Fixing Nintendo's Mistake | PERFECT HDMI Wii Modification in 2023

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
6:23 - Kit Description and procedures
10:00 - How to safely remove adhesive pads
12:00 - Removing Wii front face
15:00 - Optical drive removal
17:00 - Which screw goes where
24:50 - AVE-HDMI kit prep
27:00 - Prepping the soldering site
29:15 - Removing conformal coating/solder resist
35:30 - Precisely aligning the AVE-HDMI kit over vias
38:25 - Soldering the remaining loose wire connections
41:29 - Explaining how to wire the 3v3 and mode select
42:38 - Installing the HDMI interposer over the USB header
48:25 - Case filing & prep for HDMI port cutout
55:00 - Test system before reassembly
56:15 - Reassemble the system
58:07 - How to carefully reconnect the optical drive
1:03:46 - Outro
1:07:04 - RetroTink 4k Captures
#Wii #hacker

Пікірлер: 467

@ElectronShepherdLLC Жыл бұрын

Fantastic installation, Voultar! It's been a blast working with you to develop this latest version of our kit.⚡⚡

@ChunkySteveo Жыл бұрын

Any UK resellers - Zedlabs, Retro Console Parts, etc?

@unpleb8754 Жыл бұрын

Any plans to have a full sized hdmi port available too as an option?

@NordicDan Жыл бұрын

@@unpleb8754 Seconded. I don't particularly mind a mini HDMI, but for the sake of uniformity with the rest of the components in my theater system, I much prefer a full sized HDMI option.

@ohyou_6599 Жыл бұрын

mini-hdmi is stupid and cringe. can you make a version that uses a normal hdmi please

@ElectronShepherdLLC Жыл бұрын

@@ChunkySteveo unfortunately we don’t have any authorized distributors at the moment. It’s something we’re considering, but we don’t have any in place.

@Coreykishbaugh Жыл бұрын

Your health and well being is of the most importance. Im glad your back but i am much happier knowing that you are doing better on a personal level. Looking forward to many more mods to come.

@basicdays Жыл бұрын

Console modding is a hobby I really want to get into. I love the attention to detail of explaining your techniques, right down to preserving the rubber feet on the consoles. It's honestly extremely helpful to see examples of it. Thanks for your contributions!

@Voultar Жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@RemoWilliams1227 Жыл бұрын

Same here

@lka1988 Жыл бұрын

Do it! I installed a USB-C port on my "New" 3DS XL, now that was an interesting learning experience.

@RemoWilliams1227 Жыл бұрын

@@lka1988 well I for one am going to take your advice!

@somebonehead Жыл бұрын

@@lka1988 Is there a text or video tutorial on this mod?

@JanJanJanJanJanJanJanJanJan2 Жыл бұрын

I like how you used the purple wire for the gamecube connection.

@-dash Жыл бұрын

I like the idea of digital video kits which take the approach of “garbage in, garbage out”. It ends up making the whole setup more modular and future-proof. Also cheaper, in the short run

@stevenmichael7770 Жыл бұрын

You are the Bob Ross of electronics modification, lol (especially when you were cleaning the solder mask off the vias). Very soothing and informative!

@yeolemillinial8295 Жыл бұрын

totally agree with the getting a clean signal that will be accepted vs having it upscaled internally. more expensive mods will still be great for a single console but if you got a big library of hardware to work with its just better.

@shanez1215 Жыл бұрын

Also less points of failure and a lot less expensive. The only loss I'd say is you lose out on portability as the console alone doesn't give you the upscaling, but it also makes it so you only need to install once

@theshepdawg6809 Жыл бұрын

Got my AVE-HDMI kit today. Followed your video to a T and got perfect results. Thanks for the great work!

@anthonywalker-browning4432 Жыл бұрын

Can’t say specifically why but really digging the hand held mic while you’re speaking outside of the mod installation. Excited to see more from you

@kermitthegaminghermit8736 Жыл бұрын

Love the video. It could be worth posting part of the video as a Wii tear down video. I went through this endeavor about 11 years ago when my toddler decided to jam 3 discs into the system. It was definitely tough doing it with a tutorial video over dsl. I wish I would have had this video back then. Thank you for providing clear, simplistic instructions for such an intimidating project!

@robertthompson90 Жыл бұрын

So happy you're back, Voultar, and what a beautiful mod to start with. I watch all of your videos religiously even though I haven't modded any of my consoles - I just find it fascinating.

@oscarpangilinan3878 Жыл бұрын

Just finished installing this kit on a CPU 01 launch model. Thanks for the fantastic tutorial and for giving me confidence in doing the install!

@dogfaceboy Жыл бұрын

Excellent thorough tutorial as always Voultar! I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but you are like the Bob Ross of console modding

@Voultar Жыл бұрын

Once or twice. Thanks so much!

@Xelios26 Жыл бұрын

Lord of Solder is back ladies and gents! Strap on! Best multicam videos of retro modding/soldering one can find on this platform. Sound/video all pristine with in depth explanation. Awesome! Glad your health is better and that you are mentally ready to provide us with your soldering/hard mods.

@ViewtifulSam Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! I love that you show how to reassemble. I've done some light modding on portable systems, have always wanted to install a HDMI mod on the Wii but price and difficulty had held me back. This specific mod and your video are very encouraging, I'm seriously considering giving it a shot! Thanks a lot.

@blkdragon1990 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered one, very detailed and clearly explained video. Well done dude, can't wait to do this to my old Wii!

@terrylaveyplays Жыл бұрын

This is awesome. I’ve just started to get into getting my old systems updated to the digital age but like you said some of the mods are so expensive. I’m about to build the GBS-c AIO upscaler. Love your videos

@TooBokoo Жыл бұрын

I just desoldered two NES PPU chips, and never would've been able to do it without Sir Voultar. My NES RGB kits are currently en route.

@Fattydeposit Жыл бұрын

I don't have interest in these digital output mods these days but this is an incredibly well shot and put together video. Huge bonus points for explaining a few extra details that aren't explicitly relevant to the installation too.

@jasonpistorio3651 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always. I'm glad you're doing better and I hope you're back for good.

@stridz0r Жыл бұрын

As usual, great video. My only observation would be using washers to compensate for the removed shield instead of doing the extra filing.

@Voultar Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@erichubbard7754 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the washer tip. No matter what I did I had a gap between the fan stand off and mobo next to HDMI port. If I tighten the screw all the way my HDMI video would drop out. Adding a few washers solved the problem!

@saucemasterx911 Жыл бұрын

@@Voultar what do you think is a reasonable price to pay someone to do the hdmi mod?

@frankbizzoco1954 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about doing this to my Wii. Then I saw the amount of agida I would have trying to take the thing apart and decided I don't like the Wii that much lol. And I thought the gamecube had a lot of screws! It was nice to see the prototype of the RT4K. I really can't wait for that to come out. I would really love to see a video about resurrecting a Wii U with a dead Nand via SD card backup. Because aparently we have to worry about that now. I'm glad, and happy you're feeling better, and "strapping on" again!

@shuengli8867 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, thanks. I've not done any soldering before but your simple to follow steps and tips has given me some confidence in doing this myself 👍

@Voultar Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@upyoursenator Жыл бұрын

Dude, you are legend! Glad to see your videos coming in.

@alfredl3831 Жыл бұрын

Good to hear that you are doing better. I appreciate your videos.

@charlesortiz1059 Жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial! Great job well done Voultar! Not too fast and not too dumbed down for the average repairer. 👍😉

@Tense Жыл бұрын

Voultar I am so glad to see you have your health back and you are feeling good! Was worried about you for a bit.

@koozmusic Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh! I just got it. Strap on. As in, ESD. 🤯 I've been watching your vids for a few years now and always thought "wtf is this guy's deal the strap-on references..." lol

@FevianLP Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks so much! Your videos gave me the confidence to start modding 3 years ago, and I've done so much since! Beautiful attention to detail, I really appreciate it. ❤

@ScorpioCesarcade Жыл бұрын

Oh yesssss, more Voultar mod installation goodness!!! These have become such a therapeutic pleasure to watch.

@kiocei6089 Жыл бұрын

so glad that this came up on my feed, i have been looking for a good HDMI mod for my 2 wii's. once i get some funds im going to get 1. Great video

@frostykyogre Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, it inspired me to grab the kit and try it myself. Soldering to the vias is definitely the hardest part for a novice but following along with lots of flux and pushing around the solder it came out fine. I had 26 gauge stranded wire, I'd suggest others go smaller or solid core; especially if you are adding the IR board, the data pads are tiny and very close to the native Wii display connector pins. Thanks Voultar, and good luck to anyone doing this themselves.

@Henjo29 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you back and on your feet (or chair). You are essential to the modding community!

@Planag7 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a relaxing video to watch. Don't have a wii to mod but I always enjoy your videos. Recently he's older videos of yours to hack my 3DS as well as have the confidence to open up a Wii u that survived fire damage (mainly the wet insulation stuck in the vents) and getting more into fixing things myself. Even replaced a faulty game cart reader on a new 3dsxl (it was cheating I admit.. No soldering necessary!)

@scruba_dub Жыл бұрын

Good stuff! I'll definitely grab one. Glad to see you are doing better.

@AL_Talks Жыл бұрын

This mod makes me very happy. I'm a big fan of the Wii and I've wanted HDMI for a while, I missed out on Citris's mod. A lot of people told me "just mod a Wii U" but the Wii U misses a lot like the backwards Gamecube compatability, the built in Gamecube controller support and I don't like the way the Wii U emulated the classic games let alone they missed a lot. Thanks for taking the time to show this nerd how to do this. This will be my next project

@DragonProtector Жыл бұрын

same!

@PRican25 Жыл бұрын

Love watching your work and very much appreciate the helpful tips you give.

@Voultar Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@SirGiggles Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting voultar! Excited to watch this!!!

@aussiepunkrocksV20 Жыл бұрын

Perfect video. Thanks for your hard work on these tutorials!

@RetroRepairYT Жыл бұрын

Very happy to see you back (subbed on my personal and now on here) I look forward to your walkthrough. Your videos have helped me develop my iron game. I appreciate your hard work and guidance. Keep it up man :)

@adventureoflinkmk2 Жыл бұрын

14:17 you sure it didn't come from DK Oldies 😏😂😂😂

@Ronin7477 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back bro, last year was rough here to. Very informative, though I would like to use the IR receiver anyways.

@Ronin7477 Жыл бұрын

It is like you said... while features are nice, some of us are just happy to have a readily available HDMI solution that does not cost an arm and a leg.

@RetroGamerBB Жыл бұрын

I had the privilege of testing the plug n play versions of their Xbox and Wii HDMI devices. Excellent stuff. Might run a tad hot but had an excellent time

@TechX1320 Жыл бұрын

I work at BestBuy, sometimes in home theater, which is primarily tv sales and sound bars. 4K is the standard. Its been over a month since I've sold anything 1080p and the under 4k section is smaller and smaller every month. ALTHOUGH, these 8k tv's play 4k content just fine. As long as it isn't 1080p you're hoping to get good picture out of, even 1440p looks ok and the more expensive tv's have ai upscale built in, I don'tt think there's much worry unless you're using default outputs that originally came on the wii, n64, etc.

@meatbunftw Жыл бұрын

Voultar is the Bob Ross of console modding. Really appreciate all the tips and tricks you've learned over the years. Even though I have yet to do a single mod to my systems, I rewatch quite a bit in anticipation for when I actually do mod my consoles.

@ruthy_y Жыл бұрын

This was my exact thought ! The Bob Ross of console modding

@SledgeSlammer Жыл бұрын

Man, dropped the same exact time and day the N64 Digital got restocked! Good thing I've been setting money aside for both; still felt rough buying these literally back to back though lol. Can't wait to install this kit!

@coolman12329 Жыл бұрын

Wow this is amazing to watch . Very nice work Voultar . Can't wait to get this mod for myself .

@lupena5369 Жыл бұрын

cool video. makes me want to try this out for myself. always been interested in doing mods but never really understood how it works. you make it look easy!

@nestii17 Жыл бұрын

Now I feel ready to do it myself. Thanks!

@troybranch9720 Жыл бұрын

We love you. Just ordered mine.

@Brodensson Жыл бұрын

You are 100% right about the garbage in/out approach. Leave it to the simple mods, let something else you can easily access deal with the rest. Perfect example being the RT5x handling of N64 de-blur; what was once mod- exclusive is now achievable with just a good scaler.

@ProjectswAlex Жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this video. But little did I know I was going to get this Bob Ross Wii modding video. I'm listening to you talk bout the arrow and x screws thinking you're going to tell me it's going to be a happy little accident if I leave one out.

@jeroldstockdale Жыл бұрын

My daughter wanted one of those microphones last year for Christmas. Thank you for showing it off in your video.

@SashkAleX Жыл бұрын

How nice and professional guy you are, great content!

@Voultar Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@Death3336 5 ай бұрын

The Bob Ross of soldering, I love it. This is %100 a compliment.

@leeg4116 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all you do, and I'm glad your health has improved.

@kevina5904 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! really helpful!

@lars-akeaspgren7474 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video Voultar 🙏🏻 Just grabbed me a couple of kits 🙌🏻💪🏻

@c0rpse1 Жыл бұрын

i blindly paid for a PS2 modding service on ebay back in the day. The soldering and wire management is actually like 8/10 not bad.

@thetyser Жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always, really inspiring in many ways

@cybervinn1428 Жыл бұрын

Wow, great video.👏 It was very detailed and informative. I've seen other videos with other HDMI kits that required soldering that I was totally intimated with. Even though I am not great with soldering (beginner), your video inspired me to go and get this kit and try it. You have a way of instructing (speaking) that is very "Bob Ross"'; putting things plainly and simply (that makes me think I can do that too, lol).

@adamcrux6829 11 ай бұрын

For me, using a little copper wick over those vias (like when cleaning up BGA pads) to clean off the conformal coating works too. That way you don't have to take a sharp razor to the board and risk damaging a trace.

@MoTheBlackCat 11 ай бұрын

So thankful for the discovery of this kit and the Bob Ross of modding (I'm curious about a mini-wii with this mod)! Gonna dive in the rest of the channel right now!

@Dripfed Жыл бұрын

Voultar, the man who taught me the art of sexy soldering. Too much heat, cheap flux and the wrong tip, was leaving me incredibly dissatisfied. Dry joints. Lifted pads. Endless rework. Now...I'm the Raphael of solder.

@dumptruckds Жыл бұрын

Just ordered two! Congrats to everyone involved. This will be my first true console mod so this video will get a few views from me!

@8bitbros Жыл бұрын

Glad your back! Hope 2023 is better to you. Great video and shot very well. Where can I get that zippy powered screwdriver? I didn’t see it in your links for your Amazon store.

@SkullatorNZ Жыл бұрын

Very cool, thanks for the video!

@scottjarnagin348 Жыл бұрын

VOULTAR!!!! You're back! I missed you bud!

@WackoMcGoose Ай бұрын

As someone with a hand tremor that _only_ triggers on trying to do fine detail like this, my Wii mainboard would end up an abstract blob of solder. It's so neat to watch a professional do this kind of thing!

@dakotart1984 Жыл бұрын

There's some serious Bob Ross vibes on the soldering parts. Love this mod.

@mesac0ango Жыл бұрын

Disfrutre ver la paciencia que tienes para explicar cada paso de la instalación. Buen vídeo.

@NordicDan Жыл бұрын

Your videos are a great resource for seeing just how in depth a mod can end up being, and I love your demeanor while you narrate them. Plus I get a definite Shoresy vibe when you say "Say hi to your mother for me" 😂

@michaelpitocchi7705 Жыл бұрын

one of the best tutorials I've ever seen, great work

@hugosimoes5119 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job. Well explained.

@shadowedfate151 Жыл бұрын

I can't be the only one who watches these kinda vids and thinks how the hell consoles get mass produced right? Like the assembly is so intricate and precise, what the heck does the mass production look like?

@jacymark661 Жыл бұрын

first time watching one of your videos, keep up the great work.

@Voultar Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@kennypowerz Жыл бұрын

Gotta love your intros. This being a prime example of Judge Voultar dropping straight facts.

@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537 Жыл бұрын

Voultar says it's good, just bought one. We love ya brother. You are the reason I started modding.

@geepeso84 Жыл бұрын

Hey Voultar! I just now finished testing out the system to see if the hdmi worked on this mod and it DID! I’m so happy right now. Man those vias were tiny! Thanks a lot man! Good stuff!

@37Kilo2 Жыл бұрын

Just bought 3 of these! Can't wait to give these a go. I have zero experience with the Wii other than soft modding.

@Fuzzy-88 Жыл бұрын

I'm about halfway through and I started thinking man this is really like Bob Ross with PCB 's and soldering irons. Awesome video Voultar 🤣💙💯

@tom940 Жыл бұрын

i have to say, i have not seen a setup utilizing vias quite like this, i mean usually its a gap in a board with those castellated bits. my first thought was that it was gona suck but you made it look easy enough

@Ybalrid Жыл бұрын

I wholeheartadly agree about cheap kits that just mush digital into HDMI compatible digital video without the bells and wistle and upscaling and stuff *inside* the console

@nunyabiz5173 Жыл бұрын

The hdmi modding process starts at 27:09

@cosettapessa6417 Жыл бұрын

Thx

@Doktati Жыл бұрын

Best health and all the luck for your future!

@taylorcastleberry276 Жыл бұрын

Glad to have you back! Really love your videos and I have learned a lot. If you get a chance to reply, I would really like to know what screw driver you’re using. I’ve looked at your links and I don’t see it in any of them. Thanks!

@mizorenight3851 4 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you philosophy when it comes to just outputting a good, clean signal and let some other thing do the "heavy" work. I will probably just go with the component cable, since the OSSC doesn't support any HDMI input, and I guess with all the options I will be able to achieve a better image than, in my case, just plugging the WII directly into the TV.

@waynetemplar2183 Жыл бұрын

As per your intro I agree 100%. Great video as usual

@jeremy2283 Жыл бұрын

Man I love your videos. Your voice puts me to sleep as well. Can't wait for the next one.

@haloslayer255 Жыл бұрын

Still intend to eventually purchase three of the ps1 digitals but I've just purchased one of these wii avr hdmi kits. Have you ever installed a wii modchip before Voultar? I've installed two of the D2C-Pro chips in the past. One without the qsbs and the other with. Thanks again for imparting your knowledge and techniques to us all so that we may learn and improve with you in what I consider a sacred craft or preservation and repairing technology of yester-year. Cheers!

@ZOMBIEC0RP Жыл бұрын

Very jealous you have the Tink 4K.

@BadBeard Жыл бұрын

The Bob Ross of soldering.

@neverthere5689 Жыл бұрын

I tried the dYI hdmi mod where I built my own board and used the Wii dual flex cable. I never got it working I don’t know if I built the board wrong or did the install wrong but I was hesitant to watch this video because the frustration I’ve had trying to install it. But after a while I figured just buy someone else’s perfected board and rip out the one you put in. So in with electron Shepard lol Great video voultar (I am making a modded GBS up scaler later this week via your tutorial, I can’t wait to get it finished)

@zZiL341yRj736 Жыл бұрын

That's a lot of precision work.

@DragonProtector Жыл бұрын

finally a mod for the wii!

@dynaram Жыл бұрын

I always like to watch your videos, (Like this one). you have a sudding voice. and always very informative.

@skypirate4806 Жыл бұрын

Hey, great video. I’m really interested in putting this mini HDMI port in my Wii. The video upscaler at the end of the video didn’t really make that much of a difference in my opinion. Thanks for your video though, I found it very helpful. 👍👍👍

@neozeed1984 Жыл бұрын

I gotta say, you are great at showing how to do the work. Only thing I could pick at, and it is really picking. Is to include temp and time. You know the limits from experience, but ... just sayin. Thank you for all your work and parts.