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GeniMini my portable Genesis - Youtube added

Post by hailrazer » Sat Sep 12, 2009 3:33 pm

Here's my latest portable.

*EDIT* Youtube video done : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPRtAd3SCHc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I had 3 days this week so I decided to use whatever spare parts I had lying around and create a Portable Genesis.

Parts:
Case : Polycase AG85
Screen : Zenith Psone screen / 4 LED mod.
System : Genesis 3
Batteries : 2 - 3.7v Camcorder batteries
Buttons: Radio Shack Momentary Push Buttons, Small d-pad with tac switches underneath, extra long tact switches for brightness/volume.

Well here it is :

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It took about 25 hours to do if I had to guess.

I'm pretty happy with it. The only thing that I don't like is the Led mod, no matter how many I use or what type I still prefer the original backlight.

Well there you go. Hope you guys like it.
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Re: GeniMini my portable Genesis

Post by Basement_Modder » Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:04 pm

First post on both forums! :P

I like it. It looks really professional for being built in 25 hours, especially the dpad hole.
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Re: GeniMini my portable Genesis

Post by neverused » Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:27 pm

I like it. How comfortable are the A, B, and C buttons arranged like that?

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Re: GeniMini my portable Genesis

Post by hailrazer » Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:33 pm

neverused wrote:I like it. How comfortable are the A, B, and C buttons arranged like that?
So far in all the games I've tried I actually like it better than having them horizontal/diagonal.
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Re: GeniMini my portable Genesis

Post by neverused » Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:35 pm

Huh. I'll have to try that.

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Post by schmellyfart » Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:36 pm

Not bad. Plain and simple. :)

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Post by joeyjoe9876 » Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:50 pm

if i can't find my game gear i wanna do this lol
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Re: GeniMini my portable Genesis

Post by J.D » Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:54 pm

I would've used a 6 button controller, but that's just me. Good job on your portable though.

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Re: GeniMini my portable Genesis

Post by 64M320N3 » Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:27 pm

Whoa! It's not a Laser Doodle! :lol:
Just Kidding. That thing is sweet! I love it!
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Re: GeniMini my portable Genesis

Post by vskid » Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:34 pm

Nice job. What kind of battery life does it get/do you expect? How much did you cut off of the Genesis board? I didn't realize it could be made so small.
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Post by Metallica Man X » Sun Sep 13, 2009 2:24 am

Nice work! I'm like the button idea...never seen that before!
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Re: GeniMini my portable Genesis

Post by Skyone » Mon Sep 14, 2009 3:14 am

I can't really tell, is that a Genesis 3? Anyway, very nice work. You should submit it to the showcase. :)

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Re: GeniMini my portable Genesis

Post by schmellyfart » Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:07 pm

hailrazer wrote:Here's my latest portable.

I had 3 days this week so I decided to use whatever spare parts I had lying around and create a Portable Genesis.

Parts:
Case : Polycase AG85
Screen : Zenith Psone screen / 4 LED mod.
System : Genesis 3
Batteries : 2 - 3.7v Camcorder batteries
Buttons: Radio Shack Momentary Push Buttons, Small d-pad with tac switches underneath, extra long tact switches for brightness/volume.
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Re: GeniMini my portable Genesis

Post by Skyone » Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:30 pm

I swear I read that post twice... :lol:

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Re: GeniMini my portable Genesis

Post by andrewdorsey » Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:18 pm

Are you going to make a video of this genesis portable like you did with your lazer doodle portables?

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