Because he can: User converts a Wii to the size of a deck of playing cards
Why go big when you can go small? On Github, user loopj presents his Wii, which he has minimised to a fraction of its original size. And it should work.
Hobbies don't necessarily have to be useful. The "Short Stack" project by Github user loopj also falls into this category. loopj has modified a Nintendo Wii console and shrunk it to a size of less than ten per cent of the original. To do this, he made two new circuit boards himself. loopj claims that his "Short Stack" is, to his knowledge, the smallest functioning Wii in the world.
Features of the shrunken Wii
Although the housing differs from the shape of the original, the front is modelled on it: There are buttons for switching on, resetting and synchronising as well as a green status LED. The blue illuminated disc slot is also included. However, the original Wii data carriers cannot be used because they are too large. loopj has instead installed a microSD slot that can be used to load games.
The Wii from loopj is equipped with an HDMI connection, Bluetooth and connections for four GameCube controllers. The controller connections are designed as 3.5 millimetre sockets, so adapters are required to use the controllers. The device is powered via USB-C.
How do you get the hardware so small?
On Github, loopj describes exactly how you can rebuild his "Short Stack". However, you need more than a pair of scissors and a 3D printer for such a conversion: it would not be possible without in-depth hardware knowledge and the appropriate tools.
Theoretically, according to loopj, the Wii could be reduced in size by a further 25 to 30 per cent - but that would be quite difficult.
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