Make sure you have read the manual or firmware release notes that go with your flashcart. Each one is a little bit different, so make sure you have what you need and that it is in the right place!
Forums are a great resource, if you have questions, or post them here. Check with your flashcart manual to see if this rom limit applies to you.
The NDS Roms are usually distributed as zip files. If they have weird names, you can rename them at this stage. Copy over your homebrew and other applications, to a specific homebrew folder. Some early release homebrew apps need to be installed directly to the root directory, because directory paths - especially deep ones confuse their fragile. A bit of obsessive compulsive behavior is good for the soul! You will have to tweak your system and read up on some guides to get the images, music and especially the videos to work properly.
I will attach a guide to this instructable about optimising multilmedia in the future. Make sure you leave some free space for Game Saves and Temporary Files. Game save files are k depending on the game. So for games! Dont be greedy. Let the DS have some room to breath. From here onwards, things will vary. It should be pretty much self-explanatory at this stage however, since all you have to do is to go to the appropriate directory and click to launch your game or application.
To launch homebrew games and applications see the DS Homebrew link for more on that , you will have to use the Folder Navigation icon to find the app you want. For the sake of organisation, I suggest keeping your homebrew and games seperate, as several homebrew applications will drop configuration and cache files that will clutter your beatiful filespace structure. Next we look at some accessories for the DS, that are commercially available. Like everything in life, even the DS has to accessorized Some of the pages here refer to necessary items, such as replacement screens and screen protectors and others are here just for fun.
Some are aesthetic and there to feed our vanity and leech off our wallets and some are there to help us maintain our sanity when something goes terribly wrong with the NDS. A great way to get started, if you just want to see what kind of things are available is to look through some YouTube videos of people demonstrating their kits.
If you find any cool stuff that fit in this category, then please feel free to post a comment. The wonderful thing about this handheld console is the touchscreen. Given that all DS games use it in one way or another and given that the DS will be around for a very long time, you need to invest in a very high quality screen protector. You should apply both the top and bottom screen protectors as soon as you can.
You never know when your stylus or nail will have a micro-scratch that will scar your screen forever. Actually screen protectors may help hide the scratch from site if its not very deep. The best screen protector is: Hori: Nintendo has made this their officially licensed screen protector.
Its also the most popular screen protector, or at least the most discussed, it is often referred to as the best available on the market, as long as you purchase the japanese model. You will want to make sure of that fact as there are a lot of Hori knock-offs as should be expected from any officially licensed product. The Bad: It is very difficult to remove lint and fingerprints from the sticky side, so you have to be very careful when applying.
It was ok, no scratches, but it never stuck to the screen properly around the edges - very annoying. Installation isnt that bad I havent done it myself, but have seen had a look at the DS Lite schematics. You can always have an expert of handy friend help you if you dont know what you're doing. So dont worry if you bust up your screen!
There is always a way to Game-ON! Carrying Cases There are several very nice leather carrying cases available for the DS. The best solution I have found however is to get a soft carrying pouch for sunglasses from Walmart. I walked into a Walmart's optics store and asked for one rally nicely and I received a very nice, tough and soft case that I would not change for anything.
You should too! Battle Stylus This thing looks really cool. Its metal, heavy, has a sorta glow in the dark tip and it looks hardcore. Not too pricey, and I think it makes a great gift for someone. Here are my favorite DS related instructables that I found. This is a long instructable, and if you are interested in hacking your DS you should explore it thoroughly.
If you just want an idea of what or how you hack the NDS for educational purposes, I decided to write a summary of the process here: 1 Buy a NDS flashcart. Any will do. Google is friendly. Google is your friend. X Stick the microSD into your flashcart. Flashcart into your NDS and turn it on. Please do your own research so that you may understand that hacking the DS for use with Homebrew applications is not illegal in any shape or form.
You may legally posess game roms if you own the orignial cartridges. If you try a game then please purchase it, because the Nintendo is doing a fantastic job with all of the development it has put into the NDS and we, as consumers can show our appreciation by simply purchasing their games. You can even keep them in the orininal packaging like I do and sell them for X4 their price 10 years down the line on ebay!
Please help me maintain this instructable as a central NDS hacking resource. Thank you very much for reading.
All comments welcome. A long time ago, i buyed myself an DSTT Flashcard and installed the firmware with a bunch of games to it. But you must not have seen it all the times it showed up. Reply 6 years ago on Step 3. It originates from cartridges that were "flashable" where they could be erased and loaded with a new ROM. The technology has gone from carts that can hold one game, to carts that can accept removable media that holds many games.
Reply 10 years ago on Step 3. The two terms are interchangable. Interesting you get red lines under main text in a webpage Thanks for commenting. Anything to contribute to the DS scene? I've been out of the game for a few months,. Reply 9 years ago on Introduction. I kind of just assumed that cart was short for cartridge, and this whole time I thought the term flashcart was right. The link for The EZ3in1 Rumble Ram is dead could you please provide another one in which we can buy it from off of a legit website.
Reply 6 years ago on Introduction. I can say from experience 3dscardshop is a legit site. It used to be dsflashcards. Reply 7 years ago on Introduction. Reply 10 years ago on Introduction. By blakeredfield Follow. More by the author:. Attachments Homebrew Games. Attachments NDS Emulators. Did you make this project? Step 2. Step 3 Lower Case. Step 4. Step 5. One comment. Step 6. Step 7 Power Switch. Almost done! To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
You're Finished! Author with 6 other contributors. Yeah, what he said.. Pushing the button towards it's regular position will compress it. Make sure the pin is pressed all the way down. The shoulder button should catch on the case and stay in place. It's hard to explain the exact process but hopefully you paid attention when you were taking the DS apart.
You will need to place the plastic power switch and the volume switch into the housing before placing the back cover on. Be very careful with the shoulder buttons, they come loose easily since they are spring loaded. Make sure your volume switch and the plastic volume switch are in the same relative position. The power switch is in the down position so make sure the plastic power switch is also in the bottom position. Screw it in place, and you're in business! After screwing the bottom cover on, place your rubber feet over the two screw holes, peel off the cellophane from the top screen, place your battery in, fire up some Mario Kart, and enjoy your new, beautiful Nintendo DS lite housing!
I hope this instructable helps everyone trying to replace their housing! If you go through the process and find anything I missed, let me know and I can add it in! Take your time and good luck!
Tip 2 years ago on Step 2. Reply 4 years ago. Reply 11 years ago on Introduction. Thank you! Well I had to do it to fully take it apart. I haven't done this is awhile so I can't remember exactly why, but at the time I knew I had to do it to get everything taken apart.
It had to do with the wifi antenna I believe. Great Instructable! It was the best help I found for my repair job. I didn't want to bother with desoldering, so I tied a piece of thread to the wifi wire. I cut the thread and left it in place for disassembly.
For reassembly, I retied it and pulled the wire through with little effort. Yeah, I've heard of methods being used so you don't have to desolder. Being an electrical engineering major I had all the stuff laying around to do that and that was just quick for me!
I'm not sure, it's been quite a while since I've worked on these. A new shell should have the stylus holder intact but it's quite a bit of work to replace it. Reply 6 years ago on Introduction. I'm not sure. It's been years since I've done this. I don't believe they come in different sizes, they sell these add whole kits, not piece by piece. Reply 8 years ago on Introduction. Reply 9 years ago on Step 2. I finished, but when i turn on the unit, the screen just flashes once. Did I fry the unit?
Is there anything I can do? Reply 11 years ago on Step 5. More than likely the LCD isn't plugged in the whole way. Try pushing the ribbon cable in further. Let me know if that fixes it. You could fry the unit if you shocked it with static but that sounds like a loose cable. Just to clarify, you do not need to use a soldering iron. Fantastic tut, by far the best one I've found, great job!
I can't wait to try this out :D But I do have a question; if I'm only replacing the top panel of the DSL the portion with the little ds emblem woudl I still have to unscrew the bottom parts too? TIA, and again thanks for the amazing tutorial! By Dandeman CookingCircuits. More by the author:. Did you make this project? Share it with us! I Made It! Ulick Tip 2 years ago on Step 2.
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