HERE WE GO!!!!! (restarting my abandoned n64)

[N64freak]

Alright this is it. im starting again. i havent touched my disassembled n64 in a year. but that's okay. im really excited to start again. I was originally inspired by the darth 64
(THANKS!!!), so i bought a lazer doodle. i cut a hole in it and that's about as far as i got. i recently bought all the supplies and im ready to go! only thing is i dont have a battery..... any tips??? i was looking at Polaroid 0700 because im a n00b and this is my first project. i really don't want to buy all safety circuits and stuff. if you guys have any tips ide be great full.


pics coming soon.

[killercottontail]

Check out the Coby BP-420 Universal DVD Battery. It's got 4000mAh and it's pretty darn cheap.

Good luck.

[N64freak]

that does look pretty good for its price. thanks.

any epoxy tips as well?

i need to put the zennith screen into the lazer doodle.(again im not rich, im 13)

[killercottontail]

I assume since you are using the Darth 64 as your influence that you've read hailrazer's post. He has great information on his frankencasing method.

http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=25815

What I've gathered is that ABS cement is pratically essential for bonding elements of the case. You can sand this down and use a filler (such as Bondo) to make it look nice and smooth. This is the method that I am planning to use on my portable as well. ABS cement can be found at your lcoal Home Depot or Lowe's in the plumbing department (about 5 bucks) and body filler (Bondo) can be found at stores like Autozone (also about 5-6 dollars). Considering you have all the other elements necessary to build your portable the major portion of your expense is complete. Just tools, materials, etc. are left...

[N64freak]

dude your my hero lol

[killercottontail]

Thanks. Glad I could be of assistance.

Couple notes about the battery if you decide to purchase it...

It's very good quality.... Charge time is about six hours. It has an led fuel gauge which is a big plus for me. When you're opening it be very careful. There are no screws so you have to pry or cut the case open. Start at the back and work your way around the sides; then you should be able to pry the two halves apart. Good luck once again.

[N64freak]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41888850@N07/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

hope the link works.....


uhh thats my case so far


(n00b dremeler)

if dremeler is a word................

[N64freak]

im going to get bondo and stuff. i also .....

cut the heat sinks

got my r l and z buttons cut out



i also need wire so ill post pictures later

[N64freak]

well i got the stuff. here are my attempts of desoldering

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41888850@N07/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


its the player 3 and 4 ports.
there is also my ps1 controller

i did also buy flux, solder, wire, desoldering bead, and Abs

i just cemented the screen to the lazer doodle. i do have a couple gaps and i was thinking of using cocking to fill it. my other idea was to put tape on the inside and cement the outside, let it harden, then peel the tape. any suggestions?

i should be ordering my battery this week

[hailrazer]

i just cemented the screen to the lazer doodle. i do have a couple gaps and i was thinking of using cocking to fill it. my other idea was to put tape on the inside and cement the outside, let it harden, then peel the tape. any suggestions?

LOL at "cocking" , it's caulking.

But no caulking is a BAD idea.

Anywho, with Abs cement for larger gaps you can put duct tape on the inside and then put the abs cement in the gap. let harden for around 10 hours and then peel off the tape. You will want to lust use the abs cement for bonding and then use epoxy to finish filling the gap.

[N64freak]

cocking...... what was i thinking...

but you put lust hehe

i love typos

i cant wait to finish this.
hope it turns out as good as yours




edit: i just did the duct tape thing. hope it works.