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== First appearance ==
== First appearance ==
The development unit first appeard on '''December 17th, 2018''' when a user by the name of '''Trash_Bandatcoot''' started a conversation with a user by the name of '''ProtonX''' on '''NintendoAge'''. Trash_Bandatcoot asked about any DSi development units. ProtonX used to own '''2 “Panda” DSi’s''', but has sold them off. Immeadily after that comment, ProtonX has shared the first images, showcasing a Nintendo DSi Development Unit.
The development unit first appeard on 12/17/2018 when a user by the name of '''Trash_Bandatcoot''' started a conversation with a user by the name of '''ProtonX''' on '''NintendoAge'''. Trash_Bandatcoot asked about any DSi development units. ProtonX used to own '''2 “Panda” DSi’s''', but has sold them off. Immeadily after that comment, ProtonX has shared the first images, showcasing a Nintendo DSi Development Unit.
[[File:DSidev front.jpg|200px|frameless|left]]
[[File:DSidev front.jpg|200px|frameless|left]]
<font size="2">The back, with a yellow sticker translating to "For development only".</font>
<font size="2">The back, with a yellow sticker translating to '''For development only'''.</font>
On 19/12/2018, Trash_Bandatcoot released all the information he collected to [https://gbatemp.net/threads/first-look-at-an-unseen-nintendo-dsi-development-console.526654/ GBAtemp].
On 19/12/2018, Trash_Bandatcoot released all the information he collected to [https://gbatemp.net/threads/first-look-at-an-unseen-nintendo-dsi-development-console.526654/ '''GBAtemp'''].
== General differences ==
== General differences ==
* The DSi shell has a glossy finish, similar to the back of the top screen of a Nintendo DSi XL.
* The DSi has a glossy finish, similar to the back of the top screen of a Nintendo DSi XL.
* The button prints are darker than the ones you can find on a white retail Nintendo DSi. They're black instead of grey.
* The button prints are darker than the ones you can find on a white retail Nintendo DSi. They're black instead of grey.
* There are no prints for '''POWER''', '''START''', '''SELECT''', or any of the icons for "on", "charging" or "wireless connections".
* There are no prints for '''POWER''', '''START''', '''SELECT''', or any of the icons for "on", "charging" or "wireless connections".
* There are no prints on the back, only a yellow sticker that says "Only for development" (as seen on the image above).
* There are no prints on the back, only a yellow sticker that says "Only for development" (as seen on the image above).
* The DSi boots to a different kind of menu, rather than a regular System Menu.
* The DSi boots to a different kind of menu, rather than a regular System Menu.
== Unit Settings ==
All of these settings can be found on a retail Nintendo DSi under '''System Settings'''.
* Language - Changes the language, despite there being only 1 language on the console.
* Set Time & Date - Allows you to change the time & date of the unit.
* Change User Data - Allows you to change user data with examples being name, birthday, personal message, ect.
* Calibrate Touchscreen - Allows you to calibrate the touch screen. However, it does not let you test it afterwards.
* Wireless Connections - Allows you to turn on or off wireless connections, like Nintendo WFC or Download Play.
== Board Revision ==
On December 18th, 2018, ProtonX has released images of the board, which might be a later revision.
[[File:Board1.jpg|100px|frameless|left]]
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[[File:Board1.jpg|100px|frameless|left]]
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[[File:Board1.jpg|100px|frameless|left]]
<font size="2">Click on an image for better view.</font>
* The board has '''CPU-4X''' writen on it. A retail Nintendo DSi has '''CPU-01''' writen on it.
* There is no sticker on the board. Instead, Nintendo used permanent marker with '''A-2''' written on it.
* There is no tape holding a soldered board together.
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[[File:BatteryShell.jpg|100px|frameless|left]]
<font size="2">Battery shell, disasembled.</font>
== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* When you insert a cartridge into Slot-1, it will boot up regularly, without Health & Safety screen.
* When you insert a cartridge into Slot-1, it will boot up regularly, without Health & Safety screen.
* This is what ProtonX had to say when talking about a NAND dump: '<b>Yeah, I'm unlikely to do a NAND dump, as I've never been part of the missing scene. However, I did collect lots of development equipment at one point (I've got Wii U kits, gba, DS, 3DS) which is where I got this.</b>'
* This is what ProtonX had to say when talking about a NAND dump: '<b>Yeah, I'm unlikely to do a NAND dump, as I've never been part of the missing scene. However, I did collect lots of development equipment at one point (I've got Wii U kits, gba, DS, 3DS) which is where I got this.</b>'
* ProtonX said the battery that came with the Nintendo DSi devunit was dead, so it was replaced with a retail battery.
