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TINY Nintendo Switch ornament with a working screen!

I built a Nintendo Switch Christmas ornament, with a working 1.14” (2.9 cm) LCD screen! It’s about 1/5th scale, has an SD card for playing videos (actually animated gifs), working WiFi, and the “thumbsticks” are clickable. Incredible 240x135 resolution!
We’re in a golden age of hobby electronics where this kind of project is doable from the comfort of your own home with free tools and relatively cheap parts!
3D CAD was done in Fusion 360, PCB design was done with KiCad, and firmware was made with Arduino and PlatformIO. Firmware is available for reference here: github.com/sco...
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Note: this ornament is not for sale, nor will the designs be made available (other than the generic reference code and schematic); this was just a fun side project that I documented to encourage others to learn more about STEM and build cool things.
🛒 Related hobby electronics items (affiliate links help support the channel, at no cost to you):
Solder paste - Chipquick NC191AX15: www.digikey.co... (Works great. yes, it's leaded, so don't eat it!)
No-clean gel flux - Chipquick NC191: amzn.to/3KP5LMk (must-have for surface mount solder - I used this when soldering the LCD cable and tiny buttons in the video)
Highly recommended soldering iron - TS100: amzn.to/3Olswd0 (I use the Ralim/IronOS firmware, and built a barrel jack extension cable with flexible silicone-insulated dual-core wire for better maneuverability)
Solder - kester 60/40: amzn.to/3jJLdbZ (Probably overpriced. I'm very happy with this, and it was a huge step up from the cheap junk I used previously, but Kester has nearly doubled the price since I bought it, so I don't know if I'd truly recommend it anymore)
Similar tiny LCD module - 1.14" 240x135: amzn.to/3vhd8W0 (I bought the LCD bare, but this module should be easier to prototype with on a breadboard)
More info on reflow soldering at home in this classic SparkFun article: www.sparkfun.c...
🕑 Chapters:
0:00 Background
0:31 Part 1: Design
1:50 Part 2: Electrical Design
2:27 Part 3: Electrical Assembly
5:17 Part 4: 3d Print Assembly
5:55 Final Ornament
🎄 Ornaments featured at the beginning of the video:
"Holiday Ornament PCB” by Electron Solutions LLC
www.tindie.com...
“PCB3” by Brian Lough
blough.ie/pcb3/
“Xmas Fireplace Ornament PCB” by Tom Archer
www.tomarcher.c...
🎶 Music:
"Wish Background" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
creativecommons...
"Holiday Weasel" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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  • @ChippyGaming
    @ChippyGaming2 жыл бұрын

    simply incredible

  • @miigon9117

    @miigon9117

    2 жыл бұрын

    Chippy!

  • @kinginthenaught

    @kinginthenaught

    2 жыл бұрын

    heeellllo Nintendo Switch enthusiasts!

  • @cumjesus

    @cumjesus

    2 жыл бұрын

    The terraria guy

  • @balls457

    @balls457

    2 жыл бұрын

    CHIPPY

  • @balls457

    @balls457

    2 жыл бұрын

    Heeeelllloooo terraria enthusiasts

  • @MrNoipe
    @MrNoipe2 жыл бұрын

    The fact that you were able to pack that all in in such a small area, really impressive stuff! Also, very clever to hide the battery cables in the ornament connector.

  • @jaczob666

    @jaczob666

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive! Good work, Scott!!

  • @borkingdoggouwuuwuw

    @borkingdoggouwuuwuw

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's what she said

  • @FluffyAngelUwU

    @FluffyAngelUwU

    2 жыл бұрын

    In only 30 years an actually working Nintendo Switch from that size.

  • @wubfizz

    @wubfizz

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was just thinking that too!

  • @FreakkyFay-

    @FreakkyFay-

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can you start selling this because I can never make that.

  • @Mobik_
    @Mobik_2 жыл бұрын

    Scott: -I don't have the skills to make a small fireplaces that illuminates dots Also Scott: -I have added WI FI support to a small tiny screen to switch animated GIFs on the fly

  • @DJRanoia

    @DJRanoia

    2 жыл бұрын

    I didn't even think of that haha.

  • @juancarlosgzrz

    @juancarlosgzrz

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Unfunny guy4⑨ nope

  • @Iamgayman

    @Iamgayman

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Unfunny guy4⑨ lmao your name checks out

  • @Endrimer

    @Endrimer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Unfunny guy4⑨ that just proves your name checks out

  • @Im_Bad_at_Games

    @Im_Bad_at_Games

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Unfunny guy4⑨ explaining the joke proves that your not funny

  • @vmpere2637
    @vmpere26372 жыл бұрын

    This actually blew my mind. I knew hobbyist electronic manufacture was possible I just didn't know it would be this good! Crazy

  • @spoopyscaryskelebones3846

    @spoopyscaryskelebones3846

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hehe :)

  • @starisoupbreadfish

    @starisoupbreadfish

    2 жыл бұрын

    123

  • @stormy.wholesome.moments

    @stormy.wholesome.moments

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Jesus has given you all. Repent or die. no

  • @danieloxor
    @danieloxor2 жыл бұрын

    the screen resolution and brightness is brilliant for the size, looking great

  • @Mavi222
    @Mavi2222 жыл бұрын

    Aw too bad you are not sharing/selling the files. I would love to make this ornament for my friend who is a really big switch/nintendo fan. Really love the work put into this! It looks absolutely amazing!

  • @maki_rollin9020
    @maki_rollin90202 жыл бұрын

    this is actually mind blowing to me. technology continues to amaze me with how all that worked in such a small space and all the coding to plays the gifs...just wow

  • @jfieqj
    @jfieqj2 жыл бұрын

    Insanely impressive concept and execution. Also, it's been maybe 5 years since I worked with hobbyist LCDs, and that screen blew me away. It's on a completely different level than what I realized was available to the hobbyist now. Pretty incredible!

  • @dreaminstar
    @dreaminstar2 жыл бұрын

    i found this from a random article that was recommended and as a complete sucker for the switch, this is probably the best Christmas gift and ornament ever. this was super cool to watch!

  • @AndrewK209

    @AndrewK209

    2 жыл бұрын

    You'll Be Evergreen With Envy Over This Tiny Nintendo Switch Ornament With a Working Screen

  • @JohnLattanzio98

    @JohnLattanzio98

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @user-ik8vy1rg8f
    @user-ik8vy1rg8f2 жыл бұрын

    Man... imagine what tools we will have to play with 10-20 years from now!

  • @BowsettesFury
    @BowsettesFury2 жыл бұрын

    That’s so cute. I love it, wouldn’t mind having one in gray.

  • @toamastar
    @toamastar2 жыл бұрын

    So glad this got recommended too me! This is so cool and my mind is racing with ideas for how else this kind of tech could be used! :D

  • @mushroomboy.141
    @mushroomboy.1412 жыл бұрын

    Nintndo Direct in a year be like: “We are so happy to finally introduce the switch light light light light light light light light light! Only for 1787876976586576765568 Dollars!“

  • @6663000
    @66630002 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely incredible that someone in their home with a computer can design all this stuff and have the parts show up at their door a couple weeks later.

  • @aaronlucasmusic
    @aaronlucasmusic2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work! Absolutely mind-boggling. I will admit, the first thing I thought when I saw this was, "Okay, but can it run DOOM?" 🤔

  • @Hexagyas

    @Hexagyas

    2 жыл бұрын

    but can it run minecraft shaders too?

  • @hi-gg4qw

    @hi-gg4qw

    2 жыл бұрын

    but can it play animal crossing too?

  • @shizukagozen777

    @shizukagozen777

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hi-gg4qw Definitely.

  • @childofvenus3781

    @childofvenus3781

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't give Todd ideas, they'll re-re-re-re-re-re-rerelease Skyrim for this and call it Insignificant edition.

  • @BigRigCreates
    @BigRigCreates2 жыл бұрын

    Now this, this is art.

  • @haukurlaukur
    @haukurlaukur2 жыл бұрын

    This is such an impressive project, really cool!

  • @lily_skye
    @lily_skye2 жыл бұрын

    this is so cool! thank you for all the details about how you made it! this makes hobbyist electronics feel a lot more approachable!

  • @deaflizard9721
    @deaflizard97212 жыл бұрын

    My jaws dropped in disbelief and surprised at how awesome this tiny Nintendo Switch built. How I wish I can get this to gift my cousin as he's a Nintendo game fan! Amazing!

  • @altonyoung8869
    @altonyoung88692 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know what’s more impressive because I don’t know anything about anything that’s going on but it’s amazing that people know how to do this stuff.

  • @code_cat
    @code_cat2 жыл бұрын

    This is an awesome project, and the end result is so cool! Nice Job!

  • @michaeltan7625
    @michaeltan76252 жыл бұрын

    I also recently experienced the pain of trying to fit too much components on a small board (not as much small as yours but it's my first time designing PCB). Your result looks great, and I find it even more impressive now that I have a better idea of just how much work must have went into it.

  • @christiankettlewell
    @christiankettlewell2 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome and completely Greek to me! I tried to follow along but my jaw dropped by 4:45. I have no idea how anyone learns to do this, this is so incredibly cool!

  • @reyariass

    @reyariass

    2 жыл бұрын

    Have you figured it out?

  • @fyllyx
    @fyllyx2 жыл бұрын

    Great job there Scott, thanks for sharing such a fantastic hack. There’s not much that has brought a smile to my face since I have been in isolation and this hit the mark on so many levels…

  • @TheDJEON
    @TheDJEON2 жыл бұрын

    This was a lot of effort for something 100% worth it.

  • @sourgummyworms45
    @sourgummyworms452 жыл бұрын

    Definitely makes me want one! Amazing job.

  • @arnettthayer5314
    @arnettthayer53142 жыл бұрын

    I like how you said the fireplace ornament is out of youre league yet you can make a tiny Switch! Very Cool!

  • @JayRev_Music
    @JayRev_Music2 жыл бұрын

    resistors in the SD card slot - absolute brilliance!

  • @Polo22667733
    @Polo226677332 жыл бұрын

    Super well put together video, and an awesome project. Nice work!

  • @liseychim9452
    @liseychim94522 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely amazing, the amount of detail is insane but the fact that it's all packed into a tiny ornament is incredible ✨✨ this was so inspiring to watch even tho I have none of your skills to create something like this, keep up the amazing work

  • @keth8947
    @keth89472 жыл бұрын

    the fact it works blows me away. You are bonkers good

  • @Just.Call.Me.Lipton.TiTi_
    @Just.Call.Me.Lipton.TiTi_2 жыл бұрын

    Seriously I would buy it, I love miniature stuff, just like my miniature switch in ACNH lol

  • @OscarMorrison
    @OscarMorrison2 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive. Great video. Looking forward to more like it!

  • @unseentable5217
    @unseentable52172 жыл бұрын

    Nintendo dont take this down please

  • @RufusVidS
    @RufusVidS2 жыл бұрын

    Ridiculously Clever and well-executed. Brilliant Job!

  • @Saraseeksthompson0211
    @Saraseeksthompson02112 жыл бұрын

    This is genuinely so impressive. I am flabbergasted. The screen is so small, and to be able to play small gifs on it, is so impressive.

  • @nutwiss
    @nutwiss2 жыл бұрын

    Get this man some more subs!

  • @Agent505
    @Agent5052 жыл бұрын

    So Nintendo's going to commission you to mass produce them (with a backing) for the 2022 xmas holiday season? Because I'd place an order for one. Nice work.

  • @runforitman
    @runforitman2 жыл бұрын

    this is very cool I never thought they made such tiny colour LCD's

  • @dustiibunnii
    @dustiibunnii2 жыл бұрын

    This is insane- I’m obsessed with miniature things, and seeing this have a functional screen is amazing!!!

  • @adafruit
    @adafruit2 жыл бұрын

    What is the 3D print service you found?

  • @scottbez1

    @scottbez1

    2 жыл бұрын

    JLCPCB just started offering it! When I ordered this the 3d prints had to be ordered and shipped separately from PCBs, so although the prints only cost $2, I had to pay an extra $16 for shipping even though I was already paying for shipping on the PCBs. They did say they will offer combined shipping in the future though.

  • @SollowP
    @SollowP2 жыл бұрын

    Can it run Doom?

  • @local.interloper

    @local.interloper

    3 ай бұрын

    Probably

  • @nimloc1670
    @nimloc16702 жыл бұрын

    I hope you end up selling copies of these, because that is phenomenal. Just having the talent and intelligence to make this on your own is so inspiring.

  • @Dr.Strange_-_Grave_-_
    @Dr.Strange_-_Grave_-_ Жыл бұрын

    Nintendo should hire you for their holiday decorations they sell at hallmark and Nintendo stores near the holidays. This is dope.

  • @Randomstuff77654
    @Randomstuff776542 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had that kind of understanding of electronics. Really amazing

  • @bigiron4018
    @bigiron40182 жыл бұрын

    WOW you have steady hands. good work A spray finish with a vinyl mask for the buttons would give you a better surface finish, but It probably looks very uniform in person anyway, the camera honing in on it just makes imperfections more obvious

  • @motherholy8745
    @motherholy87452 жыл бұрын

    Work of art

  • @Yo_soy_Annna
    @Yo_soy_Annna2 жыл бұрын

    Just actually what the heck, bro! This is amazing 🔥

  • @wellingtonsanissimo8703
    @wellingtonsanissimo87032 жыл бұрын

    underrated AF video, very nice work

  • @Ever310
    @Ever3102 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. Now all I can think of his having a game boy color ornament..

  • @stagename1031
    @stagename10312 жыл бұрын

    This deserves 10 million views! Omg you are literally a genius!!

  • @namewithheld7835
    @namewithheld78352 жыл бұрын

    These kinds of things are amazing and me realize anything is possible. I get goosebumps when I see all the cool thing people have been creating recently and it motivates me to do more

  • @mr.bananaman7901
    @mr.bananaman79012 жыл бұрын

    This made me realise how cool technology is. Simply incredible.

  • @nintendogamer3227
    @nintendogamer32272 жыл бұрын

    That's freaking GENIUS!! You could make a lot of money with these...using unlicensed merchandise with the working screen though.

  • @jesuschristislord6790
    @jesuschristislord67902 жыл бұрын

    imagine being this smart and creative

  • @42Pursuit
    @42Pursuit2 жыл бұрын

    Incredible! You made that look easy but I know how much work you put into that 👍 Keep up the great work!

  • @lusvd
    @lusvd2 жыл бұрын

    I am a simple FOSS fan, I see kicad I press like.

  • @groundcontrolto
    @groundcontrolto2 жыл бұрын

    I somehow never got around to watching this video. Thanks for showing off my fireplace! What you've done in such a small space is amazing.

  • @rayssadantasbirds106
    @rayssadantasbirds1062 жыл бұрын

    Aww this little Nintendo switch is sooo cute 🥰

  • @richybean2421
    @richybean24212 жыл бұрын

    man thats up there with the coolest things ive ever seen.

  • @supersmasher1495
    @supersmasher14952 жыл бұрын

    It’s so cool that you designed this all and built only once that’s some serious planning! Incredible

  • @i_draw_whatever18
    @i_draw_whatever182 жыл бұрын

    I swear THIS IS THE PERFECT DOLL PROP DAMN

  • @raymondmesa8258
    @raymondmesa82582 жыл бұрын

    You are brilliant you should sale them as ornaments as long as they are like this product that would be amazing.

  • @hamadc.2966
    @hamadc.29662 жыл бұрын

    this is mindblowingly amazing. the level of detail is insane

  • @Funrollercoaster606
    @Funrollercoaster6062 жыл бұрын

    Now we need a speaker to play loud Christmas music when it’s time for Christmas!

  • @ava_rawson
    @ava_rawson2 жыл бұрын

    im gonna be honest, this deserves to be in the guiness world records

  • @MrPhillz
    @MrPhillz2 жыл бұрын

    I love the fact that this guy shows every step in the process for those who's curious about making something like this on their own!

  • @arcadealchemist
    @arcadealchemist2 жыл бұрын

    you're crazy dude. this is a seriously cool idea and works too well.

  • @sarcasm-83
    @sarcasm-832 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes I wonder how unfathomable it is, that I'm even the same being, as people like this.

  • @Jay-Tee58
    @Jay-Tee582 жыл бұрын

    Some people on this earth just simply amaze me everyday 🏆

  • @kamealex
    @kamealex2 жыл бұрын

    The moment you started to design the board my brain melted. You probably could make a new one for me, anyway.

  • @brockproosdy8066
    @brockproosdy80662 жыл бұрын

    This is insane, unbelievably awesome

  • @Fasiaxe
    @Fasiaxe2 жыл бұрын

    I love these ordaments and Christmas

  • @LeanneMustafa
    @LeanneMustafa2 жыл бұрын

    that's incredible! i would pay to have it on my christmas tree (or desk, or shelf or really anywhere) i would want one of a looping footage from my favorite switch game SMT5. it would be something like a clip of a battle where the player attacks and the enemy heals and just have that loop 😁

  • @DakoptPVP
    @DakoptPVP2 жыл бұрын

    It is not even Christmas anymore and I am still beyond impressed!

  • @Hisui_lofi
    @Hisui_lofi2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know what say…absolutely amazing

  • @Removeddd-h6y
    @Removeddd-h6y2 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing. You explained it so simply and humbly and the final product turned out great.

  • @misci26
    @misci262 жыл бұрын

    I am speechless, the amount of effort put into this is incredible

  • @Super-Mario-Evan1227
    @Super-Mario-Evan12272 жыл бұрын

    This is my whole life right now its the cutest thing I've ever seen.

  • @penpenmusics8238
    @penpenmusics82382 жыл бұрын

    This is a certified nintendo tiny classic

  • @winds10
    @winds102 жыл бұрын

    Impressive. Simply impressive.

  • @JBGecko13yt
    @JBGecko13yt9 ай бұрын

    Very cool and the amount of dedication is admirable!

  • @rebecaRich95
    @rebecaRich952 жыл бұрын

    I would actually be interested in buying this. I love mini stuff

  • @NoHandle44
    @NoHandle442 жыл бұрын

    This guy saw Shank Mods' Gamecube controller on a Switch video and said, "I can make that way more ridiculous." Good job bro. Looks great!

  • @rabbitttz
    @rabbitttz2 жыл бұрын

    It’s just too cute!!!

  • @johnlukecampbell3140
    @johnlukecampbell31402 жыл бұрын

    Three seconds in, that is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen I’m my fuggin life.

  • @ItzzCheese
    @ItzzCheese2 жыл бұрын

    This is just the kind of brilliant and informative KZread video ive been waiting for!

  • @EricKolibas
    @EricKolibas2 жыл бұрын

    Hoping this gets more attention, because wow what a creation. That’s awesome!

  • @DiyintheGhetto
    @DiyintheGhetto2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice design and Build. I like it a lot. You did a great job.

  • @Pearlflower1
    @Pearlflower12 жыл бұрын

    ABSOLUTELY BEAST

  • @blackninja9835
    @blackninja98352 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely phenomenal

  • @NightBazaar
    @NightBazaar2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant ornament!

  • @WiKiTWoNKa
    @WiKiTWoNKaАй бұрын

    It would be nice to protect the components on the back to enclose it with a hatch for the SD card and a hatch for the programming points but MAN This is CRAZY COOL!!!

  • @Zythria
    @Zythria2 жыл бұрын

    That is shockingly viewable too... In the zoom lens you have. But still, that is really cool.

  • @trumpisacrybabydictatornar914
    @trumpisacrybabydictatornar9142 жыл бұрын

    It’s amazing how people at home with a KZread channel are building things more incredible than multibillion dollar companies

  • @panndaacookies213
    @panndaacookies2132 жыл бұрын

    bravo. Tom would be more than proud !

  • @emmamiller.
    @emmamiller.2 жыл бұрын

    This is the cutest thing ive ever seen.

  • @chrislevack405
    @chrislevack4052 жыл бұрын

    I wish this was for sale. I would buy it in a heartbeat.

  • @user-ee4cj5ns7g
    @user-ee4cj5ns7g2 жыл бұрын

    This is just absurdly amazing. Great job!

  • @xFeelinara
    @xFeelinara2 жыл бұрын

    Wow i'm speechless, this is awesome 💕🦄