Prelude-
This type of project been on my bucket list for sometime, and the N64 holds a special place in my heart/memories (we all know). I've spent the last few months collected the pieces, tools, machines and (some) knowledge, and am finally ready to embark on this first "portable/custom console" project.
At this point there is no solid plan other than to just take the fundamental steps (try not to kill all the N64s), and see where this one ends up. I just want to get one working before moving on to more ambitious goals / projects. Lets go-
Chapter 0: (previously done)-
-On this N64, I (poorly) soldered new capacitors on the entire board (and power adapter). It still works, and hopefully continues to for a long long time.
-Tested playing several games, and found the ever drive wouldn't load. Troubleshooted and resolved a bad cartridge pin connection, works great now.
Chapter 1: LCD-
Good ol' Amazon sent me the 5 Inch ZJ050NA-08C 640x480 LCD Screen. I first tested it out by connecting it to my PC as my party wanted to see me try cod zombies on it (lol). I then wired up the comp video signal (and ground) to the board.
With a jamble of power adapters, it worked, so I moved on to connecting the screen power input to the n64 12v rail, right at the power in section (and after resolving a ribbon cable issue, we had power overwhelming):
Next-
Thats it for this log entry. Next up, waiting for the N64 power management board to arrive so I can get rid of this beastly power adapter, and try not to explode any batteries!
This type of project been on my bucket list for sometime, and the N64 holds a special place in my heart/memories (we all know). I've spent the last few months collected the pieces, tools, machines and (some) knowledge, and am finally ready to embark on this first "portable/custom console" project.
At this point there is no solid plan other than to just take the fundamental steps (try not to kill all the N64s), and see where this one ends up. I just want to get one working before moving on to more ambitious goals / projects. Lets go-
Chapter 0: (previously done)-
-On this N64, I (poorly) soldered new capacitors on the entire board (and power adapter). It still works, and hopefully continues to for a long long time.
-Tested playing several games, and found the ever drive wouldn't load. Troubleshooted and resolved a bad cartridge pin connection, works great now.
Chapter 1: LCD-
Good ol' Amazon sent me the 5 Inch ZJ050NA-08C 640x480 LCD Screen. I first tested it out by connecting it to my PC as my party wanted to see me try cod zombies on it (lol). I then wired up the comp video signal (and ground) to the board.
With a jamble of power adapters, it worked, so I moved on to connecting the screen power input to the n64 12v rail, right at the power in section (and after resolving a ribbon cable issue, we had power overwhelming):
Next-
Thats it for this log entry. Next up, waiting for the N64 power management board to arrive so I can get rid of this beastly power adapter, and try not to explode any batteries!