Worklog "Spring"

[Sdouyoulink]

Project "Spring" is a compact and feature-rich hardware project, with dimensions of only 74mm74mm21mm. It integrates a variety of practical functions within a limited space.
Its design references the Short Stack source file. Special thanks to loopj for their contribution, which provided an important foundation and inspiration for the design and implementation of the project.
In terms of video and audio output, "Spring" is equipped with gcvideo and ave-rvl, which can bring users high-quality audio and video experience and meet the needs of scenarios with certain requirements for picture and sound quality.
At the same time, the project uses BlueRetro, which is compatible with NGC controllers. This provides a convenient and user-friendly control method for interactive scenarios such as gaming, making the operation experience smoother.
Overall, with its compact size, excellent design reference and comprehensive functional configuration, "Spring" has become a hardware project with considerable highlights, providing new possibilities for applications and explorations in related fields.

Key Specifications​

• Dimensions : 74mm * 74mm * 21mm
• Design Reference : Short Stack source file (Special thanks to loopj)
• Audio & Video Output : Equipped with gcvideo and ave-rvl
• Controller Compatibility : Supports NGC controllers via BlueRetro
  
  What's more, it features a shell designed with reference to Nintendo consoles, adding a touch of classic gaming charm to the hardware.

That's all for today!

Thanks to everyone in the open-source community!

 

[Sdouyoulink]

I've had the PCB redesigned and it's arrived. I'm starting the installation now.

 

[Stitches]

I have the excitement!

 

[Sdouyoulink]

Awesome, they're all working fine. Next, I plan to install them on the Wii motherboard to test their functionality.

 

[loopj]

wtf this is insane!! nice work @Sdouyoulink

 

[Sdouyoulink]

It's done. I've uploaded the video to YouTube.


Here are the photos.

 

[JamesPi]

Very nice! Just wondering, why do you run it with the top taken off? I'd love to see how it looks fully assembled.

 

[Sdouyoulink]

Very nice! Just wondering, why do you run it with the top taken off? I'd love to see how it looks fully assembled.

Because my shell is still printing...

 

[Mrak408]

beautiful boards, I love it. out of interest, would you be open to sharing the pinout of the GCvideo zif connector? I finally have access to Kicad again

 

[Sdouyoulink]

Final Update!

This project is now fully completed.

Below are the photos I took.

Please forgive me for not capturing high-definition photos.

 

[loopj]

Looking great!! Nice work

 

[Sdouyoulink]

I’d like to mention a few issues I’ve encountered recently:

1. Since I’m using a Raspberry Pi 5 heatsink, it doesn’t provide adequate cooling for the Wii. After playing games for too long, the Wii’s motherboard gets very hot, but I can’t seem to find a better heatsink.

2. I’m having a standby issue with the Wii. I’m not sure if it’s hardware or software related, and this standby issue can damage the motherboard. The current problem is: when the Wii is running the stock system, pressing the power button displays the red light normally. However, after booting into the RVLoader system, pressing the power button puts it into standby mode, and I have to hold down the power button to get the red light to turn off normally. I’m not sure what the issue is. I’ve also entered Priiloader and set “Ignore standby” to “on,” but it still doesn’t work.

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If anyone knows what the problem is, please let me know. I’ll upload pictures when I have time.