Joevennix's p64... DONE. Check page 5.

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Post by joevennix »

Just a quick update...
Cut out the case, bent the metal and such. It's looking good so far. I also superglued the nuts for the screws on the PSOne screen. Fits perfectly. Obviously I still have to sand the sides around the metal, but that won't take long at all. I wired up the controller and stuff, here's what I've done so far:

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And the controller board, with the really cool analog switches I got. They're awesome:

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Well that's all for today. I'll make some more progress this week, and maybe even finish it.
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Post by jgibson »

That looks very promising. I can't wait to see the finished product. :)
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Well after a lot of work on this thing, I'm ALMOST finished. I still have to do a bit more work on the case (widening one button hole, clear coat, attaching the back, putting in the new N64,) but other than that, I'm done. Here's a preview:

Before painting, notice the screws, nuts, bolts, spacers inside the case. Took a long time.
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Another before painting. More hardware.
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After painting. Still needs clear coat, but looking damn sexy IMHO.
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Another pic. Will be done by Saturday, with final pictures.
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Post by Skyone »

Wow Joe! That's some kickass work. I'd say it even matches up to marshall's work. Just throw some enamel on there, and you're good to go. 10/10 work!
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Post by CronoTriggerfan »

Great job! I like your color scheme, it matches the original N64 PERFECTLY. Also, you should put some kind of logo (like the N64 "N") on the top of your portable. It would make it look even sweeter!

Awesomely done,
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Post by Weebl »

Fantastic job, there. Very simple color scheme, but it works very well. Can't wait to see it finished.
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Why did you put the back of a mobo on potentially wet grass? >_>
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Post by shmagoogin77 »

looks sweet 8)
what is the big red button on the front?
im guessing on/off??
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Start.
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Klefmung wrote:Why did you put the back of a mobo on potentially wet grass? >_>
It's glued to the case. And the metal stripping is supporting the case up.
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Post by joevennix »

No, its screwed into nuts that are epoxied to the case.
And it was 4 in the afternoon in Texas. I'm pretty sure the grass wasn't wet. :wink:
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Post by psychotic_mechanic »

I liked it better clear, but I'm an 80's electronic geek. I do have a clear GBO. I'm working on a clear project of my own. Looks like a good job though, definitely good enough to show off.

Flat black is a good choice if it can't be clear. :)
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Post by cowsgoquack101 »

Nice looking N64p,did you rewire the cart slot?
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Post by joevennix »

Heh, yeah. I've done so many relocations and then had the mobo fry on me. I'm not even going to try. :D

@anotherperson: I used some epoxy to mount everything. Let me tell you: that stuff dries hard as hell. Nothing inside that case is ever going to move if I don't want it to. I can pick up the entire case by each spacer. The fruits of my labor.
And yeah, I liked Sifuf's clean design, although I used Ben's NESp as a starting point.
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Post by jgibson »

Very nice N64p joevennix! Very professional looking. :)
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