My N64p (56k warning)

[codeman]

Yeah, it would be easy to wire up your own charging circuit. Just plug the wall-adapter line into the charger input. And since the batteries would be cut off you wouldn't have to worry about any sort of interaction between your charger and everything else.

[eurddrue]

Yeah, it would be easy to wire up your own charging circuit. Just plug the wall-adapter line into the charger input. And since the batteries would be cut off you wouldn't have to worry about any sort of interaction between your charger and everything else.

So, how long until you expect this to be ready? I'm really interested!

[ChrisKoopa]

awesome portable 64

[codeman]

Thanks!

Yeah, the time factor is going to be a challenge. The best way for me to overcome my earlier problem will require some more circuit design and a few more components, so it'll take a little time. I'm also trying to work on my thesis project at the same time and that kind of takes priority! Maybe sometime in June...?

[eurddrue]

Thanks!

Yeah, the time factor is going to be a challenge. The best way for me to overcome my earlier problem will require some more circuit design and a few more components, so it'll take a little time. I'm also trying to work on my thesis project at the same time and that kind of takes priority! Maybe sometime in June...?

My portable will (hopefully) be done by then, so I guess I'll just have to make another one!

[Taiben]

Its a very nice portable. I really like how it looks kinda like a giant cart from the back.

Im not sure I get the whole idea of that board thogh. What does it do that a decent charging circuit doesnt?

[eurddrue]

Its a very nice portable. I really like how it looks kinda like a giant cart from the back.

Im not sure I get the whole idea of that board thogh. What does it do that a decent charging circuit doesnt?

It regulates the 12v source down to 3.3v

[Taiben]

Yah. I see the TI regulator in the middle of it. Is that all else it does?

[codeman]

Yah. I see the TI regulator in the middle of it. Is that all else it does?

It also serves as a replacement for any mechanical switches you might use for turning the power on. It does automatic switching between batteries and a wall adapter, so all you need to do is plug in or unplug the wall adapter and the board will know when to take power from the batteries and when not to. There's no charging circuit on board at all. I also have it set up right now to control the fan speed so that it's not constantly running at full power and draining the batteries. I have a low battery monitor on there also, but I'm not using it right now...I was too lazy to get it set up.