This section covers the required hardware for users who have chosen the Pro Micro.
- Pro Micro Board
- Micro-USB male to USB-A male cable or adapter. (example 1, example 2)
Adapters for Micro-USB male to USB-A male are notoriously difficult to find in quantity. Cables are easy to find, but less convenient if you just want to plug them into the standing Switch dock.
The basic Pro Micro hardware setup will look like this:
Switch Lite users will also need:
- A USB hub or portable dock. (example)
The Switch Lite does not have a USB-A port. Therefore you need either an adapter or a hub to connect the ProMicro. A charging hub or dock is required to simultaneously charge and use the ProMicro.
Portable docks will work for the Switch Lite, but will not be able to output video over the HDMI.
Continue to the software tutorial.
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