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by happy_blimp
Thu May 03, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: 2000's Gaming
Topic: My First Time Portablizing (Ps2)
Replies: 8
Views: 11451

Re: My First Time Portablizing (Ps2)

Update!

I got the controller faceplate attached. I used epoxy putty to attach it from behind, then bondo filler to fill the gaps and smooth it out. I mounted the shoulder button on the side, and angled them slightly. Its fairly comfortable to hold, considering its over 2 inches thick.

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by happy_blimp
Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:23 pm
Forum: 2000's Gaming
Topic: My First Time Portablizing (Ps2)
Replies: 8
Views: 11451

Re: My First Time Portablizing (Ps2)

I got my case today, its black, and the exact same texture of the slim ps2 case. I cut out a hole in the back and mounted the DVD drive. It fits perfectly, and now I just need to add an open button. I had to extend the wires to the spin motor, and soldering to ribbon cable is a real pain. I tested ...
by happy_blimp
Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:30 pm
Forum: 2000's Gaming
Topic: My First Time Portablizing (Ps2)
Replies: 8
Views: 11451

Re: My First Time Portablizing (Ps2)

I have noticed the same composite video blurring on my original SNES too, but my model one Genesis is really sharp. You can really only tell the difference when you switch back and forth between the two. When I put a new LCD in my Genesis Nomad, I hooked it up to the av-out plug composite. It had ...
by happy_blimp
Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:48 pm
Forum: 2000's Gaming
Topic: My First Time Portablizing (Ps2)
Replies: 8
Views: 11451

Re: My First Time Portablizing (Ps2)

As far as wiring the controller, I plan on leaving the face of the controller intact, therefore I wont have to really modify the controller wiring much. I am going to extend the wires going to the shoulder buttons.

Heres a link to my controller, disassembled

This is the controller I am using ...
by happy_blimp
Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: 2000's Gaming
Topic: My First Time Portablizing (Ps2)
Replies: 8
Views: 11451

My First Time Portablizing (Ps2)

Hey Everyone!

I recently caught the portable bug when I restored a broken up Sega Nomad to working condition. I am now looking into making my ps2 slim into a portable console. I have read most of the posts on this awesome forum and feel that I can take the plunge into the solder and bondo filled ...