Paulo
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Hello!
I'm new to the forum and to the portablizing scene and I'm hoping to build my first portable wii.
First of all I dont know much about electronics, I've done some soldering before (changed the capacitors on a gamegear) and some other basic stuff but nothing as big as this project.
I've seen the videos on the forum about electronics and read a lot of posts and my understanding on the matter is better but far from perfect.
I have some questions (some are probably really noob questions) that I would like to understand before starting and hopefuly you can have the patience to teach me.
I already bought a wii wich has a 6 layer board.
I will provide pictures with the numbers of the questions in them to help you understand what I'm talking about
Questions:
1 - 1.8v - If I understand correctly I need to connect both the purple 1.8v to each other, is any of the points inside the purple (picture below) ok to solder or do I need to solder to a specific point? Also, how do they work? Do I need a custom regulator to power them or are they powered by something else?
2 - The U10 Relocation - Is it performed the same way as a 4 layer board? Also just to make sure, I need to connect the u10 to any of the u10 vias in the picture below and not both, correct (picture below)?
3 - Custom Regulators Wiring - Again the same question as in the 1st one, is any of the points inside the colored spots ok to solder or does it need to be a specific one (picture below)?
4 - PTH08080 - I've seen multiple models of this converter, does it need to be a specific one or is any ok?
5 - Resistors for Custom Regulators - Do they need to be exactly the required resistance or is it ok if it is a bit up or down the value? Also, when buying them, what should I be aware of? Their resistance is obvious but I'm not sure about their other properties like their composition, power and tolerance.
6 - Bluetooth - Do I need to connect all the gnd pins to ground or is just one of them enough? Does the power come from the voltage regulator or is it from the board?
7 - Video - If I understand correctly a wire in the yellow (composite) should be enough to output video, correct? Again, does it need to be soldered to a specific point (picture below)?
8 - Audio - I pretend to use a amplifier board for sound, where should I solder the left and right audio wires? Is any of the red and white spots ok (picture below)? Also I would like to have a 3.5mm headphone input, Do i need to look for a amp board with the input or is that connection done somewere else?
9 - GC Controller - I'm thinking of using a gc+ board for this job, Can I connect both the 3.3v and 5v for rumble directly from the custom regulator? In the wii board I can only see vias for one port, is it possible to connect more than just one (picture below)? Also I read in the 6 layer guide that I need to wire a resistor in order to use safe mode, is it really necessary?
10 - MX Relocation - Do I need to connect all the 3.3v pins or just one? And the same question for gnd. Also do I need to remove the u10 and u9? I know I have to remove at least one of them for the u5 swap but can I leave the other one? Also, do I need to relocate the components that limit the current coming from the battery (the one in the picture below)?
11 - Case - I dont have a 3d printer so I was thinking of doing the project in a wii u gamepad shell. I know it is possible but is it too much for a first portable?
12 - Screen - Any recomendation for screens? If I go for the wii u gamepad shell it should be a 6.2 inch screen.
13 - Speakers - If I do the project in the gamepad, I was thinking in a wii u gamepad speakers but I couldnt find any specifications on them so I'm not sure if they will work properly with a amplifier board. What are your thoughts on this?
14 - Rumble - Should I go for a specific motor for the rumble or for example a 360 controller rumble works?
15 - Anything else that you think I should be aware of?
16 - When is the store coming back? I'm curious to see what products are avaliable.
I really apreciate any help that you can give and I apologise for so many and probably noob questions.
I just want to make sure I got the trimming guide right and that I have a better understanding before I dive in.
In the end of my project and if everything works I will try to make a detailed tutorial on all the steps I made and all the materials used with links to help out new portabilizers like me and give a better understanding on basic questions like mine.
Thank you
PICTURES:
Questions 1, 3 & 7:
Questions 2, 7, 8 & 9:
Question 10:
I'm new to the forum and to the portablizing scene and I'm hoping to build my first portable wii.
First of all I dont know much about electronics, I've done some soldering before (changed the capacitors on a gamegear) and some other basic stuff but nothing as big as this project.
I've seen the videos on the forum about electronics and read a lot of posts and my understanding on the matter is better but far from perfect.
I have some questions (some are probably really noob questions) that I would like to understand before starting and hopefuly you can have the patience to teach me.
I already bought a wii wich has a 6 layer board.
I will provide pictures with the numbers of the questions in them to help you understand what I'm talking about
Questions:
1 - 1.8v - If I understand correctly I need to connect both the purple 1.8v to each other, is any of the points inside the purple (picture below) ok to solder or do I need to solder to a specific point? Also, how do they work? Do I need a custom regulator to power them or are they powered by something else?
2 - The U10 Relocation - Is it performed the same way as a 4 layer board? Also just to make sure, I need to connect the u10 to any of the u10 vias in the picture below and not both, correct (picture below)?
3 - Custom Regulators Wiring - Again the same question as in the 1st one, is any of the points inside the colored spots ok to solder or does it need to be a specific one (picture below)?
4 - PTH08080 - I've seen multiple models of this converter, does it need to be a specific one or is any ok?
5 - Resistors for Custom Regulators - Do they need to be exactly the required resistance or is it ok if it is a bit up or down the value? Also, when buying them, what should I be aware of? Their resistance is obvious but I'm not sure about their other properties like their composition, power and tolerance.
6 - Bluetooth - Do I need to connect all the gnd pins to ground or is just one of them enough? Does the power come from the voltage regulator or is it from the board?
7 - Video - If I understand correctly a wire in the yellow (composite) should be enough to output video, correct? Again, does it need to be soldered to a specific point (picture below)?
8 - Audio - I pretend to use a amplifier board for sound, where should I solder the left and right audio wires? Is any of the red and white spots ok (picture below)? Also I would like to have a 3.5mm headphone input, Do i need to look for a amp board with the input or is that connection done somewere else?
9 - GC Controller - I'm thinking of using a gc+ board for this job, Can I connect both the 3.3v and 5v for rumble directly from the custom regulator? In the wii board I can only see vias for one port, is it possible to connect more than just one (picture below)? Also I read in the 6 layer guide that I need to wire a resistor in order to use safe mode, is it really necessary?
10 - MX Relocation - Do I need to connect all the 3.3v pins or just one? And the same question for gnd. Also do I need to remove the u10 and u9? I know I have to remove at least one of them for the u5 swap but can I leave the other one? Also, do I need to relocate the components that limit the current coming from the battery (the one in the picture below)?
11 - Case - I dont have a 3d printer so I was thinking of doing the project in a wii u gamepad shell. I know it is possible but is it too much for a first portable?
12 - Screen - Any recomendation for screens? If I go for the wii u gamepad shell it should be a 6.2 inch screen.
13 - Speakers - If I do the project in the gamepad, I was thinking in a wii u gamepad speakers but I couldnt find any specifications on them so I'm not sure if they will work properly with a amplifier board. What are your thoughts on this?
14 - Rumble - Should I go for a specific motor for the rumble or for example a 360 controller rumble works?
15 - Anything else that you think I should be aware of?
16 - When is the store coming back? I'm curious to see what products are avaliable.
I really apreciate any help that you can give and I apologise for so many and probably noob questions.
I just want to make sure I got the trimming guide right and that I have a better understanding before I dive in.
In the end of my project and if everything works I will try to make a detailed tutorial on all the steps I made and all the materials used with links to help out new portabilizers like me and give a better understanding on basic questions like mine.
Thank you
PICTURES:
Questions 1, 3 & 7:
Questions 2, 7, 8 & 9:
Question 10: