My very first portable (Gamecube :D )

[Jidan]

So, for my very first project, I decided to make a GCp since I love the system so much and actually have one I'm willing to "waste". So..I took it apart..


That's just everything hooked up like normal.

I went out to Radio Shack today and picked up some wire and a desoldering pump vacuum which I have yet to use correctly.... and so I got this so far



I am so surprised that this actually works! The only thing I am afraid of is the solder breaking where I put it with something It happened once on the LED...but I guess I am just going to be very careful with it. Anyway, I'll be working on the rest of the controller after I finish up the case and get my screen and stuff...unfortunately the batteries will be last, because I can't buy them until I sell my bass guitar....

Still very excited about this whole thing I still can't believe it actually works...

[andrewdorsey]

If you don't want the solder to break from the connections you soldered to then put some hot glue on the spots you have wired the connections to.

Don't over do it though. I tend to over do it somtimes, hahahaha

EDIT: Oh and also MAKE SURE TO KEEP THE FAN ON THE HEATSINK OR THE GAMECUBE WILL OVERHEAT AND BREAK!!!!!!!!

[hailrazer]

And if you ever need to get the glue off to change or fox solder just , just put a few drops of 99% Isopropyl Alcohol or De-Natured Alcohol on the glue and it will peel right off.

[Jidan]

If you don't want the solder to break from the connections you soldered to then put some hot glue on the spots you have wired the connections to.

Don't over do it though. I tend to over do it somtimes, hahahaha

EDIT: Oh and also MAKE SURE TO KEEP THE FAN ON THE HEATSINK OR THE GAMECUBE WILL OVERHEAT AND BREAK!!!!!!!!

Hahah, yeah, I kinda figured as much by how fast the heatsink got hot. I just have to figure out a way to fit it all in the case so that it works well and fits...if anyone has any suggestions...

And thanks hail, I'll make sure to remember that for when I inevitably break almost the entire thing and need to redo every single connection I've ever done No sarcasm, heh..