Nintendo's Joy-Con controllers still suffer from potential joystick drift issues, prompting questions about the upcoming Switch 2's hardware improvements. However, iFixit's recent teardown of the Alarmo alarm clock reveals Nintendo's shift towards more reliable Hall effect sensors, suggesting advancements in accuracy for future devices. The teardown process was straightforward, exposing internal components like a presence sensor and an easily replaceable backup battery. The incorporation of magnetic sensors in the Alarmo’s rotary dial indicates an improvement in reliability that users hope will carry over to the new Switch.
Unlike disassembling most modern smartphones, iFixit's teardown of Nintendo's Alarmo appears to be relatively painless. A single tri-point screw allows access to its internal hardware.
What’s somewhat unexpected, given Nintendo's refusal to update its Joy-Con hardware, is the presence of a magnet and Hall effect sensor inside the rotary dial button atop Alarmo.
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