Extreme Makeover: N64p Edition
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It has been almost two years since I built my portable N64. Since I was never satisfied with the case that it first appeared in, I slowly worked on a more appealing one in my spare time. After almost two years of off-and-on construction (accentuating the "off'), it is finally finished. In case you missed the first one, here it is:
Unsightly.
And here is the new portable:
I borrowed G-force's case concept, with some distinct alterations of my own.
I added another cell to the battery packs to make them 8.4V, but also had to take out one of the battery packs. I switched to 8.4V because the 7.2V battery would barely discharge to half of its capacity before the voltage dropped below the screen's threshold. The other battery pack can still be used as an external supply, in addition to the PSOne power supply, through the jack on the back of the system. There is also a port for the memory pak on the back of the system, but due to the slot's placement, the rumble pak's bulbous case does not allow for it to fit into the slot. Although is looks bulky, especially near the bottom, the sides where you would grip it to play are still pretty thin and easy to hold. Since it is essentially the original N64 case, the expansion pak is compatible, and the additional controller ports are functional. There is no A/V out, so the first controller slot will never be needed, and thus has been disabled (I kept it in for appearance and symmetry). Sorry, no internal pictures yet. I'll be adding a 7.5V DC converter once it arrives in the mail, so that will be the time when I reopen it.
Unsightly.
And here is the new portable:
I borrowed G-force's case concept, with some distinct alterations of my own.
I added another cell to the battery packs to make them 8.4V, but also had to take out one of the battery packs. I switched to 8.4V because the 7.2V battery would barely discharge to half of its capacity before the voltage dropped below the screen's threshold. The other battery pack can still be used as an external supply, in addition to the PSOne power supply, through the jack on the back of the system. There is also a port for the memory pak on the back of the system, but due to the slot's placement, the rumble pak's bulbous case does not allow for it to fit into the slot. Although is looks bulky, especially near the bottom, the sides where you would grip it to play are still pretty thin and easy to hold. Since it is essentially the original N64 case, the expansion pak is compatible, and the additional controller ports are functional. There is no A/V out, so the first controller slot will never be needed, and thus has been disabled (I kept it in for appearance and symmetry). Sorry, no internal pictures yet. I'll be adding a 7.5V DC converter once it arrives in the mail, so that will be the time when I reopen it.
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AmAzInG! wow that would be a nice portable to have!, but I'm wondering, why put the controls on the top? that would be very awkward to me.
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We're running the noobs outta town!CronoTriggerfan wrote:Holy crap man, that's awesome! Very sexy. What is it with all these awesome N64p's coming out as of late?
Anyways, That looks incredibly sleek. I did a similar design, check out my 3rd in the new section. Nice job, I know that you will get your work's worth out of it!
To answer the question about that controls position, it is easier to distribute the weight like that.
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SS!!!!!!!! your back!!!!!! and you thought that you wouldn't be back for another 5 weeks!
I still want my controls at the bottom.
also moderators, why so many new stickys?
YaY! 50 posts!
I still want my controls at the bottom.
also moderators, why so many new stickys?
YaY! 50 posts!
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I get my compy till wednesday!
Anyways, Mods, no more stickies. What we need to do is have an updated list of portables!!
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Anyways, Mods, no more stickies. What we need to do is have an updated list of portables!!
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I'm gonna have a tough time getting good comments, because I just realized mine is not gonna be sexy at all, but maybe the mods will feel bad for me and give me a sticky
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Re: Extreme Makeover: N64p Edition
That thing rocks!!!
You are awesome
nice vac form case.
You are awesome
nice vac form case.
Making stuff with my new beautiful CNC machine!
Would you like a professional looking custom case for your portable? I may be able to help you. Check out this link:
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=32724
Would you like a professional looking custom case for your portable? I may be able to help you. Check out this link:
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=32724
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Umm... It's not vacuum formed.64M320N3 wrote:nice vac form case.
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