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Add comparison image to stock wii
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README.md

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<a href="#features">Features</a> &middot;
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<a href="#size--scale">Size & Scale</a> &middot;
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<a href="#components">Components</a> &middot;
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<a href="#build-guide">Build Guide</a>
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<a href="#build-guide">Build Guide</a> &middot;
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<a href="#special-thanks">Special Thanks</a>
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- **7.4% the volume** of an original Wii console
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- You could fit **13.5** of these inside an original Wii
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![Size comparison](images/deck-of-cards.jpg)
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<img src="images/deck-of-cards.jpg" width="48%" /> <img src="images/size-comparison.png" width="48%" />
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I'm pretty sure this sets the record for the smallest functional scale-model Wii console, but let me know if I'm wrong!
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Making a tiny build like this is made possible by trimming the Wii motherboard down to the bare essentials. The result is a board which is just *62x62mm*, but still contains the CPU, GPU, RAM and flash memory.
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<img src="images/motherboard-front.jpg" width="45%" /> <img src="images/motherboard-back.jpg" width="45%" />
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<img src="images/motherboard-front.jpg" width="48%" /> <img src="images/motherboard-back.jpg" width="48%" />
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Since we removed the original power circuitry and trimmed off the USB, Bluetooth, and GameCube connectors, we need to provide power and data to the board another way. I designed a couple of boards which solder directly to the front of a trimmed Wii motherboard to provide power and data, which help avoid a tangled mess of wires.
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![Front Panel Board](images/front-panel.jpg)
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Since the GameCube controller connectors on the original Wii wouldn't fit cleanly on a build of this size, I use TRRS headphone connectors instead. This is the exact same approach used on the amazing [GC Nano](https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/gc-nano-the-worlds-smallest-gamecube.5697/) and in fact I made sure the dongles are pinout compatible!
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![GameCube dongle](images/gamecube-dongle.jpg)
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### Cooling
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The final part of the "stack" is a custom heatsink which is designed to be as low profile as possible, while still providing adequate cooling for the Wii's CPU and GPU. The heatsink is designed to be machined from aluminum or copper, and incorporates mounting holes which align with those on the Wii motherboard.
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- Press-fit two 3 x 1mm magnets into the holes on the sd card cover, make sure they match polarity with the magnets on the front panel PCB
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- Slide the side panel into the case
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## Special Thanks
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This project would not be possible without the amazing [BitBuilt community](https://bitbuilt.net), I'm truly standing on the shoulders of giants here.
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In particular, I'd like to thank:
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- [Wesk](https://twitter.com/Weskmods) for setting the bar so high with renders, for the suggestion of using magnets in the case assembly, and for the inspirational GC Nano
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- [Aurelio](https://twitter.com/aureliomannara) for pointing me in the right direction to help figure the soft shutdown and power on via Wiimote.
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- [YveltalGriffin](https://twitter.com/YveltalGriffin) for PCB design feedback, helping me when I was documenting the bluetooth module, and of course for fujiflex and nandFlex
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- [CrazyGadget](https://twitter.com/crazygadgetmods) for helping me fix my GL823K on the first revision of my boards, and for the inspirational GC Nano
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- [Y2K](https://twitter.com/y2k_x38) and supertazon for joining the PCB assembly live stream and being super supportive
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## License
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Permissively released under the Solderpad Hardware License v2.1

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