 × 4 × 1 cm
Circuit color

Black
Circuit version

v1.2
Plastic color

Compatibility

The board should be compatible with the 4 Nintendo 3DS models: 3DS, 3DS XL, New 3DS & New 3DS XL. Because they use almost the same connector with the difference of the old models are a SMT connector and the new models are THT connector (differences here).

However, it has fully tested only on a Nintendo 3DS and  Nintendo New 3DS XL.

Frequently Asked Questions

No questions yet.

Changelog

  • 2023-02: v1.0
    • Initial version.
  • 2023-03: v1.1 (First released version)
    • Modified the size of the board.
    • Modified the position of the pads.
    • Customized the pads with half solder mask over it.
  • 2023-08: v1.2
    • Added high quality castellated holes/pads.

Gallery of customer's installation

If you are happy with your installation result, you can send me the photos and I can publish here, other clients will see the result!

Patrick Bergonsi Villa:

Thibault Grimoux:

3 reviews for Nintendo 3DS: USB-C Kit

  1. Wic69 (verified owner) –

    One of the cleanest usb-c mods and certainly the easiest to install. First time install worked like a charm

  2. Patrick Villa (verified owner) –

    Install time took around 2 hours, mainly because of the trimming on the shell, worked first try and looks really good. One of the best things an ageing electronic can receive is a USB-C. Just happy to be able to charge it with my phone charger.

  3. thibault.grimoux (verified owner) –

    Very good board, as alway at Giltesa’s. The extra parts and detailed guide are really helping to achieve a clean result.

    The trickiest part of the install ended up being the ribbon cables from the New 3DS, that are very sensitive compared to their older siblings, so verify they are well seated.

    If you have some patience, steady hand and a good set of tools, then just go for it.

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