Type64, Portable N64 (65% done)

[Dylan]

I see that it's called Type64 now.

[DNT 2.5]

I see that it's called Type64 now.

Yeah, the materials for steampunk were way to expensive, not to mention tricky to use, I think I will just keep it Simple, (you know, the K.I.S.S Rule) for my first one, maybe the next one will be somewhat awesome.

[DNT 2.5]

Got the thing cased up!


It closes!


The back, Not done yet

Bumperififed

[DNT 2.5]

Update, got the wiring done, everything except the controller, Just need to connect the wires up, bad news though, I forgot to drill holes for the shoulder buttons. No worries though, I can just drill them with my hand drill rather than the drill press. Scared the crap out of myself though, hooking up my switch I dropped a small patch of solder on the traces leading to the RCP, luckily the protective coating did what I love it for and stopped the solder from sticking. So it is all good.

[Dylan]

It's looking pretty rough right now, but I can see it starting to come together.

[DNT 2.5]

Ok, Like I said above, Wiring is done, case work from now on, Going to use an Epoxy/Bondo mix to hold things together, So, list thyme
1) Order screen
2) order charger
3) Cosmetics on the case, / install buttons/joystick/paint
4) wire controller
5) add screen (wires all ready to go, screen just needs to be inserted. )
6)???
7) Procrastinate, forget about posting pctures on the internet

[DNT 2.5]

Applied the bondo, waiting for it to set, then I will sand it.

[DNT 2.5]

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEpic BAMP!
I sanded the case ages ago, I need to reapply and build up the left side.
The screen is on my desk, I just need to find time to rip the thing apart and feast on its green circuitry.
Now that I have the screen I can finish the franken-modding of the front half, almost everything is done, I just need to figure out some method of heatsinks, my last idea is inefficient, and a way to mount the fan in the case without rattle or noise.
Also, I read somewhere that the composite wire may need shielding or there will be interference, is this true? Should I slip some of my Controller shielding over the Audio and video wires?

[bacteria]

Nope, no interference on the composite cable.

You don't seem to need a fan if you use a fairly large copper plate, or similar. Vents should suffice.

Good to see you are back on this project again!

[NateN34]

Just noticed you used pennies for part of the heatsink............and superglue to hold it on! hmm.....