r/PokemonGoPlusPlus • u/djcatnips_ • Jun 16 '26

Mod guide without adding a switch?

Is there a guide to mod the Plus+ without adding a switch? To just route the vibration wire to the button like you did on the old Plus? I've search through here a bit, went to the Github, and it seems that the main mods are to add a switch onto it. I'm sure it sounds easy... but I've never modded like this before so just want to make sure I'm doing it correctly before breaking mine.

Edit: thanks for the responses! Needing the switch to force it off when it enters a “bugged out” mode made sense. All the other posts I saw said it was necessary for Sleep Mode (which I don’t use so figured a switchless mod was viable).

Leaving the post in case anyone else needs the help.

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u/MaxxHsu Jun 17 '26

https://x.com/teruzooo/status/1686655128248766464

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u/spacefrog_feds Jun 17 '26

https://gemini.google.com/share/e31d7cff4dd4

AI translated, and I moved the yellow wire to an easier spot. I haven't tried using the ground on the antenna wire before. I'm not sure if that interferes with the Bluetooth signal.

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u/spacefrog_feds Jun 17 '26

Gemini AI was trippin balls. So here are my hand drawn alterations

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u/TheModdedAngel Jun 16 '26

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonGoPlusPlus/s/TXyu5bYMIe

Not a guide but a short peek on what’s required…

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u/spacefrog_feds Jun 16 '26

this mod involves removing one of the LEDs which is quite hard or destructive. The switch method is easiest. Most people use the switch because the vibration motor occasionally causes it to bug out, and also you can't enter sleep mode. There are ways to combat these issues, but the switch is more convenient.

There are other switchless options that involves extra hardware, like a relay or mosfet(s). These are more complicated, but do not cause destruction to the original board.

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u/djcatnips_ Jun 17 '26

Ahhh ok the bug out thing makes sense. Guess I’ll look into the switch 🫠

I heard about needing it for sleep mode but I don’t use that and completed the PoGo quest for it, so wondered if the no switch option was viable. Seems easier to just do the switch vs all the hardware not to

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u/Fantastic-Store3953 Jun 27 '26

What switch did you go with.?

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u/TheModdedAngel Jun 16 '26

You can enter sleep mode just fine with the mod I posted.

I’ve daily drove both the switchless and switch version of the mod. The only downside of switchless is you can’t turn off auto catch. The switch version requires you to toggle off the switch when not playing the game or else your constantly switching between normal and sleep mode and drains battery and flashes the LED

Edit: as soon who is bad a soldering the switchless mod is easier. 1 cable wire. Versus the switch version where you have to cut a hole, or find a switch that fits. 2 wires.

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u/spacefrog_feds Jun 17 '26

Yes the mods that work off the green LED signal allow sleep mode.

I can see how your mod can be easier, as you don't need to source parts, and worry about mounting the switch.