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8876 · « **on:** January 14, 2012, 08:06:29 AM »

Project: I am going to be making an N64 portable. I've been waiting on parts for a while, but it's time to get modding!
Console: This is my plain n64 motherboard.

8876 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2012, 03:00:36 PM »

1-20-12
Got a lot of work done today. I cut off all of the ports as I won't be needing them. I relocated the game cartridge and wired up the batteries.

It works!!!

whitetop · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2012, 03:13:27 PM »

i am going to watch this one as i would like to make one with mine

8876 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2012, 02:37:44 PM »

Okay, I got some parts that came today, but i'm still waiting on some though. I wired and dismantled my 3 inch tv! The picture quality looks very good.

ApheX · « **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2012, 12:20:36 PM »

Nice work so far. Keep going

whitetop · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2012, 08:37:46 AM »

any updates mate??

8876 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2012, 12:04:33 PM »

I've done a few things recently. I've redone the cartridge port wires as they were to long, so i made all 48 of them shorter so that it takes up less space. I also wired directly to the screen instead of using the cables. I also made the battery charger. I used the port and cable from the screen for the charger. I'm going to be using a vacuum forming table for the case. I will be working on building the table most likely this weekend.

whitetop · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2012, 01:22:45 PM »

looking nice man very nice how long do the battery's last for on a single charge?

Bonz · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2012, 11:32:47 PM »

looking sexy. what are you looking at for a case

8876 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2012, 04:23:41 PM »

The batteries should last about 2-3 hours. I'm going to be building a vacuum forming table. This is similar to an air hockey table. Basically, you put your mold of the case on top of the tiny table, then you place a melted sheet of plastic and the vacuum suction will make the plastic shape to the mold. It is very cool.

crashmasher · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2012, 04:58:49 PM »

That sounds really cool. I haven't herd to much about those but I'm exited to see the end result.

8876 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2012, 04:10:44 PM »

Finished my vacuum forming table. Took two weekends to build. Looks pretty good. I also wired an audio amp to the console and I got sound! Just waiting on some plastic and then I can start building my case!

N64 portable Sound check

whitetop · « **Reply #12 on:** February 24, 2012, 01:16:16 PM »

looking nice mate i can see the final project becoming a big thing since the modding scene for custom stuff like this

8876 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2012, 02:12:30 PM »

I gave my vacuum forming table a go today, and it was pretty much a failure. Many things went wrong.

This was my first try. You need to have a frame around the plastic to secure it and what not. I had a bad design for my frame and the plastic came out of the frame and it was wasted.

This was my second attempt, I perfected my frame by using a few screws and bolt, The plastic stayed inside of it, but when the plastic melted, it drooped down and get stuck to the tray I had it on. I had to use a spatula to pry the plastic off. Another sheet wasted.

This was my third try. I sprayed olive oil on the tray so that way, when it drooped down, it wouldn't get stuck. My trick worked but another problem arrived. I used thicker plastic than what is recommended, and because of that, the small suction couldn't move the thick plastic as much as I wanted it to. I plan on ordering some thinner plastic and I hope it will fix this problem. Each try got better and better, so I have hopes that I will get this process perfect!

8876 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 08, 2012, 03:03:51 PM »

I perfected my vacuum forming process and I made a nice looking case, well that is after about 10 layers of bondo. lol. Well anyways, it's about ready for its first layer of paint. If I follow my schedule, I should finish this project with only a few days to spare. It's kind of scary working all the way to the end. hope I finish on time!

I have an inner lip on the back of the case that I will screw a flat piece of plastic onto.

8876 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 12, 2012, 01:22:02 PM »

Got a lot of work done this weekend. Most of all the buttons are drilled and now I'm just touching up the case with some bondo to get it perfect before I paint it tomorrow.

whitetop · « **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2012, 01:32:07 PM »

that is looking real nice mate what you doing full paint or stencil stuff?

8876 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2012, 01:39:31 PM »

I'm not the best at painting, and this would be the second thing i've ever painted, so im just going to be painting the whole thing PURPLE!

Rodent · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2012, 04:00:09 AM »

Take your time when painting, make sure your area is clean, Primer, then wet sand, get all the little imperfections, out if needed, with primer you can spray it kind of heavy, will fill in any voids, then just make sure you apply light coats of paint on your 1st or 2nd coat, then wet sand it, your 3rd and final coat should be able to put on a little heavier, being it will have a good bond now to the primer, then you wet sand it and then clear it.. Takes a little bit of patience...but well worth it when your all done.

Really awesome job you did on this.. winner by a long shot , Reason I believe that , its a Retro console, different then we have seen in a while , and something other then xbox 360 or PS3 or PSP mods...

Good Luck coming along really great..

8876 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:19:24 PM »

Thanks Rodent! It means a lot coming from you since your work always turns out good! Just finished putting on the first coat of primer. It revealed a few imperfections but I'll fix everything once it dries.

crazy-modder · « **Reply #20 on:** March 13, 2012, 05:36:42 PM »

This is awesome man, i cant wait to see it finished! Your doing a great job. And just like rodent said, this is a winner by a long shot.

8876 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 14, 2012, 04:59:24 PM »

Tested out some possible colors. I think I like black the most. Opinions?

Rodent · « **Reply #22 on:** March 14, 2012, 05:00:49 PM »

Gotta go with the purple

Aggressive Mods · « **Reply #23 on:** March 14, 2012, 05:21:03 PM »

I actually like purple the best. Seems a little more classic. I had a gameboy that was purple!

1TONpete · « **Reply #24 on:** March 14, 2012, 06:44:11 PM »

red , black and yellow would look cool. similar to the original colors.

Cookie Monster · « **Reply #25 on:** March 15, 2012, 08:39:04 AM »

love the purple one

Rodent · « **Reply #26 on:** March 15, 2012, 08:59:56 AM »

Quote from: crazy-modder on March 13, 2012, 05:36:42 PM

This is awesome man, i cant wait to see it finished! Your doing a great job. And just like rodent said, this is a winner by a long shot.

This modder knows what I am talking about!!!

3 to 1 on the purple. I believe that was your first choice anyways, One thing that makes modding Is always go with your first instinct , just like life

8876 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 15, 2012, 05:05:56 PM »

Painted it purple by popular/personal vote. There's a big drip on the side, but i'll sand that off as soon as it dries more. Before I painted it, I drilled the last of my holes, which are the shoulder buttons and the z button. I was going to mount the actual buttons from the controller, but my dremel bit I use broke. I don't have enough time to get a new one so I drilled holes for tact switches. Not the same but you'll never really look at them since there on the sides.

Anonamous · « **Reply #28 on:** March 16, 2012, 08:07:10 AM »

Hey, after you finish this I am wondering if you could right up a tutorial for it. This is something that I would definitely be interested in doing myself.

PsychoticWolf · « **Reply #29 on:** March 17, 2012, 12:13:08 AM »

Purple looks beast! keep up the good work.

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