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|channeltype = Downloadable (third party) | |channeltype = Downloadable (third party) | ||
|input = Wii Remote | |input = Wii Remote, GameCube Controller | ||
|forumlink = http://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-wii-channel-homebrew-channel | |forumlink = http://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-wii-channel-homebrew-channel | ||
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The '''''Homebrew Channel''''' is a freeware homebrew application loader that was developed to provide a way of easily running unofficial software on the [[Wii]] console. Once installed, it appears as a standard [[Wii Channels|Wii Channel]] on the [[System Menu|Wii System Menu]]. When launched, it displays a list of applications found on an SD card or USB drive. The user then select an application to launch by using a Wii Remote or the GameCube controller. It also accepts application uploads via a USB Gecko or TCP/IP (over WiFi or Ethernet), which allows for quick application testing during development. When launched from the Wii Menu, the Homebrew Channel will check for updates to itself and automatically download them if the user chooses to do so. | The '''''Homebrew Channel''''' is a freeware homebrew application loader that was developed to provide a way of easily running unofficial software on the [[Wii]] console. Once installed, it appears as a standard [[Wii Channels|Wii Channel]] on the [[System Menu|Wii System Menu]]. When launched, it displays a list of applications found on an SD card or USB drive. The user then select an application to launch by using a Wii Remote or the GameCube controller. It also accepts application uploads via a USB Gecko or TCP/IP (over WiFi or Ethernet), which allows for quick application testing during development. When launched from the Wii Menu, the Homebrew Channel will check for updates to itself and automatically download them if the user chooses to do so. | ||
The functionality provided by the Homebrew Channel is provided by Dolphin directly, so the HBC is not needed. | |||
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== Problems == | == Problems == | ||
=== Blackscreen === | |||
The developers of the Homebrew Channel have [https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-homebrew-channel-installation?pid=310212#pid310212 placed traps into the program] specifically to prevent the HBC from loading in Dolphin. All versions of the HBC launched after the traps were put into place will show a blackscreen. The version in which the traps were first put into place is unknown, but there have been no recorded instances of the HBC booting since before Dolphin 3.5. | |||
=== Unable to Install/Load Homebrew === | |||
In versions of the Homebrew Channel created before the traps were put into place, the HBC will start and load; but it will be unable to install or load any homebrew. | |||
=== Home Button Reset Hang === | === Home Button Reset Hang === | ||
Starting the Homebrew Channel, then reloading through the Home button may cause Dolphin to hang up randomly. | Starting the Homebrew Channel, then reloading through the Home button may cause Dolphin to hang up randomly. | ||
== Configuration == | == Configuration == | ||
{{Config | {{Config | ||
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