"Easiest" Wii Portable is FINALLY Finished! - Building an Ashida Wii Part 3

Thanks to PCBWay for providing the 3D print for this build! www.pcbway.com
It's been a long road for my Ashida Wii portable build, but it's finally finished! In this video, you'll learn how to assemble, configure, and use the Ashida Wii portable.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Parts Overview
03:01 - Resin Shell from PCBWay
05:17 - Populate Controller Board PCBs
08:09 - Populate Interface Board PCB
09:26 - Add Fan, Heatsinks, and Trigger Buttons
10:43 - Wire Up Battery Clips
13:09 - Add PMS 2 and Interface Board
14:33 - Add Addressable LED
16:24 - Solder Interface Board Wires
18:17 - How to Wrap Wires
19:49 - Solder Speaker and Audio Wires
20:48 - Pre-Solder Wires to PMS 2
23:12 - Add PMS PD
24:02 - Solder SCW, SDW, Sense, and U10 Wires
24:27 - Solder Thermistor to Wii Board
24:53 - Solder Wii Power Wires
25:56 - Attach Heatsinks
26:26 - Solder Signal Wires to Wii
28:56 - Add IPS Screen
29:24 - Prepare Driver Board
30:18 - Pre-Solder VGA Wires
31:16 - Modify Driver Board for 3.3v Power
31:56 - Issues with Right Controller PCB
33:24 - Solder L and R Button Contacts
34:34 - Solder Wires to Speakers
35:47 - Add Right and Left Controller PCBs
37:16 - Wire Shell Halves Together
38:27 - Solder Mode, Data, and USB Wires
39:52 - Solder VGA Wires
41:24 - Add Batteries and Finish Assembly
42:28 - Initial Testing, Problems, and Solutions
46:41 - Update Firmware and Config RV Loader
51:51 - Using the Ashida
54:12 - Pros and Cons and Final Thoughts

[@dubesinhower]

NOTE ABOUT THE BOM Z BUTTONS: Gunnar told me that the BOM Z switches can be used by bending the legs so it stands up vertically. Might require soldering wires to the other legs

[@othertonywi1son]

Only 2 legs are required for a switch to work, the other 2 are just for support. JoeBleeps just uploaded a video on replacing trigger buttons on GBA that uses a similar switch.

[@vaguerant]

The "Force widescreen" setting for GameCube games that you're talking about in RVloader isn't about the display on the LCD panel, it's a hack that tries to modify GameCube games so that *they* run in widescreen (as in, Kirby is a circle when the LCD panel is set to 16:9). It doesn't allow you to play the games in 4:3 like you were hoping but if you're still "stuck" with 16:9 currently, it will make a lot of games look better to force them to run at 16:9, since you're already outputting them at 16:9 anyway.

[@maxkcool4102]

This is a very big step for the community. I’ve been lurking around the bitbuilt forums, doing research and practicing soldering for awhile now, and the lack of documentation/good guides has made the “easiest Wii Portable” Ashida feel like a practically impossible feat. With this video, it finally feels legitimately attainable to someone like me who isn’t an expert. Thank you so much!!!

[@Storieddd]

I'm not planning on building an Ashida and probably never will but the level of detail and care that clearly went into this video along with the great editing and pacing makes it a joy to watch. Just wanted to say I appreciate the effort you put in to making these videos flow well

[@dubesinhower]

Thank you!

[@TheRealXyzven]

Thank you, both for doing this labour of love as well a building the Ashida. As well, good on you for calling out the community for not having a step by step guide in one place to build this.

[@espset1234]

I'm incredibly impressed by not just doing this build in the first place, but mostly the video itself! I recognize the effort and skills needed to make a video such as this and its insanely impressive! Huge props for this man, seriously🎉

[@37Kilo2]

Your guide was immensely helpful! I was able to complete my Ashida last night due to this video. The only issue I'm having is with the fan; I don't know if it's faulty, or it's sandwiched too tightly in the case and can't spin. I decided not to solder to the speaker legs, instead, I released the legs from the plastic housing so they stood almost vertical. This made it so the legs would contact the controller PCBs.

[@_BELMONT_]

It's finally here! Time to kick back, relax, and experience the journey!

[@dubesinhower]

Haha, thanks for your support!

[@jakey_wow]

Thank you Dubesinhower! Very well done. I agree with the lack of documentation, I have managed to bumble my way through the build with 30 tabs open and some guess work. Sometimes the tip you need is just a passing comment on page 30 of a mega-thread haha. I'm glad you've made this wonderful resource for the community, and may use it myself if I choose to build another someday

[@speakingwithareed3405]

7 months later and I was able to order every single part for the Ashida! Hoping to get all the parts in hand by the end of the month. Wish me luck lol.

[@Paul-me3vo]

Just a tip for the triggers, those metal brackets that attach the trigger button to the shaft can cause the trigger to jam. Nintendo themselves stopped selling gamecube controllers with those brackets after the first batch, and they can be completely omitted. Great tutorial overall!!

[@bcsbrown1]

Great work! This video will make this build so much easier for people. I'm sure putting this whole video together was a ton of work but it came out great.

[@dubesinhower]

Thank you!

[@Hmmm-qu3yc]

Another thing some people do is not relocating Bluetooth so you can make the start button the second z button, and you can add 2 screen control buttons. This allows you to change the screen to 4:3.

[@k.k9206]

You're a gem on youtube, I love your content and hope you get more exposure, Your Mod News and Tutorials are awesome thanks for taking the time to do this!

[@dubesinhower]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words!

[@dwadthechad]

cannot stress how incredibly useful this is🙏

[@Its_NEX123]

Thank you so much for this vid! I've been researching for this and have just managed to able to afford everything I need . This vid has boosted my confidence to actually get this done, gonna get started next week if i've got the time.

[@cis2471]

Its finally here. Im so hyped

[@PCBWay]

It's COMING! 🥳🥳 Thanks a ton for bringing us this KOOL one!

[@harryknapper1133]

Never stop making content man love your vids!

[@dubesinhower]

Thank you, means a lot!

[@WeskMods]

It's great to finally see you complete the build, nice job!

[@dubesinhower]

Thank you for designing it!

[@MichaelMonn]

Looks pretty man. You can definitely tell you care about your craft.

[@BelowAverageGaming]

Bad ass man, I'm going to have to try this

[@princesspeach5308]

Thank you for making this tutorial!!! I’m planning on building an Ashiba as well. Now it’s time for you to make a vid on making a GC Nano ❤

[@dubesinhower]

OMG lol. Maybe someday, but I have a big backlog of other stuff in the works

[@princesspeach5308]

@@dubesinhower Your videos are very clear and useful! I appreciate all the hard work you put into them 😊

[@nate.iversen]

Legend!!!

[@dubesinhower]

Thanks for the support!

[@yobb89]

my resin shell came out perfect, just had to use a exacto knife to clear out the batter tab holders, order from jlc pcb

[@princesspeach5308]

I am planning on having a translucent blue shell made. As a curiosity, how much did it cost you?

[@yobb89]

@@princesspeach5308 it was $150 aud for everything inc shipping at jlc pcb, pcbway cost way more, they wanted $160 for just the top and bottom shell without Shipp cost or extras lcd mount button brackets etc, I just order clear resin, you can dye the colour yourself

[@dekky3908]

I love the concept of this, but with the price and so many powerful new hand-helds coming out I just can't justify making one. I have a Steamdeck, but would like to get something smaller and more pocketable if I wanted another handheld to add to my extensive collection. I might still revisit this idea sometime in the future, but just not right now. Great video series either way.

[@dubesinhower]

Yea, it's the kind of mod you do to flex IMO lol

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

If you need to justify its worth you don’t need one. For some this is literally fulfilling their childhood dream, which is what drives all the efforts in development at bitbuilt.

[@zergmare7]

I was soldering down a wire on the PMS-2 and removed one of the .74UH parts. I THINK I saved it though cause I was able to solder the tiny nubs on the side to the board

[@8bitnation419]

Awesome build i wish someone would make a kit for this to buy along with ribbon cables instead of wires to make the build a lot neater and easier to install. Or even better just make a motherboard subboard like the Open Endo board for the Sega Nomad for this case with everything on it, besides the motherboard.

[@lamaowca1504]

Why couldn't I just put the 4:3 screen in there?

[@pieta9097]

great video! having the same problem you had at 42:33. did shorter usb wire do the trick or was it something else?

[@dubesinhower]

Short wire + 34 gauge wire can wrap tighter than 30 gauge wire. So some combination of those

[@zergmare7]

So, your earlier videos had us use a usb to install rv loader. I assume that was moved to the inside of the machine?

[@speakingwithareed3405]

for the shoulder button 3d printed parts does it matter if its resin or PLA?

[@Decoder0007]

I just finished my ashida using this guide and I had the same issue with the USB wires where it wouldnt detect my usb drive. I'm hoping using the 34awg magnet wire will fix it for me

[@dantendo7232]

The wires that you used for wrapping wire look really thin, do you have a link for those?

[@alleosussquirt8041]

Hey this might sound dumb, but what kind of speakers does this use? I ask because there wasn't any referenced in the BOM.

[@HelenMorris-iv1rk]

When doing the battery clips do you need 22 Gauge?

[@zacharyadelson1390]

Something I never understood about this or modded consoles in general is, do they keep save files? Like if I had my ashida running paper mario, i close it, play another game, when I come back to paper mario do I have my save files?

[@curiousurick]

I’m trying to remove u4 by heating with a gun like you but there’s a bit of white plastic left that won’t budge

[@LowTonin]

The GC + 2 PCB doesn't seem to be in stock. Is there any possibility of a restock any time soon? If not is there a gerber file or something that I can use to order my own PCB?

[@dubesinhower]

There is actually a GitHub repo for that board: github.com/Aurelio92/GCPlus-2.0 Unfortunately you will have to load the project in Eagle (PCB CAD software) to generate the Gerber files

[@dylbob9000]

Any developments on getting 4:3 on this?

[@ashidaUwU]

It's me :)

[@DashaMorales-xh2rm]

Hey, one question, it is safe to travel with the Ashida in a airplane? (Im asking because of the Ion-lithium batteries), and another question, i was reading the ashida BOM and in the PMS-lite or PMS2 4LAYER and PMS-PD 4LAYER sections when i click the link it says that is out of stock, and more below it says that it was replaced to an PMS PD 3, does the PMS PD 3 works for the ashida build or not?

[@dubesinhower]

Yes, the PD 3 is the board you want to use now. It should have improved battery charging as well. According to the FAA, lithium batteries in gaming handhelds are allowed in your carry-on: www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/portable-electronic-devices-with-batteries However, I would not be surprised if the TSA thinks your Ashida looks like a bomb lol

[@DashaMorales-xh2rm]

@@dubesinhower thank you

[@bigdawghoss9871]

Just Curious. All in. About how much did this set you back? I was tracking about 250-300 all day for all components. Assuming i already had a donor board from a wii and a GC controller

[@maxkcool4102]

YES!!!

[@askinmanuel]

Bellísima

[@CooldownCentral]

damn all those wires bruh.... intimidating

[@BigBargeXL]

i really want to build a portable Wii but have no experience with soldering, would you still recommend this or should i try a smaller project for practice?

[@dubesinhower]

Definitely do not do this without practicing on a few other projects first

[@BigBargeXL]

@@dubesinhower what do you recommend?

[@mjc0961]

It's finished, very nice! I'm just gonna go ahead and not add this one to my pile of uninstalled mods though 😅

[@dubesinhower]

Understandable lol

[@TheLotroNerd]

can you run an oled?

[@NepsandHelis]

Do you think I’d be ok with 26 AWG wire than 24 Guage?

[@dubesinhower]

I’m not sure, I think it might be okay since the wires are so short

[@lukasdollinger6752]

is it worth it or would you say buying a Steam Deck or ROG ally is the better option?

[@dubesinhower]

While I love the Ashida, it's expensive, time consuming, and is missing serious features at the time of this video

[@lukasdollinger6752]

@@dubesinhower ok so the rog ally or steam deck with emudeck is the better option right?

[@dubesinhower]

@lukasdollinger6752 I haven’t tested either but I would say so

[@huntermoser4737]

where can i find the case files

[@dubesinhower]

It's at the bottom of the first post on Bitbuilt bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/ashida-wii-portable.4529/

[@hgolems]

before i watch the video how much does this cost on average excluding the wii itself

[@guestc142]

Cost me about 700 GBP (Including a 3d printer and a Wii). The Wii was 15 pounds and the 3d printer was about 300.

[@misteryeet2375]

Hello, It's the first time I try to build a console, I was wondering, which website to find the D1 Pin at 15:37 please :) Thank you for your video sir, I will follow your guide to build my first console!

[@dubesinhower]

D1 is labelled in the GC Controllers section of the BitBuilt Wii trimming guide: bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/the-definitive-wii-trimming-guide.198/

[@alleosussquirt8041]

I have to argue against the claims of just getting a steam deck. Frankly speaking, it is hit and miss on GameCube, usually stuttering from rendering shader caches.

[@Perisys1312]

i love my steam deck, this would still be objectively better for gamecube and even some wii games

[@mateobean6635]

Threading machine-thread screws into plastic really fluffs my tufts @33:00 Beautiful job otherwise.

[@bucket5576]

How in the goddamn world are you soldering to the vias??? I've just killed my wii because all the vias I needed to solder to are just gone

[@guestc142]

You need a good iron, some flux and small enough magnet wire (34 awg). I use a pinecil v2 as my main iron.

[@monsterpatch9074]

i thought it was my headset.

[@SwedishCrack]

This shouldn't be your first project build.

[@dubesinhower]

Yes I totally agree. It's not the most difficult thing I've ever done, but good solder joints are a must

[@chipgoode9515]

I appreciate the video! I think fussing about there not being documentation and that is why you made the video is not a great thing since you show how you made so many mistakes and said "don't do this" so many times. It's confusing and not perfectly clear. You cannot poo poo on a community such as that with trying to grow your own KZbin. You are not in a position to do that yet. KZbin

[@cyclinginthemotorcity8086]

What diameter solder do you use for a project like this?