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Okay! So I recently got some RVL-PSUs sent to me by way of PCBWay and I wanted to get back into the trimming game with yet another wii!
The Basics:
- 6 Layer Board
- Modded with RVLoader
- U10 Relocated and validated pre-trim.
- I don't really care about wii features, I'm basically just trying to make a small melee machine.
I trimmed my wii tonight and I didn't think it was any different from the other wii boards I've trimmed. This is technically the farthest I've gotten with a 6 layer board and I still can't seem to get it to boot to RVloader post trim.
What's happening?
- After wiring up everything and powering the various components, I see the TV flash a horrifying bunch of pixels and then simply black screen.
- After checking the voltages of each component that needs power, I can verify I'm getting approximately 1v, 1.5v, 3.3v, and I've bridged the onboard Sharp regulator to receive 1.8 in the two places it needs.
- And yes, I sanded with 200, 400, 600, and 800 grit on the sides
Some things I'm considering
- I verified the U10 working and I taped it in place to verify it worked pre-trim. I also re-inserted it just as a double-check measure post-trim after an attempt at powering it.
- Is it possible that I'm leaving too much extra board? will any of the components on the periphery of the trim line interfere with my ability to see the damn Rvloader boot text?
- I did a modified trim (not exactly OM6 but closer to what Jeff did with his wii micro stuff) and I"m wondering if it's way more risky with 6-layers. I remember reading that they're more unknown than four layers. is trimming it while retaining the USB / A/V just... a difficult thing?
Attached a video of my whole situation and pictures of my RVL-PSU and 6-Layer.
For additional context, I'm adding a zip file containing a video of my problem and also showing me booting it! I have to zip it because the forums don't allow me to raw post vid RIP.
The Basics:
- 6 Layer Board
- Modded with RVLoader
- U10 Relocated and validated pre-trim.
- I don't really care about wii features, I'm basically just trying to make a small melee machine.
I trimmed my wii tonight and I didn't think it was any different from the other wii boards I've trimmed. This is technically the farthest I've gotten with a 6 layer board and I still can't seem to get it to boot to RVloader post trim.
What's happening?
- After wiring up everything and powering the various components, I see the TV flash a horrifying bunch of pixels and then simply black screen.
- After checking the voltages of each component that needs power, I can verify I'm getting approximately 1v, 1.5v, 3.3v, and I've bridged the onboard Sharp regulator to receive 1.8 in the two places it needs.
- And yes, I sanded with 200, 400, 600, and 800 grit on the sides
Some things I'm considering
- I verified the U10 working and I taped it in place to verify it worked pre-trim. I also re-inserted it just as a double-check measure post-trim after an attempt at powering it.
- Is it possible that I'm leaving too much extra board? will any of the components on the periphery of the trim line interfere with my ability to see the damn Rvloader boot text?
- I did a modified trim (not exactly OM6 but closer to what Jeff did with his wii micro stuff) and I"m wondering if it's way more risky with 6-layers. I remember reading that they're more unknown than four layers. is trimming it while retaining the USB / A/V just... a difficult thing?
Attached a video of my whole situation and pictures of my RVL-PSU and 6-Layer.
For additional context, I'm adding a zip file containing a video of my problem and also showing me booting it! I have to zip it because the forums don't allow me to raw post vid RIP.
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