[i]Portable Sega CDX Finished![/i]
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- segasonicfan
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Hey folks,
I finally finished my portable baby, the Sega CDX Ultima! Check out the pics here:
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tuneviper ... /my_photos
It features:
-RGB video (The 32X is modded for RGB as well)
-5" display
-Stereo speakers
-50/60hz import switch
-JP/US import switch
-2nd headphone port
-S-video output (I have to do the AES style mod, but the chroma and luma outputs are on the DB-9)
-Built in FM automatic scan radio
-Screen on/off switch
-System on/off switch
-External controller switch (to use a regular Genesis controller for 1 player)
-Up to 4 players
-Plays SMS, Genesis, Sega CD, and 32X games
Tell me what ya think! Oh, and I DO realize the controller is not completely covered...I may change that later but for now I'm not going to worry about it. The RGB input on the upper left is a DB-9 connector which can be removed to play RGB 32X! It can also be used to connect S-video and (eventually) I'm going to connect component video
-Segasonicfan[/img]
I finally finished my portable baby, the Sega CDX Ultima! Check out the pics here:
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tuneviper ... /my_photos
It features:
-RGB video (The 32X is modded for RGB as well)
-5" display
-Stereo speakers
-50/60hz import switch
-JP/US import switch
-2nd headphone port
-S-video output (I have to do the AES style mod, but the chroma and luma outputs are on the DB-9)
-Built in FM automatic scan radio
-Screen on/off switch
-System on/off switch
-External controller switch (to use a regular Genesis controller for 1 player)
-Up to 4 players
-Plays SMS, Genesis, Sega CD, and 32X games
Tell me what ya think! Oh, and I DO realize the controller is not completely covered...I may change that later but for now I'm not going to worry about it. The RGB input on the upper left is a DB-9 connector which can be removed to play RGB 32X! It can also be used to connect S-video and (eventually) I'm going to connect component video
-Segasonicfan[/img]
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Looks great. I'm impressed at the set up. The only thing that really looks bad is just hat you have the parts cobiled together. If you can you should look at making a custom case so that the unit looks clean and stream-lined.
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Well, I am concerned very little with the casing. The amount of work involved in making a custom case is insane...using a vacuum foam or similar method would mean another hundred hours or more of work that I'm not prepared to invest in simply fo 'eye appeal.' I personally think the system looks great, and a custom case would only improve the appeal by a fraction. Looking at what has been created on Doomportables.org and similat places it's one of the best looking portables out there, so I'm fine with how it looks
The asthetics of the system have always been a sore point for me since it's the most common, continuous negative point brought up about my system. I understand the critic, but I think you guys are setting the standard just a little too high. If anyone would like to make me a case feel free, I'd be glad to send you a data file with measurements....
Anyway, it's certainly my fault for looking for praise. Just figured I could use a little after so many months working on it. *sigh* back to the old self-assuring method.
-Segasonicfan
The asthetics of the system have always been a sore point for me since it's the most common, continuous negative point brought up about my system. I understand the critic, but I think you guys are setting the standard just a little too high. If anyone would like to make me a case feel free, I'd be glad to send you a data file with measurements....
Anyway, it's certainly my fault for looking for praise. Just figured I could use a little after so many months working on it. *sigh* back to the old self-assuring method.
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My thoughts on a good portable:
As long is it works and is comfortable to play, I would like it! A custom, vacuum-formed case does make a portable look better, and sometimes feel better, but a custom case is not neccesary for a good portable.
As long is it works and is comfortable to play, I would like it! A custom, vacuum-formed case does make a portable look better, and sometimes feel better, but a custom case is not neccesary for a good portable.
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Well, I guess it would, but it would be a lot less fun!!!!!!!
Well, I guess it would, but it would be a lot less fun!!!!!!!
- segasonicfan
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my beliefs on portables are much like gamelevers. The controller may look uncomfortable, but that isn't the case at all (no pun intended). The sides of the controller (where you actually hold it) are very smooth and were not cut at all all from the original Nomad design. Inly the front and insides have been cut, so it doesn't affect your hands at all. Take another look at the pics and you'll see what I'm talking about.