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Joined: Nov 2016 Hi guys, I just picked up a WML-C43 bluetooth module and 3.3V voltage regulator. I'm not new to soldering but I would appreciate a more in-depth write-up on how to properly wire everything up. Does anyone here know if such a doc exists yet? Some pictures or even a rudimentary drawing would be great. Find Reply Armada





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This version is intended to be hand-soldered as a prototype for a limited number (about 10 to 15 units). When everything works correctly another designer (sigboe) will work on a version that will go through a reflow oven which allows for a much bigger production (about 50 units for the first run). I'll keep everyone posted on our progress in this thread and we'll likely do a blog post once we're finally ready to ship dongles. For people wanting to keep up-to-date with the connector board project, we've uploaded our first PCB design: https://github.com/dolphin-emu/bt-module-connector/tree/master/Designs This version is intended to be hand-soldered as a prototype for a limited number (about 10 to 15 units). When everything works correctly another designer (sigboe) will work on a version that will go through a reflow oven which allows for a much bigger production (about 50 units for the first run). I'll keep everyone posted on our progress in this thread and we'll likely do a blog post once we're finally ready to ship dongles. Find Reply Shank





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This may be easy to wire up, but I advise you not to unless you know what you are doing. If you aren't careful you can short something out, and possibly damage your computer. People are working on PCBs for this project, and I would advise waiting for those if you aren't sure. Here is another diagram that includes how to wire the linear regulatorThis may be easy to wire up, but I advise you not to unless you know what you are doing. If you aren't careful you can short something out, and possibly damage your computer. People are working on PCBs for this project, and I would advise waiting for those if you aren't sure. Find Reply barat





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BTW. AFAIK sync button is optional because Dolphin gives software key for sync so two less cables to solder Thanx for this scheme ... now it should be clear for anyoneBTW. AFAIK sync button is optional because Dolphin gives software key for sync so two less cables to solder Windows 10 Pro | MSI Z97 Gaming 3 | i7 4790@4.5GHz | 4x4GB Crucial Sport 1600MHz CL9 | MSI GAMING X GTX1060 6GB | 256GB Crucial MX100 | Wii Bluetooth Module ( WML-C43 )

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Joined: Feb 2012 I have a USB sensor bar already which I made out of an aftermarket Wii one, and I'm thinking that it might be cool to have a Wii bluetooth adapter inside it too. If I just order a 'spare part' Wii adapter, how likely is it to:



a) Actually be the same part as in an unmodified Wii? (Does anyone make Wii-compatible adapters, or all they all either genuine spares or removed from broken Wiis?)



b) Actually work for this purpose if it turns out to be hardware which isn't identical to that of a Wii, but which would work when installed in a Wii?



I've seen a few for around $2 with free shipping (albeit shipping which takes up to 50 days) and I'd like to know if this is a genuine bargain or if I'm getting something that might just not work. OS: Windows 10 64 bit Professional

CPU: Intel i5 4670K @3.4GHz... for now @4.6GHz with a quick and dirty (yet stable) OC. May get faster in a bit before the end of time.

RAM: 16GB (Down from 24 GB after some was given to siblings)

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Joined: Jul 2009 (11-10-2016, 10:46 PM) AnyOldName3 Wrote: I have a USB sensor bar already which I made out of an aftermarket Wii one, and I'm thinking that it might be cool to have a Wii bluetooth adapter inside it too. If I just order a 'spare part' Wii adapter, how likely is it to:



a) Actually be the same part as in an unmodified Wii? (Does anyone make Wii-compatible adapters, or all they all either genuine spares or removed from broken Wiis?)



b) Actually work for this purpose if it turns out to be hardware which isn't identical to that of a Wii, but which would work when installed in a Wii?



I've seen a few for around $2 with free shipping (albeit shipping which takes up to 50 days) and I'd like to know if this is a genuine bargain or if I'm getting something that might just not work.

We'll be testing those parts soon, though we buy them in lots of 10 or more. We'll be testing those parts soon, though we buy them in lots of 10 or more. Find Reply themanuel





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Joined: Oct 2009 (11-10-2016, 08:34 AM) Armada Wrote: For people wanting to keep up-to-date with the connector board project, we've uploaded our first PCB design: https://github.com/dolphin-emu/bt-module-connector/tree/master/Designs



This version is intended to be hand-soldered as a prototype for a limited number (about 10 to 15 units). When everything works correctly another designer (sigboe) will work on a version that will go through a reflow oven which allows for a much bigger production (about 50 units for the first run). I'll keep everyone posted on our progress in this thread and we'll likely do a blog post once we're finally ready to ship dongles.

That's awesome. Thanks for the update.



What do you expect the cost of each version to be and is there a particular Wii BT module you recommend, i.e., maybe a link to a vendor? That's awesome. Thanks for the update.What do you expect the cost of each version to be and is there a particular Wii BT module you recommend, i.e., maybe a link to a vendor? Windows 10 Pro x64 | i3-8350K @ 4.8GHz | MSI Z97 Gaming Plus | Asus GTX 1060 6GB OC | 8 GB DDR4-3000

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Joined: Jul 2009 (11-10-2016, 11:53 PM) themanuel Wrote: That's awesome. Thanks for the update.



What do you expect the cost of each version to be and is there a particular Wii BT module you recommend, i.e., maybe a link to a vendor?

We don't know the cost yet until all designs are finalized. We will be shipping them with a BT module already plugged in and the entire assembly will be put inside of a plastic casing. We don't know the cost yet until all designs are finalized. We will be shipping them with a BT module already plugged in and the entire assembly will be put inside of a plastic casing. Find Reply themanuel





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Joined: Oct 2009 (11-10-2016, 11:57 PM) Armada Wrote: We don't know the cost yet until all designs are finalized. We will be shipping them with a BT module already plugged in and the entire assembly will be put inside of a plastic casing.

So this will be an all-in-on solution integrated with a Wii-specific BT module to plug directly into a USB port without requiring an external power supply? That's even better than I thought. So this will be an all-in-on solution integrated with a Wii-specific BT module to plug directly into a USB port without requiring an external power supply? That's even better than I thought. Windows 10 Pro x64 | i3-8350K @ 4.8GHz | MSI Z97 Gaming Plus | Asus GTX 1060 6GB OC | 8 GB DDR4-3000

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Joined: Jul 2009 (11-11-2016, 12:02 AM) themanuel Wrote: So this will be an all-in-on solution integrated with a Wii-specific BT module to plug directly into a USB port without requiring an external power supply? That's even better than I thought.

That's right. That's right. Find Reply