ElectronAVE Kit

Name: ElectronAVE Kit
Brand: Electron Shepherd LLC
SKU: PCBA-AVE-KIT
Price: 79.99 USD
Availability: InStock

for the Wii™

$79.99 USD

Product variants

Initially released in this form in 2023 and considered to be one of the best methods for achieving direct HDMI™ output from the Nintendo Wii™!

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ElectronAVE Kit

$79.99 USD

This design accepts the digital video output from the Nintendo Wii and uses ikorb’s GCVideo to output a high quality, configurable HDMI™ output to any compatible display! All ElectronAVE units are sent with the latest stable release of GCVideo.Currently that version is 3.1.

The ElectronAVE can easily be installed into any Wii (excluding the Wii Mini) using the on-board vias associated with the internal digital video and audio communications.

This design can either be used directly as is or configured with the use of a universal remote or a GameCube controller. If you want to use a GameCube controller for configuration, then you can press L+R+X+Y and the configuration menu will open. GameCube controllers can only be used on Wii's that have GameCube controller inputs.

Warnings!

This installation is difficult if you are not confident in your soldering skills or if you do not have magnification available. We highly recommend that you review the installation video below before purchasing this to determine whether or not you feel comfortable with all of the steps involved. If you do not feel comfortable with this installation, then please consider using one of the Recommended Installers in the table below.

When installing the FFC into the kit please ensure that the blue stiffener of the FFC is on the bottom and not the top.

Because of the involved nature of this installation, Electron Shepherd will not be able to process returns or refunds for boards that have previously been installed on a Wii. We will only be able to accept returns and refunds if the kit has not previously been installed. All of our kits are programmed, inspected, and verified to be functional prior to being shipped out to our customers.

Please be aware that these boards contain components that are sensitive to ESD strikes. Be sure to handle these using proper ESD handling techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have some questions about this product or you're looking to debug your installation, then you should start by reviewing our ElectronAVE - FAQ and Debug page.

Installation Instructions

The following link has instructions on how to install the ElectronAVE into your Wii (please note that this page is a work in progress and I welcome suggestions on how to improve them): ElectronAVE - Installation Instructions.

If you'd rather follow a video that shows the installation process from start to finish, then please check out the videos linked in the sections below.

Technical Specifications

Size:46.75mm x 30.6mm
Supply Voltage: 3.3V and 5V
Video Input: Wii Digital Video
Audio Input: Wii I2S
Video Output: HDMI™
Typical Current: 140mA @ 3.3V, 20mA @ 5V

What's Included

1x ElectronAVE
1x mini-HDMI Breakout Board
1x IR Sensor and Button Board
1x FFC Cable, 100mm

Recommended Installers

Electron Shepherd has had conversations with each of these installers and has determined that they possess the skills to perform this installation for others.

Voultar (Kentucky, USA)

Twitter

@Voultar

Website

https://voultar.com/

Location

Kentucky, USA

iFixRetro (New York, USA)

info@ifixretro.com

Twitter

@ifixretro

Website

Location

New York, USA

Retro Digital LLC (Florida, USA)

retrodigitalstore@gmail.com

Twitter

@RetroDigitalLLC

Website

https://www.retrodigital.store/

Location

Florida, USA

PastPerfectGames (North Carolina, USA)

pastperfectgames@gmail.com

Twitter

@bahamutfan

Website

https://www.pastperfectgames.com/

Location

North Carolina, USA

PowrUp Gaming (North Carolina, USA)

powrupgaming@gmail.com

Twitter

@PowrUpGaming

Website

https://www.powrupgaming.com/

Location

North Carolina, USA

Logistics (Connecticut, USA)

support@logisticsct.com

Twitter

@logisticsct

Website

https://www.logisticsct.com/

Location

Connecticut, USA

Bitjump Gaming (Utah, USA)

contact@bitjumpgames.com

Twitter

@bitjumpgames

Website

https://bitjumpgaming.com/

Location

Utah, USA

Modzvilleusa (USA)

modzvilleusa@gmail.com

Twitter

@modzvilleusa

Website

https://modzvilleusa.com/

Location

USA

Pink Skeleton Gaming (USA)

Twitter

@Pink_Skelly

Website

https://pink-skeleton-gaming.com/

Location

USA

Prof_gLX (Canada)

atelier.retrotech@gmail.com

Twitter

@Prof_gLX

Website

Location

Quebec, Canada

Merki (Germany)

info@merki.net

Twitter

Website

http://www.merki.net/

Location

Germany

Nostalgic Indulgences (Singapore)

nostalgic.indulgences@gmail.com

Twitter

@nosIndulgences

Website

Location

Singapore

Oldskool Consoles (United Kingdom)

david@oldskoolconsoles.com

Twitter

Website

http://www.oldskoolconsoles.com/

Location

United Kingdom

All software licensing that appears on ikorb’s repository for GCVideo applies to this product. Electron Shepherd LLC claims no ownership of the binary that is loaded onto this product.

All company, brand, and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Electron Shepherd LLC has no affiliation to, is not associated or sponsored by, and has no express rights to third-party trademarks. The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

Quality Comparison

Videos

Electron Shepherd has no affiliation with the following creators. These videos were linked because they showcase the capabilities of this product.

Excellent Product with Fast Shipping

Shipping was fast and the product is excellent! I appreciate the installation and troubleshooting information provided on the website. As an experienced console modder, I found installation straightforward. Definitely need a microscope to install this one!

Install went amazingly, the image looks so much better than the av out the wii normally has. This is definitely a project for people who are experienced but if your willing and have the know how i highly recommend this.

Great video quality

Great video quality, install was relatively easy with the right tools. I had to reflow a few solder joints, but everything worked after that.

Great product arrived in a fair time but it had everything it promised it was nicely packaged

Generell finde ich solche Projekte immer gut

Generell finde ich solche Projekte immer gut. Bis jetzt hatte ich noch keine Zeit den Umbau vorzunehmen.
Danke für solche wunderbare Arbeit.

Using hdmi is way more convenient if you're unwilling to have a seperate setup for component cables, the wii output looks and sounds fantastic. The install was very tricky however, magnification and patience will need to be in abundance.

Difficult, but excellent

This is obviously a very thoughtfully designed product. I'm no pro at soldering but I have some experience and an electronic microscope. It took me two tries to get the vias done properly and I couldn't have done it without the scope. Also be sure to pay attention to the recommended wire gauge.

Love the HDMI Kit

The Installation is rather hard to because of the small components on the Board so it really shouldn't be done with no prior training on SMD components or good Equipment like a small soldering iron, lots and lots of flux and in best case a Microscope for better view of the soldering points.
But all in all I love the HDMI Kit, it looks so much better now on my TV even without using a Scaler inbetween :)

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ElectronAVE Kit

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