SS's 4th portable n64, XS64 (56k =/= yay!)

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SS's 4th portable n64, XS64 (56k =/= yay!)

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Ok here are pics. Video coming soon. (EDIT: Video at bottom!)

Story:
Traded last portable for System and $50(I think)
Got batteries and screen for christmas
Wired TI converter.
Fried screen
Got screen from vb
Cased together, ugly but functional.

I am proud to say that this one has no flaws, and will run perfectly until my batteries completely die.

Specs:
3 5mm(yes, 5mm)led modded PSOne screen
5000mah Ni-mh 7.2v externally mounted battery(ala 1st portable)
Pth08080 3.3v DC-DC converter(fixes all my previous portables problems.)
Super pad controller(GC joystick mod works now)
Headphone jack(thanks to Life of Brian's topic)
AV out/in jack(headphone jack with Left audio in and composite video)
Rewired cartridge slot (with metal supports to hold cartidge in place)
12v original n64 power adapter port(uses pth to get 3.3v)
Internal/external controller switch
Uses my excellent wiring diagram(never worry about wrong voltage going somewhere it shouldn't, will post later)
Charger port
Screen push click button switch(ala 2nd portable)
Expansion pack
Metal strips to hold case together on top.(ala 3rd portable)
Franken case A, B, C-pad plastic (nice and smooth)
Mounted Breadboard Tact D-pad and start button
Momentary Push button switch Shoulder buttons
Switch for L/Z
Triforce jewel(It had to go somewhere)
Self drilled(oh boy) speaker holes with mounted speakers
Internal fan w/switch

Front:
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Back:
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Controller ports
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Left Side
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Right Side
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Screen in darkness
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Jewel by Neubit, destroyed by SS
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For the record, I do not need to be reminded that it is ugly, that is already established. Any posts flaming it because it is ugly will be deleted by request. (*glares at bacteria* :P)

Video 1

This unit is for sale, at a starting price of $300 (includes shipping.)
Post or pm me offers, I need to get this cash for two reasons:
To build the next one
To repay my friend for his psp, which I broke. (GDDMNIT)

The next one will be of 1337 proportions, each one got better and better.

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Re: SS's 4th portable n64, XS64 (56k =/= yay!)

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ShockSlayer wrote:The next one will be of 1337 proportions, each one got better and better.
According to my calculations, you won't have a 1337 one until your 1337th attempt. :P
I'm just kidding, this one actually looks pretty good. Now that you have the internals down good, you should have more time to make the case look awesome.
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Post by Turbo Tax 1.0 »

why'd the leds stay on when you turned it off? 2 switches?

does look pretty solid though, thought it looked kinda flimsy until I saw the video
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why'd the leds stay on when you turned it off? 2 switches?
Yeah, one for the n64 and one for the screen.

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This is why I need to perfect my vacuum forming technique - to help out my fellow portablizers!

So my headphone jack post actually helped someone other than myself? Hooray! I was wondering if anyone ever read it...

Do you have the record for most N64 portables now?

Well done, by the way. Functional working portable > pretty case
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Re: SS's 4th portable n64, XS64 (56k =/= yay!)

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ShockSlayer wrote:Traded last portable for System and $50(I think)
Yep. That was me. The only thing wrong with that one was no 3.3v converter and no batteries right? Because you've re-inspired me to actually get that thing working.

Good work on this one; glad you finally got everything working! Good luck on your next endeavor!
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Life of Brian - Actually, your posting on the headphone jack is opportune, I hadn't seen it before, but I will find it useful in my current project. Many thanks, and thanks SS for pointing to it.

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@ LoB:
Vacuum forming would be nice.

The headphone jack works perfectly.

I think so!

Functional working portable in pretty case is next.

@ lifeisbettawitketchup
Yeah, order a converter from TI and get the parts for it from your local radio shack.

I need to order me another converter.

@ bacteria
I dont know, I might, but seeing as you stress on cases, I can't tell.

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Post by Krepticor »

Better than the last few... :P

Ps clean you room! :P
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Post by johnbjuice »

"If you like ugly portables, this is the portable for YOU!"

:lol:

Actually, it looks...usable.

(I should shut up - my N64p is turning out just as "functional" as yours have been, and its taking a LOT longer...)

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Post by bacteria »

There is one comment I would mention SS; the cart is sticking out of the N64 so much it is likely that you might catch it on a surface accidentally, and the leverage from having so much cart exposed would cause damage to the guts in the system as it jolted. How about moving the cart slot to the back of the N64 so the cart game is directly behind the casing, and moving the batteries under the cart slot? Just a suggestion buddy.
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@Krept: Actually, yesterday I got my progress report, and I had good grades, So my dad let me have all my stuff back if I cleaned my room. So I did.

@JBJ: It fits my hands great. I've taken it to school and let people play it and they all agree that it is fun to play and fun to use. FUN. FUN! FUUUUUN!!!!

@germvirus(bacteria :P)The only reason thee slot is there is because it wouldnt go anywhere else. The metal that reinforces the slot Protects the slot, because it is glued on top of the slot, and the slot itself is held in by metal brackets glued in place. It wont get caught on any surface. I'm planning on(when I get some perspex/acrylic) making a more secure shield type thing that protects the slot as well as the batteries(batteries dont need it, just making it look better)

Like I've already said: any offers in the trading post?

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Post by marshallh »

From the video it seems to work great. I commend you for putting together the internals, nice job!

It looks god-awful. There, I said it ;) But seriously, you will be amazed at what a few layers of Bondo and sanding will do for the case contours. Tip: Hot glue goes inside the case where no one like me can complain about it ;)
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marshallh wrote:It looks god-awful. There, I said it ;) But seriously, you will be amazed at what a few layers of Bondo and sanding will do for the case contours. Tip: Hot glue goes inside the case where no one like me can complain about it ;)
What he said. Just make it look good, it's not THAT hard.
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Post by ShockSlayer »

I've been thinking that If I could get my hands on a big sheet of plastic, then I would probably spiff it up.

Anyways, Thanks for the comments. I'll make it look nice if/when I have the time.

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