Carlifirio's GCp Worklog

Discussion in 'Gamecube' started by carlifirio, Jun 6, 2013.

  1. carlifirio

    carlifirio Active Member

    I was currently in process of making a GCp but I decided to start again and so here it goes.

    Specs:
    -ZN case (big one)
    -integrated memcard
    -integrated controller
    -Rev C untrimmed
    -2nd controller port
    -Video Out
    -4.3 screen
    -Don't know if batteries or power cord
    -For now an original Disc Drive (I already had it)

    As you can see I am trying to keep this as simple as possible but well made.

    I'll leave you with the memcard and the controller which I soldered and a DD which SS soldered (Thanks SS!)
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  2. carlifirio

    carlifirio Active Member

    As of right now I'm waiting for nuke's motherboard (Thanks nuke)
     
  3. carlifirio

    carlifirio Active Member

    UPDATE:
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    As you can see that was the second player port

    There will be no more updates until I receive the Rev C board
    (Only a few days :) )
     
  4. carlifirio

    carlifirio Active Member

    Hey guys got the board and soldered the controller and port in. Thing is it isn't displaying video or sound. The light does turn on and stays on , the controller pins are giving the correct output amd the heatsink is getting hot like its supposed to. So any help would be much appreciated
     
  5. Monstercrunch

    Monstercrunch Active Member

    Just check your soldering with a multimeter, maybe there is a shortcut somewhere :confused: We can't find where is the problem just by saying "there is no video and sound", some pictures could help ;)
    Does the cd drive works ? Are you using a tv or a car screen ?
     
  6. carlifirio

    carlifirio Active Member

    TV screen, already tested it and removed all the stuff I had and still nothing
     
  7. carlifirio

    carlifirio Active Member

    Will post pictures when it works. But I guess if the lights turning on theres no short. I'm talking with Tchay about the video issue.
     
  8. carlifirio

    carlifirio Active Member

    I dont know what is happening I tested the video output with the multimeter and its giving out 0.7 volts which is the normal video output for most devices

    Help :cry:
     
  9. carlifirio

    carlifirio Active Member

    OK guys, Im really sure there isn't a short anywhere but, what I did find was that the 1.9 volt line in my rev c was balancing between 1.79 volts and 1.84 volts but never quite reached 1.9.... could that be the cause of this problem....?
     
  10. public-pervert

    public-pervert Well-Known Member

    Post pictures of what you've made, otherwise will be hard to help you.
     
  11. carlifirio

    carlifirio Active Member

    ok wait a sec
     
  12. carlifirio

    carlifirio Active Member

  13. carlifirio

    carlifirio Active Member

    I admit some ports are pretty ugly, but thats because I heated them with a desoldering iron before ripping them off, but no shorts trust me, I tested them
     
  14. Monstercrunch

    Monstercrunch Active Member

    Maybe it comes from the cd drive ? I can't help you with my little knowledge :(
     
  15. public-pervert

    public-pervert Well-Known Member

    Is the main chips getting hot? Are you powering it off batteries or wall power adapter?
     
  16. carlifirio

    carlifirio Active Member

    wall the chips are getting hot
     
  17. public-pervert

    public-pervert Well-Known Member

    You didn't modded the motherboard too much. Check if you're getting 3.3v properly.
     
  18. carlifirio

    carlifirio Active Member

    will do as soon as possible again thanks
     
  19. Tchay

    Tchay Frequent Poster

    Yes definitely check your voltage lines see if anything is shorting and then check your composite video line and make sure your TV source works on another gamecube.

    Sometimes badly wired disc drives or wiikey fusions can cause the bios to black screen but this doesn't mean your cube is fried, just that some wires are bridging.
     
  20. carlifirio

    carlifirio Active Member

    Thanks Tchay, and also will test it as soon as I get another power adapter, since I dont have mine anymore.

    But I think I was getting 3.4v from the controller port so I dont thing that would've been the problem.

    If anyone has any it'd be awesome if you could send to me or maybe trade... Thanks guys.