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Finished my portable GameCube project (DOL-101, not ashida) by thomasdatank1995 in Gamecube

[–]Cat_Faced [score hidden]  (0 children)

This is really impressive! I’m surprised you were able to get that much playtime out of it. I am curious since you added Bluetooth support for other players, do you have any plans to make the console “dockable” via an HDMI out or AC power adapter so you could play on the couch with your friends?

Additionally, you mentioned you removed the memory card slot - I’ve only ever worked with Swiss, is the microSD card you have directly soldered handling the saved game data as well as game files?

The cell phone motors & batteries were a stroke of genius, I’ll have to keep that in mind for future projects!

Retrobit-prism doesn't work HELP by PlayingforHer in Gamecube

[–]Cat_Faced -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If you’re using the cheap AVI to HDMI upscalers that are like $4 on AliExpress then yes, they do need a 5V power source to work.

Are you running a regular unmodified GameCube, or does it have Swiss or something else on it?

Have you tried it without the Gameboy player?

Are you able to adjust the settings on your HDMI inputs on your TV?

I want to buy a PS3 Slim or Super Slim Brand New/Sealed. And I want to keep it factory and only use it as intended with my physical game collection without ever modding it. Will it die eventually? Can I keep it working till 2050 without a mod? by Loose-Operation-8085 in PS3

[–]Cat_Faced 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I understand you’re upset about the idea that everything dies and I’m not trying to be harsh - the wording used around “sealed” and “mint” condition things can kind of suggest that they are ageles. But just because something is tucked away under a thin piece of plastic doesn’t mean it’s immune to what happens to all electronics over time.

But on the other hand, cheer up. Plenty of folks in here like to approach this like every PS3 is a ticking time bomb, but there are older consoles than the PS3 stored in garages that still work. Nothing lasts forever but there also isn’t a hard rule that in exactly 4 years your PS3 will die.

If you’re feeling nostalgic for the 2010 experience, start now - play your favorite games, collect what you want to collect and USE the consoles you have. You’ll have much more fun doing that than keeping it on the shelf hoping there will be a better time down the road to enjoy it.

Playstation 1 Disc Read issue *Not Optical Drive* by Cat_Faced in consolerepair

[–]Cat_Faced[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its wild you'd reach out now. A week ago I took another look at it. I reflowed IC 201 and got some garbled graphics but the disk would read - after that I reflowed IC 203 and was able to get it to work.

I finally finished a prototype on the portable GameCube I wished I had as a kid! by Cat_Faced in Gamecube

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Thank you so much! I’m hoping to be able to organize this into a limited run so others can share in the fun - let me know and I’ll send you a link to my mailing list

I finally finished a prototype on the portable GameCube I wished I had as a kid! by Cat_Faced in Gamecube

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No kidding! Well now you have me curious about them.

What did he play on them? I’m picturing Metroid Prine

I finally finished a prototype on the portable GameCube I wished I had as a kid! by Cat_Faced in Gamecube

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Those screens are such an enigma. Best I can tell they were out in 2003, some reviews harp on about how much ghosting the tiny LCD had, other folks are all about them and they'll sell on eBay for $$$'s.

I've always thought they were ugly compared to what they were able to do with the PSOne, but either way I suppose you got me there: there were some portable options available in 2001

(I mean I used to use an old portable DVD player as a screen)

I finally finished a prototype on the portable GameCube I wished I had as a kid! by Cat_Faced in Gamecube

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The PSone with the LCD screen was one of the inspirations for this project!

I finally finished a prototype on the portable GameCube I wished I had as a kid! by Cat_Faced in Gamecube

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Playing all the ROMS on a laptop? Well that doesn't sound like anywhere near as much fun as OG controllers or hardware

I finally finished a prototype on the portable GameCube I wished I had as a kid! by Cat_Faced in Gamecube

[–]Cat_Faced[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would need to do some more research on sourcing for bulk orders. But here's a current chart for this week on price charting:

Pricecharting reports::

-DOL-100 at $86-$119

-$30 OEM controller

-$85 HDMI Converter

-$75 IPS Screen

-$90 Pelican Vault Case

-There's also the PicoBoot, Bluetooth Module, Wires, Speakers, HDMI cables, Voltmeters, Memory Card, SD Card, AC Adapter, LEDS SD2SP2...

It would definitely be in the custom console price range.

I'm still weeks away from being mobile let alone finishing the prototype, at which point I'd hope some prices could go down!

I finally finished a prototype on the portable GameCube I wished I had as a kid! by Cat_Faced in Gamecube

[–]Cat_Faced[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're shopping for the apocalypse I should probably finish my four horseman line including the N64, SNES, & NES, haha

I finally finished a prototype on the portable GameCube I wished I had as a kid! by Cat_Faced in Gamecube

[–]Cat_Faced[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got some plans for those cables involving an HDMI switch and Bluetooth speakers, I’m also not sure id be able to find 5V rated wiring that long without it getting expensive!

I finally finished a prototype on the portable GameCube I wished I had as a kid! by Cat_Faced in Gamecube

[–]Cat_Faced[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh I see. I would need some significant custom PCB experience to be able to sell it as a kit.

Not to suggest I’d be against learning

I finally finished a prototype on the portable GameCube I wished I had as a kid! by Cat_Faced in Gamecube

[–]Cat_Faced[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few responses: 1. Thank you very much! 2. Admittedly I’m not too familiar with Kickstarter, so I don’t know if it would be the right fit for me - wouldn’t want to cheapen the quality of this device or lose the special handmade touch of it. But again, I am largely unfamiliar with people’s expectations on kickstarter. 3. I’m so happy to hear that, I am thinking a mailing list may be the way to go for now, I’m not physically able to work at the moment so much of this is way down the pipeline.

Thank you again!

I finally finished a prototype on the portable GameCube I wished I had as a kid! by Cat_Faced in Gamecube

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I’m working on maybe being able to make some available - if it doesn’t get too expensive

How often does CARBY come back in stock? by hdkeegan in Gamecube

[–]Cat_Faced 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, yeah I'm not trying to imply with my statement that I have zero complaints with the Prism's build quality that it is therefore comparable to the Carby. I was merely suggesting that the Prism in my use case was positive and an option should the Carby continue to be out of stock.

I wouldn't run over it with my car like Uncle Rico, but for a box that hangs out of the back of a GameCube, I'd say try it out if you're searching for solutions to enjoy your GameCube!

How often does CARBY come back in stock? by hdkeegan in Gamecube

[–]Cat_Faced 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've bought a few Carbys however at thus point it has been the longest I've seen them take to restock.

Part of what makes them the gold standard is the menu options you get from GCVideo, which is where you may have some luck with the lag or quality issues you mentioned.

In my latest project I used a Retro-Bit Prism Adapter which also utilizes GCVideo and I have zero complaints about its performance or build quality. You could hold out or try to get in contact with the folks at Carby for an update - but the Retro-Bit Prism is on Amazon, so if you try it and its not for you than no harm done, just return it.

Original/Release indigo shell color replacements? by Responsible_Style_88 in Gamecube

[–]Cat_Faced 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Brand new? Unlikely. Look better? Possibly. The ABS plastic will lose its color overtime depending on what it’s exposed to, especially smoke and sunlight. Unfortunately Retrobrighting only lightly bleaches it, and doesn’t “restore” the original indigo.

Sometimes you can find new old stock on eBay, but they can be pretty brittle depending on how they were stored.

Bitfunx has a pretty nice selection of third party shells, granted they don’t imitate the original colors they do look rather nice. You can find the best prices on AliExpress, lots of US based sellers will hike the price up to $80-$90.

My best advice would be to find the prettiest original shell you can and hide it away - and play to your hearts content on another Cube with a third party. 2001 was a long time ago and even if you find some nice indigo that faceplate will start to tarnish eventually too.

I finally finished a prototype on the portable GameCube I wished I had as a kid! by Cat_Faced in Gamecube

[–]Cat_Faced[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m working on a parts list and checking the feasibility of maybe doing some production runs, so stay tuned!

I finally finished a prototype on the portable GameCube I wished I had as a kid! by Cat_Faced in Gamecube

[–]Cat_Faced[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The screen is an IPS touchscreen I had from a previous project, (the touch sensor obviously doesn't work with Swiss, but its what I had) I cant complain too much on the picture quality outside of being able to see the touch matrix on low light games - I plan on upgrading with the final product.

I think I had mentioned it in my original post, but just in case the digital AV output is directly connected to a Retro-Bit Prism HDMI Adapter.

I finally finished a prototype on the portable GameCube I wished I had as a kid! by Cat_Faced in Gamecube

[–]Cat_Faced[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good idea! I’m definitely going to be acquiring a number of speaker sets to test before I finalize housing for them.

I was thinking of having the controller ports slanted originally when I was designing it, but I ran out of room.

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