The N64. We all love it. But wouldn't we love it more if it could run on 5v instead of 7.4v/12v? Or maybe even solely 3.3v Once I get an N64 from Jlee I'll play with this but if anyone else can test this before me post results here
βeta said:He is talking about bypassing the 7805, I believe.
EnterTheHatrix said:You can do it with the gamecube as the only thing that really needs to use 12v is the fan (You don't really need the fan if you replace the heatsink and thermal paste with something better, just don't play it for hours on end)
The N64, however, I haven't tested it, but I doubt it will work, especially if the 12v line goes into a chip. Usually the chip will have a working tolerance of between 9v and 14v where 12v goes in (again, I haven't tested this) so although you could theoretically get it working at a lower voltage like 9v, it might not work at all at 5v. Even if it works, starving the chip of power might have unexpected results (freezing, resets, lag, etc)
zeturi said:YOU DREAM SHATTERER!!!
doesn't the 5v = 12v line, you're making it really unclear now.snowpenguin said:Anyone have an n64 to see what exactly is powered off of the 5v regulator line and the 12v line?
mako321 said:doesn't the 5v = 12v line, you're making it really unclear now.snowpenguin said:Anyone have an n64 to see what exactly is powered off of the 5v regulator line and the 12v line?
snowpenguin said:Dunno what 3.5" screen you're thinking of, mine doesn't draw nearly that much.