need help deciding what to do first

[Dantespice]

hey guys im really new to this kind of stuff and i barely know anything about electronics and such. what should my first portable project be?

P.S. i also have this portable dvd player, its made from coby

[Quetzalcoatlus]

I would recommend making an NOACp (NES-on-a-chip portable). NOAC's (like the Yobo and Retro Entertainment System) are very small, have low power requirements, and at least in my experience, are pretty hard to break.

[Dantespice]

aren those like mass produced or something? or am i wrong?

[Kyo]

yes, just like any console

[Dantespice]

wooot just bought the book online, what am i to expect from this great book?

[Kyo]

help in making a SNES, NES, PSone and Atari portable.

[limpport]

And an introduction to some electronics and tools.

[Dantespice]

what gets the job done for doing these kinds of projects, a 200ºC (392ºF) to 450ºC (842ºF) soldering iron, or a 30Watt Soldering Iron & Solder?

[Quetzalcoatlus]

A 30 watt soldering iron should be fine. I use a 15/30W one from Radio Shack.

[Dantespice]

what are some basic materials i need for almost every project in the book?