I guess just get a BLW if you're going to just have a system where you only use an Everdrive and leave the thing in there permanently. You can still eject the micro sd card while it's plugged in on these newer models - the Everdrive N8 Pro.
I guess just get a BLW if you're going to just have a system where you only use an Everdrive and leave the thing in there permanently. You can still eject the micro sd card while it's plugged in on these newer models - the Everdrive N8 Pro.
If you're going to leave the cart in permanently, why not get a cheaper aftermarket connector with a death grip? It's basically the same thing at that point.
I assume these all have a death grip because the edge connectors are manufactured like motherboard expansion slots which aren't designed to have cards often removed. With the NES you can barely grip the cartridge either with how it's designed to encase the cartridges, it's not like a top loading console. A proper replacement would need to be designed with the right tension, not just adapting computer components.
you should be designing them then since you know better
I never felt a need to replace them.
If you really were going to replace a connector, ideally a replacement would also be a ZIF connector like the original as that's what the console is physically designed to use, but gold plated so it wouldn't oxidize or corrode. Maybe have some very slightly increased tension compared to the original so the pins won't get bent as easily, but still a ZIF connector so carts won't get stuck.
I need to get a BLW after modding one of my spares with the USB CopyNES. The current, original adapter works, but it's very finicky. This could affect how the cart is read when dumped.
Maybe one day.
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If you decide to go with one, I highly recommend doing what I suggested earlier in this topic... rub the contacts of the cartridge with alcohol so it's nice and lubed, and remove the cart as soon as you're done playing. as long as the cartridge is in good condition, you should be able to get to the startup screen like 99 times out of 100 and you won't have to deal with the dreaded death grip
Awesome, thanks! The console will only be used to dump carts, and I will always use the 1up card before dumping. But your suggestion is gold as I noticed that even on clone consoles like the Retron HD, it doesn't grip it as bad when cleaned with alcohol prior to insertion. Good call.
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