Here is my work log up to this point. I started this project before joining these forums. Keep mind, this was originally a facebook note and worded in such a way that anyone reading it could get an idea of what I'm doing.
I'm working toward something similar to this, but putting my own spin on it.
"Presenting the iNto64 Nintendo handheld portable by Bacteria!":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3nZrzReZq0
The wiring and soldering will be fairly similar, but the way I'll build the case and fit it together will be my own.
Build Log, Earliest to Most Recent:
Sat 6/5/10 @ 5:15am:
I have the case cut out for the most part and the n64 motherboard reduced down as much as it can be. Now I need to figure up the depth of the case and figure out how i want to cut out and mount the cartridge slot, cut it down, sand it, and later paint it.
I'm just brainstorming here, but I may integrate the heatsink for the central processors and ram expansion with my cart-slot solution (seeing as how the n64 mobo will be facing downward if you were to look in from the top of the case, with the expansion pack still mounted as Nintendo had originally intended). We shall see, but so far so good!
6/10/10 @ 3:10am:
I have prepped ribbon cable to be soldered on the mainboard in order to re-attach and relocate the cartridge slot. I also uploaded some pictures, they can be found in my photo album. Tomorrow, I plan to solder the cartridge slot back on to the mainboard.
6/19/10 @ 50am:
I put some thought into it and decided to scrap the tupperware enclosure for the handheld. Instead, what I'll be doing is vacuum forming plastic. Here's the general idea of how it works:
Vacuum Forming with your Kitchen Oven and Vacuum Cleaner:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGBRiYhxRTM
Building the forming table was fairly cheap at around $50 for lumber, screws, silicone caulking and aluminum tape.
Using this method, I'll be able to make the enclosure look and feel exactly how I want it, rather than being restricted to modifying tupperware.
As for relocating the cartridge slot from my previous entry, I'm looking for better wire to use with this.
6/20/10 @ 5:20pm:
The vacuum forming table and frame is completed and ready to be used!
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=103&start=560
The plastic that is to be used is .080" High Impact Styrene:
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.a ... &catid=715
From the description, it seems that this would be perfect for an electronics enclosure. Its forming temperature is 325-350 deg F, and its odorless.
At this point, I need to find a type of modeling clay that I can let sit for a few days so that it can dry, and then at that point, I'll need to be able to sand it down. This is how I plan to make the enclosure mold.
I'm working toward something similar to this, but putting my own spin on it.
"Presenting the iNto64 Nintendo handheld portable by Bacteria!":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3nZrzReZq0
The wiring and soldering will be fairly similar, but the way I'll build the case and fit it together will be my own.
Build Log, Earliest to Most Recent:
Sat 6/5/10 @ 5:15am:
I have the case cut out for the most part and the n64 motherboard reduced down as much as it can be. Now I need to figure up the depth of the case and figure out how i want to cut out and mount the cartridge slot, cut it down, sand it, and later paint it.
I'm just brainstorming here, but I may integrate the heatsink for the central processors and ram expansion with my cart-slot solution (seeing as how the n64 mobo will be facing downward if you were to look in from the top of the case, with the expansion pack still mounted as Nintendo had originally intended). We shall see, but so far so good!
6/10/10 @ 3:10am:
I have prepped ribbon cable to be soldered on the mainboard in order to re-attach and relocate the cartridge slot. I also uploaded some pictures, they can be found in my photo album. Tomorrow, I plan to solder the cartridge slot back on to the mainboard.
6/19/10 @ 50am:
I put some thought into it and decided to scrap the tupperware enclosure for the handheld. Instead, what I'll be doing is vacuum forming plastic. Here's the general idea of how it works:
Vacuum Forming with your Kitchen Oven and Vacuum Cleaner:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGBRiYhxRTM
Building the forming table was fairly cheap at around $50 for lumber, screws, silicone caulking and aluminum tape.
Using this method, I'll be able to make the enclosure look and feel exactly how I want it, rather than being restricted to modifying tupperware.
As for relocating the cartridge slot from my previous entry, I'm looking for better wire to use with this.
6/20/10 @ 5:20pm:
The vacuum forming table and frame is completed and ready to be used!
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=103&start=560
The plastic that is to be used is .080" High Impact Styrene:
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.a ... &catid=715
From the description, it seems that this would be perfect for an electronics enclosure. Its forming temperature is 325-350 deg F, and its odorless.
At this point, I need to find a type of modeling clay that I can let sit for a few days so that it can dry, and then at that point, I'll need to be able to sand it down. This is how I plan to make the enclosure mold.