Beginner Wii Portable

[CrazyGadget]

You'll need to twist your VGA R, G, and B lines with ground, it's also good to shield SCW, SDW, and GCD with ground to protect against noise in those signal lines.

 

[MWD_NAME]

Can the PMS-Lite function without a wii or batteries attached for testing? (with pms-pd connected to USB-C)

 

[vipe_202]

Can the PMS-Lite function without a wii or batteries attached for testing? (with pms-pd connected to USB-C)

connecting a battery correctly to the pms-lite will allow you to push the power button and turn it on to verify voltages and such

 

[CrazyGadget]

Can the PMS-Lite function without a wii or batteries attached for testing? (with pms-pd connected to USB-C)

For clarification, the PMS Lite cannot be used without hooking up a battery (or batteries). It will not function with just the PMS-PD and USB-C power.
As vipe_202 said, yes, once you have the battery connected, you can connect a button between BTN and ground to turn the PMS on, from there you can use a multimeter set to DC voltage to check each of the voltage lines, with or without a Wii connected. I would also recommend connecting the LED, as it's the first indicator of any functionality.

 

[MWD_NAME]

Thanks CrazyGadget and vipe_202 (thought my pms was dead for a second )

 

[MWD_NAME]

On the U-amp, what is the 4th pole of the headphone Jack connected to? I’m thinking of running composite video through the headphone Jack on the U-amp. And can I not solder that pin on if it’s just ground?

 

[Valanduin]

I don't think there is a 4th pole, I think it is a switching connector so that audio to the speakers will be shut off when headphones are plugged in.

 

[MWD_NAME]

Thanks, I’m just going to use the headphone jack out of a raspberry pi instead, can I still wire up A/V to the 4th pole?

 

[Stitches]

Thanks, I’m just going to use the headphone jack out of a raspberry pi instead, can I still wire up A/V to the 4th pole?

As long as it has a normally closed sense pin to wire to HS, yes I think you can

 

[MWD_NAME]

It needs a bit of work but I think it’ll be quite good for a first. What does everybody think?

 

[DMDBOY]

Looks awesome! could you say what material you used?

 

[MWD_NAME]

PETG I got it outsourced because I don’t own a 3D printer

 

[DMDBOY]

I find myself in the same printerless boat, could you redirect and would you recommend the service to someone else?
Thanks a bunch!
keep at it, can’t wait to see more

 

[MWD_NAME]

I’m sorry, but I chose a UK one. I used Lancashire 3d but I don’t know what’s good in the US.

 

[Portablenoob]

Im looking to make my first wii portable but I have no idea what I need besides a wii motherboard can someone send links to the other pcbs and components I will need?

 

[MWD_NAME]

This probably isn’t the thread for this, but most of the stuff you need is on 4 layer tech. You will need a PMS, U-AMP, PMS-PD and a GC+ (Or use a GameCube pcb) it’s at https://4layertech.com/

 

[MWD_NAME]

Does anybody know the best way to deal with bad button holes (made to tight tolerances so now they stick) should I just sand down the inside or is there a better way? All that’s happening is that the buttons are grinding and sticking in the plastic. Also, is it better to wet or dry sand 3d printer plastic (I used PETG)

 

[dababy]

Dry sanding a little bit **evenly** should make them fit smoothly but test it in small intervals so it doesn’t get over sanded

 

[sonof151]

what different size of wires do i need for the louii build by ginger of oz

 

[MWD_NAME]

I don’t know specifically for the Louii, but in general 30 gauge magnet wire will do for most things and for large power places (battery terminals, charge lines and 5v) use usual wire.