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Wii Laptop mod ditches the disc, gets ultra portable (video)
The famed Ben Heckendorn concocted the first Wii Laptop of note way back in 2007, but ever since, the modding community at large has been toiling away on ways to improve it. ShockSlayer, a member over at Mod Retro, has accomplished just that, with his predictably titled Wii Laptop relying on a 7-inch LCD, an integrated sensor bar, a couple of polycases and inbuilt speakers. There's hardly anything here that couldn't be found at your local Radio Shack, save for the SunDriver -- that particular product has enabled him to ditch the DVD drive and install a SATA HDD within. From there, he burned his Wii game discs and loaded 'em all inside, making the whole thing extra mobile. Oh, and did we mention that it's powered by rechargeable batteries? Because it is. Marvel at the completed device in the video after the break.
How to make a Wii laptop: part 2 and 3
Remember that awesome Wii Laptop the folks at Engadget made? Well, we posted their first how-to in a series of three, teaching all of us the know-how needed to craft our own. What we neglected to mention, however, was that parts two and three have both been published for your viewing pleasure. So, in case you're still stuck around step one (given that you were able to procure a spare Wii to try this on), have at it and complete the project. Don't forget to let us know how it went!Read - how to make a Wii laptop: part twoRead - how to make a Wii laptop: part three
How-To: Make a Wii laptop, part 3 - the final installment
Ok, we're back again for the thrilling conclusion of how-to make your own Wii laptop! In today's final installment we'll cut the case for the laptop, install all the parts, attach the screen and sound amplifier, and then connect everything together. Hopefully the extra detail [which, Ben tells us, is far beyond what he usually provides on his own site. -Ed.] will give you a good insight into how these devices are created and provide inspiration for your own personal hacks.Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2 of this guide (as well as the launch gallery itself); now, without further ado, let's finish this thing!
How-To: Make a Wii laptop, part 2
Hello and welcome back! Last week, in part 1 of this amazing saga, we took apart the Wii, modified the heat sink and desoldered large parts off the board. Today, in part 2, we'll reattach some vital components, mount the disc drive back onto the motherboard and create a case design on the computer. This will prepare everything for part 3, where we'll make the casing and install everything into it. Move out!
Make a Wii laptop: part 1
Remember that Wii laptop that Engadget made a few days ago? Well, they received such a demand for a post on how they did it that they decided to do it. The post on how to do it, that is ... We aren't making much sense today, are we?Anyway, the post is just the first part in a proposed multi-part lesson. By the length of the first post, we could've easily thought otherwise. Still, if you're hesitant on doing this yourself, even given the incredible thoroughness the Engadget folk subject the reader to, then we suggest you still read it. The post is chock full of hardware pr0n.
How-To: Make a Wii laptop, part 1
Last week we showed Ben Heckendorn's Wii laptop to the world (as I speak of myself in the third person). In today's How-To, part 1 of 3, we'll describe how this mod was accomplished, starting with the disassembly of the unit, initial computer drawings, and "reworking" of the heat sink.A week from now, part 2 will cover the rebuilding of the Wii internals as well as the design of the case. Finally, part 3 will cover cutting and building the case and installing everything into it. Let's take a look!
Engadget builds a Wii Laptop, world stares
We trust that you'll be able to refrain from Wii in your lap jokes long enough to gaze adoringly on BenHeck's latest creation for our friends at Engadget. Behold: the Wii Laptop! Painstakingly crafted from a Wii, a 7" 16:9 LCD monitor, and magic, the Wii Laptop has a built-in sensor bar, A/V output jacks (so you can hook it up to an external display), and a Gamecube controller port! Engadget has an image gallery and some video of the beauty , but just enough to whet your appetite before the multi-part How-To begins next week.
The Wii Laptop!
It's the Wii laptop! We spent the last few weeks (including much time spent over the holidays evading relatives) slaving over this bad boy and finally it's complete. Check out the features: 16:9 widescreen LCD, 7-inch diagonal. Stereo sound Gamecube controller port Built-in short range Sensor Bar Ports for using original Sensor Bar and A/V output jacks (for use on external display) Built-in power supply and compartment for power cord Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.7 x 2-inches Starting next Tuesday we'll be doing a multi-part How-To with detailed instructions for building your own Wii laptop, as well as loads of photos of the construction process. But for now check out the gallery for more detailed photos of the unit, and click on to see some video of the Wii laptop in action.[Big ups to our man Ben Heckendorn! -Ed.] %Gallery-1252%
