Show All ItemsMy daily bus ride to school and back takes up a total of an hour, and has taken up a total of an hour for the past few years. This has never been much of an issue for me... but I believe that the best DIY projects are the ones that solve non-issues. Why wait in a bus when I could entertain myself and my friends with something unusual? Why not build a portable Wii? As a high schooler, I couldn't afford to buy custom screens or anything of the sort. This build works around budget limitations by taking advantage of parts found inside cheap consumer gadgets. The total cost of my build only came up to $50. It took weeks of design and prototyping, but the final machine was eventually born. This Wii laptop:Is sleek, compact, and lightweight, Can run for up to three hours on battery power, Has an integrated sensor bar and speakers, Can be hooked up to a TV and used as an ordinary Wii,...and can be built entirely out of old and recycled electronics on a small budget. It has provided me and my friends with countless hours of fun, and it's been running strong for a year.

Be warned - this Instructable is not for the faint of heart. You should have some prior experience with electronics before attempting this. If done incorrectly, you could be left with a broken Wii. Pet Adoption Miami OkBut if done correctly, it will prove to be a challenging and rewarding experience. Avis Rent-A-CarGive it a shot if you can!Laminate Wood Flooring ReviewsIf you like this project, please consider giving it a vote in the Battery Powered contest. I'd really appreciate it. Step 1: The Game PlanShow All ItemsSo, why/how does one make a Portable Wii? The Wii is a remarkably good candidate for portablization. It consumes only 20 watts of power and will start up if supplied with at least 12.2 volts. It runs cool and is already compact to begin with.

To make it portable, we need to add: a display that accepts AV inputs, a way to get rid of disks, and a source of power.Portable DVD players are perfect for screens; most already accept AV inputs out of the box and have speakers built in. If we cut off the bottom half of the player and keep only the screen & its circuitry, we can simply glue it onto our Wii. We do not want cables sticking out of our system, however, so the connections between the Wii and screen will have to be internal. Doing this will make the system more compact and will make it possible to hook our system up to a TV like a regular Wii if we choose. Moving the guts of the DVD player inside the Wii will take up space, and extra space is not something that you'll find inside a Wii. For that reason, we will have to remove the Wii's internal disk drive. Believe it or not, this is a viable option for our project; if our Wii is softmodded correctly, we can just play backups of our games off of a USB drive and ignore the internal drive entirely.

There are manyguides that cover softmodding. Just remember: You can only legally play the games that you own! Anything else is piracy and is NOT condoned by this Instructable. Since we'll have no extra space inside our Wii, our battery will be external. This will allow us to quickly swap out batteries and connect our Wii to a regular power supply if needed.The sensor bar is not, in fact, a sensor; it's just two IR LEDs spaced a certain distance apart. We can integrate these into the hull of our Wii without a hitch.Currently the following items and services are for sale: Custom Modding / Design Work I am always open to trying new hacks and seeing what cool projects I can create for people and companies looking for prototypes. If you’d like to talk with me about getting something done, here are some cost breakdowns which will give you an idea of what goes into an average custom project. (All prices US dollars) Please email me to discuss any ideas you might have. All work is warranted against DOA.

If problems arise in the future, contact me regarding repairs at a nominal cost. Controller Monitor for Xbox 360 The Xbox 360 controller monitor is designed to help develop analyze their games control latency. It sense controller input at the most basic level, bypassing the USB / wireless interface, Xbox 360 I/O overhead and game code. By recording the monitor’s display and comparing it to your game’s video output, you can accurately measure the latency for each action. Single-handed controllers for Gaming Accessibility Current custom modded design (left handed shown) Currently the Access Controller works for the PS2 / PS3. I can however build custom Xbox 360 models by request. Unfortunately, hacking existing controllers in this way is very labor intensive so the average cost is around $350 for the case and labor, not including cost of the original controller. Please email me if you’d like to discuss having one built. Triggers are doubled up on the back so you can work them both with one hand.

You can now buy the Access Controller from eDimensional! It works on the PS2 / Ps3 and has interchangeable modules that allow you to configure the layout to what best suits you. It’s also wireless, so you can easily put it anywhere. Click here to visit eDimensional’s site for more info. System modders: check out this page for instructions on how to mod this controller for your own use. Add foot pedals, extra buttons, anything you want! Audio FX Pro 5+1 HeadsetsYou can own the first mass-produced, non-book Benheck product. I personally use these when pwning noobs on Battlefield Bad Company 2. They feel great and sound ever better! Or maybe it’s the other way around. Either way you’re covered. USB 2.0, for PC use. Also works on the PS3! Please visit eDimensional’s website for ordering and more information. Hacking Videogame Consoles – Book Would you like to build your own portable game systems, or learn the general hacking skills required to make your own mods?

Well, you’re in luck because I’ve written a book called Hacking Videogame Consoles and it contains complete, step-by-step instructions on how to make portable versions of the following systems: It’s available in bookstores or can be ordered online from Amazon. Makes a great gift for a tinkering videogame fan! To learn more about the book, or for information, support, links and files if you’re already building one of the projects from it, click here. Currently available are plastic case kits to build the projects found in my book. For a list of what’s avaliable, prices and ordering links, please click here. NOTE: Kits for other systems may be available in the future if I ever break down and buy my own CNC machine. Until such time however, this is all that’s available. If you’d like something custom done, see the “Custom Projects” section above. You may also be able to find someone on our forums who can help with any custom cases/kits that I am not currently doing myself.