PSOne Portable, CNC-built
Build a portable PSOne system with a 3" TFT display, built-in battery pack, CD-ROM lid (on back) Analog controls, Player 2 port and memory card slot. This project can be constructed by using CNC-cut parts and other hobby materials. You'll also need a soldering iron, X-Acto knife, wire, screwdrivers and other common tools. Due to the high volume of wiring required on a newer system like the PSOne, this is one of the more complex projects in the book. |
Construction Resources
Once you're ready to begin work on this project the links and information below will be of much help. All links open in a new window so you can easily come back here during your online part collection. This information is all contained in the book of course, but the book itself doesn't have internet access ;)
Major Project Components
The two primary components of these projects are the original game systems, display and Sony Infolithium Type L battery. Below are the correct models to use, with a reference photo and easy-to-use automatic eBay search link.
Console model: |
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Automatic eBay search for this item (PSOne) |
Screen model: |
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Automatic eBay search for this item (Casio EV-680 pocket TV) |
Battery model: |
Sony Infolithium Type L series battery - NP550 or better |
Automatic eBay search for this item (Type L battery) The higher the NP-XXX number the better. 960 is the best, 550 minimum.
Automatic eBay search for Type L battery charger |
Electronic Components Lists and Part Numbers
I've separated the electronics parts list into what you can get online from Mouser (www.mouser.com) and what you'll still need to find at Radio Shack. Therefore the two lists below are the same as the single list in the book. You'll still need everything from both lists, but the more things you can get online from Mouser the cheaper it'll be.
Unlike Digi-Key, Mouser's website has no minimum order so it's handy for the experimenter, plus they have good prices. Please note that the items for modding the PSOne screen (10 ohm resistors and white LED's) are also included on this list. Using this list you can easily copy/paste the part numbers into Mouser's web site (or Radio Shack's, below) to complete on online order. Sure beats typing!
You can also use the eBay link above to the find right battery for this project.
PSOne hand built
Electronic Parts List from Mouser:
# | Part Name | Quantity | Vendor | Vendor Part # |
1 | 4.5mm Tact Switch | 1 | Mouser, Inc. | 688-SKHRAA |
2 | 6mm Tact Switch | 15 | Mouser, Inc. | 101-0161 |
3 | 10 ohm resistor (screen mod) | 1 | Mouser, Inc. | 660-CF1/4L100J |
4 | T1 size white LED (screen mod) | 2 | Mouser, Inc. | 606-CMD204UWC |
5 | 2.2k ohm resistor | 1 | Mouser, Inc. | 660-CF1/4L222J |
Below are the Radio Shack electronics parts. Mostly the bigger, more mechanical stuff, plus the PC boards.
PSOne hand built
Electronic Parts List from Radio Shack (stores or
online):
# | Part Name | Quantity | Vendor | Vendor Part # |
1 | General-purpose Component PC board | 1 | Radio Shack | 276-149A |
2 | Phono jack | 1 | Radio Shack | 274-246A |
3 | 1/8” phone plug | 1 | Radio Shack | 274-287 |
4 | Male polarized connector (4 positions, Molex Type) | 1 | Radio Shack | 274-224 |
5 | 5mm red LED (or color of your choice) | 1 | Radio Shack | 276-330 |
6 | SPST submini Slide Switch | 1 | Radio Shack | 275-406 |
For remaining materials (screws, glues, plastics) please see the book.
Support Files
Contained in this single ZIP archive are all the files you need for this project. See book for more details. Includes templates, patterns and printable decal graphics.
Download PSone_CNC.zip
Case-Building Kits
Currently I am selling pre-cut case-building kits for all the projects in my book, both for the CNC and hand-cut ones. Here's what they include:
Hand-built project kits:
CNC-built project kits
Ordering is done using Paypal, which can accept Visa, Mastercard or funds from your Paypal accout. Click below to place an order!
PSOne CNC-built project kit (For Chapter 14 of the book) |
$95.00 US |
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery as I typically make these kits about every other week. Shipping is included in the price, all kits are shipped USPS to the continental US only (please email about sending overseas)