NintendoBoy 64 advance (Worklog)

[Stranger491]

if you plan on sticking to the modding scene, I recommend getting the gamebit/e-torx bits for a screwdriver. Really makes life easy, and its not like they're all that expensive.

I think I am planning on sticking here. I have alot of projects that I want to do after this. I was going to buy a gamebit but for some reason I decided not to get it.
My 4.3 screen says that it requires 12v to power it. Will it be able to run off on 7.4 like the N64 or will I need something extra.
The screen that I bought is
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-4-3-Inch-LCD-TF ... 133wt_1139

 

[bud]

Currently, I have three that run on 12v, 7.4v, and 5v. Give it a try. You can't really harm anything with undervolting.

 

[Stranger491]

Currently, I have three that run on 12v, 7.4v, and 5v. Give it a try. You can't really harm anything with undervolting.

ok, I will order a 7.4 and see if I can run off that.
I am trying to open the superpad 64 color but it seems to be using a weird Phillip type screws.

 

[bud]

Yeah I had problems opening one too. Dremel it open or take a drill to the screws.

 

[Stranger491]

Yeah I had problems opening one too. Dremel it open or take a drill to the screws.

Sadly I run into 2 problems....
1. No Dremel.
2. my drill can't fit into those small holes...... (Giggidi)

 

[bud]

You really need a dremel for this hobby. You should be able to pick up a used one on eBay for under $30.

 

[Stranger491]

For relocating the cartridge slot, can I use any type of wire or just a certain kind?

 

[bud]

Any type. Not too thin not too think. Personally, I prefer 28 AWG flat cable. Regular IDE works too.

 

[Stranger491]

Still trying to wire the cartridge slot. I fail at soldering so it may take a while.

 

[Stranger491]

Stopped trying to relocate because I decided to buy a better type of wire. Today, I found a local plastic supplier and then was abe to find a psone screen for $29 at local store.

 

[Seren]

Stopped trying to relocate because I decided to buy a better type of wire. Today, I found a local plastic supplier and then was abe to find a psone screen for $29 at local store.

nice find on the screen. If you want good wire for relocating use ide ribbon cables. They are really nice for relocating. Probably want to use the ones with the larger wires in them.

 

[Stranger491]

The Soldering iron I have is way too big. I am unable to soldering things because I end up screwing up the other wires I had finished. So I just bought a smaller one on Ebay. I probably screwed up the N64 mobo because there are some burn marks near the hole....

 

[bud]

It will be fine.

 

[Stranger491]

I tried to relocate the slot and once I finished I figured out I was soldering to the wrong spot. So know I have to do it again . The one problem I have is that the wires tend to brake off and I have to redo those wires. Any tips for a beginner solderer?

 

[bud]

Flux. Tin everything. Use a 25W iron or more. Flux.

 

[Stranger491]

Well, I screwed up. I accidentally soldered into the wrong spots so I had to do it again. The skinny soldering Iron I had died, and the wire that I use sucks. I broke a pin. I guess I will go to the electronics store and get better wire. The major problem is that I suck at soldering and I tin everything but it still doesn't stay.

 

[bud]

I don't think you're getting enough heat to make strong joints.

 

[Stranger491]

I guess I will try the other Soldering Iron I have. I know that it is more that 25w but I am not sure what exactly what it is.

 

[stuntpenguin007]

I just did a relocation. After I stripped the wires (from IDE cable), I dipped the ends in flux paste, then applied solder to them. This pretty much tins the wires. After that I was able to solder to the cartridge slot pretty easily because of the unburned flux on the ends of the wires. Once I was finished I went over the connections with rubbing alcohol on a Q-Tip which cleaned off the flux. I would recommend doing this.

 

[Stranger491]

I have been busy for the past few weeks and I have decided to work on this project again. I had to buy a new N64 and I was able to buy 2 for $20. One of the n64 works for sure but the other one turns on but doesn't show any video or sound. When you turn it on, there is a flash of red on the tv. If anybody has anything that can help me fix it, I would be glad to hear it.