New project, need help IMMEDIATLY.. PLZZ

[cansat]

Hi, i started to make my N64 portable, and fried my 1st one. I have 2 left. Im no sure what fried it.

1) off, what type of enviroment should i be working on? I used an Airhockey table in my basement to work on it, then i put it in Ziploc bags to protect it.

2) Will a PSP screen do the trick? Yes, a Playstation Portable screen?

3) Can someone email me at jonut_3@hotmail.com a layout of how the whole thing should connect?

4) Were NEW to ALL type of MODDING/CUSTOMIZING/RIPPING apart consoles. So any help i can get from the forum would be most appreciated, lol, Thanks!

Cansat

[Kurt_]

1) If there's no better location available, an air hockey table will suffice. However, I suggest laying something over top of it when working, both to eliminate any static that may or may not build up on the table, and to protect the table from things. As for ziplock bags, I think those are OK, but may have a bit of static charge on them. Try laying down some wood on your table, and keeping your parts in cardboard boxes (if you feel the need, wrap them in cloth). N64's are easy to fry. Also, don't flex the board too much.

2) No it will not. See the screen sticky in the Portable Screen Hacking forum

3) There's a layout somewhere around here. Try the stickies.

4) That's not a question.

[cansat]

Ok thanks, Kurt. So i cannot use a PSP screen, darn. So if i put theN64 on a table (wooden) it stops the static?

How difficult is it to make this N64 Portable? And 1 Last question for the time being, that question is- Is there a list of equipement i need to use on this website? And a last last question, is there a guide thats well Noobanated made on this site?

Thanks a Million guys.

[johnbjuice]

Ok.

N64 portable = HARD.

Now - you're going to be flamed a lot. Everyone will be against you. Make an NOACp or whatever. They're probably right. That would be much easier.

But why do you want to make an N64p? If it is because you actually own and play N64 games, love the console, and want to carry it around - do it. That's what I'm doing. I'm almost done (Would be done, but finals...). But it won't be easy. I'll tell you that now.

Tips, ideas, etc.

1. STICKY! Read the whole thing. That's the best way to start. Steal as many diagrams as you can.

2. Buy everything you need. Tact switches, screen, N64s, solder, wires, etc. You'll want to be stocked up.

3. Make a static-free environment. Most consoles don't need such precautions, but the N64 is sensitive. I work only at my static-free workbench. What I did is took the antistatic bags from the parts i bought and taped them into a mat. Then bought a ground plug that plugs into a wall outlet and grounds you.

4. Use a GOOD soldering iron. Learn to solder first, get help. Having an engineer for a dad REALLY helped me.

5. Plan EVERYTHING. Or it will turn out bad. Period.

6. Learn from experience. That's the best way.

7. Search google, then the forums, then each sticky. Then ask for help.

8. Pray for good luck.

- Juice

[Gamerdude]

Hey, if you have any more questions PM me. I am glad to hear someone is starting a new portable. I reccomend that you read over all the info you can get on this site and then ask about anything else you aren't sure about. It is better to ask than to fry another N64.

Good luck on your portable