Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!

When the Nintendo Wii launched in 2006 it didn't include HDMI - so let's add it using the ElectronAVE, a kit that keeps it all digital for a nice crispy video output!

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Episode Links:
ElectronAVE (UK): electron-shepherd.com/collections/all/products/electronave-kit
iFixit Screwdriver Set (affiliate): geni.us/3lE2aP
Tri-wing Screwdriver (affiliate): geni.us/n8Vo6f
Pinecil Soldering Iron: geni.us/r3gZ5

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Action Retro: youtube.com/ActionRetro
Alyxx The Rat: youtube.com/AlyxxTheRat
Arthur Ludwiczak
ANE-ZWNBSP
BitterBlitter
Catriona
Christian Langeland
Craig Over
Damouze
Endzs
Erik Erik
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Justin D. Morgan: youtube.com/c/jdmcs
Karl Bate
Kevin Leah (AKA Zoinks!)
Laurent
Mark 'Kurbeco' Simpson
Naokia Saito: youtube.com/@NaokisRC
Peter (Melair)
polymatt: youtube.com/@polymatt
Richard Shears
Simon Green
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Chapters:
00:00 Wii Video Options & Why They Were Terrible
05:26 Wii Teardown
10:40 Installing The ElectronAVE HDMI Mod
19:19 Testing & Thoughts & Whatnot