Chiip

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Chiip
A Chiip Modchip for Wii
A Chiip Modchip for Wii
Team N/A
Console Wii
Type Drivechip
Source Availability Delayed Release
Latest Version 0.9.1
Status In Development
http://chiip.descrambler.de

Build your own open source Wii modchip
Chiip is a modchip for the Wii console. The difference between Chiip and most other Wii modchips currently available is the fact that you can build it yourself.

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Delayed Source

This firmware used by the modchip is free. But contrary to earlier announcements, Chiip is not going to be open source in the usual way. Instead it is delayed source, meaning the source will be available some time after the binary version.

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Update History

  • 4/15/07 0.9.1 Released
  • 4/9/07 0.9 Released
  • 4/3/07 Beta 7 Released
  • 3/31/07 Beta 6 Re-released
  • 3/18/07 Beta 6 Released and Pulled
  • 3/8/07 Beta 5 Released
  • 3/6/07 Beta 4 Released
  • 3/5/07 Beta 3 Released to testers
  • 2/25/07 Beta 2 Released


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Current Features

  • Works with Wii and Gamecube Originals
  • Works with Wii and Gamecube Backups from the same region
  • Probably works with Gamecube homebrew too, but never tested
  • Probably works with different region software using swap trick
  • Works with DVR+R / DVD-R / DVD+RW (and probably DVD-RW too)
  • Works with DMS / D2A / D2B chipsets
  • Works with ATmega8L-8 and ATmega8-16 on 3.3V supply
  • DVD Speed fix (Can be changed from 6x to 2x to reduce noise)
  • Auto-region patching for Wii / Gamecube

Known bugs:

  • Probably no Gamecube audiofix (no feedback on that yet)

Not implemented yet:

  • Update via DVD
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Firmware Download

You can download the latest firmware (version 0.9) from the official Chiip wiki here

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Installation

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ATmega8L8 (DIP) Version

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Troubleshooting

If your Chiip doesn't work, it could be due to several issues. Note: This guide is using AVRdude to program the Chiip.

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Errors During Flashing 

avrdude: can't open device "giveio"

avrdude: failed to open parallel port "lpt1"

giveio.sys hasn't been installed yet. Run giveio.bat from the AVRDude Batch files & Chiip Beta 4 here 


avrdude: AVR device not responding
avrdude: initialization failed, rc=-1
Double check connections and try again, or use -F to override
this check.

This can mean several different problems.

Problem: The programmer isn't plugged into the parallel port.

Solution: Plug it in...

Problem: The programmer isn't plugged into the parallel port all the way.

Solution: See above

Problem: The Chiip isn't plugged into the programmer all the way.

Solution: See above

Problem: The Chiip is plugged into the programmer backwards (If installed correctly, the notches on the socket and chip should align.)

Solution: Put the chip in the socket so the notches align.

Problem: The programmer / chip is short circuiting somewhere

Solution: Look over the programmer / chip for any bridged connections or crossed wires.

Problem: You soldered the connections backwards

Solution: Go back to here and rebuild the programmer. REMEMBER the picture of the D-SUB connector is looking at the back of it and the socket is being looked at from the part you plug the chip into (the top)

Problem: A wire is disconnected in the programmer

Solution: Fix the soldering on that point.

Problem: The parallel port isn't giving out the correct voltage

Solution: You can grab the 5V that you need for the programmer from a usb port.


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Errors After Wii Install

Problem: It reads original games but not backups.

Solution:

Problem: The Wii no longer reads games

Solution:

Problem: MY WII IS ON FIRE?!?!?!

Solution: I dont even want to go near this question. Next.

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