File set (~$35, a lot of mods require shell modifications, this smooths out the plastic).Solder fume extractor (~$35, don't breathe in the lead fumes).Solder sucker (yes, that's what it's called) (~$25, for easily removing solder).Multimeter (~$30, for measuring voltage, current, and resistance).99% isopropyl alcohol (~$20, apparently good for cleaning PCB, not to be used as an anti-septic, even 91% burns terribly).Kapton tape (~$11, for electrostatic insulation).Rosen flux pens (~$15, helps with soldering).Precision knife set (~$20, can apparently also be used for pumpkin carving).Tech toolkit (~$70, probably would have been fine with the ~$35 one).I did an egregious amount of research so I added links below if anyone is interested in getting into this as a hobby. I had none of the tools or supplies, but they’re still cheaper than what I'd need for furniture restoration. For modding, I'm probably sticking exclusively with handhelds.
I plan on cleaning out my old consoles at some point so that's as far as I'd go. GameCube also has a ton of screws and tightly integrated parts so I don't feel especially comfortable modding it. The EON GCHD MK-II is $150 and does not require modding. The actual mod is pretty invasive since you have to remove the digital AV out and file down the shell to make room for the port. Turns out, the kit is hella expensive ($165) and almost never in stock. I looked into modding the GameCube to, for example, add an HDMI port. I figured I’d start with Game Boy because once you remove the back, you pretty much have access to the motherboard. I decided to mod/restore old consoles instead. YouTube started recommending furniture restoration videos because why not? This was of particular interest to me except I have few tools and no woodworking skills/experience. After several weeks of mostly putzing around, I wanted to make better use of all this additional free time. I’ve been working from home since March 18 due to quarantine.
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