Modding Gamecube

[itsmattxp]

Hey all,

Wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction to switch the stock fan with an LED fan? I was thinking of using the one here: http://www.xoxide.com/40qublledfan.html. I'm not sure if that will work since the gamecube fan is 50mm - 60mm(guessing)? Also how would someone be go about to install LEDs under the buttons and making a clear jewel so you can see the disc spin. Any tutorials or help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[pjvdg]

Here's a PDF on how to deassemble the gamecube: http://free-zg.t-com.hr/piko/GC_Disasse ... ctions.pdf
In that document they show you what the fan connector looks like. To me it looks the same like you would find on any pc, so it should work if the voltage and amps match.

[Hobie-wan]

The GC fan is 50-60 mm I believe, but I'm pretty sure is only 10 or 15 mm deep. Since you plan on modding anyway, open up and measure.

[itsmattxp]

I was wondering if there were any guides that could show me where to solder so I can add more LEDs into the system? I'm looking at buying a 40mm fan but not sure if that's too small that the gamecube would overheat?

[Hobie-wan]

You need to get a fan the correct size. The smaller the fan, the louder and faster they have to run to move the same amount of air. You'll either end up with the system running hot, sounding like a jet, or both. Especially since you want to mod the system, spend the extra time and effort to do it right with the correct parts. Don't bother if you're going to half ass it.

[itsmattxp]

Alright well after a lot of googling, I learned that there really aren't many 50mm fans lying around so I'm going to opt for trying to add another LED to the system. I asked on another forum about this and one of the replies said "just tap the power from the LED". I'm a complete noob to hardware things so would "tapping" mean something like taking two wires and soldering them to the same connection as the LED and then soldering them onto the other LED? Do I need to use any resistors?

[Hobie-wan]

Since the power LED should have whatever resistors in the circuit before them, if you tap the points that connect the existing one it should probably work. Of course since it will share power it will be a little dimmer.

[itsmattxp]

Since the power LED should have whatever resistors in the circuit before them, if you tap the points that connect the existing one it should probably work. Of course since it will share power it will be a little dimmer.

So by "tap" do you mean that I can just add two wires to the solder that connects the power LED to the board or do I have to some how connect the new wires to the the actual wire or circuit board that the power LED draws electricity from?