Bush
sweet justice
Hey everyone! This is my first post on the forums, though I have been checking the site out for awhile, after following a link on one of SS's youtube videoes. I have really been wanting to make a portable, and I am about to recieve an N64 from a friend. Due to several circumstances, I have had to take a more unique approach to my portable. Here is my plan:
I want to try and solder as little to the board as much as possible, so I can use the AV out for use on a tv, as well as my screen. My screen will be a 7in portable dvd player that will be self sufficient on its own battery; it also has two headphone jacks and stereo speakers. It doesnt use much battery when not playing a dvd, so it should work fine. I also want to be able to remove it from my unit, as I dont actually own it, im just borrowing it lol. However, this is alright as the units overall size is not an issue. I will connect the composite cables directly from the N64 port to the dvd player; ill find a way to tuck them away/shorten them. I intend on leaving all 4 controller ports on and also having a built in controller. It will not be hardwired, but I will leave the plug hanging out around 2in on the bottom in order to plug it in on bottom. This is for simplicity as well as so that an external 1st controller can be plugged in. I may make a slot to slide it into when not in use. Based on my idea, it should be layed out like an N64 on its back with the controller ports on the bottom. Im thinking about a cartridge relocation mod to put the cart slot flush with the system (like a gameboy) and I will include an expansion pack, although I may leave it in its original postion so that it lies flush with the cart slot above it. My biggest concern is the battery system. Since im not soldering the AV crap to the board, im guessing I have to run full power through it (12v?) as well as installing the 3.3v resistor thingy which shouldnt be a big deal, but id greatly appreciate help because i need it in this area and for the controller. Thanks guys!
I want to try and solder as little to the board as much as possible, so I can use the AV out for use on a tv, as well as my screen. My screen will be a 7in portable dvd player that will be self sufficient on its own battery; it also has two headphone jacks and stereo speakers. It doesnt use much battery when not playing a dvd, so it should work fine. I also want to be able to remove it from my unit, as I dont actually own it, im just borrowing it lol. However, this is alright as the units overall size is not an issue. I will connect the composite cables directly from the N64 port to the dvd player; ill find a way to tuck them away/shorten them. I intend on leaving all 4 controller ports on and also having a built in controller. It will not be hardwired, but I will leave the plug hanging out around 2in on the bottom in order to plug it in on bottom. This is for simplicity as well as so that an external 1st controller can be plugged in. I may make a slot to slide it into when not in use. Based on my idea, it should be layed out like an N64 on its back with the controller ports on the bottom. Im thinking about a cartridge relocation mod to put the cart slot flush with the system (like a gameboy) and I will include an expansion pack, although I may leave it in its original postion so that it lies flush with the cart slot above it. My biggest concern is the battery system. Since im not soldering the AV crap to the board, im guessing I have to run full power through it (12v?) as well as installing the 3.3v resistor thingy which shouldnt be a big deal, but id greatly appreciate help because i need it in this area and for the controller. Thanks guys!
(now that you passed the idiot test) I just hope for god you have some 30 awg wire for the exp pack 
