GAMECUBE PORTABLE WORKLOG!!!!! WITH PICS!!!!!

[andrewdorsey]

So I am making a GCP and I have gotten farther then I thought because I am a total nooby. I know a gamcube portable is not a good choice for your first portable but what the heck. After braking 3 controllers, 3 gamecubes, 1 screen, I think I have learned what to do and what not to do. So lets stop talking and show off some work!!!!!
I have progressed quite a bit for two days...
Here is the part of the case (dont judge me because it says weed on it, I found the case and thought it would work well for a gamecube portable. Its also really big and thick, whatever....)


It's pretty big inside!

and thick...

The case looks much bigger in the pictures. It's 9 inches wide, 5 inches tall, and 2 inches thick. I know... ITS HUGE!!!
The GCP is going to have ps2 joysticks instead of the original gamecube joysticks.
As you can see in the picture, there is a ps2 joystick, the ony reason its on there right now is because I had a little glue trouble and can"t seem to get the joystick off.

Oh well...
Anyways...
I cut the gamecube board to of course make it smaller.

compared to its original size...

A semi slimmed disk drive..

Well thats all for now.
I have a screen coming in the mail in about 3 to 7 days.
All I need to get are two controllers.
I am also not done with the case, I still have a lot of work to do on and I am also going to spray paint it too.
The batteries are coming in the mail too in about a week.
I estimate to be done with this portable in about 3 weeks to a month.

To be continued...........

[dslitemodder]

I think your going to need to insulate the case to prevent shorts with the mobo, but other then that good luck!

[andrewdorsey]

Dont worry, I was going to put some type of cloth on the inside so that wont happen and so I wont get shocked.
Thanks for not judging the case because it says WEED in big letters.

[Erlex]

Thanks for not judging the case because it says WEED in big letters.

Lol.

Anyway, instead of cloth which might be thick you could try sheets of Mylar. Like from a Mylar balloon that you can get pretty much anyway. It’s extremely thin, flexible and is a great insulator. And you don’t need nearly that much thermal compound on those chips. You really ought to scrape all that off and just apply a little bit.
http://www.heatsink-guide.com/compound.htm

Otherwise it looks good.

[dslitemodder]

I don't know if paint conducts electricity but you can probably get away just by painting the inside of the case

[XCVG]

I don't know if paint conducts electricity but you can probably get away just by painting the inside of the case

I second that. A nice thick coat of paint. But be sure to sand the coating off the metal if there is any.

[andrewdorsey]

Bad news guys . I tried cutting the motherboard a little more this morning and killed the board. Oh well . So what that means is that this project is abanded for about a week or so, until I get another gamecube. In about 2 weeks, I should have all the suplies and should be able to finish the project. THIS PROJECT IS GETTING FINISHED NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS!!!!!

[Erlex]

Aw man thats a bummer... Where did you try and cut it?

[andrewdorsey]

Well, It was where I removed one of the ports on the top right of the board. Bad choice.
But this work log will be up and at em in no time!!!!

[Tibia]

There's a rubberized undercoating that comes in a spray can. I know for sure Ace carries it in their automotive department. It runs $6-$7 a can, and is far better than paint for insulating purposes. I would strongly recommend using it, as it's not too expensive, easy to use, and works great.

Bummer to hear about the GC, though.

[eurddrue]

good job! I love your IMA FINISHIN THIS PROTABLE!!! attitude. That's the way you have to be to actually finish a portable.

[andrewdorsey]

Thanks everyone for the support. Well there is good news!!!
I just ordered a gamecube and 2 controllers on ebay, so I should have everything I need by next week!
They I will finish my portable and show it off!!! Well, hopefully I won't brake the controllers and gamecube or that's another $30 down the drain.

[ShockSlayer]

Try electric tape instead of painting or whaterver.

SS

[Crispy]

Nice rev C board they. I want an integrated reguator haha

[HotDog-Cart]

Also, next time PLEASE do not put your GC Mobo on the carpet.