The Ion64 Worklog! Update: 12/18/10!
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The Ion64 Worklog!
Hey Everyone! This is my work log for my first N64p - The Ion64! This Portable will use:
- Stereo audio
- 5" PSOne screen
- Superpad 64 Controller with Gamecube C-Stick and Gamecube Analog stick
- Vacuum formed case
- Play Station controller L, R and Z buttons
- Up/Down Brightness control
- Digital potentiometer audio amp
- Much more!
Update 11/30/10:
Update 11/26/10:
What to do next:
(Larger Image: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5248/521 ... 5ab7_b.jpg)
Update 11/26/10:
(Larger Image: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/521 ... 2516_b.jpg)
Update 11/28/10:
(Larger Image: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/521 ... 3362_b.jpg)
(Larger Image: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5005/521 ... ecb5_b.jpg)
Update 12/18/10:
(Larger Image: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/526 ... 4689_b.jpg)
1st Motherboard w/ Working Cartridge Relocation:
2nd Motherboard:
Audio Amp:
Layout:
(Larger Image: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/515 ... 5897_b.jpg)
Control buttons:
(Larger Image: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1210/515 ... 4762_b.jpg)
Shoulder buttons:
(Larger Image: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1173/515 ... 1dfc_b.jpg)
Much, much, more to come,
mymixed
Hey Everyone! This is my work log for my first N64p - The Ion64! This Portable will use:
- Stereo audio
- 5" PSOne screen
- Superpad 64 Controller with Gamecube C-Stick and Gamecube Analog stick
- Vacuum formed case
- Play Station controller L, R and Z buttons
- Up/Down Brightness control
- Digital potentiometer audio amp
- Much more!
Update 11/30/10:
Update 11/26/10:
What to do next:
(Larger Image: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5248/521 ... 5ab7_b.jpg)
Update 11/26/10:
(Larger Image: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/521 ... 2516_b.jpg)
Update 11/28/10:
(Larger Image: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/521 ... 3362_b.jpg)
(Larger Image: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5005/521 ... ecb5_b.jpg)
Update 12/18/10:
(Larger Image: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/526 ... 4689_b.jpg)
1st Motherboard w/ Working Cartridge Relocation:
2nd Motherboard:
Audio Amp:
Layout:
(Larger Image: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/515 ... 5897_b.jpg)
Control buttons:
(Larger Image: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1210/515 ... 4762_b.jpg)
Shoulder buttons:
(Larger Image: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1173/515 ... 1dfc_b.jpg)
Much, much, more to come,
mymixed
Last edited by mymixed on Sat Dec 18, 2010 11:39 pm, edited 19 times in total.
Re: The Ion64 Worklog!
seriously redo the cart relocation to the pads it makes me cringe every time i see it.
Re: The Ion64 Worklog!
What are the specs of the potentiometer you're using, and where is it hooked to the speakers? Is it right before the speakers, or is it a part of the amp circuit, or what?
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Re: The Ion64 Worklog!
The potentiometer is that little blue and white component on the perf board.
It seems to be simply a Micro potentiometer you can get at radio shack.
It seems to be simply a Micro potentiometer you can get at radio shack.
Re: The Ion64 Worklog!
As argelfraster said, you can buy the potentiometer at radio shack. The LM386 is the revised "N" version so there is no excess noise! Here it is complete with all labelings:
- mymixed
P.S. The only LM386 that is connected is the one on the bottom right corner.
- mymixed
P.S. The only LM386 that is connected is the one on the bottom right corner.
Re: The Ion64 Worklog!
Are you vacforming your own case? can I be a douche and advertise my vac-forming services in your thread?
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Yes, I'm vacuum forming the case. Also, I forgot to upload some pictures.
As long as you dont Spam my thread, um, sure.can I be a douche and advertise my vac-forming services in your thread?
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Ah sorry about that Im eagerly awaiting pics and progress
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Sorry, I havent done anything recently but here is my portable's design (Google Sketchup):
Side:
Cart Slot:
Relocating 2nd Cart-slot tomorrow! After that, I'm going to make a vacuum forming table and make the case!
- mymixed
Edit: Sorry no textures yet
Side:
Cart Slot:
Relocating 2nd Cart-slot tomorrow! After that, I'm going to make a vacuum forming table and make the case!
- mymixed
Edit: Sorry no textures yet
Re: The Ion64 Worklog!
looks nice but i would either center the screen or put screen control buttons underneath because you left a giant space underneath it.
also the l,r, and z buttons are too far in it will be really uncomfortable with them there !
i like the overall sketch !
it came out really good.
also the l,r, and z buttons are too far in it will be really uncomfortable with them there !
i like the overall sketch !
it came out really good.
Re: The Ion64 Worklog!
Agreed about the placement of the L/R/Z, but also, I'd put the Z under either the L or R, not have both L and R on one side, because then it doesnt really make any sense seeing as L and R are Left and Right Triggers.Hrduncan wrote:looks nice but i would either center the screen or put screen control buttons underneath because you left a giant space underneath it.
also the l,r, and z buttons are too far in it will be really uncomfortable with them there !
i like the overall sketch !
it came out really good.
Case looks to be rather good design though, but I also think that the A and B buttons might be too high.
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Re: The Ion64 Worklog!
Thanks for the input. I'll see how it looks with the L,R, & Z placement changed. Also, I was thinking of replacing the 3.5" screen with a 5" psone To fix that white space. Any thoughts?
Edit: I'll see how it looks with the buttons moved. Also, I might be able to relocate the cart slot today! (The way everyone likes it )
Edit: I'll see how it looks with the buttons moved. Also, I might be able to relocate the cart slot today! (The way everyone likes it )
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yaay and yah the 5 inch will look nice
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Couldn't do the relocation tonight so I'll have to wait till the weekend. I'm going to cut the board first instead. If I remove the grounding plates do I have to relocate anything? Probably not right?