GBA SP inside DMG mod, with a 5" ANDROID TABLET ON BACKSIDE

[jcarro13]

Hey there, I'm a long-time lurker and modder but new to the forum. I have a new idea that I'd like to run by you guys.
Just hear me out now...
I know quite a few of you have probably put an SP in a DMG, but I want to do that PLUS manage to install an entire 5" Ainol or Archos touch tablet in the back.
Can it be done?
I hope.

What I need from you is ideas of hot to fit it in there, SP schematics if anyone has them, and general info on this type of mod.

I will post pictures along the way

 

[βeta]

Re: GBA SP inside DMG mod, with a 5" ANDROID TABLET ON BACKS

I have a feeling that you don't know how measurements work.

 

[jcarro13]

Re: GBA SP inside DMG mod, with a 5" ANDROID TABLET ON BACKS

Just because you're a 'god' on this forum doesn't mean you have to be a smartass with me.

You could, oh I don't know, contribute something of use in this thread. That would be nice.

Now, in that comment, was there a hidden suggestion that I get a premade case and start from scratch?

 

[bud]

Re: GBA SP inside DMG mod, with a 5" ANDROID TABLET ON BACKS

I have a feeling that you don't know how forums work.

 

[Bush]

Re: GBA SP inside DMG mod, with a 5" ANDROID TABLET ON BACKS

Just because you're a 'god' on this forum doesn't mean you have to be a smartass with me.

You could, oh I don't know, contribute something of use in this thread. That would be nice.

Now, in that comment, was there a hidden suggestion that I get a premade case and start from scratch?

OH YOU SASSY SEGA YOU

And I agree with Beta; that wont fit at all.

 

[jcarro13]

Re: GBA SP inside DMG mod, with a 5" ANDROID TABLET ON BACKS

The Ainol Novo5 is only 1.3cm thick. If I take it out of the case it will be only 0.8cm thick.
I'm trying to think of a way to rig the SP board on the inside of the front half of the DMG and then match up the buttons with plastic extenders. Kind of like in a laptop bezel. Cut the cartridge loader into the bottom and wire the ports, power switch, etc.

Regardless of the high failure expectations you guys seem to have, I'm going to post pics of my progress and we'll see what the result is.

 

[Bush]

Re: GBA SP inside DMG mod, with a 5" ANDROID TABLET ON BACKS

The Ainol Novo5 is only 1.3cm thick. If I take it out of the case it will be only 0.8cm thick.
I'm trying to think of a way to rig the SP board on the inside of the front half of the DMG and then match up the buttons with plastic extenders. Kind of like in a laptop bezel. Cut the cartridge loader into the bottom and wire the ports, power switch, etc.

Regardless of the high failure expectations you guys seem to have, I'm going to post pics of my progress and we'll see what the result is.

I don't expect failure, I just don't expect you to fit both in the same case.

 

[jcarro13]

Re: GBA SP inside DMG mod, with a 5" ANDROID TABLET ON BACKS

What do you think if I use the XL soft case with the ring from OKW?

Put the SP on the back and cut out the screen area and mount the Novo5 in that?

Sorry for looking like an ass. Horrible first impression.

 

[Bibin]

Re: GBA SP inside DMG mod, with a 5" ANDROID TABLET ON BACKS

I, uh...

Okay, so, 5" Android tablet. Assuming it's a 16:9 or even 16:10, that would barely, if at all, fit within the dimensions of a DMG.

Second, putting the GBASP inside the DMG is very doable but it's a bit of a pain in the nuts.

Third...

Why in the world would you want to do this?

Based on your responses, I think you'll find it is you who is being the smart-ass.

 

[jcarro13]

Re: GBA SP inside DMG mod, with a 5" ANDROID TABLET ON BACKS

I've done the measurements, and BOTH would most certainly fit in a DMG.
But I've decided to just buy the XL case and put it in there anyway.

As for why...
Why does anyone mod? For the fun of the experiment and to brag about their creation.

I know I was being a smart ass.

 

[Sonyportableizer]

Re: GBA SP inside DMG mod, with a 5" ANDROID TABLET ON BACKS

If your gonna do this, its not going to be easy. Granted I did it with a GBPocket and still get insane (leave it on for 4 straight days) battery life now, but really annoying.
If you want to still throw it around like an old gameboy, just shove a cart in, and treat it like crap its going to be a pain in the ass. Want to baby it and be afraid to bring it with you it will be easy.

Hit me up in a PM if you need any more help, dimensions, etc.

 

[Aux]

Re: GBA SP inside DMG mod, with a 5" ANDROID TABLET ON BACKS

As for why...
Why does anyone mod? For the fun of the experiment and to brag about their creation.

I think Bibin's point was more "why in the world would an SP benefit from having a tablet glued to the back".

Also, you realize that you hold a Gameboy when you play it, so you're going to be gripping the tablet screen? Slippery, and not good for the screen. Just sayin'.

 

[nterror]

Re: GBA SP inside DMG mod, with a 5" ANDROID TABLET ON BACKS

Slippery, and not good for the screen. Just sayin'.

Not to mention the fact that you will never be able to bring it anywhere without fear of the tablet side being destroyed.

But Heck, if you think you can do it, why the Heck not?

 

[Abyss]

Re: GBA SP inside DMG mod, with a 5" ANDROID TABLET ON BACKS

I think jcarro is mainly doing this for the Heck of it, not really as much for practical use. Being a huge fan of GBAs and Android systems (most of my posts are from my phone, including this one), I can't wait to see how this turns out.

 

[CWeaver13]

GBA SP inside DMG mod, with a 5" ANDROID TABLET ON BACKSIDE

Dude... You said 5" tablet... The DMG isn't even wide enough to fit. Good idea though. At that point, why not root the tablet, use an aftermarket kernel, then run homebrew games from the tablet? I know that defeats the purpose but I feel that project would be heavy...