Retro GEM Wii Installation: Difference between revisions
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=== 4 Layer === | === 4 Layer === | ||
Prep all the areas highlighted in the picture for soldering. (Some vias might have soldermask that needs to be scraped off) Solder the flex to the AVE as shown in the photos. | |||
The Wii by default uses leaded free solder. If you are using leaded solder please take the proper steps to solder wash the AVE. | |||
WII_4_POINT.JPEG | |||
WII_4_FLEX.JPEG | |||
After soldering the Wii cable bend and secure as shown in the photos. Take note of the alignment of the flex cable with the Wii Motherboard screw area. Stay out of the gold mounting holes. The soldermask will have to be scraped for the two ground connections to the flex. Then solder all the flex arms to their corresponding points. | |||
https://docs.pixelfx.co/si.php/500/GEM_ASSETS/WII_4_FLEX1.JPEG | |||
Solder the GEM PCB mount and install the supplied M1.6 mounts | |||
*Pay careful attention to not put the PCB MOUNT on top of any components on the Wii PCB. There is a small resistor pack can be shorted without careful attention to this area. If this resistor pack is shorted, it must be <a href="https://www.digikey.de/en/products/detail/panasonic-electronic-components/EXB-28V101JX/256275">replaced</a>. More details can be found on the discord here: https://discord.com/channels/1101136714916962364/1425610417505570959/1435257770441183376 * | |||
https://docs.pixelfx.co/GEM_ASSETS/RA20.png | |||
https://docs.pixelfx.co/GEM_ASSETS/WII_4LAY.png | |||
=== Wii Mini === | === Wii Mini === | ||