Can I use a 6 layer motherboard?

[Z3LD0N1C]

I should've probably checked before, but excitement got the better of me. I'm curious if I can still use a 6 layer (or original model) Wii for the G-Boy.

 

[Aaron Miller]

No. While you could theoretically use a 6-layer board, the G-Boy is really designed for a 4-layer board. Besides, you’ll want to use a 4-layer board for most portables anyway. 4-layer boards use a lot less power and produce a lot less heat. If you were to use a 6-layer board, you may run the risk of it getting too hot, and the RVL-PMS has a thermistor to prevent that by shutting down the Wii, so you may also get intermittent shutdown. Here are some of the differences between 4- and 6-layer boards.

 

[Z3LD0N1C]

No. While you could theoretically use a 6-layer board, the G-Boy is really designed for a 4-layer board. Besides, you’ll want to use a 4-layer board for most portables anyway. 4-layer boards use a lot less power and produce a lot less heat. If you were to use a 6-layer board, you may run the risk of it getting too hot, and the RVL-PMS has a thermistor to prevent that by shutting down the Wii, so you may also get intermittent shutdown. Here are some of the differences between 4- and 6-layer boards.

That's a bit disappointing to hear, nonetheless, thanks for the reply.

 

[dev0range]

If it makes you feel any better, I did the same thing

 

[Z3LD0N1C]

If it makes you feel any better, I did the same thing

I don't need condolences, but my wallet might

 

[DoomyDoomer]

Ah shit. I have three Wii consoles all 6 layer MoBo models. Two I purchased with broken drives for cheap specifically for my G Boy and the third is my original 01 model with WiiKey, so I won't be touching that anyway. It might be a good idea to put this info in the build guide in big ass bold letters for dummies like me.

 

[Noah]

Ah shit. I have three Wii consoles all 6 layer MoBo models. Two I purchased with broken drives for cheap specifically for my G Boy and the third is my original 01 model with WiiKey, so I won't be touching that anyway. It might be a good idea to put this info in the build guide in big ass bold letters for dummies like me.

We've added it in a couple more locations to make it more clear for kit buyers. Sorry for the confusion!

 

[DoomyDoomer]

Thanks for doing that. My fault for not doing a little more reading. I recall you or GMan mentioning it on one of the live streams I watched (I think it was the one where you had to populate that freakin power board!) but I spaced on it completely.

 

[TBrack]

I bought some dirt cheap 6-layer boards to practice my soldering and cutting. It's definitely not a total loss to have them around.

 

[DoomyDoomer]

Good point and definitely not a waste. I did some custom case work with plexi and 3D printed parts, loaded up a USB thumb drive, and gave my 18 yr old a fully loaded Wii for his birthday.