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http://forums.modretro.com/index.php?threads/hailrazers-ps2-79xxx-motherboard-mod-run-it-as-low-as-6v.11866/

The guide is still relevant for any PS2 modding if you are using a disk drive or not. Powering the console, getting VGA output, controllers, memory cards, etc is all outlined in the guide even if you aren't trimming. VGA will work on all PS2 games. Interlaced, or 480i output will have a 15k Hz...

Bitbuilt forum has all the latest PS2 modding going on https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/the-definitive-ps2-trimming-guide.1841/#post-23765

I would not recommend using 24 logic level shifters, that is way overkill man just use a 1.8v video dac.

That means that an input is registered as high if the voltage is OVER 2v hence the 3.3v power supply logic. An input is low if it is under .8v.

I do not believe this chip will work. The digital RGB is a 1.7v signal so you must use a dac with a 1.8v digital power supply. I used the THS8135. It probably isn't the best choice but it does work. http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/ths8135.pdf

Unfortunate. Shorting voltage to anything is normally not a good sign

You probably have to relocate 5v to this chip to get it working. I think the "chip" might be the audio pre-amp but it's been a while since I've looked at the PS2 motherboard

DIBS!

The N64 will be more challenging but it is very well documented and there is an abundant supply of consoles on ebay cheap. The NES uses a 72 pin cartridge connector and the N64 has a 48 pin cartridge connector(you can get away with only 27 wires) so even though the n64 has more elements to cover...

Yes you can trim off that section without relocating anything. Make sure you sand the edges very well so that the inner layers do not short. That switch is the eject switch which is not necessary if you are playing games through homebrew. You can reference the definitive Wii trimming guide over...

Either your wiring is incorrect or the regulator is damaged. I recommend isolating the regulator from the n64 and test it that way first. Double check to make sure you have it wired correctly and that nothing is shorted.

I went for a 5 inch car reverse monitor like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Inch-TFT-LCD- ... SwbdpWaaou Designed to fit in Ashen's case

I've finished my Wii portable! http://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?th ... table.193/

That looks to me like the smallest portable of any console built. That's amazing