ElectronAVE Kit
ElectronAVE Kit
Unlike the original version of the ElectronAVE, this product is a kit. This kit contains the ElectronAVE, a 150mm long flex cable, and a mini-HDMI™ breakout board. As of April 4th, 2023 all purchases of this kit will include an IR Sensor Board by default for Wii's that do not have a GameCube controller ports. This board can be installed in Wii's that do have GameCube controller ports, but it is not necessary.
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.
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.
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.
FAQs and Debugging
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.
Recommended Installers
Electron Shepherd is in the process of validating each of these installers (and new installers to add to this list),
| Name | Website | Location | Verified? | ||
| Voultar | - | @Voultar | https://voultar.com/ | Kentucky, USA | YES |
| iFixRetro | info@ifixretro.com | @ifixretro | - | New York, USA | YES |
| Modzvilleusa |
modzvilleusa@gmail.com
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@modzvilleusa | https://modzvilleusa.com/ | - | YES |
| Retro Digital LLC | retrodigitalstore@gmail.com | @RetroDigitalLLC | https://www.retrodigital.store/ | Florida, USA | YES |
| PastPerfectGames | pastperfectgames@gmail.com | @bahamutfan | https://www.pastperfectgames.com/ | North Carolina, USA | YES |
| Prof_gLX | atelier.retrotech@gmail.com | @Prof_gLX | - | Quebec, Canada | YES |
| PowrUp Gaming | powrupgaming@gmail.com | @PowrUpGaming | https://www.powrupgaming.com/ | North Carolina, USA | YES |
| Logistics |
support@logisticsct.com | @logisticsct | https://www.logisticsct.com/ | Connecticut, USA | YES |
| Merki | info@merki.net | - | http://www.merki.net/ | Germany | YES |
| Pink Skeleton Gaming | - | @Pink_Skelly | https://pink-skeleton-gaming.com/ | In Process | |
| Nostalgic Indulgences | nostalgic.indulgences@gmail.com | @nosIndulgences | - | Singapore | In Process |
| Oldskool Consoles | david@oldskoolconsoles.com | - | http://www.oldskoolconsoles.com/ | UK | Yes |
| Bitjump Gaming | upgrades@bitjumpgaming.com | @bitjumpgaming | Salt Lake City, UT | Yes |
Installation Video
@bitjumpgaming Luis asked me to upgrade his Nintendo Wii console. What do you think of the clear shell and internal HDMI port? #retrogaming #nintendo #wii #retrogamingontiktok ♬ Chill Vibes - Febri Handika
Top quality kit here. Will continue to purchase and install these for a long time.
Hace un tiempo adqurí el producto, ya que un cliente quiso que se lo instalara en su consola, la verdad quede solprendido con el resultado final, me decidí a dejar este comentario ya que en el momento no vi tutorial en español mostrando y detasllando todo el proseso, espero que le sea de alguna ayuda este contenido:
https://youtu.be/k93JC8UylVU?si=fOr6nP2aiVyBhbVk
Amazing and well crafted! Good!
Shipping took so long and with the fire in California, it took more than a month receiving it. Had to upgrade my old tools and with kids around I could only work so much daily. Have to say it had sharpened my soldering skills. It wasn't easy.
As far as hardware mods in this space go, this is one of the easiest installs I've ever done. The installation instruction are thorough and easy to follow. The HDMI mod itself works excellently and absolutely trounces the video quality of the external HDMI adapter that I was using.
I asked a friend of mine to help me with the installation. He said the kit was well designed and the instructions are good as well.
As for the finished Wii: I hooked it up to my 4K TV and I’m very satisfied. Great video quality. I think I’ll be getting a scaler now to really take advantage of the upgrade. Thank you very much!
(PAL Wii, Revison 40)
This Mod brings new life to the beloved Wii console. With the proper board prep install is a breeze. Quality, price, and customer service was absolutely incredible. There was an issue with checkout. The team was quick to respond to emails and had the matter sorted within minutes. Hands down the best pure digital option for the Wii! Thank You!
As expected, this is a very tricky install. The vias are exceedingly tiny but the translucent flex pcb let me line everything up well enough for the solder's surface tension to full it all properly into place. I wish some prepared lengths of wire were included but the freedom of choosing your own is valuable to some modders. This took almost three weeks to arrive after it was ordered, though I'm glad it did, without damage. One thing I wish was better documented is where and how to modify the case to fit the HDMI connector. It's not critical to get perfectly right -- unlike the soldering -- but it would be a nice addition to have a template or some measurements drawn on a sticker or something.
