Author Topic: ~New DSL Redesign~ (technically) Coming soon~ (Read 21505 times)

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #30 on:** August 04, 2008, 07:30:44 AM »

I'll think about it. And yeah...I'm thinking in the end I would've spent like $300ish but the actual project like like $250. Hahah. It's going to be fun doing this though, I just wish I could start now.

alchemist789 · « **Reply #31 on:** August 04, 2008, 07:52:11 PM »

haha.. if this project works out you gotta build some and sell it to us!! and then wait a year after all acid mod member have each have one then you sell it to nintendo and make it big

Meleeboy0 · « **Reply #32 on:** August 04, 2008, 08:00:04 PM »

If you're looking for cheap shells, DealExtreme has them for about 15 dollars each, give or take a few bucks. I just got this one recently.

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.10858

They have the solid colors for a bit cheaper. And if you desire to have less thickness, I think you should find a way to get rid of the GBA slot device if it's possible.

Well good luck with the project, I'm all for it. I doubt it will work, because desire alone doesn't do it (unless you are the Zohan), you need skill aswell. If you don't find every single lead and match them with whatever each one happens to connect to, you will seriously have screwed yourself out of a good ds lite you could've just modded, or maybe made bigger or something. =P

rocky · « **Reply #33 on:** August 05, 2008, 10:54:02 PM »

If you can pull this off you would by far have the most complex and hardest mod on this entire website. Have you seen what the ds motherboard looks like cut? I don't think you know how much work this is. Also I dont know enough about general electronics but the distance of the wire might actually make a difference but I dont think an extra inch or two will affect it too much but I have no idea. If you need broken shells I have plenty for you. You can have as many as you like. But for the final design if you ever get that far. since you are putting so much work into it I would go with CNC cut case possibly. It would cost quite a bit more I think it would be worth it. You wouldn't want to spend that much time and effort on it and have it look stupid. Good luck and if you need anything just ask.

MARIOPARTY53 · « **Reply #34 on:** August 05, 2008, 11:06:57 PM »

well, I doubt this can be pulled off (sorry kicks lol) This kind of mod is really hard, Ben Heck cuts mobos, but Its takes him awhile to do, and its on simpler systems

I cut a mobo into 2 and resoldered them, But ti took like 30 mins to get 3 traces back, and to stay

zbblanton · « **Reply #35 on:** August 06, 2008, 02:41:57 AM »

lol Kicks now that i seen this post i no y u said if u get all your parts your would beat me but no u still wont.

and waht kind of hinges u using?

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #36 on:** August 06, 2008, 07:46:10 AM »

I was probably going to try and use or modify the old hinges. And thanks for the support guys

If I can't get it working at first, try, try again. Honestly, I don't care how LONG it takes me to get this done, I just want to get it done in the end. =]

LocalToast · « **Reply #37 on:** August 06, 2008, 08:56:42 PM »

Sounds very ambitious. I'll enjoy seeing how this turns out.

Oh, and I'd recommend a CycloDS Evolution instead of an R4. Not that it matters. xP

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #38 on:** August 06, 2008, 09:02:41 PM »

Lol, thanks bud. I don't think I need to worry about the card just yet xD

psppunk · « **Reply #39 on:** August 09, 2008, 06:14:59 PM »

rocky is right, the length of some of the traces is something you cannot change. like ram for example.
i wish you all the best of luck on this, but honestly i see my insane single screen DS idea working before this does =/
if you need any help on this feel free to PM me, i dont mind doing a little research =]

kow777 · « **Reply #40 on:** August 09, 2008, 08:03:47 PM »

I can see how hard this is gonna be but alien x need to quit being so negative, like he always is. If you need some help on parts I might be able to get you some, or quite possibly a couple full dslites.

aquatsr · « **Reply #41 on:** August 10, 2008, 12:05:39 AM »

Quote from: kow777 on August 09, 2008, 08:03:47 PM

I can see how hard this is gonna be but alien x need to quit being so negative, like he always is. If you need some help on parts I might be able to get you some, or quite possibly a couple full dslites.

He's being realistic. Sorry if being negative and saying it like it is overlap sometimes.

DK · « **Reply #42 on:** August 10, 2008, 03:58:18 AM »

Quote from: MARIOPARTY53 on August 05, 2008, 11:06:57 PM

well, I doubt this can be pulled off (sorry kicks lol) This kind of mod is really hard, Ben Heck cuts mobos, but Its takes him awhile to do, and its on simpler systems

Benheck admits to not being the greatest solderer of all times. It should be possible to do, but only if you can solder like a God.

Can't wait to see this mod finished. Nice change from all the PSP mods.

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #43 on:** August 10, 2008, 07:55:17 AM »

Thanks for the feedback guys, and if anyone wants to donate parts, PM me. BUT, I won't be able to start for a while, so don't be toooo anxious to see me start. Lol.

Worst case scenario? I can't extend traces or get it working or something and it's impossible. IF that's the case, I've got a backup idea that is 100% possible. So, either way you're seeing an awesome mod come out of this.

rocky · « **Reply #44 on:** August 10, 2008, 11:00:24 PM »

Alright this might help a little I have taken a motherboard and cut its layers apart. The DS lite has 4 layers to its motherboard. As you can see in this picture it has 2 inside layers and one on the outside on each side totaling 4.

The part I cut away you can see the traces running up the motherboard and across. On the top it has one solid ground that I cut away and the bottom is the same. It would help if their was an easier way to take apart the board than cut it.

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #45 on:** August 11, 2008, 05:25:43 AM »

Oh...good to know before I waste my time. THIS ISN'T OVER GUYS! I'm still making a redesign-ish mod, but it doesn't involve cutting the mobo

Thank you rocky

Tri-edge · « **Reply #46 on:** August 11, 2008, 07:01:47 AM »

so what's your plan b? detachable sliding screen?

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #47 on:** August 11, 2008, 07:23:29 AM »

You'll see. All I need is a working DSL and I can start work on it, I don't need a billion things for this one ^_^

psppunk · « **Reply #48 on:** August 11, 2008, 02:57:14 PM »

Quote from: dslitemodder on August 11, 2008, 07:01:47 AM

so what's your plan b? detachable sliding screen?

hehe, actually, thats my project =]
70% done

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #49 on:** August 11, 2008, 03:21:49 PM »

Quote from: psppunk on August 11, 2008, 02:57:14 PM

hehe, actually, thats my project =]
70% done

Good luck on that. I had wanted to try my hand at that some time too.
Oh, and thanks for posting that top screen thing, it may come in handy.

Anyone know what causes the DSL to go to sleep when the lid is closed? Is it a switch or what?

rocky · « **Reply #50 on:** August 11, 2008, 03:35:37 PM »

Quote from: PspKicks316 on August 11, 2008, 03:21:49 PM

Anyone know what causes the DSL to go to sleep when the lid is closed? Is it a switch or what?

Its a magnetic switch. The speakers set it off. In the middle of the abxy buttons is where you will find it

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #51 on:** August 11, 2008, 03:42:43 PM »

Cool, thanks.
Edit: Just opened up my Gold Zelda PH DSL to take a look at that switch. How's it work? It puts it in sleep mode when a magnet(speaker) is held over it? Is that it?

LeadBaron · « **Reply #52 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:08:25 PM »

Maybe. I know it's not the right side hinge that does that, since mine is broken there atm...

psppunk · « **Reply #53 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:41:08 PM »

yes kicks, thats exactly it
it works like a normal switch but with a magnet
so if you replace it with a real switch youd be able to control sleep mode

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #54 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:46:15 PM »

Cool, thanks. I'll keep that in mind.

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #55 on:** August 17, 2008, 10:33:46 AM »

How about reading, Alien. I said I'm still doing something big. I don't know whether you could consider it a redesign, but I'm still doing some big never before seen mods to it.

I'm just not cutting the mobo.

wtfisausername · « **Reply #56 on:** August 21, 2008, 01:39:31 AM »

Nice!, good luck on your project.

Electricpulse · « **Reply #57 on:** August 27, 2008, 09:02:12 AM »

Good idea.

SplinterDs · « **Reply #58 on:** August 29, 2008, 12:24:33 PM »

great project.

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #59 on:** August 29, 2008, 03:46:04 PM »

Quote from: SplinterDs on August 29, 2008, 12:24:33 PM

great project.

I didn't do anything yet.
$10 says you didn't even read through it and you're getting your post count up. I'm seeing a lot of that.

If anyone cares, I'm still trying to find me a working DSL or broken but fixable or something to work on. Money and time are getting tighter though with school coming up...

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Author Topic: ~New DSL Redesign~ (technically) Coming soon~ (Read 21505 times)