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Nintendo has used a wide variety of bespoke hardware as part of their manufacturing processes, many pieces of which have surfaced into the community via [[Glossary:Xianyu|Xianyu]].

Nintendo has used a wide variety of bespoke hardware as part of their manufacturing processes, many pieces of which have surfaced into the community via [[Glossary:Xianyu|Xianyu]].

Nintendo has a tendency to use their own products as part of factory testing setups for other products, even sometimes across console generations. As such, there are a lot of odd revisions of consoles and peripherals here which were themselves used to help manufacture other consoles.

Nintendo has a tendency to use their own products as part of factory testing setups for other products, even sometimes across console generations. As such, there are a lot of odd revisions of consoles and peripherals here which were themselves used to help manufacture other consoles.

== GameCube ==

==GameCube==

=== "Engineering Test Controller" ===

==="Engineering Test Controller"===

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

Angular Velocity (CFS8280 Handle)

Angular Velocity (CFS8280 Handle)

== Wii/Wii U ==

==Wii/Wii U==

=== 'SAMU' DP2 Prototype Wii Fit U Pedometer Test Jig ===

==='SAMU' DP2 Prototype Wii Fit U Pedometer Test Jig===

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

A test jig for a [[Glossary:FP/EP/DP/MP|DP]]2 pedometer prototype, used with the game 'Wii Fit U'. The silver label reads 'For Finished Product Inspection'.

A test jig for a [[Glossary:FP/EP/DP/MP|DP]]2 pedometer prototype, used with the game 'Wii Fit U'. The silver label reads 'For Finished Product Inspection'.

=== GameCube Controller and Memory Card Jig for [[Wii#Models|Wii Family Edition]] + Factory Memory Card ===

===GameCube Controller and Memory Card Jig for [[Wii#Models|Wii Family Edition]] + Factory Memory Card===

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

These labels indicate that this jig was used as part of the factory process on RVK (Family Edition) units, since some parts expect GameCube port input which would not be possible otherwise. The memory card was likely used by [[RVL_DIAG]] tools, and predates the RVK.

These labels indicate that this jig was used as part of the factory process on RVK (Family Edition) units, since some parts expect GameCube port input which would not be possible otherwise. The memory card was likely used by [[RVL_DIAG]] tools, and predates the RVK.

=== Wii Power Supply for Inspection/Testing ===

===Wii Power Supply for Inspection/Testing===

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

A power supply likely used for testing Wii systems in a factory setting. The label on the front reads "AC Adapter Power Supply for Testing" ("検査用ACアダプタ电源")

A power supply likely used for testing Wii systems in a factory setting. The label on the front reads "AC Adapter Power Supply for Testing" ("検査用ACアダプタ电源")

=== RVLC-DIF-01 - Wii [[Crusher]] Disc Interface Board (USA & EUR versions) ===

===RVLC-DIF-01 - Wii [[Crusher]] Disc Interface Board (USA & EUR versions)===

 

These boards contain memory chips with the Crusher program which is sent to the console as an emulated disc. It's not clear, but something along the lines of 'cpu - 40/50/60' seems to be written on the white tape on the EUR board, indicating it is specific to certain (later) [[Wii#Board Revisions|board revisions]].

These boards contain memory chips with the Crusher program which is sent to the console as an emulated disc. It's not clear, but something along the lines of 'cpu - 40/50/60' seems to be written on the white tape on the EUR board, indicating it is specific to certain (later) [[Wii#Board Revisions|board revisions]].

=== RVLC-SI-02/02 - Wii [[Crusher]] [https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Hardware/Serial_Interface Serial Interface] Boards ===

===RVLC-SI-02/02 - Wii [[Crusher]] [https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Hardware/Serial_Interface Serial Interface] Boards===

 

These boards contain two "CNT-DOL" chips, the main chip of the [[GameCube Controller]]. The "SI" in the name indicates they're connected over the GameCube Controller interface, and so might be used for playing back verification inputs or serving as a controller adapter of some sort.

These boards contain two "CNT-DOL" chips, the main chip of the [[GameCube Controller]]. The "SI" in the name indicates they're connected over the GameCube Controller interface, and so might be used for playing back verification inputs or serving as a controller adapter of some sort.

== GBA ==

==GBA==

 

A GBA LCD known to be in good working order, used for testing. The label on the back reads 'AGB LCD Machine Inspection Good Sample'.

A GBA LCD known to be in good working order, used for testing. The label on the back reads 'AGB LCD Machine Inspection Good Sample'.

== DS/DSi ==

==DS/DSi==

 

These are several DS/DSi console top halves with various internal-use labels. Of note is parts from a 3DS that appears to have been used as part of a microphone tester setup, as well as (probably non-factory) a DS that appears to be from [[Nintendo Software Technology|NST]], a highly defective 3DS which failed numerous factory tests and has the error codes printed on it along with [[Glossary:NG|"NG"]], three DSi XLs with the names "Kin Corn Karn", "Unira", and "Sable Able" printed on them, and a DSi branded with the Nintendo World Store (now Nintendo NY) logo.

These are several DS/DSi console top halves with various internal-use labels. Of note is parts from a 3DS that appears to have been used as part of a microphone tester setup, as well as (probably non-factory) a DS that appears to be from [[Nintendo Software Technology|NST]], a highly defective 3DS which failed numerous factory tests and has the error codes printed on it along with [[Glossary:NG|"NG"]], three DSi XLs with the names "Kin Corn Karn", "Unira", and "Sable Able" printed on them, and a DSi branded with the Nintendo World Store (now Nintendo NY) logo.

=== Factory Test Cartridge ===

===Factory Test Cartridge===

 

An unidentified [[Nintendo Test Cartridges#DS|DS test cartridge]].

An unidentified [[Nintendo Test Cartridges#DS|DS test cartridge]].

=== TWLC-FMCOM-01 board with [[TWL-EVA]] 3.1 flashed ===

===TWLC-FMCOM-01 board with [[TWL-EVA]] 3.1 flashed===

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

The "TWLC" naming scheme suggests a connection to the DSi [[Crusher]] system.

The "TWLC" naming scheme suggests a connection to the DSi [[Crusher]] system.

=== X4 DS Prototype/Factory Unit ===

===X4 DS Prototype/Factory Unit===

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

A unit of the same origin as this one had its firmware dumped and [https://xcancel.com/forestillusion/status/1553199815240347649/ released via Forest of Illusion] by Twitter user MasChief in 2022. Documentation of this firmware can be found on the [[Nintendo DS#IPL|IPL section of the DS]] page.

A unit of the same origin as this one had its firmware dumped and [https://xcancel.com/forestillusion/status/1553199815240347649/ released via Forest of Illusion] by Twitter user MasChief in 2022. Documentation of this firmware can be found on the [[Nintendo DS#IPL|IPL section of the DS]] page.

=== Broken DS/GBA Factory Cartridge Boards ===

===Broken DS/GBA Factory Cartridge Boards===

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

Two broken factory test cartridge boards, and two GBA cartridge boards that have had their components de-soldered.

Two broken factory test cartridge boards, and two GBA cartridge boards that have had their components de-soldered.

== 3DS ==

==3DS==

=== CTRC-MAIN-ANALOG-01 (3DS [[Crusher]] board?) ===

===CTRC-MAIN-ANALOG-01 (3DS [[Crusher]] board?)===

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

A board with two cartridge slots, RCA composite video/stereo audio jacks and a headphone jack. An obscured label appears to read 'CTRANA10--37'. May be the main board for the 3DS [[Crusher]] system.

A board with two cartridge slots, RCA composite video/stereo audio jacks and a headphone jack. An obscured label appears to read 'CTRANA10--37'. May be the main board for the 3DS [[Crusher]] system.

=== KIS-CARD ===

===KIS-CARD===

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

A DS cartridge with a special port which is used for [https://www.3dbrew.org/wiki/Bootloader#Non-NAND_FIRM_boot NTRBoot] during the factory process. It's also been seen in certain 3DS XL kiosks.

A DS cartridge with a special port which is used for [https://www.3dbrew.org/wiki/Bootloader#Non-NAND_FIRM_boot NTRBoot] during the factory process. It's also been seen in certain 3DS XL kiosks.

=== CTR-LU-J1 ===

===CTR-LU-J1===

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)

A small board of unknown purpose, appears to have been part of a factory process.

A small board of unknown purpose, appears to have been part of a factory process.

== Misc. ==

==Misc.==

 

A Nintendo-branded LCD display with a severely damaged polarizer film, dated to 2000. Has composite video and power inputs. The widescreen aspect ratio and date might indicate that it's GBA-related.

A Nintendo-branded LCD display with a severely damaged polarizer film, dated to 2000. Has composite video and power inputs. The widescreen aspect ratio and date might indicate that it's GBA-related.

=== Unlabelled Test Screen ===

===Unlabelled Test Screen===

 

A similar device, in what appears to be 4:3 aspect ratio. There's a small possibility this is related to the GameCube's planned 3D LCD, but it's more likely a piece of factory equipment.

A similar device, in what appears to be 4:3 aspect ratio. There's a small possibility this is related to the GameCube's planned 3D LCD, but it's more likely a piece of factory equipment.