CPS2 --- Could you buy and review the 8bitdo SFC30 Pro and SN30 Pro controllers? Thinking about buying a set of them. But I want to know - I play a game called AM2R, Another Metroid 2 Remake. In that you can do Morph Ball in mid air. You also get a Spider Ball item later on. What I like to do is set Morph to R1 and Spider to R2 so that I can run at a wall, jump, hit both triggers and stick to the wall. Is the sfc30 pro too thin to be able to press both buttons at the same time?
Just did a quick search and found a pic of the PCB and battery. cervisial.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/img_3795.jpg?w=640 It's the exact same battery as the one I took out of mine. lol And it looks like there isn't much room to spare in that pad, so you might be stuck with it.
the original battery had a pcb on it that provided overcharging and undervoltage protection. does the CTR-003 battery have one of those controllers inside it?
20 hours battery life is plenty for me. If that's what you actually get, of course. So I don't think I need to do anything with mine, once I get it. Just found it in my country, and for a cracking deal. I'm gonna order it along with Tomb Raider for the PS3, also at a discount prize, on the same website. 👍😊
It's called planned obsolescence, it's all calculated, if the battery can't be replaced they know that 95% of users will buy a new controller rather than repair and they also know that they will get say 40% (complete guess) of those sales. If the product lasts too long they don't get the repeat sale. It just has to last long enough to meet the expectations of the majority. I personally am the 5% I will replace the battery one way or another
Hey there! I'm about to mod my 8bitdo controller too ( but it the first SF30 Pro - model with analogs) cause the battery just screwed out the duration. I have some questions to you: 1- Is it REALLY safe to change the battery? How the controller is doing? Working fine? No Flames/Explosions? 2- What about the PCB protection? Will The controller not overcharge with that?
as long as the voltage is similar, you should be fine replacing any battery. The battery's charging capability is also detected in volts. Basically, a battery rated for 3.7v might have a "full state" of 4.0v, and an "empty state" of 3.0v.
Nice mod. I have a question, though: A 3DS battery has three output pins but the controller has only two wires for power. So which pin is for what? Also how did you attach the wires to the battery? I have heard that soldering Li-Ion is a big problem. By using heat on Li-Ion cells, you can damage the plastic separator, pressure protections or even the main internal lithium layers.
Manic Sorceress The outputs on the battery I got were labelled. Even without labels, it would be easy to find with a multimeter. As for the soldering, I used a dab of flux on each connector and was very quick. No chance the battery took heat damage.
I'm not sure if I should dare it. I am afraid that the battery will start to burn if I take too long. I'm not an experienced electronic hobyist, by far. Is there another way to attach the wires? Like conductive glue? Or something else?
Hi mate, I dabble in mods and funky retro things. Megadrive sin suitcases, raspberry pi handhelds etc. I’m not looking for a breakdown and in-depth analysis but rather looking to work with you on projects. (Retro gaming preferably) You’ve disabled comments for the n64 mod I’m guessing because of people asking for a breakdown? Message me if this would be something you would be interested in doing. Cheers Ryan
Great video, ironically I’ve used a genuine Nintendo battery before seeing this video but this showed me where to cut the plastic out thanks man 👍
You sir are a lifesaver. I have a few of these in my Uber and they barely make it through the night anymore. This is exactly what I needed.
Thanks, I don't need this yet, but it's exactly what I was looking for for when I do - I noticed mine not lasting as long and wanted to be prepared.
The CTR-003 is also used in the switch pro controller ironically
Thank you for making this video sir. I followed your instructions and everything worked out great :)
Obviously I take no responsibility if you balls up your controller.
Only attempt this if you are comfortable driving a soldering iron and a dremel. 😁
CPS2 --- Could you buy and review the 8bitdo SFC30 Pro and SN30 Pro controllers? Thinking about buying a set of them. But I want to know - I play a game called AM2R, Another Metroid 2 Remake. In that you can do Morph Ball in mid air. You also get a Spider Ball item later on. What I like to do is set Morph to R1 and Spider to R2 so that I can run at a wall, jump, hit both triggers and stick to the wall. Is the sfc30 pro too thin to be able to press both buttons at the same time?
Inquisitor Christopher
So you want me to buy a pad just to see if YOU should buy it? Lol
I don't do reviews man, sorry.
Welcome back sir !
Thanks bud :-)
A Battery that gives a SNES wireless Controller Four Times of Game Time. Very good Mod. It seems simple to do though
Legend. Thanks
Good stuff, I think I'll replace mine too as you're right that the battery life is pretty poor.
hosserUK
Yeah, especially considering there is no force feedback or analog sticks or anything. The tiny battery was doubtless a cost cutting measure.
Do you think they would have stumped for a larger battery in the new dual-analog model or not? Tempted to pick one of those up.
Just did a quick search and found a pic of the PCB and battery.
cervisial.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/img_3795.jpg?w=640
It's the exact same battery as the one I took out of mine. lol
And it looks like there isn't much room to spare in that pad, so you might be stuck with it.
Oh wow, that's disappointing. Good find, thanks for that!
Good to see you making videos again
I want to do this on my SN30 pro but it does not seem to have space to fit a bigger battery, any suggestion?
will it work if i use the battery from my old lg phone? it 3.7v lithium. does it need controller etc?
It should work as long as it fits.
the original battery had a pcb on it that provided overcharging and undervoltage protection. does the CTR-003 battery have one of those controllers inside it?
No. The controller pcb has the charge control circuit, the battery doesn't need one.
20 hours battery life is plenty for me. If that's what you actually get, of course. So I don't think I need to do anything with mine, once I get it. Just found it in my country, and for a cracking deal. I'm gonna order it along with Tomb Raider for the PS3, also at a discount prize, on the same website. 👍😊
Does anyone have a weird issue where if you connect the SNES30 to a wall adapter the blue led starts blinking?
Great video!
You got any idea for a good bigger battery for the dualshock3?
All i can find for those are cheap shit.
I wish they went with replaceable batteries, I mean what happens when the battery no longer holds a charge?
Yeah I agree completely. Much easier to change some AAA's than solder in a new battery.
It's the way everything is now though.
It's called planned obsolescence, it's all calculated, if the battery can't be replaced they know that 95% of users will buy a new controller rather than repair and they also know that they will get say 40% (complete guess) of those sales. If the product lasts too long they don't get the repeat sale. It just has to last long enough to meet the expectations of the majority. I personally am the 5% I will replace the battery one way or another
Hey there! I'm about to mod my 8bitdo controller too ( but it the first SF30 Pro - model with analogs) cause the battery just screwed out the duration. I have some questions to you:
1- Is it REALLY safe to change the battery? How the controller is doing? Working fine? No Flames/Explosions?
2- What about the PCB protection? Will The controller not overcharge with that?
Yeah it's still working. The overcharge protection is a feature of the battery, not the controller.
as long as the voltage is similar, you should be fine replacing any battery. The battery's charging capability is also detected in volts. Basically, a battery rated for 3.7v might have a "full state" of 4.0v, and an "empty state" of 3.0v.
Nice mod. I have a question, though: A 3DS battery has three output pins but the controller has only two wires for power. So which pin is for what? Also how did you attach the wires to the battery? I have heard that soldering Li-Ion is a big problem. By using heat on Li-Ion cells, you can damage the plastic separator, pressure protections or even the main internal lithium layers.
Manic Sorceress
The outputs on the battery I got were labelled. Even without labels, it would be easy to find with a multimeter.
As for the soldering, I used a dab of flux on each connector and was very quick. No chance the battery took heat damage.
I'm not sure if I should dare it. I am afraid that the battery will start to burn if I take too long. I'm not an experienced electronic hobyist, by far. Is there another way to attach the wires? Like conductive glue? Or something else?
Manic Sorceress
You could try it. I've not heard much good about conductive glue though...
Hi mate, I dabble in mods and funky retro things. Megadrive sin suitcases, raspberry pi handhelds etc.
I’m not looking for a breakdown and in-depth analysis but rather looking to work with you on projects.
(Retro gaming preferably)
You’ve disabled comments for the n64 mod I’m guessing because of people asking for a breakdown?
Message me if this would be something you would be interested in doing.
Cheers
Ryan
Is this the same for the nes30 pro?
Semper Five
I think they are the same apart from the colour of the buttons.
Thanks. I do it and works very fine 😊 🫵🏻