Gamecube battery help!

[ericapproves]

Hi everyone, I'm just about finished with my Gamecube portable. I've extended the controller and soldered the screen wire, all I need is to hook the screen and gamecube to a battery. The only problem is, I have no idea how. I read Kasar's guide and searched around here but couldn't find anything on batteries for the Rev C Gamecube. Can anyone help me on this matter? I just need to know how to hook up the battery(ies) to the GC and screen and which batteries to get.

Info
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Rev C Gamecube
Zenith 5" Xbox PS2 screen (7.4v I think?)
Standard GC Nintendo controller

Thanks!
-Eric

 

[Jidan]

Controller to GCN:

3 or 4 of these:
http://www.batteryspace.com/highpowerpo ... arate.aspx

3 gets less play time, 4 gets more.

If 3:
Protection Circuit:
http://www.batteryspace.com/pcbfor111vl ... ocket.aspx
Charger:
http://www.batteryspace.com/smartcharge ... isted.aspx

If 4:
Protection Circuit:
http://www.batteryspace.com/pcbfor148vl ... ocket.aspx
Charger:
http://www.batteryspace.com/smartcharge ... isted.aspx

Wiring:

The 8v thing is for the screen. Anything above that will fry it. You can also use a 7808 linear regulator, but it puts out a lot of heat and needs it's own heatsink.

 

[ericapproves]

Thanks Jidan!

Quick questions though, what did you mean on the first link? It said "3 or 4 of these", but the link was to Kasar's diagram which was already embeded. Was this link for the batteries you're suggesting?

Also, what is the 8v thing with the potentiometer? Is it necessary? If so, how can I get/build one?

Thank you so much!

-Eric

 

[Jidan]

Oops, I must have not copied it. Here:
http://www.batteryspace.com/highpowerpo ... arate.aspx

I also fixed it in my last post

The regulator is something that brings your 11.1v or 14.8v down to 8v, which is a voltage that the PSOne screen can support without frying. Another choice is the 7808 linear regulator, which you can get from TI as a free sample

Also keep in mind that you do not HAVE to use those batteries, but they are for the most part the best ones that are readily available. You could also use camcorder batteries if you like, but you are going to want about 12v+ with at least 4000mAh to get decent playtime

 

[snowpenguin]

The 8v thing is an 8v DC regulator which brings the voltage from the batteries down to 8v for the screen. You can just get a 7808 linear regulator and a heatsink and you'll be good.

I assume that link problem was a mispost which jidan will fix accordingly.

edit: Dang you jidan

 

[flashslash]

I think I found it but i dont know if its right .................which one? (samples)http://focus.ti.com/docs/prod/folders/print/ua7808.html#technicaldocuments

 

[Hackerbilly]

well here is a pretty good battery to use i get about 3 or 4 hours out of it fully charged

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nintendo-Gamecube-P ... 35a85892bd

 

[Hugo_Peters]

well here is a pretty good battery to use i get about 3 or 4 hours out of it fully charged

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nintendo-Gamecube-P ... 35a85892bd

DON'T EVER USE THOSE!
I also own that battery pack, but the "actual" battery pack is BIG, HEAVY and it costs 10 - 12 hours before it's charged.
DON'T USE THIS!

 

[Thecawesomeone]

well here is a pretty good battery to use i get about 3 or 4 hours out of it fully charged

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nintendo-Gamecube-P ... 35a85892bd

I've only ever known those batteries to provide 45-60 minutes.