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

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?

HOLY FRICKIN CRAP!!!!!
I gotta make one or buy one!

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!

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.

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!

Wow awesome job jonjandran!

Your on engadget!

http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/17/darth-6...breathes-funny/

I nominate or Mad Science hall of fame - anyone second?

That's awesome

I second that!

*edit*Added a youtube video :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66gd9CKCWAU

that's great.i use it.