N64p worklog

[JariV]

So.. I accidentally put one of the batteries on the metal N64 shielding, and sparks came from it. I like sparks, so I started dancing. But then I realized.. OMFG NOT MY BATTERY D:

Is it dead now? It didn't explode or anything..

[Kyo]

maybe. Check with a multimeter

[JariV]

Ic, but is there a way co check without one? Mine is @ my dad's place.

[marshallh]

Unless you left it on there for more than just a second, it should be fine.

If it's a Li-Ion with protection circuitry you probably either tripped the protection or blew the board.

[nevermind1534]

Yay! Batteries and case (ZN-40) arrived today, thanks nevermind!

Pics or it didn't happen

So.. I accidentally put one of the batteries on the metal N64 shielding, and sparks came from it. I like sparks, so I started dancing. But then I realized.. OMFG NOT MY BATTERY D:

Is it dead now? It didn't explode or anything..

I would say that they're fine, but I guess the only way to find out for sure is to test it.

[JariV]

I was @ my dad's place today, so I got the multimeter. After pressing the A button when the note -

Tudududuuuuuuuuuuuuu!
You got the multimeter!
Connect the red thingie to the + side, and the black thingie to the - side.

- appeared I tested the batteries. No probs.

Pics will be there.

[JariV]

Is it save to cut the black borders off the N64 mobo?


tia.

[argelfraster]

Its safe to cut off much more than that too.

[JariV]

Do you happen to have a pic of it? :3

[argelfraster]

Quick one I made in paint...

[JariV]

I accidentally my whole pants..

Where do I connect the batteries and screen and controller to if I do that? :3
Just follow the traces?

[argelfraster]

Yeah.

[JariV]

Am I missing something?
Everyone makes holes in theyre cases and put pieces of the controller plastic in, like this:


I was thinkning about just drilling holes in with a drilling machine, for each button seperatly. And as for sche screen, drill a hole in the corner, and saw the thing out with a sawing machine. Am I really that dumb?

[eagle5953]

It's not just the holes, although having them perfectly sized and distanced is convenient. It's what's beneath - the 'tubes' that hold the button in place and ensure it stays upright and oriented.

While you can just drill holes for your buttons, some people find it preferable to use the original plastic.

[JariV]

But if I glue the Buttons to the tact switches, and the tact switches to the case, they'll keep up straight right?