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[[Category:Wii Modchips]]
== Chiip Info ==
:Chiip was the first DIY (do-it-yourself) modchip designed by Cadex [http://chiip.dl.am chiip.dl.am]. Originally, the code was not open-source, but soon after released as open-source under the GPL license.

== 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

== 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

== Firmware Download ==
You can download the latest firmware (version 0.9) from the official Chiip wiki [http://chiip.descrambler.de/index.php/Download here]

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

=== 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 [http://chiip.descrambler.de/index.php/Download 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 [http://chiip.descrambler.de/index.php/Programmer 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.


=== Errors After Wii Install ===

'''Problem:''' It reads original games but not backups.

'''Solution:''' 

'''Problem:''' The Wii no longer reads games

'''Solution:'''

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