SNES USB-C Power Mod Generic 9v Trigger Board Backplate

PLEASE NOTE: The Super Nintendo is a sensitive piece of vintage electronics. Powering the system with any form of inferior power supply can and will cause issues and shorten the life of the console. USB-PD is not inherently dangerous, but cheap or untested USB Power Supplies are. Many experts recommend avoiding USB-C mods because even when done safely, it can be difficult to source or identify safe and thoroughly vetted power supplies. While the "Reflex Volt" line of PSUs are thought of highly, I cannot personally vouch for them electrically.

Never perform any modification that requires removing parts of the systems original power circuitry, or running the system at a voltage other than the original (in this case, 9v). This goes for all vintage consoles, not just the SNES.

Intended to allow you to modify your console to run off of USB-C. By installing a USB-C trigger board configured to output 9 volts, you can power the system with any USB-PD compatible power supply without changing any of the original operations of the console. This is superior to other USB-C mods that run off of 5 volts as it allows for more stable power delivery and is more in-line with the systems intended operations.

Designed for use with the specific kind of trigger board pictured, they're commonly sold on places like AliExpress and Amazon. When I bought some most recently they were being sold under the name "Jacobsparts" but I doubt they still are.

Designing this was a balancing act between making installation of the trigger board easy/accessible, vs. ensuring that the board is securely installed. I tried various lengths for the retaining wall at the end of the mount, with .7mm being slightly too easy to remove, and .11mm being very difficult to install. This model uses a .9mm wall, but this can be adjusted easily. Just pop the socket into place with a little bit of force. Once inserted it is very secure.

I included three versions. The "standard" version mounts the board upright but blocks he installation of the leftmost screw. This is not an issue and the backplate is still very secure. If this bothers you though, the "vertical" version mounts the board vertically and will allow you to install that screw. The "no RF" version is just for if you're already removing the RF modulator, for some reason.

Should work with all North American non "Jr" Super Nintendos.

Should work with PLA and PETG at least but tolerances can be tight and may need to be adjusted for other materials. Be mindful of print orientation and support surfaces.