Hacking Wiip! Open Source modchip

[pelago]

I thought this deserved its own thread. TCNiSO are working on releasing schematics and source code for a cheap modchip, Wiip! http://www.tcniso.net/Nav/Wiip/

 

[ozzyzak]

I bet this'll get those prices down. Good to see some new development, and open source, all the better!

 

[_zZz_]

I really like the attitude of these guys..

open source, but if you want pre-made you pay a symbolic fee..

I must say that to them I wouldn't mind to pay 30$

 

[lolsjoel]

Right on, right on.

 

[shtonkalot]

Wow, that looks great.
I can't wait to have a go at building a modchip.

 

[Monkey01]

http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=14288
Omg, please, someone kill MaxConsole.

 

[_zZz_]

max console dont know english?

it costs 10$ to built... in equipment! LOL you don't pay for it! dahhhh

 

[Monkey01]

max console dont know english?

it costs 10$ to built... in equipment! LOL you don't pay for it! dahhhh

They do know English, but they get payed for every CycloWiz they sell.
And if there's an option between free for a cool open source thing and paying a shitload of money to some shitty cloning company, then guess what, sales will drop a little for them...

 

[FAST6191]

Good to know, thanks pelago.

With regard to maxconsole I know the whole "open source" thing can get a bit confusing but that is just plain moronic.

 

[Scorpin200]

Ok is this a new variation of the same mod chip that came out first a while ago or is it something new, because it looks to do everything exactly the same at 3 other similar mod chips. Which is the best if there is a such thing with mod chips for the wii, and is there really a need for it since there isn't anything to take advantage of having something like this?

 

[Monkey01]

Ok is this a new variation of the same mod chip that came out first a while ago or is it something new, because it looks to do everything exactly the same at 3 other similar mod chips. Which is the best if there is a such thing with mod chips for the wii, and is there really a need for it since there isn't anything to take advantage of having something like this?

It is mostly the same as the other mod chips yes (still a drive mod, not able to enable homebrew and all...), the advantage of this is that it's open source. So if you buy a chip yourself, you can put the code on it for free, or you can just buy a premade chip for $20 including shipping... I think that's quite an advantage?

 

[xalphax]

looks promising

i like all open source stuff!!

 

[nloding]

Forget Wiinja ... I'll support this!

 

[yatzr]

http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=14288
Omg, please, someone kill MaxConsole.

read through that news thread. all of the members are sick of the bias too. it's pretty funny

 

[lookout]

region free?

 

[xalphax]

region free?

me hopes so too!

 

[TheVirus]

Buy one for $20, or build it for $10. I'd do both

I don't really trust my handywork. I really hope this is real. These mod chips are getting insane now. I was all over the WiiKey when it was announced and now this. Can't wait to see what's next.

 

[elderdakkar]

deleted -- sry wrong post

 

[MartijnTiny]

omg, this thing is cool

really like the fact that you yourself can write code for it, and it is cool to solder your own chip.

 

[Veho]

Buy one for $20, or build it for $10.

Or start mass production for $20 and make $$$$