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I've yet to decide on building a laptop or handheld since the rate of new options just keep growing so at the moment I'm looking for a 4-layer Wii locally since I can inspect it myself. I have a modded 6-layer as a test bench for thermal solutions and any future add ons. I've been around for awhile searching and learning before I really want to attempt this but praise the sun hoping it'll been fine in the end.
Display
I haven't found a display yet since I recently found a new mod after running across it one day:
https://shop.dansprojects.com/wiidual-kit-installation-service-1.html
I wanted to do hdmi converter like I have seen other people use but I was afraid of latency (and waste of money). The Wii Dual on the other hand is like the UltraHDMI mod for the N64 and offers the multi-out as a second output if I want to make that an external out. He also mentioned the forum so I'm assuming he's on here (Big thank you for building such a thing). If there are other solutions for hdmi or clear picture then I'm all ears.
Power
From a recycled project from my Gamecube I have remaining 2x 3.7v 5Ah LiPo cells which should be plenty but I saw @Aurelio had the WiiHUD PowerMii and Lite which definitely caught me. I've been stuck here for a bit since I know the info is here for the PTH regulators, it urks me when I have trouble finding the resistors I need for that. Luckily I'm in no hurry to get through this area, so if I find what I need or he himself puts out the WiiHUD I'll go along with it.
Controls (if handheld)
I have a GC+ already from a year ago when I first had build going but I definitely needed to do more reading before I dove in unknowingly blind. The plan was PS Vita Analogs and so far I'm sticking to that since with real 3DS sliders was easily worn from hours (like 100s) of gameplay which I didn't want deal with. I've seen the switch analogs but I need to look into that longer.
Case
I'm going to 3d print the case with this design in mind:
A horizontally long body makes sense for ergonomics when you think of the shoulder buttons & Z. I did consider a shape similar to the OG Gameboy with a protruding back but in any way " I " design it, I know it be fragile like wet paper. By no means I'm trying to replicate this exact size! This shape just interests me the most and I can find parts for the hinges. If my mind changes I will put an update about it but that will be waaaay down the road.
If you got this far THANKS!
I will keep this updated as I work through it, this will be somewhat on and off. I'm happy to hear what your suggestions are if there's something that's better suited. I'm scrolling through the forum a lot so hopefully i get the answers I need so don't bash me so hard about it.
Display
I haven't found a display yet since I recently found a new mod after running across it one day:
https://shop.dansprojects.com/wiidual-kit-installation-service-1.html
I wanted to do hdmi converter like I have seen other people use but I was afraid of latency (and waste of money). The Wii Dual on the other hand is like the UltraHDMI mod for the N64 and offers the multi-out as a second output if I want to make that an external out. He also mentioned the forum so I'm assuming he's on here (Big thank you for building such a thing). If there are other solutions for hdmi or clear picture then I'm all ears.
Power
From a recycled project from my Gamecube I have remaining 2x 3.7v 5Ah LiPo cells which should be plenty but I saw @Aurelio had the WiiHUD PowerMii and Lite which definitely caught me. I've been stuck here for a bit since I know the info is here for the PTH regulators, it urks me when I have trouble finding the resistors I need for that. Luckily I'm in no hurry to get through this area, so if I find what I need or he himself puts out the WiiHUD I'll go along with it.
Controls (if handheld)
I have a GC+ already from a year ago when I first had build going but I definitely needed to do more reading before I dove in unknowingly blind. The plan was PS Vita Analogs and so far I'm sticking to that since with real 3DS sliders was easily worn from hours (like 100s) of gameplay which I didn't want deal with. I've seen the switch analogs but I need to look into that longer.
Case
I'm going to 3d print the case with this design in mind:
A horizontally long body makes sense for ergonomics when you think of the shoulder buttons & Z. I did consider a shape similar to the OG Gameboy with a protruding back but in any way " I " design it, I know it be fragile like wet paper. By no means I'm trying to replicate this exact size! This shape just interests me the most and I can find parts for the hinges. If my mind changes I will put an update about it but that will be waaaay down the road.
If you got this far THANKS!
I will keep this updated as I work through it, this will be somewhat on and off. I'm happy to hear what your suggestions are if there's something that's better suited. I'm scrolling through the forum a lot so hopefully i get the answers I need so don't bash me so hard about it.