{"title":"Mini Storage Boards","description":"\u003cp\u003eStorage boards for mini consoles. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nes-snes-classic-mini-internal-storage-mod-pcb-for-ftm-shvc-boards","title":"SNES MINI SD STORAGE EX - Internal Storage Mod Expander PCB For SNES\/Super Famicom FTM-SHVC boards.","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNESMINI SD STORAGE EXPANDER - \u003c\/strong\u003eNES\/Famicom\/SNES\/Super Famicom Classic Mini - Internal Storage Mod PCB\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor FTM-SHVC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eboards. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you don't have a FTM-SHVC board in your mini\/classic, you most likely have a FTM-NES board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9e2048;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCB Board has been revised and improved from the old design. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis board, when soldered onto the mini's motherboard, allows for an Micro SD card to be used as extra storage to be used with the program Hakchi2 CE. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSoldering Intructions: (FTM-SHVC has the soldering points on the bottom side of the board.) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Align the pcb board to the soldering points on the board. Each hole should align to each point that needs to be soldered. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Secure the board with kapton tape so it does not move. You can apply a bit of flux to each hole at this point. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Solder in the larger holes first by filling them in and making sure they get properly heated. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Fill in the remaining smaller holes while making sure they properly adhere. Once finished, double check your work. Take your time. I recommend you go over each point again. Let the iron sit on each hole so that it allows the solder to bond with the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Insert a microsd card of your choice (Image shows a 128GB MicroSD Card as an example). I have personally tested up to a 1TB drive with no issues. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- On Hakchi2 CE, select Tools \u0026gt; Format SD. Follow the on-screen prompts. Your mini will reboot and show your newly alloted storage if everything went well.\u003cbr\u003e(If at this point you get an error from Hakchi saying no SD card is inserted, then you didn't use enough heat on the soldering points. Go back and make sure you let the solder bond) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can now close up your Mini Console as you can sync directly from here without needing to remove the MicroSD card from your mini again. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41881552650283,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/4672\/5419\/files\/FTM-SHVC.jpg?v=1752001025"},{"product_id":"ps-mini-sd-storage-ex-playstation-classic-mini-internal-storage-mod-board","title":"PS Mini SD Storage EX - Playstation Classic Mini Internal Storage Mod Board","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePS Mini SD Storage EX - Playstation Classic Mini Internal Storage Mod Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis storage mod allows you, once installed, to use custom content on your Playstation Classic Mini using either Project Eris or Autobleem. Please refer to their respected guides on how to add custom content for either. \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe installation itself is an ADVANCE installation. This installtion involves lifting the middle legs of the 2nd USB port that can potentially rip the pads off if done incorrectly by not applying enough heat or taking your time with it. You can also potentially have the incredibly tiny resistors near the port slide off if you're not careful with your iron. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf you've ever done a USB mod on a PSC, then this will be familiar to you. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI ask that you MUST have: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- A decent soldering iron along with a soldering iron tip cleaner to keep your work clean. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Flux\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Kapton Tape\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- A way to magnify what you are doing such as a magnifying glass or a digital microscope. You will be working with small parts. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Good solder and soldering Paste. I found using Soldering PASTE for this installation to be easier. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWith all that said, here are the instructions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003eBoard Installation Instructions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI recommend you flash your console with Project Eris first before beginning the installation. You are allowed to use either Project Eris or Autobleem while having your console flashed with Project Eris. This will give you the choice to choose what you like best later. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnscrew the console shell. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 2nd USB port has adhesive on the pads. Dissolve the adhesive using isopropyl alcohol and scratch it off the usb pads\/legs using your tweezers. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBefore you can install the board you will need to lift the middle two legs of the usb. This is the most difficult part of the installation. Add heat to the leg of the usb port to separate the solder off the pad. Use tweezers to move the leg off the pad. TAKE YOUR TIME with this step. You run the risk of ripping the pad if too much force is used without enough heat. Do this for both middle legs of the USB port. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlign the mod board to the mounting planes and the four pads on the mod board to the 4 pads of the USB port. Tape down once aligned. Most important is to align the USB pins to the board. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSolder the mounting points. Make sure to use enough heat. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSolder the USB pins. I recommend solder paste for this step. You can do it with regular solder too, just use a lot of flux. Hold the iron to the pad and let the the solder flow down to the pin.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take one of the wires and solder it to the D- pad on the mod board. Take another wire and solder it to the D+ pad on the mod board. Solder the wires to the USB legs depending on what version of the board you have. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ea: If you are shipped a v2.2 mod board: \u003c\/i\u003eD-\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pad \u003c\/span\u003esolders to Leg 3, while\u003cspan\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eD+\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pad \u003c\/span\u003esolders to Leg 2. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eb: If you are shipped a v2.2b or v2.3: \u003c\/i\u003eD- pad\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esolders to Leg 2, while\u003cspan\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eD+\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pad \u003c\/span\u003esolders to Leg 3. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e9.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWith the USB ports pointed towards you,\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eYou will need remove the bottom leg of the most top right portion of the heat shield in order to let the heat shield sit comfortably on top of the board again. You can trim it or bend it until it breaks off. Please see the second picture. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou will want to do a power mod on your second USB port by bridging the two resistors next to the USB port. I've had multiple customers saying the board does not boot into the Project Eris or Autobleem and this is usually due to a lack of power. Please search youtube for \"\u003cstrong\u003ealbquerky PS Mini\u003c\/strong\u003e\". The timestamp is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5:48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt this point the installation is complete. If your flashed console files are on a USB, copy them over to a microSD. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e--Project Eris cards are formatted to ext4, ntfs or exFAT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e--Autobleem cards are formatted to FAT32. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn both cases, the card needs to be named    SONY   .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41881565626411,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/4672\/5419\/files\/PSCv23Front.jpg?v=1775586872"},{"product_id":"genesis-mini-sd-storage-expansion-board-for-genesis-megadrive-mini-1","title":"GENMINI SD STORAGE EX - For Genesis \/ Mega Drive Mini 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenesis Mini SD Storage Expansion Board for Genesis\/MegaDrive Mini 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Genesis Mini SD Storage Expansion board allows for you to expand the internal storage of your Sega Genesis mini or Mega Drive mini with a microSD card size of your choice when used with Hakchi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe installation is an intermediate installation. It is\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHIGHLY\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003erecommend you have flux, kapton tape, decent solder wire (the higher quality the better), and a way to magnify such as a magnifying glass with good lighting or a digital microscope. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoard Installation Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9e2048;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: Turn the board with the USB ports facing away from you. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0039f3;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: First align the storage board's edge mounts to the copper plane of the Mini's mainboard. At the same time, align pin 6 and 7 of the chip next to the middle arm of the storage board, while also aligning the two resistors to the right arm of the storage board. See pictures. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2a633a;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Tape down board with kapton tape when you have all three sections aligned. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #873d92;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Solder the edge mounts to the copper plane. Be sure to use plenty of flux and apply plenty of heat as well. You want this to bond correctly, otherwise the board can slip off. Be generous on the flux. The better your solder, the better you'll get a bond. You can also use Solder Paste for this if you wish, just leave the iron to apply enough heat. Check to see if you have a solid connection before continuing. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #a7502d;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Solder the middle arm by soldering the top pad to pin 6 and the bottom pad to pin 7. Use LOTS of flux here. Apply heat to the pad and slowly feed it some solder. Let the solder flow down to the pin until you have a solid joint for both pins to pads. Take your time and avoid bridging the pins with too much solder. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7e6f65;\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: Solder the right arm with the same method onto the resistors and clean up after you have finished this step. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroSD Card Setup: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1. \u003c\/strong\u003eFormat card to FAT32\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.\u003c\/strong\u003e In Hakchi, click Export to USB. This will properly setup your card to be read. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert MicroSD into the storage board you just installed. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect mini to your pc. You will now notice your new storage capacity. You can now freely sync your mini when connected to the pc. No need to remove the card anymore. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41881565659179,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/4672\/5419\/files\/GenMiniSDEX.jpg?v=1751933009"},{"product_id":"nes-famicom-classic-mini-internal-storage-mod-pcb-for-ftm-nes-boards","title":"NES \/ Famicom Classic Mini - Internal Storage Mod PCB For FTM-NES boards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNES \/ Famicom Classic Mini - Internal Storage Mod PCB For FTM-NES boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis board, when soldered onto the mini's motherboard, allows for an Micro SD card to be used as extra storage to be used with the program Hakchi2 CE. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSoldering Intructions: (FTM-NES has the soldering points on the top side of the board.) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Align the pcb board to the soldering points on the board (see picture with the red circle). The points are located at the topside of the main board when you open your mini. Each hole should align to each point that needs to be soldered. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Secure the board with kapton tape so it does not move. You can apply a bit of flux to each hole at this point. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Solder in the larger holes first by filling them in and making sure they get properly heated. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Fill in the remaining smaller holes while making sure they properly adhere. Once finished, double check your work. Go over each hold again by leaving your iron in each to let the solder bond with the point. Take your time. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Once finished, insert a microsd card of your choice (image shows a 128GB MicroSD Card as an example). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- On Hakchi2 CE, select Tools \u0026gt; Format SD. Your mini will reboot and show your newly alloted storage if everything went well. (If at this point you get a message from Hakchi saying no SD card is inserted, you did not apply enough heat to the soldering points to let the points bond to the board. Touch up your soldering and allow the iron to sit in the solder for a bit to let the points bond).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You can sync directly from here without needing to remove the MicroSD card from your mini. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf you don't have a FTM-NES board in your mini\/classic, you most likely have a FTM-SHVC board. Please check the product page to find the storage board for SHVC minis. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41884697657387,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/4672\/5419\/files\/20250826_180846.jpg?v=1765849129"}],"url":"https:\/\/nico-corp.com\/collections\/frontpage.oembed","provider":"Nico Corp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}