Wii chip - Page 3

Dailygeek · 27-03-2007, 23:09

Well, my wiikey should be here tomorrow

don't think i'll be doing it myself though

CliffyG · 12-04-2007, 12:58

Quite tempted to get one of these:

http://www.dsstore.co.uk/prod3.html

Just how hard would the soldering be? I have literally no experience.

EDIT

Spotted this:

Quote:

Quicksolder interface - no wires required

Is that a case of putting in the right position and heating then?

Desmo · 12-04-2007, 13:02

You line up the chip but still need to solder the points onto the board. Some people have had trouble with the quickersolder on the Wiikey though. I'd be quite reluctant to do it with no previous soldering experience, although you could practice on an old PCB if you've got anything laying around.

CliffyG · 12-04-2007, 13:07

Thanks. i've bought one now, hopefuly it will be here before saturday as my old man will be about and should be able to do it for me.

Nismo · 13-04-2007, 08:30

Just a warning, quick solder pads can sometimes actually be more tricky than using wires, plus should you ever need to remove the chip it will be a lot harder.

Will · 13-04-2007, 13:53

I'm happy to help with soldering might as well use some of my professional skills somewhere

But I don't know anything about Wiis....

CliffyG · 14-04-2007, 17:17

Started to take it apart today then realised i should have bought a tri-thingy screwdriver. Quite annoying! I'll have to order one up then get my dad round again to do it.

CliffyG · 21-04-2007, 21:55

Has anyone actually done this and got it working? Planning to get mine done tomorrow.

LeperousDust · 21-04-2007, 23:23

I don't have a wii, but i've done some ps2 chipping before, its not easy, but will a bit of effort its just really following instructions and soldering carefully. I reckon you'll be ok cliffy, if youre unsure, leave it apart ask on the internet or take to your local computer fair (they'll finish it for you, or at least they used to, havent been to one in years!!)

CliffyG · 21-04-2007, 23:38

My Dad is doing it and he did my old PS2 many moons ago. Hopefuly he'll be ok

. Just curious if other people had managed it really.

27-03-2007, 23:09	#21
Dailygeek Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 34	Well, my wiikey should be here tomorrow don't think i'll be doing it myself though __________________

12-04-2007, 13:02	#23
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	You line up the chip but still need to solder the points onto the board. Some people have had trouble with the quickersolder on the Wiikey though. I'd be quite reluctant to do it with no previous soldering experience, although you could practice on an old PCB if you've got anything laying around. __________________

12-04-2007, 13:07	#24
CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	Thanks. i've bought one now, hopefuly it will be here before saturday as my old man will be about and should be able to do it for me. __________________

13-04-2007, 08:30	#25
Nismo Columbian Coffee Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 81	Just a warning, quick solder pads can sometimes actually be more tricky than using wires, plus should you ever need to remove the chip it will be a lot harder. __________________

13-04-2007, 13:53	#26
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I'm happy to help with soldering might as well use some of my professional skills somewhere But I don't know anything about Wiis.... __________________ *No No!*

14-04-2007, 17:17	#27
CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	Started to take it apart today then realised i should have bought a tri-thingy screwdriver. Quite annoying! I'll have to order one up then get my dad round again to do it. __________________

21-04-2007, 21:55	#28
CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	Has anyone actually done this and got it working? Planning to get mine done tomorrow. __________________

21-04-2007, 23:23	#29
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	I don't have a wii, but i've done some ps2 chipping before, its not easy, but will a bit of effort its just really following instructions and soldering carefully. I reckon you'll be ok cliffy, if youre unsure, leave it apart ask on the internet or take to your local computer fair (they'll finish it for you, or at least they used to, havent been to one in years!!) __________________

21-04-2007, 23:38	#30
CliffyG Vodka Martini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Cambourne Posts: 576	My Dad is doing it and he did my old PS2 many moons ago. Hopefuly he'll be ok . Just curious if other people had managed it really. __________________ Last edited by CliffyG; 21-04-2007 at 23:55.