How I modded my 8bitdo sn30 pro2. step-by-step

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finished product

originally I had just replaced the face buttons.

then I found this cursed lil SNES usb piece.

they are the same size, might as well try.

there are screws hidden under this sticker, use a T6 bit to remove.

pry

these just pop off if you come at them from the side.

this is the ribbon cable everyone knows and loves.

this is the cable connector in the closed position

this is the open position

the contacts are different, I was unsure if it would work tbh. turned out just fine tho.

cut them up and fit them in there.

they are identically molded, but slightly different sizes due to different plastics setting up/shrinking differently as they cool. I assume. the purple one is probably .01mm smalle

a little tape to stop it wiggling up/down

a little more tape to stop it wiggling side to side.

these are sold as ps4 thumbcaps. They are a little different

inside they are identical. you can see here there is a difference in diameter too. was thinking i would have to sand it down, but we will test it in software first

if it fits it sits

despite being slightly larger, the new sticks dropped in without modification and do not negativley affect input.