The XZ64 (Update 3/11/07 8:03 pm.)

Includes but not limited to: SNES, Genesis, Sega CD, PlayStation 1, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, Game Gear and I guess the Virtual Boy.

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The XZ64 (Update 3/11/07 8:03 pm.)

Post by jleemero » Mon Feb 19, 2007 3:26 pm

XZ64



Found the batteries to use!
<a href="http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?P ... ">Here!</a>
High Power Polymer Li-Ion Cell: 3.7V 10 Ah (9759156C) , 50A drain rate
$106 for the two of em' after shipping, before tax... :cry:
That sucks... Oh well!





What I need eh?
  • Get screen
    Get 64
    Get controller
    Get DC-DC converter and needed components (I got it for free! WOO! I also have the capacitor and resistor no problem.)
    Plenty of ribbon cable
    Case (see above)
    A/V jacks
    Battery pack
    Switches
    IDE cable(s)
    Desoldering iron
    Expansion Pack
    Tremor pack (the kind with built in memory and rumble)

To do list thingy...
Desolder Power Plug
Desolder Multi plug Video Thingy
Relocate Cart Slot
Make the power circuit (with the dc-dc and the capacitor etc.)
Wire it all up to batteries
Desolder controller ports
Split controller
Hook controller up to console
Relocate controller ports
Wire up the composite video connections
Hook up the A/V jacks
Put it through rigorous testing (play LoZ OoT for a few hours...)
Make a case
Put it all in the case
Test it for a few more hours
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Suggestions and questions welcomed! Encouraged even!
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Post by ShockSlayer » Mon Feb 19, 2007 3:52 pm

Suggestions: Use the size button SPARINGLY :lol:

But you should ask ben to design you a case once you get your guts toghter. GUts, then case.

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Post by Jongamer » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:15 pm

yep good luck, I will garentee that you will break 1 N64 before you build a sucseful n64p, like ben said, the N64 will break even if you look at it the wrong way.
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Post by Rellizate » Tue Feb 20, 2007 7:00 am

1 n64?! No way. More like 5.

It is better to build an easier portable first if I were you... Try a nes.
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Post by Life of Brian » Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:55 pm

Rellizate wrote:1 n64?! No way. More like 5.

It is better to build an easier portable first if I were you... Try a nes.
Oh let him do what he wants. I know you're trying to help, but it drives me nuts when someone discourages someone else from stuff like this. He wants to do an N64, so let him. Now if he was being silly and saying he wanted to make an XBox 360 laptop for under $200 then I'd understand...
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Post by Triton » Tue Feb 20, 2007 5:11 pm

he isnt trying to be mean or discouraging he is pointing out the fact that N64s DIE EASIER THAN ANY OTHER SYSTEM THAT I HAVE WORKED WITH, you will kill at least one if not MANY. its best to start smaller, heck even ben killed one or 2 i think
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Luckily

Post by jleemero » Tue Feb 20, 2007 5:32 pm

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Post by shmagoogin77 » Tue Feb 20, 2007 7:37 pm

that seems to be enough N64s :lol:
whered you get a screen ffor $24
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Post by jleemero » Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:41 pm

Same place, it's called Noble.
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Post by vskid » Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:21 pm

Hey, do you think you can hook some brothers up with some cheap stuff? :mrgreen:
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Post by jleemero » Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:17 pm

A later day vskid, a later day...
But hey, the trading post isn't going anywhere :mrgreen:

Who knows!

Although don't expect anything, I don't want anybody to get anxious for classic systems and games for less than the price for shipping :wink:
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Re: Luckily

Post by dudex77 » Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:28 pm

jleemero wrote:Well, luckily for me, my local Noble (a used game and card shop) has 129 N64's in stock currently...
I know...
I work there...

I'm happy :D

They're about $18 each, less than my PS1 screen, which was still only $24.
woah lucky i was making a pal n64p but i got fed up after breaking 2 mobos luckily i got them cheap as hell at the market. ill make you a deal though if i design your case and you like my design and use it would you sell me an n64 and ps1 screen?
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Post by jleemero » Wed Feb 21, 2007 2:14 pm

Well IDK,
I like the idea of asking Ben to design me a case, plus we only come across 2 or 3 of those screens a year (:cry:)

I wanted to start this project almost 4 months ago, but I wasn't going to start until I actually got a ps1 screen, and I didn't want to spend $45 - $100 on eBay...

I'm in no way planning on selling any N64's or screens...

I just want to make me one FrEaKInG aWeSoMe portable N64!

In fact, I'd kind of like it if people would kind of stop with questions about cheap 64's and stuff while we still can,
this post is about my XZ64,
not selling stuff,
that's what my 4th favorite part of the forums is for! (the trading post)

A later day for the trading post...
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Post by ShockSlayer » Thu Feb 22, 2007 6:05 am

I've fried 2 and lost 4(by dropping, trading, or braking) :cry:

DONT GIVE UP!

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Post by jleemero » Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:35 pm

I spoke to (insert grand figure of your liking here) and he responded!

He said he wouldn't design me a case...
Then I saw the new post on the front page of benheck which was almost like a slap in the face, although I'm sure it wasn't related :?

Aw well, I'll keep making attempts on my own, although so far Inkscape hates me...

Ben recommended checking here on the forums for someone who'd vacuum form me a case, which is tempting.

As for now, I won't worry about a case!

As I've read, heard, been told, and been yelled at to get the parts, then the case.



I bet I could make a 360 laptop instead, I could do it for under $200!!!!!!111

... That was supposed to be funny... But it wasn't... I need money...
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