G-Boy: Wii / GameCube Portable DIY Kit

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Modders have been building Wii Portables for years. But now, for the first time ever, talented members of the community have created a kit to make building a portable more accessible than ever. This is the story of the Gboy kit. UPDATE: Unfortunately, the BitBuilt Store has shut down, and the Gboy kit has been discontinued. But all is not lost! Gman, Aurelio and I started a new storefront called "4 Layer Tech" where we sell improved versions of all the boards you need to make your own Wii portable! https://4layertech.com/ Gman's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/gmanmodz MY SOCIAL MEDIA Discord: https://discord.gg/Urr35Uc Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShankMods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shankmods/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShankMods Business Inquiries: [email protected] ------Recommended Tools------- --IRONS-- Hakko 888D - https://amzn.to/3aDdSZa The most popular and recommended iron in the community. Used to be the iron I used til I upgraded to the much more expensive Hakko 951. Tips are inexpensive and there are a huge variety TS-80 - https://amzn.to/2Y5Japi Supposedly a great iron, recommended by several of my friends, but I've personally never used it. USB C powered. Recommend purchasing a chisel tip as well. --Rotary Tool-- Tool - https://amzn.to/2VCt3ha For cutting the board. I have the harbor freight one, but this looks to be the exact same one but re-branded. Has served me great for years. Please wear safety glasses. Cutoff Wheels - https://amzn.to/355nM4G A cheaper dremel (rotary tool) is perfect, but I highly recommend getting nicer cutoff wheels. I've purchased a ton of different cutoff wheels, and these ez lock ones have always performed the best for me --Multimeters-- Neoteck - https://amzn.to/2Y5X3DU Entry level meter. Auto ranging. Should do the job Fluke 117 - https://amzn.to/2VVLRHb My personal multimeter, if you want something fancier. --Hand Tools-- Screwdrivers Basic - https://amzn.to/2S81ESa Complete kit - https://amzn.to/2Y4ohdZ I love my ifixit kit to death. I have like 4 of them. They can open anything. But the simple 3 pack should do the trick. Flush cutters - https://amzn.to/355kv5u Had these since 2014 Wire strippers - https://amzn.to/2KuHw8u Magical tool. Never going back to manual wire strippers Helping hand Cheap (will do the job) - https://amzn.to/3cGrFQe Durable (will last) - https://amzn.to/2VF3QTr Holds things. Useful if you only have 2 arms Tweezers: Cheap (will do the job) - https://amzn.to/2KAoihW Durable (will last) - https://amzn.to/3cYwhRQ Tiny fingers. Like using cheat codes. Don't abuse your tweezers. They aren't pry tools. --Supplies-- 22 awg stranded wire - https://amzn.to/3cSGMq5 Use this for power. Perfect thickness for power in portables. Multiple colors lets you color coat voltage lines. Stranded keeps it from breaking inside the insulation and driving you crazy 34 awg magnet wire - https://amzn.to/3bEILOl Use this for all your data lines. The enamel coating protects it from shorting. Make sure to tin it properly. Solder (Kester 63/37) Spool (recommended) - https://amzn.to/3bEJ2AR Tube (not very much) - https://amzn.to/2S8XAkq The good stuff. Leaded solder makes everything easier, and your joints better. Not any more dangerous than lead free solder, just don't eat it. 63/37 is the ideal ratio. Thinner is better Flux - https://amzn.to/2Y2N7uM Kester 951. Great flux. Soldering without flux is like washing dishes without soap. It just makes everything work soooooo much easier. Solder braid - https://amzn.to/2KALEEa For fixing small oopsies. Solder braid is like an eraser. Good eraser erases. Bad eraser just schemers stuff all over your work. Good solder braid is worth it. Solder Sucker - https://amzn.to/3axp21K For fixing big oopsies. You don't need a nice one, cheapest one you can find will do. This is the one I found. [ Contains Affiliate Links ] --------RESOURCES-------- Revision Identification Guide: https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/revision-identification-guide.863/ Definitive Wii Trimming Guide https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/the-definitive-wii-trimming-guide.198/ --------MUSIC-------- Break the Targets (Super Smash Bros. Melee) Guitar Cover By: DSC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCzKmadhSOg Celestial Valley (Kirby Air Ride) Guitar Cover By: DSC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNWxZ5mFlZ4 Gusty Garden Galaxy (Super Mario Galaxy) Guitar Cover By: DSC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAWk1D67PKM Wii Shop Channel Smooth Jazz Guitar and Accordion Cover By: Dr. Pez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKKgAizMQb0 Brinstar Breaks - Metroid Remix ~ Volume IV By: Dj CUTMAN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXj0KxgneiU| https://open.spotify.com/track/69u0wGPn3ZdttJLzutKo7u Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness Music Medley By: Dr. Pez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvRNnIxDv-E Pokemon Colosseum Music Medley By: Dr. Pez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TIAouFE3-I