Wiifree modchip: Solderless mod

Posted May 5, 2007 at 4:52PM by QJ Staff Listed in: Wii Tags: modchip, PCB, prototype
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Announcing a mod...for a modchip. Takrin over at WiiNewz has been working on a variation of the Wiifree modchip that's currently in circulation. What makes Takrin's mod interesting is that it combines the Wiifree's (free) software coding to a PCB, held in place with just double-sided tape and foam - the chip isn't soldered onto the Wii console. Takrin also added solder pads on the chip in case users preferred soldering the chip in.

The modder hasn't tested the chip during the time of this report - he further comments that this solderless Wiifree mod is still a prototype. Just keep in touch in case Takrin updates with test results, project updates, or even an instruction guide. For now, here are sample pics of the chip - the larger PCB is for the upgradeable, while the smaller PCB is for the non-upgradeable version of this Wiifree mod.

Wiifree screenshots - Image 1 Wiifree screenshots - Image 2 Wiifree screenshots - Image 3 Wiifree screenshots - Image 4



Via WiiNewz

 
 
 

Comments

by - 2007-05-05 17:15:56
lo

WOw this has made my day:D:D
by - 2007-05-05 17:34:49
lo

WOw this has made my day:D:D
by - 2007-05-05 22:30:33
wtf

wtf
by - 2007-05-06 21:26:08
Fake

Look at the pictures. The 'solder' pads are actually dark print. It looks like the guy printed out a circuit diagram, glued it to cardboard, and took pictures of it.... Wish it was real though, I'd like a solderless mod for the Wii.
by - 2007-05-06 21:33:30
stupid guy saying its fake

its not fake r u stupid go to the forums www.wiinewz.com hes updated with new pics showing the bottom this is the real deal.
by - 2007-05-24 18:21:26
Real

haha, well duh it was a print out, it was an example geeze, don't judge a book by its cover! this is real, and its simple, so no need to fake it :P I already made one my self a while back, though it was not as great as this. Good Job! I 1st got the Idea looking at my old cheap mod for xbox.

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