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bandit
August 1st, 2007, 15:42
The WiiControl is one modder's solution to avoid overheating when WiiConnect24 isn't running a fan. An external LCD displays the internal temperature at all times. If the heat rises past 35°C, the Wii's fan kicks on just like it should have in the first place.


http://www.xtremtuner.de/modding/wii/wiicontrolfront_tn.jpg (http://www.xtremtuner.de/modding/wii/wiicontrolfront_full.jpg) http://www.xtremtuner.de/modding/wii/wiicontrolback_tn.jpg (http://www.xtremtuner.de/modding/wii/wiicontrolback_full.jpg)

Here is a video of it in action as well:


http://www.youtube.com/v/NrYNLcS-Itc

Source: Xtremtuner.de (http://www.xtremtuner.de/modding/wii/wiicontrol.htm) (in German)
VampDude
August 3rd, 2007, 00:50
Wow, that's ugly... But it looks a good idea!
ICE
August 3rd, 2007, 00:56
GREAT idea but yeah its ugly as sin..
VampDude
August 3rd, 2007, 01:00
Insteadv'e making something as big and ugly as that which uses the USB, they should've made a USB cooling unit for the base of the Wii with a small display indicating the temperature...

...And whilst on the subject of USB and going offtopic, a USB mod chip would be something cool! :p
bandit
August 3rd, 2007, 05:37
I should have a review of the XCM I-HOT ROCK case for the Wii which has the temperature read out shortly.
ICE
August 3rd, 2007, 06:40
couldnt a firmware update by ninty just make the fan kick in at 35°C?
VampDude
August 9th, 2007, 00:40
couldnt a firmware update by ninty just make the fan kick in at 35°C?

Nintendo can do anything with their console using firmwares, they can even trigger the fan to run constantly if they wanted.