The Ion64 Worklog! Update: 12/18/10!

[mymixed]

The Ion64 Worklog!

Hey Everyone! This is my work log for my first N64p - The Ion64! This Portable will use:
- Stereo audio
- 5" PSOne screen
- Superpad 64 Controller with Gamecube C-Stick and Gamecube Analog stick
- Vacuum formed case
- Play Station controller L, R and Z buttons
- Up/Down Brightness control
- Digital potentiometer audio amp
- Much more!

Update 11/30/10:


Update 11/26/10:


What to do next:

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Update 11/26/10:

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Update 11/28/10:

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Update 12/18/10:

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1st Motherboard w/ Working Cartridge Relocation:


2nd Motherboard:


Audio Amp:


Layout:

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Control buttons:

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Shoulder buttons:

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Much, much, more to come,

mymixed

[Hrduncan]

seriously redo the cart relocation to the pads it makes me cringe every time i see it.

[mymixed]

Hot Glue!

[Snipeye]

What are the specs of the potentiometer you're using, and where is it hooked to the speakers? Is it right before the speakers, or is it a part of the amp circuit, or what?

[argelfraster]

The potentiometer is that little blue and white component on the perf board.
It seems to be simply a Micro potentiometer you can get at radio shack.

[mymixed]

As argelfraster said, you can buy the potentiometer at radio shack. The LM386 is the revised "N" version so there is no excess noise! Here it is complete with all labelings:


- mymixed

P.S. The only LM386 that is connected is the one on the bottom right corner.

[Bush]

Are you vacforming your own case? can I be a douche and advertise my vac-forming services in your thread?

[mymixed]

Yes, I'm vacuum forming the case. Also, I forgot to upload some pictures.

can I be a douche and advertise my vac-forming services in your thread?

As long as you dont Spam my thread, um, sure.

[Bush]

Ah sorry about that Im eagerly awaiting pics and progress

[mymixed]

Sorry, I havent done anything recently but here is my portable's design (Google Sketchup):
Side:

Cart Slot:


Relocating 2nd Cart-slot tomorrow! After that, I'm going to make a vacuum forming table and make the case!

- mymixed

Edit: Sorry no textures yet

[Hrduncan]

looks nice but i would either center the screen or put screen control buttons underneath because you left a giant space underneath it.

also the l,r, and z buttons are too far in it will be really uncomfortable with them there !

i like the overall sketch !

it came out really good.

[Acronell]

looks nice but i would either center the screen or put screen control buttons underneath because you left a giant space underneath it.

also the l,r, and z buttons are too far in it will be really uncomfortable with them there !

i like the overall sketch !

it came out really good.

Agreed about the placement of the L/R/Z, but also, I'd put the Z under either the L or R, not have both L and R on one side, because then it doesnt really make any sense seeing as L and R are Left and Right Triggers.

Case looks to be rather good design though, but I also think that the A and B buttons might be too high.

[mymixed]

Thanks for the input. I'll see how it looks with the L,R, & Z placement changed. Also, I was thinking of replacing the 3.5" screen with a 5" psone To fix that white space. Any thoughts?

Edit: I'll see how it looks with the buttons moved. Also, I might be able to relocate the cart slot today! (The way everyone likes it )

[Hrduncan]

yaay and yah the 5 inch will look nice

[mymixed]

Couldn't do the relocation tonight so I'll have to wait till the weekend. I'm going to cut the board first instead. If I remove the grounding plates do I have to relocate anything? Probably not right?