New NOACp worklog: DONE! Video on page 6
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Ever wondered what happened to this screen? Yeah, probably not but nevertheless here is where it went. I'm working on making another NOAC portable, which will hopefully be somewhat better looking than my Fugtendo (that thing was uuuugly). I just posted a new YouTube video of my current progress. Also, here are a few shots of the case-making in progress. I'm trying to build this all in my apartment, so no paint, no bondo, and no Dremel!
Voltage booster to go from 6v to ~8v. Thanks to Rekarp who showed me this TI chip. The screen has a 7805 linear regulator on it so I needed to boost the voltage just a little. The circuit's really easy - just two 100 uF capacitors and a resistor to set my desired output voltage.
The other side of it. Part number PTN04050, how I love thee:
Funtime indeed.
Again, check out my YouTube video. Now! And give it one star for being so blurry and unedited!
Voltage booster to go from 6v to ~8v. Thanks to Rekarp who showed me this TI chip. The screen has a 7805 linear regulator on it so I needed to boost the voltage just a little. The circuit's really easy - just two 100 uF capacitors and a resistor to set my desired output voltage.
The other side of it. Part number PTN04050, how I love thee:
Funtime indeed.
Again, check out my YouTube video. Now! And give it one star for being so blurry and unedited!
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I always liked that name, even if the portable itself deserved it. Fugtendo. It's fun to say. C'mon, let's all say it.Rekarp wrote:Anything is better then that Fugtendo
No, keeping it gameboy sized.mmoshkowich wrote:Awsome , are you sticking a cart slot on this? Just wondering
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can't wait to see how this one turns out!
wait, no dremel? are you just using a drill and file then? bravo, my friend!
wait, no dremel? are you just using a drill and file then? bravo, my friend!
they call me the Queen of Bondo, though maybe i should be called the Queen of Epoxy Putty
current project - code name: blue mushroom!
current project - code name: blue mushroom!
Its the Fugtendo: REBORN!
Better! Faster! Stronger! Sexier (Thank god...)!
Looks hot. I love the case.
Better! Faster! Stronger! Sexier (Thank god...)!
Looks hot. I love the case.
Please keep an eye on my HBN64 progress.
HBN-Style Anti-Noise Headphones.
Moderatio Est Figmentum.
Long live the Queen of Bondo!
HBN-Style Anti-Noise Headphones.
Moderatio Est Figmentum.
Long live the Queen of Bondo!
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Sure thing, Kyo. I discussed it a long while back in this thread. You can usually find them on ebay by searching for a 2.5" monitor. Here, I even went and found everyone an example: ebay link. I've bought this exact screen before from "centralpointsecurity" and I recommend them because they're actually located in the US, unlike the usual Hong Kong operation. Of course, you're in Germany, aren't you Kyo?Kyo wrote:What I'm getting at; a link would be appreciated.
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Well, since I titled this thread as a "worklog" I guess I had better treat it as such and post my progress.
Little tact switches under the dpad, big ones under the buttons. Works well.
Purple and black look great together, in my opinion. The crud on the dpad will be cleaned off with some rubbing alcohol before final installation.
Drilling/filing that dpad hole was a pain. Luckily the two button holes to the right of it (not pictured) were WAY easier and faster.
Lots of extra space with the perf board so I can mount it nice and sturdy. I might even use standoffs instead of just hot glue to hold the controls in place. Imagine that!
If you watched the YouTube video, I mentioned that I'm using a GameCube power switch. To turn the unit on, you'll need to push this grey button down...
and it will depress into the case like this. Trust me, it will be cool.
No, I'm not leaving the perf board on the outside of the case. I was just testing the layout of the buttons. Everyone does that.
Little tact switches under the dpad, big ones under the buttons. Works well.
Purple and black look great together, in my opinion. The crud on the dpad will be cleaned off with some rubbing alcohol before final installation.
Drilling/filing that dpad hole was a pain. Luckily the two button holes to the right of it (not pictured) were WAY easier and faster.
Lots of extra space with the perf board so I can mount it nice and sturdy. I might even use standoffs instead of just hot glue to hold the controls in place. Imagine that!
If you watched the YouTube video, I mentioned that I'm using a GameCube power switch. To turn the unit on, you'll need to push this grey button down...
and it will depress into the case like this. Trust me, it will be cool.
No, I'm not leaving the perf board on the outside of the case. I was just testing the layout of the buttons. Everyone does that.
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Looking great so far! Quite an undertaking to make a case without what I'm sure most would consider standard case-making tools/materials. I'm especially impressed at how neatly the screen hole turned out.
Keep up the good work, and good luck!
I like your username, by the way. Monty Python's the best!
Keep up the good work, and good luck!
I like your username, by the way. Monty Python's the best!
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