Whats the least expensive one to make?

MESAJARJARBINKS · Post by **MESAJARJARBINKS** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:33 pm

and how much would it be (roughly)
and how long would it take? (roughly )

ValiantVenality · Post by **ValiantVenality** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:38 pm

It depends on how long it will take to get the parts. Also it depends on how skilled you are too. If you get the book it will tell you everything.

MESAJARJARBINKS · Post by **MESAJARJARBINKS** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:01 pm

alright its my first time.
hey is it possible to somehow connect a gcn screen to and n64 and get the controller inside the 64?

also...
if i followed his directions exactly in the book how much would the 64 be????

Trv · Post by **Trv** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:05 pm

the book doesnt tell you how to make an N64.....

Post by **SpongeBuell** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:21 pm

Here's a hint for ya:

http://www.portablesofdoom.org

look there, and memorize everything in it. if you still want to make a portable, go for it!

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 4:46 pm

Well cheapest case for any portable is frankenmod

my personal fav! (portablesofdoom.org has info on frankenmodding) It is fairly quick, seeing as you just need to cut out button holes and screen hole. You could also buy a project box from somewhere like RadioShack. They're very cheap (about 10 bucks) and are great if you want a clean, simple case.

Seeing as this is your first portable, it's quite ambitious to start with N64. If I were you, I'd start with a simple system like an NES on-a-chip; then again, you do have to portablize the console you love (isn't that why we build portables

) Good luck!

Wayne Venomous · Post by **Wayne Venomous** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:44 am

I've always found simplicity is the key. The more problems you have during a build, the more tatty the finished product looks.

At the moment, my Sega Genesis/Mega Drive portable is being built into a surplus 1970's calculator case very similar to the black case in this picture:

The 2.5 inch screen is located in the angled section.

I always prefer to make my own case but I find that I can always make it look more professional by using an "off the shelf" case - if I'm using off the shelf cases, I'll always try and design the portable around the case. Makes it seem like it was a highly-planned professional job!

daguuy · Post by **daguuy** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 4:06 pm

CronoTriggerfan wrote:Seeing as this is your first portable, it's quite ambitious to start with N64. If I were you, I'd start with a simple system like an NES on-a-chip; then again, you do have to portablize the console you love (isn't that why we build portables ) Good luck!

go for the N64 if you like it, it's the first on i'm doing. it's challenging but very rewarding (not just a great portable but you learn a ton from making it). i'm making a guide on my site. i guess it's time to replace the old guide i currently have with the new one (it's a lot better than the current one but still under construction).

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 9:17 pm

Sorry if i came off wrong

I didn't mean that you shouldn't do the N64p as your first portable, only trying to let you know that it will be tough.

Darth Fett · Post by **Darth Fett** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 10:02 pm

I'm making my Psp's case out of a shoe box.That would probly be the cheapest way to make a case i can think of.

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 4:23 pm

a shoe box

wont it be kinda flimsy? it may not protect the electronic guts very well, either. at least it's creative

by the way wayne venomous where did you get those project boxes?

Wayne Venomous · Post by **Wayne Venomous** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 3:56 am

CronoTriggerfan wrote:by the way wayne venomous where did you get those project boxes?

Got them at a local auction but they're pretty much the same (apart from a few minor details) as the type Rapid Electronics sell here:

http://www.rapidelectronics.co.uk/rkmai ... &XPAGENO=1

The sloped section is removable on the type Rapid sell.

xriverfalconx · Post by **xriverfalconx** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 8:12 am

You can make a case out of anything!!! Yes, you can use cardboard...or you can use the original case the system came in. The possibilities are, literally, endless...it all depends on how far your mind will take you and have heavy your wallet is too.

If you don't want to spend anything...use the original case the system came with.

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:50 pm

thanks, wayne