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 Post subject: THEWISE1'S N64P 2.0 WIP Starlight 64 update 12/05/09 *56K*
PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:43 pm 
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The case is mostly done will a few things to cut. (like c buttons)

I have pretty much no parts though, don't worry about that, I'll get those soon. It is going to be painted by the way, I just hand made it out of polycarbonate sheets, that's why it's clear.

The image is pretty big so I'll just link it. http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/100_0677.jpg

**UPDATE** 07/29/09

I made a little progress video.

http://www.youtube.com/v/Lv8Ww6sy3mI&hl=en&fs=1&
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**UPDATE** 9/27/09
Got some pictures and a video up.

http://s73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/?action=view&current=102_0744.jpg
http://s73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/?action=view&current=102_0745.jpg
http://s73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/?action=view&current=102_0746.jpg
My cat demanded to be in the shot for his 15 seconds of fame.
http://s73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/?action=view&current=102_0747.jpg
http://s73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/?action=view&current=102_0748.jpg

CASE LOOKS WAY BETTER IN REAL LIFE, DUST LOOK COMES FROM CAMERA FLASH

Plus a video
http://www.youtube.com/v/Twjkb0l4f4g&hl=en&fs=1&
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**UPDATE** 11/21/09

YES! I finally got it working and it's looking great, I wired the jumper pak one last time and it didn't work, but I did some touching up and the expansion pak chips and it works perfectly now. So now all that's left is to order the screen, led mod it, then the final construction with commence. Here are some pictures of the relocation.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/DSC02430.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/DSC02431.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/DSC02432.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/DSC02433.jpg
ALMOST THERE! :D
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**UPDATE** 12/03/09

I got my screen a couple days ago and have been doing some modding to the minor components. Mostly the controller today. I've got plenty of pics since you guys love them so much.
I've got paper in the joystick to space it from the case until the glue is 100% cooled.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/DSC02442.jpg
Inside, there's tape covering the joystick to prevent light leaking.
[img]http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/DSC02451.jpg[/url]
Lots of strength in the joystick.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/DSC02448.jpg
Back inside
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/DSC02443.jpg
Back outside
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/DSC02444.jpg
Controller
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/DSC02455.jpg
With memory pak (the battery has to be pretty snug to make contact with the wires)
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/DSC02457.jpg
IDE wire is SO CLEAN! :D
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/DSC02456.jpg
Looks much better than my original one. Just garbage.

MORE SOON TO COME!! :D
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**UPDATE** 12/05/09

I know you guys love updates and I wanted you guys to know how close it is to done. Pretty much 95%
Glue replace with screw. 1000x stronger.
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Cartridge slot mounted.
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Screen cleanly led modded. Done in about 15 mins.
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Controller wired up, tested works. Batteries underneath (green electrical tape) and screen underneath that.
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:D
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I will be updating this thread along with the one on modretro
http://forums.modretro.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=273

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 Post subject: Re: THEWISE1'S N64P 2.0 WIP
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Thats a really cool case man. Good work. What color are you going to paint it?

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I'm actually going to announce the name when I paint it. So that's a surprise for when it's done.

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Cool.
Can't wait!

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 Post subject: Re: THEWISE1'S N64P 2.0 Starlight 64 WIP
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I've updated the thread with pics and a video of the case but have been too lazy to update both threads.

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ARE YOU SERIOUS??!?!

I can never get it working right. I've got the n64 wired up and the led comes on but I can not get an response. The screen flickers and none of the wires are touching on the relocated jumper pak. None of the wires are more than a CM long, only 2 of them are, but definitely not 2 cm . I hate the design of the n64 motherboard and that it's so touchy. It will not cooperate.

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Sorry for no real updates in a while. I just can't get the jumper pak relocation working, even though so many other members got it working fine (on there first try I'm assuming)

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I shortened the ground wires but still nothing, I can't get the relocation working. Does anyone have a picture of their relocation?

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No it's a different kind of relocation, it's when you take apart the jumper pak and relocate to the components.

I've gotten everything wired but I removed the 5th capacitor because some say they don't need it.

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wire the 5th capacitor? :D


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Don't got it anymore, plus on the later revisions it's not there and since jumper paks are supposed to be compatible with all n64s that means that you don't need the 5th cap.

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**UPDATE** 11/21/09

YES! I finally got it working and it's looking great, I wired the jumper pak one last time and it didn't work, but I did some touching up and the expansion pak chips and it works perfectly now. So now all that's left is to order the screen, led mod it, then the final construction with commence. Here are some pictures of the relocation.
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ALMOST THERE! :D

See all updates on first post of page 1

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did you replace the 2mb ram chips with 1mb ones? that would be awesome considering there's only a jumper pak in there.


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Yes, they're expansion paks, so it does have an expansion pak in it.

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