I'm entering the race: SonyQrios µGC Worklog

Discussion in 'Gamecube' started by SonyQrio, Oct 2, 2011.

  1. BayCoder1

    BayCoder1 Member

    Hey Sony on my portable I'm going to drill 4 holes 2 on top half and 2 on the bottom half on the left and right sides of the case.
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    Each dot is a screw hole make sure u drill through the spacer and the case.
    O and make sure the hole is smaller than the screw
    Hope this helps
     
  2. Tchay

    Tchay Frequent Poster

    Sony, you need to get screw posts in there. For something this dense, screw posts are the only guarantee to keep it closed. You could try side screws (look at Zenlocs N64Ps for an example)

    After you get screw posts:
    Here's the trick: get that sucker REAL HOT, and then slowly close it together over time. With the Envision, I gave it wall power, left it running Twilight Princess for 3 hours, then covered it in foaming (for protection from scratches) and put a bunch of textbooks on top of it :p

    Eventually all the wires and flax you have in there will find their resting place.

    Oh and....
    tits or gtfo
     
  3. nuke

    nuke Well-Known Member

     
  4. SonyQrio

    SonyQrio Frequent Poster

    I was actually thinking about that. This is what I'll do. Now... to drill those holes without puncturing something on the inside. Hmm.

    Do you think that I could take my drill press and put a piece of tape on the bit to mark it just as it clears the inside of the case? It will leave shavings in there, but I doubt plastic could hurt anything.

    That's also a really good idea. I've noticed that the heat makes the insulation on the wires malleable. After letting it run for a long time, I could probably squish everything in and screw it together. :awesome:

    I'm going to assume you meant these:

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    Instead of the.... never mind.

    Also, a quick vidja! It must be christmas!

     
  5. MoRZiLLo

    MoRZiLLo Active Member

    Yeahhhhhhhh!!! You did it!!! :awesome:

    But the video is reversed!

    Nice and wonderfull Handheld!! Amazing Sony...
     
  6. nuke

    nuke Well-Known Member

    Nice tits.
     
  7. Abyss

    Abyss I put the BRO in brony!

    Re: Re: I'm entering the race: SonyQrios µGC Worklog

     
  8. bud

    bud DAT ASS

    Looks good, but it only counts if you can close it ;)
     
  9. Ashen

    Ashen GameCube Révolutionary

    Looks great Sony! Thats alot of squishing though. I'm sure you can do it. :)
     
  10. SonyQrio

    SonyQrio Frequent Poster

    I can close it fine. It's just a matter of keeping it closed once i've squished it. :) That's why I'm going to do what BayCoder1 suggested.

    Expect a finished projects thread soon. I'll be drilling those holes tomorrow.
     
  11. Noah

    Noah Frequent Poster

    How is it supposed to close with what looks like the Z button where it is? Won't it prevent the case from being closed all the way? Nice job, by the way.
     
  12. SonyQrio

    SonyQrio Frequent Poster

    There is a hole that that button lines up with on the bottom half of the case. :)
     
  13. Noah

    Noah Frequent Poster

    Ah, sweet. :)
     
  14. BayCoder1

    BayCoder1 Member

    Glad I can help :awesome:
     
  15. Tchay

    Tchay Frequent Poster

    You've come a long way Sony. I'm very impressed.

    That video quality looks like it could be improved (or maybe it just looks worse on youtube?) I noticed some vertical lines showing up....

    What wiring are you using for your Composite line? I assume its shielded. You may also want to shield your power line to the actual screen. Also make sure your video line is as far from any power lines as possible (I know that's ganna be tough with this tiny sucker). Then you should try shielding the controller board for your screen (where all the caps are and what not). You can do this with aluminum foil (its tricky to solder to, but possible). Obviously cover the foil in black tape. And lastly, use thick and excessive grounding from the screen to the controller board to the motherboard.
     
  16. public-pervert

    public-pervert Well-Known Member

    Looks dang epic!
    I'm looking forward to see it done.
    You did an awesome work, man. Congrats!!
     
  17. SonyQrio

    SonyQrio Frequent Poster

    Video looks as clear and line free as it gets in real life. I think it's just my camera that creates that effect.

    And thanks, Tchay! That means a lot coming from you.
     
  18. BayCoder1

    BayCoder1 Member

    Just whatched your video, your portable looks sexy. Can't wait to see it finished.
     
  19. SonyQrio

    SonyQrio Frequent Poster

    So, :lolscroll:. I let the thing run for an hour then turned it off and crammed everything. I got the sucker closed and finally screwed it together. Then low and IGNORE something shorts! Woo hoo! :awesome:

    So I had to take it apart, and I haven't been able to fix it yet. I apologize for making all of you anticipate a completion and then not have. Yay.
     
  20. nuke

    nuke Well-Known Member

    HAHA LOSER. <3