Hi! I was just wondering a few things about making a Wii portable. What type power sources do you use? If you can hook me up with the right type of batteries, that would be appreciated. Thanks for your help in advance!
Question Help designing a Wii Portable aka the Budii
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Sunny
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Hey Mega!
The BitBuilt store has some amazing already made PCBs that I'd really recommend using!
For charging, you can use the USB-C PD Charging PCB, which is where you'll connect your usb-c cable into for charging up to 12V. (On that same board is where you connect you're USB for data)
From that board you can go to the RVL PMS (Power Management System) which is also on the BitBuilt store. This where you'll connect your batteries and wires which'll go to the Wii for power.
For batteries, 18650 batteries is a good choice.
Here are some links to some things you should read up on
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/the-definitive-wii-trimming-guide.198/
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/electronics-101-videos.1224/
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/revision-identification-guide.863/
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/wii-motherboard-anatomy-101.2229/
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/shanks-wii-super-thread.66/
Power related stuff down below!
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/custom-regulators-an-explanation-and-guide.754/
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/portables-and-batteries-a-guide-and-explanation.2228/
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/commonly-used-diagrams-and-pinouts.2367/
BitBuilt Store links:
USB-C PD Charging + Internal USB Drive: https://store.bitbuilt.net/usb-c-pd-charging-internal-usb-drive/
RVL Power Management System: https://store.bitbuilt.net/rvl-power-management-system/
I hope this helps!
The BitBuilt store has some amazing already made PCBs that I'd really recommend using!
For charging, you can use the USB-C PD Charging PCB, which is where you'll connect your usb-c cable into for charging up to 12V. (On that same board is where you connect you're USB for data)
From that board you can go to the RVL PMS (Power Management System) which is also on the BitBuilt store. This where you'll connect your batteries and wires which'll go to the Wii for power.
For batteries, 18650 batteries is a good choice.
Here are some links to some things you should read up on
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/the-definitive-wii-trimming-guide.198/
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/electronics-101-videos.1224/
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/revision-identification-guide.863/
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/wii-motherboard-anatomy-101.2229/
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/shanks-wii-super-thread.66/
Power related stuff down below!
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/custom-regulators-an-explanation-and-guide.754/
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/portables-and-batteries-a-guide-and-explanation.2228/
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/commonly-used-diagrams-and-pinouts.2367/
BitBuilt Store links:
USB-C PD Charging + Internal USB Drive: https://store.bitbuilt.net/usb-c-pd-charging-internal-usb-drive/
RVL Power Management System: https://store.bitbuilt.net/rvl-power-management-system/
I hope this helps!
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Thanks!!!
Now, this idea seems stupid, but do you think that you can use a touchscreen to possibly emulate the Wiimote in games like Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and also the main menu of Portablize Mii?
JacksonS made a custom solution for that, but he never released it publically. Soon enough the wiimote emulation patch will be able to do that with analog stick controls, if it can't already.Now, this idea seems stupid, but do you think that you can use a touchscreen to possibly emulate the Wiimote in games like Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and also the main menu of Portablize Mii?
Thanks you guys!!!
Quick question, does the disc drive on the Wii i'm using have to work, because the one I picked is $40 and the disc drive doesn't work.
Sunny
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The disk drive does not need to work if you're planning on using Portablizemii
Where did you get them? Please send me the link. I haven't ordered the Wii yet because I need to check if the Wii I have in storage still works because if it does, I'm going to save myself some time and hassle and just use that Wii.
Just look at broken wiis on ebay and if you look at the revision guide you can sometimes get a 4 layer board for cheap. Don't be afraid to make an offer on ebay.
Okie Dokie
Hey, is there anybody who can 3D print the case of my portable for me? If you can please PM me, and we will get to work.
Thanks for the help in advance!!!!!!!!
Megazeroex1
Thanks for the help in advance!!!!!!!!
Megazeroex1
Can you guys out there check my materials for making my portable and let me know what else I need?
Here's the list:
Here's the list:
- A Wii! (obviously) $39.99 The 3 Wiis
- 5” VGA screen $60 5" 640x480 4:3 VGA Display (ZJ050NA-08C)
- Buttons for the Be Mii! $6.99 The Buttons
- Dual Action Tactile Switches $1∗2 TMHF07 Dual Action Tactile Switch (Pack of 2)
- The GC+ (v2) $20 GC+ (v2.0) Replacement Controller Board
- RVL Power Managment System $65 RVL Power Management System
- USB-C PD Charging + Internal USB Drive $50 USB-C PD Charging + Internal USB Drive
- The Speakers $6.45 The Speakers
- Cooling Kit $20 Cooling Kit
- SD Card (For Games) SD Card for My Games
- SD Card (For PM) SD Card for PM
- Micro SD Card Adapter Micro SD Card Adapter
- Batteries The Batteries
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Also, do the batteries have to be rechargeable?????
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Definitely.
Okie Dokie
If you're using the PMS you should use 18650s. We suggest the Samsung INR18650-35E batteries as they are high capacity, and their labeled capacity is actually what the batteries can store (many cheap sellers on ebay and such will lie about the capacity and say it is well over what it could possibly be).
Do I need button top, flat top, or solder tab?