The World's Smallest N64p Worklog!

[βeta]

Glad you're getting use of it. Anything else you would like to have drawn up?

 

[mymixed]

Thanks for the offer! Maybe we should have a barbeque cut for N64's less than rev 8. That would be helpful... What It looks like on this board is that the capacitors are in the same place on revs 3-7, so maybe we need a cut for that . Thanks for your art beta!

- mymixed

 

[bud]

I've been thinking of ways to cut rev5 and below boards as small as the higher ones. I think it's doable.

 

[mymixed]

It's probably just a little bit harder. Also, has anyone ever pulled video from c15 and gotten black & white? I've gotten it on two of my boards. I know your supposed to pull it from c16, so I'm wondering if c15 is needed. Also, 2 more connections until I'm 1/2 done.

- mymixed

 

[bud]

That's the chroma or luma line. Not sure which. But no, it isn't needed.

 

[mymixed]

Awesome, one day I'll find out what two caps are needed .

EDIT: So on your diagram beta, can I pull L and R audio from those pins or do I put L and R audio into them?

- mymixed

 

[bud]

I believe you connect them back to the outputs. I think I remember ßeta saying that you didn't have to though.

 

[mymixed]

So I RCP'd! It all looks good, however it doesn't work . Pics:



So, any suggestions for troubleshooting?

- mymixed

 

[bud]

It's very important to have all of the wires going to the chips as short as possible.

 

[brunoip]

is the jumper connected in the opposite way?

 

[mymixed]

The expansion pack is in the right way, just checked it... How long of wires do you suggest? I also tested a three games: DK64, SM64, and Rayman 2. Also, the LED is on so there is power to the board

- mymixed

 

[bud]

As short as possible.

 

[mymixed]

Ok, doin it.

- mymixed

 

[brunoip]

before cutting the wires: dont u have another cart slot? y u no solder a second cart slot in its place and test?

 

[mymixed]

I could, but the cart slot looks fine. Maybe I will.

- mymixed

 

[brunoip]

I could, but the cart slot looks fine. Maybe I will.

- mymixed

I mean for checking that the board is working and the problem are the long wires try with a cart conector in its original place, without touching your relocated cart connector.

 

[mymixed]

brunoip! I'll try it! Thats a great way to troubleshoot.

- mymixed

 

[bud]

You know you could have left the expansion port on right? That way you could plug in the cartridge normally.

 

[mymixed]

OH GREAT. Well, now I know. I guess I just solder it on. HA. Thats pretty funny. . I'll do it tomorrow.

- mymixed

 

[McBlasian]

Mymixed, while I do sometimes get annoyed with how you end everything with your name, but you remind me of me, but you're way more talented and smart!!

You've got a real nack for this, and you seem really calm, patient, casually cool, and funny!


I'm really really loving this worklog, keep up the spectacular work man!