How to Improve the Anbernic RG35XXSP Buttons
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 Published On Jun 10, 2024

One of my biggest annoyances with the mostly-excellent Anbernic RG35XXSP is that it has rather loud and clicky buttons. In this video we're going to do a simple tape mod to soften the button feel, and test the results.

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Tools used in the video:
iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit: https://amzn.to/3Vn1VBN
Masking tape: https://amzn.to/4e1lLto
Scissors: https://amzn.to/4bEC4uO

Tape layer recommendations:
D-Pad, SELECT/START/Menu buttons: 2 layers each
Face buttons: 3 layers each
Shoulders/triggers: 2 or 3 layers each

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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:30 tools and setup
03:03 teardown
05:20 applying the tape
09:31 reassembly and shoulder buttons
12:52 button and audio testing
18:10 actuation force testing
21:23 gameplay testing
23:49 summary and conclusion

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