Wiikey's 6 Contacts

[nick3young]

Hi All,

Might be a bit of a strange question but does anyone know specifically what each of Wiikey's 6 contacts do?

I'm asking because I'm sure contact number 3 (top left in the arch) wasn't touching the Wii's board after soldering (I called it a day at this point and screwed eveything back together). Yet, to my surprise, the Wiikey works fine! For it to work, is connecting all 6 contacts to your Wii essential - have I just fluked it?

Cheers
Nick

[Stefanic]

Just a guess, but maybe some part of the features won't work with one pin not connected?

[nick3young]

I've checked everything and it all seems to be working! I've even updated the chip via the DVD. Am I just seeing things (I have to admit, the solder was was very close) or is this contact 3 (maybe more?) really optional?!

[jawe]

Thats interesting.

Cyclowiz doesnt use contact 3 at all, so why is the wiikey using this contact ? I first thought it is needed for the update of the chip but if you say you can update your wiikey without contact 3 then what is it good for ?

Edit: Maybe its because of the SD disc backup application !?