Building a GCp (The GoCube) (Worklog)

blue_stalfos · **Posted:** Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:46 pm

You should definitely use 2 batteries. Using a third battery will take up more space and only increase the battery life by a small amount. If you use 2 batteries, it will be much cheaper and you'll have more room/less weight to your portable. However you will need to build a custom regulator (don't worry, it's not to difficult)

Here are some links:
3.7v Batteries - http://www.batteryspace.com/polymerli-i ... isted.aspx
7.4v Protection circuit - http://www.batteryspace.com/pcbfor74vli ... limit.aspx
7.4v Smart charger - http://www.batteryspace.com/smartcharge ... isted.aspx
Custom regulator information - viewtopic.php?f=36&t=2844

Be sure to read over the whole thread about the custom regulator because it will give you a better understanding as to why you need it and what it does. (it helped me)

Wes · **Joined:** Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:19 pm **Posts:** 50

Wait whats wrong with the original regulator? Also I am ordering the batteries and going on to find a case

Thanks, Wes

PRXVII · **Joined:** Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:55 pm **Posts:** 53

Quote:

10.2v is the lowest the board can handle and still work correctly

Direct quote from that thread.

Wes · **Joined:** Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:19 pm **Posts:** 50

Before I buy the batteries is there a better choice for batteries and how it's setup Example: http://www.batteryspace.com/polymerli-i ... arate.aspx or this http://www.batteryspace.com/polymerli-i ... isted.aspx? Or is the current way blue_stalfos has the best?
Also do I need to desolder the regulator I hooked up to the motherboard since its best to use a custom one?

Thanks, Wes

Wes · **Joined:** Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:19 pm **Posts:** 50

Finished hooking up the regulator board and now going to get the controller to work.

Thanks, Wes

Wes · **Joined:** Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:19 pm **Posts:** 50

Ok so I got the regulator board up and running, and I just ordered the wiikey, also for the wiikey is this the correct breakout board?
http://www.newhavendisplay.com/index.ph ... ts_id=2476

Thanks, Wes

blue_stalfos · **Posted:** Tue Feb 21, 2012 2:53 pm

That's the one. I just got mine in the mail :cool:

Wes · **Joined:** Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:19 pm **Posts:** 50

Ok so what case should I get, note (I don't have advanced experience in cases), but I can learn, I do have a dremel, and I would prefer a landscape type case. I have heard that the ZN-40 and 45 are good/bad cases and wanted to know if either of those are fine since it's easy to mod those. Thanks you for your recommendations.

P.S. Got my Psone screen

and the wiikey should be on the way with the breakout board.

Thanks, Wes

Wes · **Joined:** Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:19 pm **Posts:** 50

Ok so I am almost finished wiring my breakout board and the wiikey will be here tomorrow so I am excited for that

Also I need some help on choosing the best case, should I use the AG-85, ZN-40, or ZN-45? I really need to know which one will work best so I can order it.

Thanks, Wes

blue_stalfos · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:22 am

I chose a ZN-40 as my case and it's proving to be a tight fit. A ZN-45 would be a lot easier and it'd give you plenty of extra room for things like expansion ports and low battery indicators.

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