Sprocket64 - Nintendo64 Handheld. Video and LOB64 Test!
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I started this some time ago and finally finished it. It is named the Sprocket64 (because I thought that would be a cool name when I started it. ) and it has a 7" widescreen, 3.5 hours of battery life, and full compatibility with all N64 games. The screen can switch from 4:3 to 16:9, so non-widescreen games aren't stretched.
This one has an LOB64 port in it, as did my previous one, so you know what that means - LOB64 test! That video is at the bottom of this post.
It also has daftmike's low-battery indicator. The LED's are in the power button, and it goes from white to red.
You can see the worklog here: http://forums.modretro.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=442" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And here's a video demo-ing my Sprocket64, followed by some pretty pictures. Then, it's my favorite "WIP" pics and the LOB64 video. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uERWHvQ5Ons" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
WWIIIIIIIIIIIIDDDDDDDEEEEEESSSSCCCCRRRREEEEEEEEEENNNN
W.I.P. Pictures:
The original case idea.
The case is made from pieces of plastic from an old printer/scanner. I cut them out, glued them together, and used bondo to fill in the edge gaps. Then, I sanded the edges round and painted it.
Low-battery and power button board:
Almost everything hooked up and mounted:
And, LOB64 video! The screen on my Retro64 is kind of dark, but the camera exaggerates it. There is quite a noticeable drop in brightness when splitting the video signal two ways, so maybe a video amp should be used for even two portables only. I am going to order a video amp and try some stuff out, and probably make a Klobio Box.
You can see the LOB64 thread here:
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=28633" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1Wnf5IHWto" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This one has an LOB64 port in it, as did my previous one, so you know what that means - LOB64 test! That video is at the bottom of this post.
It also has daftmike's low-battery indicator. The LED's are in the power button, and it goes from white to red.
You can see the worklog here: http://forums.modretro.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=442" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And here's a video demo-ing my Sprocket64, followed by some pretty pictures. Then, it's my favorite "WIP" pics and the LOB64 video. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uERWHvQ5Ons" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
WWIIIIIIIIIIIIDDDDDDDEEEEEESSSSCCCCRRRREEEEEEEEEENNNN
W.I.P. Pictures:
The original case idea.
The case is made from pieces of plastic from an old printer/scanner. I cut them out, glued them together, and used bondo to fill in the edge gaps. Then, I sanded the edges round and painted it.
Low-battery and power button board:
Almost everything hooked up and mounted:
And, LOB64 video! The screen on my Retro64 is kind of dark, but the camera exaggerates it. There is quite a noticeable drop in brightness when splitting the video signal two ways, so maybe a video amp should be used for even two portables only. I am going to order a video amp and try some stuff out, and probably make a Klobio Box.
You can see the LOB64 thread here:
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=28633" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1Wnf5IHWto" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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I read your worklog earlier today. Fantastic stuff!
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NICE! quality piece of work there!
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I love you mario.
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It's beautiful! What kind of screen did you use? I've found 7" screens, but I could never find anything that could switch aspect ratios.
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I TRULY LOVE this portable! 7" FTW
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Epic!
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Dude, what screen did you use?
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limpport wrote:It's beautiful! What kind of screen did you use? I've found 7" screens, but I could never find anything that could switch aspect ratios.
IIRC, he used a screen from a portable DVD player.sonic4freedom wrote:Dude, what screen did you use?
Nice job, Mario.
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bassmasta wrote:limpport wrote:It's beautiful! What kind of screen did you use? I've found 7" screens, but I could never find anything that could switch aspect ratios.IIRC, he used a screen from a portable DVD player.sonic4freedom wrote:Dude, what screen did you use?
Nice job, Mario.
I'm assuming a second display that doesn't have the all the DVD stuff going on in it.
Didn't realize that the LOB port glowed! Awesome!
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Look, I know I'm going to catch a lot of heat for posting in an older thread, but. . . . WOW! Oh my gosh! This thing you made is just filled with SO MUCH WIN. I actually found this thread via a Google image search and I literally felt compelled to comment. For it being an amateur pet project, it's looks like it works really, really well. I mean, it does look like the predecessor to a Sega Gamegear. . . but MUCH better -- and for that, you should give yourself a nice pat on the back.
Now, if we could slim that down for usability purposes, have it mass-manufactured and sell it in an electronics store like Best Buy, P.C. Richards or hh gregg, you could make yourself a mint for us old school gamers. LOL.
O.K. I'm rambling now. Awesome work. I'm definitely gonna show this video off to my friends.
Now, if we could slim that down for usability purposes, have it mass-manufactured and sell it in an electronics store like Best Buy, P.C. Richards or hh gregg, you could make yourself a mint for us old school gamers. LOL.
O.K. I'm rambling now. Awesome work. I'm definitely gonna show this video off to my friends.
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