Hacking Custom Nintendont System Menu Channels for Wii/vWii

[Baccabechoppin]

kenobiwii is used for cheats so make sure you have it off
//NIN_CFG_CHEATS |
//strcpy(ncfg->CheatPath, "/Games/GAFE01 - Animal Crossing/GAFE.gct");
I believe you have it like this
NIN_CFG_CHEATS |
or
strcpy(ncfg->CheatPath, "/Games/GAFE01 - Animal Crossing/GAFE.gct");
so just add // and recompile

alternatively you can download the kenobiwii.bin file and copy it to your usb device but I prefer method 1

Turned that off and the error didn't appear so thanks for that! Now whenever I boot the channel the wiimotes stay on and connect, however it causes my TV to lose signal from the Wii (My TV just says no signal) Seems like a strange thing to happen. Any advice for this issue?

 

[AbdallahTerro]

if your games are on SD use:
//NIN_CFG_USB |
if they are on usb comment it out
NIN_CFG_USB |

also make sure these lines are commented like this:
//NIN_CFG_FORCE_WIDE |
//NIN_CFG_FORCE_PROG |

finally make sure the gamepath and ID are written corrently
ncfg->GameID = 0x47414645; //GAFE
strcpy(ncfg->GamePath, "/Games/GAFE01 - Animal Crossing/game.iso");
you have to change 0x47414645 to whatever ID4 (using text to hex converter) your game has also the path to the iso accordingly

 

[Baccabechoppin]

if your games are on SD use:
//NIN_CFG_USB |
if they are on usb comment it out
NIN_CFG_USB |

also make sure these lines are commented like this:
//NIN_CFG_FORCE_WIDE |
//NIN_CFG_FORCE_PROG |

finally make sure the gamepath and ID are written corrently
ncfg->GameID = 0x47414645; //GAFE
strcpy(ncfg->GamePath, "/Games/GAFE01 - Animal Crossing/game.iso");
you have to change 0x47414645 to whatever ID4 (using text to hex converter) your game has also the path to the iso accordingly

I've gone through and made sure everything I don't need has the // at the start but I still get no signal on my TV. I've been trying with Smash Bros Melee, here are my settings just in case they're any help:

if(argsboot == false)
{
// if (LoadNinCFG() == false){
memset(ncfg, 0, sizeof(NIN_CFG));
ncfg->Magicbytes = 0x01070CF6;
ncfg->Version = 0x00000003;
ncfg->Config = ncfg->Config |
NIN_CFG_USB |
//NIN_CFG_HID |
NIN_CFG_MEMCARDEMU |
//NIN_CFG_MC_MULTI |
//NIN_CFG_CHEATS |
//NIN_CFG_FORCE_WIDE |
//NIN_CFG_FORCE_PROG |
//NIN_CFG_NATIVE_SI |
//NIN_CFG_WIIU_WIDE |
NIN_CFG_AUTO_BOOT;
ncfg->Language = NIN_LAN_AUTO;
ncfg->GameID = 0x47414c45; //GALE in Hex
strcpy(ncfg->GamePath, "/games/GALE01/game.iso");
//strcpy(ncfg->CheatPath, "/games/GALE01/GALE.gct");
ncfg->MaxPads = 4;
ncfg->MemCardBlocks = 0x0;//50 blocks use 0x2; for 251 blocks

 

[AbdallahTerro]

it looks fine!
just make sure the path upper/lower cases in the path match what you actually have on your usb device
you can also force a specific video mode to see if that makes any difference

 

[Baccabechoppin]

it looks fine!
just make sure the path upper/lower cases in the path match what you actually have on your usb device
you can also force a specific video mode to see if that makes any difference

Well at least I know how to use Hex translators Also how would I go about forcing a specific video mode?

Edit: On my hard drive melee has the ID of GALE01 however when I launch Nintendon't it has the ID of GALP01, which one should I use for Hex?

 

[Ughwire]

If Nintendon't is telling you that the actual ID is GALP01, then use that. That means you have the PAL version of melee. I believe the OP also has details on forcing PAL video settings as well, but I'm not sure if that's the issue.

 

[Baccabechoppin]

If Nintendon't is telling you that the actual ID is GALP01, then use that. That means you have the PAL version of melee. I believe the OP also has details on forcing PAL video settings as well, but I'm not sure if that's the issue.

I'll try with that ID and see if it works. However I have one quick question: If I were to force PAL video settings would I be able to still run my non-PAL games through Nintendon't?

 

[AbdallahTerro]

forcing video modes can cause trouble, it's always the last resort
I believe you are using the wrong ID
to make sure, just hexedit your game.iso file and read the actual ID (first 6 characters)

 

[Baccabechoppin]

Never Hexedited anything in my life, could you please explain the process to me?

 

[AbdallahTerro]

basically you need any hex editor tool such as "Hex Workshop"
install the tool
right click game.iso
select "Edit with Hex Workshop"
the game ID will be displayed on top right side

 

[Baccabechoppin]

basically you need any hex editor tool such as "Hex Workshop"
install the tool
right click game.iso
select "Edit with Hex Workshop"
the game ID will be displayed on top right side

According to Hex Workshop the correct ID is GALP01. Should I change the folder name on my hard drive from GALE01 to GALP01?

EDIT: Attempted the above (changed all the hex and stuff as well) and installed the channel, but now when I boot the channel the screen goes black and the Wii just turns off.
Should I use the Dios-Mios channel thing seeing as though i'm having so many issues with Nintendon't channels? (Although I don't understand that thread much) Referring to this by the way: https://gbatemp.net/threads/custom-...ection-for-system-menu-backup-loaders.325003/

 

[AbdallahTerro]

According to Hex Workshop the correct ID is GALP01. Should I change the folder name on my hard drive from GALE01 to GALP01?

EDIT: Attempted the above (changed all the hex and stuff as well) and installed the channel, but now when I boot the channel the screen goes black and the Wii just turns off.
Should I use the Dios-Mios channel thing seeing as though i'm having so many issues with Nintendon't channels? (Although I don't understand that thread much) Referring to this by the way: https://gbatemp.net/threads/custom-...ection-for-system-menu-backup-loaders.325003/

don't rename the folder just the ID
ncfg->GameID = 0x47414c45; //GALE in Hex
change it to
ncfg->GameID = 0x47414c50; //GALP in Hex

 

[AbdallahTerro]

According to Hex Workshop the correct ID is GALP01. Should I change the folder name on my hard drive from GALE01 to GALP01?

EDIT: Attempted the above (changed all the hex and stuff as well) and installed the channel, but now when I boot the channel the screen goes black and the Wii just turns off.
Should I use the Dios-Mios channel thing seeing as though i'm having so many issues with Nintendon't channels? (Although I don't understand that thread much) Referring to this by the way: https://gbatemp.net/threads/custom-...ection-for-system-menu-backup-loaders.325003/

try this one, keep the folder name the same (/Games/GALE01/):
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/101323173/Super Smash Bros. Me - GALX.wad

 

[Baccabechoppin]

try this one, keep the folder name the same (/Games/GALE01/):
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/101323173/Super Smash Bros. Me - GALX.wad

Will recompile my own first then I'll try yours if I still can't get it to work

 

[Baccabechoppin]

Compiled my own and I got it to work! Thanks for all the instructions dude! Might count on you for more stuff later down the track!

 

[AbdallahTerro]

great!
there's always a cause for failure, we just needed to find it out

 

[fatherjack]

Hi Abz,
I've had a major PC changeover and was wondering if I will still be able to checkout sources from googlecode before I reinstall everything,(heard it was going read-only on 25th?)

 

[AbdallahTerro]

Hi Abz,
I've had a major PC changeover and was wondering if I will still be able to checkout sources from googlecode before I reinstall everything,(heard it was going read-only on 25th?)

projects were copied to git
you can still checkout stuff from google code for 1 more year

 

[fergambo]

Hi Abz,
Fantastic guide (a bit hard at the beginning...)

I'm a bit desesperated, using the (most simple) autoboot-default.patch, I've got a patch error in update.c, and after this, error compiling the .dol. in update.c
I see in CMD this: 'In function 'Download': error: dir_argument_exists undeclared'....

I'm trying to compare files, but i don't know what to do

Any idea? thanks!

 

[AbdallahTerro]

Hi Abz,
Fantastic guide (a bit hard at the beginning...)

I'm a bit desesperated, using the (most simple) autoboot-default.patch, I've got a patch error in update.c, and after this, error compiling the .dol. in update.c
I see in CMD this: 'In function 'Download': error: dir_argument_exists undeclared'....

I'm trying to compare files, but i don't know what to do

Any idea? thanks!

Download these updated files

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/101209384/nintendon-t-read-only-296-autoboot.7z
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/101209384/GetMyBanner.7z

P.S> Tested with Animal Crossing, use the info in OP to change the game ID, path and Nintendont settings
use guide in OP
no patch needed just extract and edit main.c