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Using microSD test pads on RPi Zero?

Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 11:27 pm
by GameDragon
I'm trying to wire a microSD card adapter to test pads located under the microSD slot.
I followed the guide here: http://othermod.com/raspberry-pi-zero-e ... d-adapter/

I've wired it and taken it apart about 5 times now, using 2 different SD card adapters and still can't get the Pi Zero to boot from it. Is there anything else I'm missing? Do the pads need to be enabled or something?

Re: Using microSD test pads on RPi Zero?

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:14 am
by n.marek
Maybe a stupid question, but do you have an OS on the SD card? Does it boot through the normal SD slot?

Re: Using microSD test pads on RPi Zero?

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:27 am
by GameDragon
Yes, it boots through the normal SD slot. Although while the SD adapter is soldered on to the test pad, neither the adapter or the normal SD slot works.

I'd have to take it apart again to verify if its still working.
EDIT: Yep, normal slot still works if I don't use test pads. I really have no idea what I'm doing wrong.