Nintendo 64 Portable wiring help

[rodogg78]

I need some help with my first N64 portable project. I am planning on using a Durabrand model # DUR-7 portable dvd player battery. It is a Li-ion 7.4 2100mAh rechargeable battery. Can I use this? I have the adapter that goes to the battery as well. I also want to know if I have to use the voltage regulator, like the one you can get parts from Texas Instruments to make? I know the N64 uses 3.3v and 12v. Somebody please help me with this!lol

[The Smooth]

You can use the battery, but it's not going to get you much life.
As for the regulator, you don't have to use that regulator but it is suggested.

[MarioOwnsAll]

If your talking about the regulator that drops the voltage down to the 3.3v then yea you absolutely need it. Those batteries will work fine but you won't get much game time out of them.

MarioOwnsAll

[rodogg78]

Thanks for the info guys! What batteries would you recommend that would last longer? I know that I need 3.3v(and I will use the regulator for this) but is it true that for the 12v side that I can use anywhere from 7v-35v? I won't use anymore than 12v for sure though.ha ha I think the N64 has a power regulator on the board after the 12v goes in.

[hailrazer]

http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=34576" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[MarioOwnsAll]

If you want batteries that last longer you could go with what hailrazor posted with the protection circuit but if your nervous about that then I suggest this battery

http://www.batteryspace.com/polymerli-i ... witch.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

it will power the unit for atleast 3 hours and it already has a protection circuit built in so you don't need to worry about overcharging the batteries or anything.

MarioOwnsAll

[rodogg78]

Thanks a lot guys. I think I will use the battery you recommended looks like my best bet. I will check out hailrazers' info as well cause he is awesome at this.