help please

GOG · Post by **GOG** » Tue Sep 28, 2004 6:02 pm

I was thinking about making my SNES portable, but I know almost nothing about how to wire the thing to work.

Could someone tell me what points on a PS1 lcd to connect to the snes mobo to gain video, and also how to go about wiring AA batteries for power?

Post by **SpongeBuell** » Tue Sep 28, 2004 6:51 pm

http://www.doomportables.org/batteries.html
http://www.doomportables.org/video.html

basically you trace the circuit from the video input to a pin on the board of the LCD, and hook that up to the SNES. As for batteries, I'd suggest taking a look at the battery types on the first link.

GOG · Post by **GOG** » Tue Sep 28, 2004 6:59 pm

thank you very much

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Sep 28, 2004 7:14 pm

ok, what are the power requirments for the SNES? I have an idea of how im going to power it, one question though, how many AA batteries would I need?

HK-47 · Post by **HK-47** » Tue Sep 28, 2004 7:27 pm

Im assuming "Guest" that you're really COG, why dont you register? Anyway, look at the PROJECT 42 page here => http://www.benheck.com/Games/Project%2042%20Page.htm
See how Ben does it with his SNESs? Do that. Buy 6 NI-MH AAs and the 7.2v charger and hook it up like this =>

Hope that helps.
BTW, in my experence the white wire on the charger is NEG.

GOG · Post by **GOG** » Tue Sep 28, 2004 9:37 pm

thanks for the help! for some reason your pic isnt loading...but im sure I could figure it out...(maybe) again, thanks for the link, im pretty sure thats what i'll do.

edit: the pic works now, thanks!

edit-2: ok, ive got everything I need to do worked out in my mind(except the case) but was wondering, is there any way to move the cart port? I was thinking about makin the cart slide in from the top.

Post by **gannon** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 4:34 am

yeah, but it's kinda hard to desolder all the pins and then resolder them all. I think mr. mod did that with his portable snes

GOG · Post by **GOG** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 6:38 am

hmmm...that would be very hard....maybe i'll just leave it where it is

MR.MOD · Post by **MR.MOD** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 2:11 pm

Well my snes isn't portable yet because I want to redo the case. You should use wire wraping wire it's a lot easier to solder and won't break. I'll post some pics if you want some.

GOG · Post by **GOG** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 4:26 pm

please do, that would be a big help. thanks!

Gummo · Post by **Gummo** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 1:35 pm

edit-2: ok, ive got everything I need to do worked out in my mind(except the case) but was wondering, is there any way to move the cart port? I was thinking about makin the cart slide in from the top.

If you are using the original models, the cart connector actually is detachable from the motherboard, no desoldering required. Idk about the snes2 mini version, but thats most likly the version you are using and it is most likely to be non-detachable.

MM007 · Post by **MM007** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 5:03 pm

How many mAh do those AA rechargables hold, anyway?

Post by **gannon** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 5:14 pm

My NiMH AAs hold 2250mAh

electromaster64 · Post by **electromaster64** » Sat Oct 09, 2004 11:37 pm

Go to www.doomportables.org click on the systems tab then click on the SNES logo and view my SNES portable how to guide

scherzo · Post by **scherzo** » Sun Oct 10, 2004 9:13 pm

I have a couple of Qs in relation to this thread...

1. mAh = milli amp hours. Or something to that effect. Does that mean if I'm running a device that uses 2000mA on a 2000mAh battery, it'll last an hour?

2. Does the battery charging circuit above also let you to use the portable while it's charging?