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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]]. | ||
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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) | ||
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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) | ||
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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)=== |
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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=== |
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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== |
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| + | ==GBA Test LCD - 'Good Sample'== | ||
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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== |
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| + | ===Factory/Internal Top Halves=== | ||
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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=== |
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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) | ||
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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) | ||
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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.== |
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| + | ===TFTT-00 Test Screen=== | ||
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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=== |
| + | Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao) | ||
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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. | ||
Revision as of 07:18, 10 February 2025
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 Xianyu.
This page will catalog items of factory hardware which don't yet have their own articles.
Many of these are copied (with revisions) from the Odd Taobao Neocities site, with permission from the author. This isn't a 1:1 copy of what's on that site, as this article's scope is limited to factory hardware, and several other types of items have showed up on Xianyu which will be documented separately.
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.
Contents
- 1 GameCube
- 2 Wii/Wii U
- 2.1 'SAMU' DP2 Prototype Wii Fit U Pedometer Test Jig
- 2.2 GameCube Controller and Memory Card Jig for Wii Family Edition + Factory Memory Card
- 2.3 Wii Power Supply for Inspection/Testing
- 2.4 RVLC-DIF-01 - Wii Crusher Disc Interface Board (USA & EUR versions)
- 2.5 RVLC-SI-02/02 - Wii Crusher Serial Interface Boards
- 3 GBA
- 4 GBA Test LCD - 'Good Sample'
- 5 DS/DSi
- 6 3DS
- 7 Misc.
GameCube
"Engineering Test Controller"
Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)
This is a white, final model GameCube Controller with a second wire with an unknown plug type attached to it in addition to the regular one. It's unknown what this was used for, possibly for controlling some kind of test equipment (not necessarily for the GameCube itself).
Rough translation of the label:
External objects management Management Number: S-B8520-465 Angular Velocity (CFS8280 Handle)
Wii/Wii U
'SAMU' DP2 Prototype Wii Fit U Pedometer Test Jig
Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)
A test jig for a DP2 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 Family Edition + Factory Memory Card
Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)
A jig with GameCube controller ports (1 and 4, as 4 is used for verification inputs by many internal tools) and memory card slots, intended to be plugged into the GameCube port-less Wii Family Edition via a debug port present in place of the second GameCube memory card slot. A memory card is also present.
Unit label (Roughly):
Jigs and Tools Management Label 2011/09/22 Ver.00 Name: Jigs for Post-Aging Inspection Finalization RVK Nintendo Co., LTD Uji Factory Product Engineering Department
The memory card label (Roughly):
Jigs and tools management label 2009/01/15 Ver.04 Name: Memory card for aging RVL New Technology Department, Uji Factory, Nintendo Engineering Co., Ltd.
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
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")
RVLC-DIF-01 - Wii Crusher Disc Interface Board (USA & EUR versions)
Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)
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) board revisions.
RVLC-SI-02/02 - Wii Crusher Serial Interface Boards
Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)
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 Test LCD - 'Good Sample'
Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)
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
Factory/Internal Top Halves
Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)
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 NST, a highly defective 3DS which failed numerous factory tests and has the error codes printed on it along with "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
Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)
An unidentified DS test cartridge.
TWLC-FMCOM-01 board with TWL-EVA 3.1 flashed
Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)
A 'TWLC-FMCOM-01' memory board which connects to a 'TWLC-FDUMMY'. Written to it is version 3.1 of the factory test suite TWL-EVA.
The "TWLC" naming scheme suggests a connection to the DSi Crusher system.
X4 DS Prototype/Factory Unit
Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)
An X4 Nintendo DS prototype that was likely used as part of a factory process, judging by the wires attached to it. Its serial number is NTPAB20003 - see the xTPAB page for more information on the NTPAB/RTPAB serial number prefix. Interestingly, this appears to have been one of the first units of the NTPAB2 series, which would have been the first series using the final shell design, as the FCC test photos of an early-shell DS prototype taken in August of 2004 show an NTPAB1 serial.
A unit of the same origin as this one had its firmware dumped and released via Forest of Illusion by Twitter user MasChief in 2022. Documentation of this firmware can be found on the IPL section of the DS page.
Broken DS/GBA Factory Cartridge Boards
Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)
Two broken factory test cartridge boards, and two GBA cartridge boards that have had their components de-soldered.
3DS
CTRC-MAIN-ANALOG-01 (3DS Crusher board?)
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.
KIS-CARD
Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)
A DS cartridge with a special port which is used for NTRBoot during the factory process. It's also been seen in certain 3DS XL kiosks.
CTR-LU-J1
Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)
A small board of unknown purpose, appears to have been part of a factory process.
Misc.
TFTT-00 Test Screen
Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)
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
Source: Xianyu (Odd Taobao)
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.
