Open source-chip (Wiip) på vei til Wii

[Tandamram]

Wiip is a hardware mod for the Wii system that allows you to boot backup discs. This mod works by utilizing a cheap and simple microcontroller that communicates with the serial port of the Wii's hybrid DVD drive and overrides certain parts of the media's data stream. Allowing you to do all sorts of wonderful things (like boot backup discs).

 

 

 

The most important part of this project, is that it is open source! In addition to releasing the Wiip chip, on this page you will soon be able to download the PCB schematics, Wiip firmware and documentation! We hope by creating this project, other users will make modifications to our code for newer updates in the future (if needed).

 

 

 

The current features of Wiip are:

 

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      Actually upgradeable! Device is bundled with an easy to use programming cable.

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      20 MHz AVR microcontroller with 2KB of EEPROM (SMD type)

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      Customizable (via open source code)

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      Boots Wii games (DVD+R / DVD-R media)

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      Boots GC games and homebrew

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      AudioFix (naturally)

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      On board DIP switch (enable/disable mod, enable/disable stealth)

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      Works on DMS / D2A chipsets (sorry, we haven't worked on D2B yet)

 

The Wiip is going to be available for a mere $20 retail (and that includes shipping!) and will appear shortly in our online shop. Or the schematics, code, and software will be available so you can make one for less than $10! How is that for freedom?

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[Niskivara]

Venter nok heller på en chip som kan kjøre Wii homebrew også, ikke bare GC homebrew.

[ballerusk]

Så for de som vil spille brente spill (= piratkopier mer eller mindre) er dette en grei chip. Hadde heller håpet på noe som gjorde den sonefri og kanskje la til en mulighet for DVD-filmer.

[kilik]

Popper opp mange chipper for tiden. Wiikey virker lovende:

 

Direct boot of wii backups

- Direct boot of GC backups

- Direct boot of homebrew in GC mode

- supports all currently available console/drive versions

- Supports D2B chipsets

- Sophisticated (true) update mechanism via DVD (future proof, expect cool features to come)

- Direct boot of different NTSC region Wii games/backups on US and JAP consoles

- Partial support for NTSC region Wii games/backups on PAL consoles

- Boots different region GC games/backups (partially without swapping)

- Supports multi-disc games for BOTH Wii and Gamecube

- Supports DVD-R / true DVD+R and +RW support (no bitsetting required!)

- Improved readsettings for recordable media

- built-in audio fix

- supports fullsize 4GB discs for gamecube homebrew

- Stealth mode

- 512 byte EEPROM to store configuration

- Easy 6 wires to solder

- unique disc backup application via sdcard

- Compact design, best quality components, rock solid high speed controller

- Professional ESD packing

- more to come!

 

Men ville nok ventet til andregenerasjons-chippene hvor de fikser småfeil og forhåpentligvis kjører importspill 100%. Homebrew og DVD-støtte hadde heller ikke vært dumt, men tar nok en stund å få til.