Notes

This is mostly just a publicly viewable notes page, it'll be messy because my thoughts are messy. If you manage to read this and have specific questions feel free to message me :)

Posts I should write when inspired

  • Gen 3 Battery Replacement, the right way
  • Various example snippets of the macro language used by the controller mod
  • How I reverse engineer PCBs
  • Sourcing and PCB swapping gen 1/2/3/4/5 carts
  • Shell swapping notes or tricks and tools
  • Soldering notes or tricks and tools
  • Tools in general
  • How I layout and print e-Reader cards
  • Opinions on GKCs, and why they are probably a good thing maybe
  • How I control a 3DS with the iG controller mod
  • How I control a Switch with the iG controller mod and adapter
  • Fex's FAQs
  • The DS Wall
  • Wacky RGBLINK tricks
  • How to find nintendo parts on aliexpress
  • WavePhoenix
  • ZA Slowpoke Codes
  • Pokelids
  • Distro cart repair/save chip repair
  • Switch 2 Cart internals
  • Secret Unannounced Patch
  • Cap card + controller mod install tips (plus tact replaclement?)

Pokemon Event Packing List

I keep loosing this lol, so I'm putting it here. These are things I can pack for each event, not necessarily everything I should pack

  • Noise Cancelling Headphones + iPod
  • 4x DSi XL + 4 hunts (usually Eterna Forest w/Cheryl)
  • 2x 3DS for streetpass (reminder need to move over the eon ticket)
  • Switch 2
  • Eon Ticket, e-Reader, Link Cable, 2 GBA
  • Any games to do multiplayer stuff with
    • Gen 3: trade/record mix/secret base
    • Gen 4: trade/egg spin/pokeathon/contest
    • Gen 5: Funfest
    • Pokemon Ranger: Manaphy eggs
  • Distro Carts
  • Osmo Pocket + Accessories
  • FexCollects Merch (stickers & ecards)
  • FexCollects Backpack
  • Sitting Cuties
  • Chargers
  • Pokeball Stamp
  • ifixit kit
  • pokewalker
  • All the normal stuff you'd take on a trip :)

This article was updated on March 5, 2026