psp-gp2x f200 hybrid

[PvP_LostKnight]

cyber showed me the gp2x today. after doing alittle research on its newest version, the gp2x f200, ive decided that the console is a worthwhile investment.

these are the specs on it
Chipset: MagicEyes MMSP2 MP2520F System-on-a-Chip
CPU: 200MHz ARM920T host processor, 200MHz ARM940T programmable coprocessor (can be overclocked to 319)
NAND Flash ROM: 64 MB
RAM: SDRAM 64 MB
Operating System: Linux-based OS
Storage: SD Card (Latest firmware support SDHC)
Connection to PC: USB 2.0 High Speed
USB Host: USB 1.1
Power: 2 × AA battery or via AC adapter (battery mod not a problem)
Display: 320×240 3.5 inch, 65,536 colors TFT LCD (touch screen with stylus)
TV output
Physical size: 143.6 mm wide, 82.9 mm high, 27 mm (excl. joystick approx.) / 34 mm deep
Weight: 161 g (without battery)

after doing much research on it, its got one of the best homebrew/emulation for a handheld out there. only problem is it cant emulate psp items. so to fix that problem im going to attempt a hybrid of the 2 by combining both hardwares into one device. more than likely im going to have to make a shell for it which isnt a problem. more than like its going to have 2 lcds (one for psp and the other for 2x)

basically its got linux based xmb with no limitations on software, usb host, tv out, dualcore capable of overclocking to 319mhz, touchscreen, capable of hooking up any usb device (if u have or can make the driver), sd card reader.

[Maximize]

keep us updated, even if you have to show us the secret notebook

as it is...  looks easier to hold (less cramp)

[zbblanton]

how much does it cost?

[[HoP]]

169.99 its at their site (sponsor of this site)


http://www.gp2xstore.com/catalog/Console-3-1.html

[Timmy]

benheck's done something like this before, not the same consoles but same concept

good luck

It was a NES/Atari in one handheld

[zbblanton]

lol the ads was right up there lol never noticed it

[PvP_LostKnight]

once i get the hybrid together, ill wire up the psp usb port to the gp2x ext port (usb host port) and port usbhostfs to gp2x.

[freestyle72]

lol seems like he is working in every direction on the whole usbhost thing with the psp.  Very Nice.

[stankbot]

haha, I only imagine the 10 armed ninja god Krashniko with 3 processors, 2 lcds and usbhostfs.  Now I don't kno for super sure, but I think you need the cradle to get the usb host.

[PvP_LostKnight]

comparison of the 2

and u dont need the cradle to be usb host.

[Timmy]

now your just confusing people

thats not the f-200, thats an earlier model

[PvP_LostKnight]

i kno but the dimensions and design are the same

[PvP_LostKnight]

the entire back shell with battery will be removed and a custom shrunken down shell will be on the gp2x as it will lighten it quite a bit and let it be mounted on top of the psp. the hinge will only open up 135 degrees which is what your ds has set too. the battery for the gp2x will be relocated in the psp's umd drive space. there is also space for a flash drive in there. the flash drive will be wired to the gp2x usb host port. the psp's usb port will be wired to the gp2x usb host port. installing usbhostfs on gp2x will be a breeze since the gp2x is linux based. when you're accessing usbhostfs with the psp, the gp2x will be set at the lowest possible clock speed to preserve battery life.

of course i forgot to mention this but gp2x can multitask so i can be surfing the web etc while playing on the psp.

[Razgriz_wing]

I know that this isn't constructive and you hear this all the time, PvP;

YOU ARE AMAZING! Is there anything you can't do?     

I will never be able to make something like that, but just watching a POC would be amazing...

[budgray19]

congrats pvp
even tho im talking to u on msn
lol
good job!
u deserve to be a complete admin

[PvP_LostKnight]

going over the dimensions and materials, this will actually be quite easy to build. total weight will be estimated at 421g

[budgray19]

0.928146 lb
or a lil bit under a pound for thos who dont know grams too well lol

[nez]

What size are we talking about for storage space?

  If it is for a flash drive foowie i think the HDD is much better.

 But i love your idea this is realy good thinking on getting around the psp hardware limitations. Koodos for you.

 USB flash drive , they cost a lot and aren't that big. i have a 4 Gb flash drive  but i also have a 4 gb memory stick it is a wash.

 cant you take a HDD and do the same thing that is used to make a hdd in to a portable usb one( the cases that have a lithium battery that do i cant remember i am tierd almost falling assple at the key board.) .

 just take the gut out and it should fit in the umb tray with a hdd like the ipod. may have to mount two chips but it may work if you are going this route.

[PvP_LostKnight]

i could but when u stack the psp with the gp2x heighwise i dont think its wise to add a hdd considering it will increase the bulkiness. what im doing is sticking the flashdrive inside the umd drive next to the gp2x battery

[PvP_LostKnight]

the hinges that will attach the psp and gp2x will be screwed to the plates. ill have to drill holes on the hinge where the usb screw holes are on the psp and then screw the hinge to the psp there. ill have to drill holes into the gp2x faceplate and then put screws there.

[PvP_LostKnight]

was about to go to sleep when my mind started thinking about my notebook again and then i realized i had started a design which i never finished.











grey pencil shading represents ps2 controller

r2 and l2 will be wired to the gp2x's triggers. after i researched the mobo of the gp2x i didnt realize how easy it was to wire up the buttons to external buttons

pic of gp2x f200 mobo


i also did addition customer research to find that most people that have this complain about its 'awkward lightness' without the battery so this will be quite useful when doing the hinge.

[freestyle72]

What are the chances of trying to get both mobos into 1 case and making the top flip down part about as thick as the LCD screen because it kinda looks clunky

[dedafmonteur]

MY opinion is,

this will never work.

so much work and i dono if it will look neat.

[PvP_LostKnight]

well the fact is that i cant make the grip detachable because itll make the console unstable. its just easier if i do it this way

[PvP_LostKnight]

[nez]

i still rather have a little bulk to my psp too add a hdd. then not to add it if you are going this far to add a ps2 controler that adds bulk i sujest to add a hdd to top it off.

Are you removing the case of the --- and creating a new one for it elminating the buttons  and the batteriy space it cant be that hard to transfer the mobo of one of the Laptop USB External Enclosure that contain the battery. it wouldn't add much weight then have  the HDD connection next to the flash drive connection in the umd drive if you want to add a HDD

Would this work?

[platinumc]

nice work you have going on

although imho it looks hideous with the ps2 controller

[stankbot]

this is what we call a labor of love    Whatever it looks like, so be it, its pvp's time traveling, touch screening, back flipping mofo.  I think if it comes together phyiscally as it does in the picture in the notebook that enough for me to appreciate this entire process.  Go pvp go.

[nez]

it doesnt look that bad.
i see where he is going with this their is going to be no tuts on how to do this he is going to resell them. lol

Looks o good on paper cant wait to see the finished thing.

[PvP_LostKnight]

lol its a lot harder than u think.... ive added the ps2 controllers because if im going to relocate the buttons it needs more support while gripping.