How to start and sourcing the right wii

[Portable_Penguin]

Hello I'm trying to kick off my 1st real project, a G-Boy. The only thing is that I have no experience and only know very basic electronics, therefore I wanted to get a kit or practice material so I can become confident in the specific skills needed to build the console, so any recommendations or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. In the mean time I'm trying to source a wii so I can start as soon as I'm ready (and maybe get a kick out of it while it's still in it's og form for "testing purposes" aka goofing around on it lol) but I'm not entirely sure what I'm supposed to get I know I need a 4 layer motherboard but when it comes to the model should I get an RV-001 the og with the GameCube port or RV-101 a family edition or something like that because of its guarantee to be 4 layer; I guess what I'm asking is what exact model am I looking for?

 

[PizzaPerpetrator]

As long as it's 4-layer, you'll be fine. Whatever you can get for cheapest that's a 4-layer is what you're looking for. All colored Wiis are 4-layer, and all Wiis without Gamecube ports are 4-layer also. Unless you can find them for really cheap, avoid white Wiis with Gamecube connectors. I also suggest buying some soldering project kits (just search for that on Amazon, Ebay, Aliexpress, etc.) and buying a decent enough soldering iron, along with the solder and flux suggested by the BitBuilt Manuals. I personally use the Pinecil v2, and it has been an amazing tool to work with, and I really recommend it. I also recommend getting some dead PCBs/motherboards and practicing there, specifically soldering to vias and small pads. I hope this helps, and good luck.

 

[Portable_Penguin]

Ok, so not having a GameCube port like in RV-101 wiis won't affect crosscompatiblty, great! Tysm for your quick response. Btw what are the main skills required for a g boy build.

 

[PizzaPerpetrator]

Ok, so not having a GameCube port like in RV-101 wiis won't affect crosscompatiblty, great! Tysm for your quick response. Btw what are the main skills required for a g boy build.

Mainly, you'll need to be good at soldering to really small stuff, and also at not screwing up your cuts on the PCB with a dremel. Don't cut close to the trim line, and just sand it to the trim line later.

 

[Portable_Penguin]

Ok got it, tysm again

 

[randomguy]

Hello,I saw that you want to try a g-boy and I have some experience with it,so if you need anything,feel free to send a message and if you need(if you're in Europe especially),I can send you some boards and components if you need .By the way,I should have a spare wii if you need one

 

[Portable_Penguin]

I just purchased mine off eBay yesterday but tysm that is so kind of you; this community is so supportive : D

 

[randomguy]

Yeah,don't worry for that,I passed so much time strugling with my g-boy that I just want to help anybody who's trying the same now