I'm starting my own N64 Handheld project

timewarp · Post by **timewarp** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:01 pm

Well, actually, I got started a little while ago, but I have the first pictures of my handiwork up so far. I haven't quite decided on a case design yet, nor have I come up with a cool name. But I did rip apart my N64 with a saw (successfully), and ordered the DC-DC coverter from TI. Here's a couple of pics of the N64 gutted, but still running (not for long, I can't imagine it'd be good to run it in it's state very long).

Aside from that, I have already taken apart a controller, cut it up, soldered it to the P1 leads, taken the cartridge slot out, taken the case off the expansion pack, desoldered the power supply plug, and the a/v plug from the board, and began to relocate cartridge slot (the worst part is soldering wires to the pins on the back of the slot).

Also, this is my first handheld and I'm tenatively planning on doing it without frying the N64 board (yes, I know both are far-fetched, if that's all you have to say, kindly don't).

I'll post more progress as it becomes available.

bacteria · Post by **bacteria** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:12 pm

Good start. Feel free to read through my WIP guide, if you haven't already, it may help you...

timewarp · Post by **timewarp** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:23 pm

Thanks for the info, I'll put it to good use.

Twisted Warthog · Post by **Twisted Warthog** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 3:56 pm

Make sure to look around at more posts then bacteria's.

And post your progress and pictures. Or then we think your a lier.