 Introducing Darth 64 , My Portable N64 - Youtube Video Added |
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 Aug 31 2008, 01:44 AM
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 A Lot of Pips!  Group: Global Moderator Posts: 3824 Joined: 15-September 05 From: Columbus, Georgia Member No.: 8656  |
Allow me to introduce my apprentice ................
DARTH 64 *edit*Added a youtube video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66gd9CKCWAU    This of course is a N64 portable. I named it the Darth 64 because my kids say it resembled the Darth Vader helmet the have  I wanted a system that was bulletproof. I bought some from the Ben Heck Forums site and the build quality was shaky to say the least. Hot glue just wasn't an option. So I used a case that I could mold into what I wanted but could still be put back together with screws. All integrated plastic parts were ABS Cement melted and fused to the original case, then hard filler bumper epoxy was used then soft fill bumper epoxy for the finishing touches. The N64 motherboard was attached using plastic stand-offs that were Abs cemented and epoxied in. Then the cart slot was attached to the motherboard with l-brackets and nuts/bolts. So everything is rock solid. Shake it or drop it and nothing will come loose or rattle. List of features: Psone screen with original backlight. Flush mounted headphone jack. 5000maH Li-Poly batteries with quick charger and protection circuit. Gamecube style joystick and d-pad. Rear shoulder buttons and twin z buttons. Cart slot relocation. All I have left to do is wet sand the case and polish it in 7 days after the paint is dry. Here's is my Plog page : http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=25815 -------------------- |
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Aug 31 2008, 02:16 AM
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 Enlightened Group: Guest Member Posts: 864 Joined: 27-June 06 From: AZ, USA Member No.: 14663 |
Awesome! I wondered if you had something going on after you pointed me to Benheck. I didnt know people were doing that. I am sure the kids are loving it.
I do have to say this, and somebody already posted it "Coolest Dad ever" for sure wait with all these projects you are spending time with your kids right? 
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Sep 2 2008, 01:02 AM
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 I Should Be Working Group: Guest Member Posts: 111 Joined: 20-May 08 Member No.: 41960 |
HOLY FRICKIN CRAP!!!!!
 I gotta make one or buy one! -------------------- 15inch PJ Finished!!!!
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Sep 2 2008, 01:11 AM
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A Lot of Pips! Group: Global Moderator Posts: 3824 Joined: 15-September 05 From: Columbus, Georgia Member No.: 8656 |
Thanks for the compliments.
And yes I am spending time with the kids. In fact they helped with the design and holding wires while I soldered....hot,hot,hot Dad 
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Sep 2 2008, 01:43 AM
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Enlightened Group: Guest Member Posts: 864 Joined: 27-June 06 From: AZ, USA Member No.: 14663 |
QUOTE (jonjandran @ Sep 1 2008, 06:11 PM)  Thanks for the compliments. And yes I am spending time with the kids. In fact they helped with the design and holding wires while I soldered....hot,hot,hot Dad Too funny my kids try to pick up the iron when its on (3 and 1.5) I had the wife helps me solder some led's one time after that she bought me a holder with alligator clips  I think that meant she was done!
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Sep 2 2008, 01:48 AM
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A Lot of Pips! Group: Global Moderator Posts: 3824 Joined: 15-September 05 From: Columbus, Georgia Member No.: 8656 |
QUOTE (sdubb @ Sep 1 2008, 09:43 PM) Too funny my kids try to pick up the iron when its on (3 and 1.5) I had the wife helps me solder some led's one time after that she bought me a holder with alligator clips I think that meant she was done!Yea I had one of those "helping hands" until my boys helped themselves to the "cool little alligator clippy thingies" . Now my helping hands are handless. 
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Sep 5 2008, 07:07 PM
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 Enlightened Group: Customer Posts: 543 Joined: 30-January 06 Member No.: 11221 |
boys..if it can be broken they will break it. if it can't be broken they will find a way to break it anyways.
i second the vote for coolest dad ever. you are teaching you kids a lot about creativity, problem solving, and the do it yourself mentality. All good qualities to have! -------------------- |
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Sep 13 2008, 07:31 AM
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I Should Be Working Group: Guest Member Posts: 179 Joined: 9-June 06 Member No.: 12866 |
Wow awesome job jonjandran!
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Sep 17 2008, 03:08 PM
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I Should Be Working Group: Guest Member Posts: 117 Joined: 9-January 08 From: IL, USA Member No.: 36176 |
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Sep 17 2008, 08:11 PM
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QUOTE (jimbo12d @ Sep 17 2008, 11:08 AM) I nominate or Mad Science hall of fame - anyone second? -------------------- 1080 MACH 1
QUOTE The proof is in the puddin', and we've got plenty of documentation to show that our members are definitely enjoying their puddin'. - Quasi - Next build in planning |
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Sep 17 2008, 11:02 PM
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 I Should Be Working Group: Guest Member Posts: 83 Joined: 24-July 07 Member No.: 31064 |
That's awesome
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Sep 17 2008, 11:06 PM
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I Should Be Working Group: Guest Member Posts: 111 Joined: 20-May 08 Member No.: 41960 |
QUOTE (insertname @ Sep 17 2008, 09:11 PM) I nominate or Mad Science hall of fame - anyone second? I second that! -------------------- 15inch PJ Finished!!!!
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Oct 19 2008, 09:56 PM
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A Lot of Pips! Group: Global Moderator Posts: 3824 Joined: 15-September 05 From: Columbus, Georgia Member No.: 8656 |
*edit*Added a youtube video :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66gd9CKCWAU -------------------- |
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Apr 29 2009, 01:30 PM
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Lab Rat Group: Guest Member Posts: 4 Joined: 20-October 08 Member No.: 46817 |
that's great.i use it.
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