I found a "broken" retro duo at a used game store for $4 so I couldn't say no. I took it home and immediately tested it to find that the SNES side was still fully operational but the NES side was kaput. Ok this worked for me because I ordered a free sample of a small enclosure from OKW awhile ago that is almost the exact size of a SNES cart so I've been wanting to make a tiny portable SNES. So I set out to trim the retro duo SNES board to fit in said enclosure. Here are some progress videos.
Progress Video 1
Progress Video 2
Progress Video 3
Progress Video 4
I'm in the process of shaving off another few mm from the top in order to fit it in the case (just need to relocate the video amp circuitry and bypass and filter caps for the audio). I have work tonight so that'll have to wait till tomorrow. I'll be sure to regularly post updates on how this project is going. I'm feeling really good about this project and hope that this will be the smallest portable SNES in the world (but I'm not gonna hold my breath
). I plan on having an internal rechargeable lithium ion battery (already have the batteries, step up regulator and charging circuitry on hand), RGB led with custom programmed microcontroller for battery life and charge indication, av out, and external controller connectors. Anyway let me know what you guys think and any ideas about features I could add.
Progress Video 1
Progress Video 2
Progress Video 3
Progress Video 4
I'm in the process of shaving off another few mm from the top in order to fit it in the case (just need to relocate the video amp circuitry and bypass and filter caps for the audio). I have work tonight so that'll have to wait till tomorrow. I'll be sure to regularly post updates on how this project is going. I'm feeling really good about this project and hope that this will be the smallest portable SNES in the world (but I'm not gonna hold my breath
