Author Topic: First Time PSP Modder (Read 8328 times)

sean7341 · « **on:** June 28, 2008, 02:44:10 PM »

Hello, I have decided to mod my original PSP Fat. I am not sure if this is simple or not, but I want to put blue LEDs in each shoulder of my PSP. I want to keep it's case exactly the same. Just the shoulder LEDS.

The other thing was, I want to make it so I can turn of the shoulder LEDs somehow. Is that possible?

I already have a soldering gun, and am ready to order the LEDs once I know it is possible to turn of the LEDs.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

pax · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2008, 02:56:29 PM »

yes you can wire the led's to the hold switch (which will disable the hold function).
check out this thread and look at Robin's post https://www.acidmods.com/forum/index.php?topic=17115.0
oh and by the way you need 0603 surface mount (smt/smd) led's.

good luck

sean7341 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2008, 03:13:33 PM »

Alright, I'll try it out. Is this something to be really nervous about? And do you know if I can get kynar wire at RadioShack?

EDIT: Nevermind, I saw someone say in another post that you can purchase kynar wire at RadioShack. Thanks anyway

Jumbo · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2008, 03:20:29 PM »

You shouldnt be really nervous.
Most of the work is done out of the psp.

Just wire the leds and put on the powerboard. If you mess something up it will probly only be the powerboard.

Which can be bought for cheap on Dealextreme.
One thing i recomend is that you order a cheap powerboard. So you can practice and if you mess up its not the good OEM board which can go for alot of money.

But good luck.
Any other questions you can ask and ill try to help you out

sean7341 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2008, 03:35:59 PM »

How can I access my powerboard? Does it have to be taken out of the system? I'm sorry if i sound stupid. This is my first time opening my psp. I'm great messing with custom firmware and installing apps, but I'm not as close to as good when it comes to this.

Jumbo · « **Reply #5 on:** June 28, 2008, 03:39:13 PM »

Havent you ever taken psp apart?

If not you should learn that first.

Just check youtube for video of how to take psp apart.

pax · « **Reply #6 on:** June 28, 2008, 03:41:58 PM »

psp disassembly tutorial by kenshinffx
https://www.acidmods.com/forum/index.php?topic=13466.0

but dude seriously, use the search button, just search for some keywords and im sure you will find a thread about it.

rceckspurt13 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 28, 2008, 04:48:28 PM »

The powerboard is on the right . it has the button contacts for the X,/\,[ ],O buttons. It also has the on\off\hold switch on it so just look for that. Its easy to come off after you remove the screen and the LCD cage. Just be careful when you solder, the solder points are pretty small. rember, post pics when ur done!

gx4702 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2008, 10:02:17 AM »

just one more thing about the power board - when u do reassemble ur psp, watch out for the little black switch on the bottom right corner. Its EASY to break off. (Emphsize on easy) (i broke it once without even noticing) its annoying cuz ur done the mod and everytin and now you need a new powerboard SIGH!

sean7341 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 05, 2008, 04:23:45 PM »

I am very excited to do this. I should have the final products by the end of this coming week. I am buying 2 more PSP's from some friends, so I will have 3 total. I'm going to trigger mod 2 of them, and resell them on ebay. Have any of you sold modded PSPs on ebay before? Could you tell me how much they went for? Do you have any extra tips about selling? I have already sold a few PSPs on Ebay before.

ra1n · « **Reply #10 on:** July 05, 2008, 04:39:44 PM »

idk about the ebay thing but heres another top, use tape to hold don't the leds cause they're pretty small and you don't really want to be touching it with your hand and your soldering iron at the same time

sean7341 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 05, 2008, 07:45:57 PM »

I just found a relative's old soldering iron I thought I would use and it is too big. I have decided to invest in a new one.

If I buy this soldering iron:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062730&cp=&sr=1&origkw=soldering+iron&kw=soldering+iron&parentPage=search

And this tip:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062729&cp=&sr=1&origkw=soldering+iron&kw=soldering+iron&parentPage=search

Will it be good for what I'm doing? It is a dual wattage iron. You can switch between 15 and 30 watts.

I really appreciate the help by the way.

sean7341 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 05, 2008, 08:12:56 PM »

I just ordered another powerboard from ebay. From seller "n-mod".

Here was the sale:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320264353557

I hope it will be here by the end of the week. I will practice on this one before I use the real one.

Jumbo · « **Reply #13 on:** July 05, 2008, 08:16:13 PM »

Ya you just got ripped basically, thats a fake board, its sold for 3.50 on Dealextreme.com

And ya that iron is good for the job, i have that one and its fine :P

sean7341 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 05, 2008, 08:22:05 PM »

Quote from: gotjumbo911 on July 05, 2008, 08:16:13 PM

Ya you just got ripped basically, thats a fake board, its sold for 3.50 on Dealextreme.com

And ya that iron is good for the job, i have that one and its fine :P

What? Damn it. Should I try to cancel now? Do you think its functioning?

Jumbo · « **Reply #15 on:** July 05, 2008, 08:41:16 PM »

noo... lol lmao its fake like not real OEM, OEM board go for that price usually,

thats a chinese board, same thing is on dealextreme for less, thats what i mean, but its works

sean7341 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 05, 2008, 08:42:41 PM »

Quote from: gotjumbo911 on July 05, 2008, 08:41:16 PM

noo... lol lmao its fake like not real OEM, OEM board go for that price usually,

thats a chinese board, same thing is on dealextreme for less, thats what i mean, but its works

Oh, ok. I freaked out for a second. Well, I'll go to Radioshack tomorrow after a trip to Best Buy to get some kynar and a soldering iron.

Jumbo · « **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2008, 08:44:37 PM »

Ok lol yaq sorry i didnt word rite, but that is the board you want to use to practice on

And when at radioshack, try to get 2 colors of kynar its easier to work with

sean7341 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 05, 2008, 08:48:09 PM »

Quote from: gotjumbo911 on July 05, 2008, 08:44:37 PM

Ok lol yaq sorry i didnt word rite, but that is the board you want to use to practice on

And when at radioshack, try to get 2 colors of kynar its easier to work with

I will, can you log onto AIM? I would like to see what else you have to say about this stuff.

Jumbo · « **Reply #19 on:** July 05, 2008, 08:49:04 PM »

Yup

Im on now

sean7341 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 05, 2008, 08:49:46 PM »

Just messaged you.

sean7341 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 06, 2008, 10:32:37 AM »

Can someone tell me what kind of solder (soldering compound) I need to do this?

Jumbo · « **Reply #22 on:** July 06, 2008, 10:41:33 AM »

I have some if you want me to add that to your order PM me asap. :P

rceckspurt13 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 06, 2008, 11:01:38 AM »

I use rosin core solder for pc work. It can also be found at radioshack. Get the smallest you can. It helps if its small.

sean7341 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 06, 2008, 12:45:11 PM »

I just got this soldering kit from radioshack:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062758&cp=&fbn=Brand%2FRadioShack&f=Brand%2F1000094%2F&fbc=1&kw=soldering+iron&parentPage=search

Is the right kind of solder included? Do you think it will be enought to do a tri er mod on 2 - 3 psps?

Jumbo, if this isn't the right kind, add the right kind to my order. I'll paypal you some more money if needed.

Also, it is a 30-watt iron. Is that too high? I can switch it for a 15-watt if needed.

EDIT: This kit includes rosin core solder.

Jumbo · « **Reply #25 on:** July 06, 2008, 01:43:41 PM »

Ya thats good solder to use :P

It should be enough for a couple psp trigger mods.

sean7341 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 06, 2008, 01:49:59 PM »

What about the iron? Is 30-watt too high?

Jumbo · « **Reply #27 on:** July 06, 2008, 01:53:00 PM »

That is too high if your a beginnner modder. I used a 15 watt for like 3 months. You should probly use a 15 watt

sean7341 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 06, 2008, 01:54:55 PM »

Quote from: gotjumbo911 on July 06, 2008, 01:53:00 PM

That is too high if your a beginnner modder. I used a 15 watt for like 3 months. You should probly use a 15 watt

Damn. I have to go switch it out. Are you sure?

sean7341 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 06, 2008, 07:11:38 PM »

Can someone tell me if making them sound reactive would be a lot harder? I think I'll be able to handle this without a problem, but I don't want to get into something I can't handle.

I am doing everything the day I get my stuff from gotjumbo. I will have a 15 watt iron then too.

Does anyone here have any tips for the sound reactive LEDs? Earlier in this thread, someone linked to a thread where someone posted a tutorial on how to do it. I will follow that.

Tell me what you think.

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Author Topic: First Time PSP Modder (Read 8328 times)