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Wouldn't it be better if you put L on the left side (under/over Z) and R on the right side? :)

Thanks for the help I will get on with buying the stuff but I am putting the L on the back because there is not much use for it. Also what do I do for a headphone and power jack? And is there a certain ...

depends if you use the heat sinks that came with the n64 yes if you have PLENTY of room then maybe if you are using the zn45
Stock heat sinks: yes fan needed
not stock heat sinks: no fan needed

Well actually.

Stock heatsink blocks with aluminum heatsink cover --- No fan needed.
Not stock ...

Ok thanks I am going to open up the N64 and cut off those things. What do you suggest I do after that? :roll:

Ok I am going to Radio Shack today and I was wondering what I should buy. Ok I know I need Tact Switches but is there a certain size I will need. I am pretty sure you can't get the ...

hmm, best way eh? i suppose it really depends on how you want it mounted. im assuming you want the cart on the back of your portable, facing out (like most ZN-45 n64ps). in that case, you probably want to use either a short piece of IDE or high gauge hookup wire. above 22 gauge works best, in my ...

Lithium Polymer batteries are the newest and currently one of the best choices for batteries in a portable. They are smaller than other batteries, don't develop a "memory" , and last through more charges/discharges than other types of batteries.

But working with Lithium Polymer batteries can be ...

Ok thanks I am going to open up the N64 and cut off those things. What do you suggest I do after that?

Ok I am starting a new N64 Portable which is going to be called the JT-64.
I am going to use:

ZN-45 case
Hori Pad/Mako Pad
Tact Switches
PS1/Zenith Screen
2 Lithium Polymer batteries (I am pretty sure each is 3.7v) So I should get 7.4v
1 Smart Charger (1.2A) for 7.4V Li-ion/Polymer Rechargeable ...

hmm, best way eh? i suppose it really depends on how you want it mounted. im assuming you want the cart on the back of your portable, facing out (like most ZN-45 n64ps). in that case, you probably want to use either a short piece of IDE or high gauge hookup wire. above 22 gauge works best, in my ...

mako321 wrote:a 4.5mm gamebit screwdriver.

Thanks does anyone know what the best way to relocate the Cartridge thing? Also how would I wire up the controller and attach it to the ZN-45 case, is there any tutorials?
I am almost done with the questions....

Talakoski wrote:

samjc3 wrote:god i love SS.

good luck! also, wiring the batteries is easy. what dont you get?

I don't know I will figure out later I still need to figure out a couple of things also... Also where can I get a cheap PS1 screen?

What is the screw driver I will ned to open up the N64?

samjc3 wrote:god i love SS.

good luck! also, wiring the batteries is easy. what dont you get?

I don't know I will figure out later I still need to figure out a couple of things also... Also where can I get a cheap PS1 screen?

N64
Ps1 or zenith screen
7.4v 4700mah battery(Still need to figure out wiring)
A controller or 2(What should I use, I am thinking of using a PS1 controller and one of those 3rd party Mako Pad N64 controller's, what do you think?)- Controllers used in Bacteria's tutorials
A Soldering Iron
Dremel ...

Ok another update :

Finished the cart slot relocation and I added copper heatsinks on the chips:

http://jonjandran.com/pics/jonjandran/kam7.JPG

http://jonjandran.com/pics/jonjandran/kam8.JPG

Where did you get those copper things over the Heat Sinks? If you have this will you no longer need ...

Ok thanks I am going to start the cartridge relocation soon... :D

depends if you use the heat sinks that came with the n64 yes if you have PLENTY of room then maybe if you are using the zn45
Stock heat sinks: yes fan needed
not stock heat sinks: no fan needed

Well actually.

Stock heatsink ...

Also do I need a fan for the portable?