I have returned from a 2 year slumber! I am reviving this project, as I've been re-inspired by how much Wii portablizing has progressed since I last was here.
New!
The LCD will also have a 3d printed bezel, and polycarbonate for the back.
Picture time!
Update Video 1 - 11/10/18
Old worklog below
New!
- 1920x1080 17.1in screen, now LED backlit!
- Beautiful VGA output thanks to @Aurelio (no more YPbPr->VGA board!)
- Custom trim to reduce relocations and work (removed stock regs, SD)
The LCD will also have a 3d printed bezel, and polycarbonate for the back.
Picture time!
Update Video 1 - 11/10/18
Old worklog below
Hi guys, since I had a few Wiis laying around, and I lost the drive to continue work on my GC portable, I decided to start a Wii laptop.
Main goals are decent battery life (3-4 hrs), hi-res display (atleast 1280x720, 17 in) and full Wii and GC compatibility.
Currently achieved goals are:
I've already begun using CAD to design the case. Here are some pictures.
Here's some pics of the progress as of 5/20/16, along with the commissioned motherboard from @ShockSlayer.
Update vid!
Progress as of 5/24/16 is:
Main goals are decent battery life (3-4 hrs), hi-res display (atleast 1280x720, 17 in) and full Wii and GC compatibility.
Currently achieved goals are:
- Hi-res display (1440x900, 17.3in )
- Full GC Compatability
I've already begun using CAD to design the case. Here are some pictures.
Here's some pics of the progress as of 5/20/16, along with the commissioned motherboard from @ShockSlayer.
Update vid!
Progress as of 5/24/16 is:
- Full GC Compatability
- Audio, Video fully working (using YPbPr->VGA converter)
- 12v and 5v regs working
- Able to run off of a test battery for 30 mins (it was a 4 cell series pack with old cells that had a low capacity, about 700mAh total pack capacity)
- Mockup case made of scrap wood and plastic, with screen mounted on hinge
- Extensive play testing (20+ hrs)
- PortablizeMii installed for full game compatability (along with emulators)
- Battery pack made from 3400mAh Panasonic cells (7.4v@6800mAh)
- LCD LVDS cable extended (causes almost unnoticable horiz. lines)
- BQ24172 Eval board ordered for charge and play (will trim it)
- Fixed USB stability issues
- Still in shitty wooden case
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