Modders have been building Wii Portables for years. But now, for the first time ever, talented members of the community have created a kit to make building a portable more accessible than ever. This is the story of the Gboy kit.

UPDATE:
Unfortunately, the BitBuilt Store has shut down, and the Gboy kit has been discontinued. But all is not lost!

Gman, Aurelio and I started a new storefront called "4 Layer Tech" where we sell improved versions of all the boards you need to make your own Wii portable! https://4layertech.com/




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Recommended Tools

IRONS

Hakko 888D https://amzn.to/3aDdSZa
The most popular and recommended iron in the community. Used to be the iron I used til I upgraded to the much more expensive Hakko 951. Tips are inexpensive and there are a huge variety

TS80 https://amzn.to/2Y5Japi
Supposedly a great iron, recommended by several of my friends, but I've personally never used it. USB C powered. Recommend purchasing a chisel tip as well.

Rotary Tool

Tool https://amzn.to/2VCt3ha
For cutting the board. I have the harbor freight one, but this looks to be the exact same one but rebranded. Has served me great for years. Please wear safety glasses.

Cutoff Wheels https://amzn.to/355nM4G
A cheaper dremel (rotary tool) is perfect, but I highly recommend getting nicer cutoff wheels. I've purchased a ton of different cutoff wheels, and these ez lock ones have always performed the best for me

Multimeters

Neoteck https://amzn.to/2Y5X3DU
Entry level meter. Auto ranging. Should do the job

Fluke 117 https://amzn.to/2VVLRHb
My personal multimeter, if you want something fancier.

Hand Tools

Screwdrivers
Basic https://amzn.to/2S81ESa
Complete kit https://amzn.to/2Y4ohdZ
I love my ifixit kit to death. I have like 4 of them. They can open anything. But the simple 3 pack should do the trick.

Flush cutters https://amzn.to/355kv5u
Had these since 2014

Wire strippers https://amzn.to/2KuHw8u
Magical tool. Never going back to manual wire strippers

Helping hand
Cheap (will do the job) https://amzn.to/3cGrFQe
Durable (will last) https://amzn.to/2VF3QTr
Holds things. Useful if you only have 2 arms

Tweezers:
Cheap (will do the job) https://amzn.to/2KAoihW
Durable (will last) https://amzn.to/3cYwhRQ
Tiny fingers. Like using cheat codes. Don't abuse your tweezers. They aren't pry tools.

Supplies

22 awg stranded wire https://amzn.to/3cSGMq5
Use this for power. Perfect thickness for power in portables. Multiple colors lets you color coat voltage lines. Stranded keeps it from breaking inside the insulation and driving you crazy

34 awg magnet wire https://amzn.to/3bEILOl
Use this for all your data lines. The enamel coating protects it from shorting. Make sure to tin it properly.

Solder (Kester 63/37)
Spool (recommended) https://amzn.to/3bEJ2AR
Tube (not very much) https://amzn.to/2S8XAkq
The good stuff. Leaded solder makes everything easier, and your joints better. Not any more dangerous than lead free solder, just don't eat it. 63/37 is the ideal ratio. Thinner is better

Flux https://amzn.to/2Y2N7uM
Kester 951. Great flux. Soldering without flux is like washing dishes without soap. It just makes everything work soooooo much easier.

Solder braid https://amzn.to/2KALEEa
For fixing small oopsies. Solder braid is like an eraser. Good eraser erases. Bad eraser just schemers stuff all over your work. Good solder braid is worth it.

Solder Sucker https://amzn.to/3axp21K
For fixing big oopsies. You don't need a nice one, cheapest one you can find will do. This is the one I found.

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RESOURCES
Revision Identification Guide:
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php...

Definitive Wii Trimming Guide
https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php...


MUSIC
Break the Targets (Super Smash Bros. Melee) Guitar Cover
By: DSC
   • Break the Targets (Super Smash Bros. ...  

Celestial Valley (Kirby Air Ride) Guitar Cover
By: DSC
   • Celestial Valley (Kirby Air Ride) Gui...  

Gusty Garden Galaxy (Super Mario Galaxy) Guitar Cover
By: DSC
   • Gusty Garden Galaxy (Super Mario Gala...  

Wii Shop Channel Smooth Jazz Guitar and Accordion Cover
By: Dr. Pez
   • Wii Shop Channel Smooth Jazz Guitar &...  

Brinstar Breaks Metroid Remix ~ Volume IV
By: Dj CUTMAN
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https://open.spotify.com/track/69u0wG...

Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness Music Medley
By: Dr. Pez
   • Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Music Me...  

Pokemon Colosseum Music Medley
By: Dr. Pez
   • Pokémon Colosseum Music Medley