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Just make sure to read through all the various guides and worklogs before asking questions.

Yes the Nintendo Switch uses USB C for charging. Older Wii revisions have a 6 layer PCB. Newer Wii revisions have a 4 layer PCB. The 4 layer PCBs are much more efficient than the 6 layers and thus generate less heat and consume less energy. If you have further questions, please create your own...

Yes you are correct. Although as a beginner 4 months is not a lot of time to create a Wii portable. A Raspberry Pi would be much easier and feasible in 4 months, however, a Raspberry Pi has no chance at running GameCube and Wii games. Additionally, I'm not sure what the requirements are at your...

You can cut up a composite wire if you want, you don't need to connect the audio if you just want to see if the Wii works. Just follow the composite video trace (the yellow one) and solder to a component along that trace. When you connect the audio to your portable you connect the audio L and R...

If you check the trimming guide, it shows where you can get composite video out and component video out. It is also possible to get VGA out through software mods and some difficult wiring (there is a thread on it if you look for it). You can very easily test your Wii after trimming by hooking up...

FYI @Matthew has been working on this concept and is close to completion.

I don't think it's inherently wrong to sell a G-Wii, @Noah has sold one iirc. It's possible that he asked Gman though, so I would advise you to do the same. Personally, I would heavily advise against it if this is your first portable. The people that have done commissions here have made many...

There are a lot of ways to get a 3D printed case without owning a 3D printer. Several people on the forums offer 3D printing services, as well, there are online services. You could frankencase out of the GBA shell (it's been done before), however, I would suggest you go the 3D printed route...

You maybe save around 10 dollars by building your own regulars and buying your own BMS board compared to buying a Wii PMS, however, the Wii PMS saves a ton of space, is easier to use, and has more features so for those reasons I highly recommend it.

A 2s BMS only supports 2 batteries in series. However, you can attach as many 2s pairs as you want in parallel. So yes, you could use a 2s2p configuration.

When things you need get cut off, use the trimming guide to follow the trace backwards until it reaches something that isn't severed. For example, you may be referring to how the AV port is cut off during the trim. Because it is cut off, follow the composite video trace backwards. You can see...

The real question is how would support multiple types of controllers? Sure you could use a Wii remote and nunchuk with just the Bluetooth adapter but other controllers such as GameCube controllers and joycons won't work natively with the Bluetooth module. Also wiimotes and nunchuks won't work...

Hoping to revive this project soon. Long story short my partner and I pulled an all nighter the day of the presentation trying to get the system up and running. I got the SD card driver running and we attempted merging my code with the PPU code. Unfortunately it didn't work, through debugging we...

Not entirely sure about your issue but I have used that red BMS with no issues before.

My old station had a temperature dial and while it was nice to have, I only alternate between a few temperatures which the Hakko can do at a push of the button. The only annoying thing IMO is that it's very easy to accidentally clear the preset calibration.

When I bought mine, I bought one on Amazon with good reviews. I also took it apart and checked the mains wiring to be sure it's safe. Probably not a bad idea to do.

Some desoldering braid could be useful, also helps to have 90% or higher IPA for cleaning flux residue off. I also own an FX-888d (best iron in it's class imo) and the stock tip works great for pretty much everything. If you really plan to invest in equipment for assembling your own PCBs or...

First, you want to make sure you have a quality iron. One that has a station with temperature control, and hopefully from a reputable brand like Hakko or Weller. Second, you want some good solder. Generally thinner is better, I tend to like Kester 63 37. Third, absolutely pick up some flux. I'm...

I truly don't know how to make it any clearer than this

To sync a new wiimote to the console, you enable the sync function on the Wii. On a regular console this is done by pressing the sync button on the front of the Wii. Since this is cut off when trimming, we perform the same function by creating our own sync button. The sync function is enabled...