Booshman
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Hi, I've been doing some research over the last few weeks and still have a few things that I hope maybe some of you can answer for me. I've done a lot of reading and I don't believe these questions have been answered elsewhere, but please excuse me if they have and I missed them.
This is my first post after a little bit of lurking, so nice to meet you all and thanks in advance for any help you may offer.
For my build I have decided I want to retain the full funtionality of the console as well a making it handheld. So I am keeping the original 4 controller ports and the TV out.
1) I am going to RGB mod the console so I can use it with my SNES setup, which runs from scart to a YUV converter, to HDTV. Does this mean I can then connect to an RGB compatible TFT and get an RGB picture without any other modification or added components? Or am I stuck with composite?
2) Is it easy enough to relocate the AV out port? I really want to keep it, but it protrudes a good 25mm off the top of the board. I'm thinking I can just break it off and solder wire between the motherboard pins and the 12 metal strips on the av out. Is it that straight forward? If this is possible is there a maximum wire length I need to take into consideration so there are no picture or sound issues?
3) To save space I am thinking I can move the controller ports up the motherboard (11mm or so), by running wires from board to the backs of the controller and cutting off much of the excess. Will this work?
Here's a few mockups of how I think I could procede, again input is appreciated.
A) With the adjustments I mention in my questions.
B) Similar but with some trimming to the board. Would this effect the RGB output or is it just a case of wiring to elsewhere on the board.
C) Even more trimming, plus the cartrige slot is bent at 90degrees to save more space. With the original AV and power pins removed, is there a guide to where alternative connections can be made?
This is my first post after a little bit of lurking, so nice to meet you all and thanks in advance for any help you may offer.
For my build I have decided I want to retain the full funtionality of the console as well a making it handheld. So I am keeping the original 4 controller ports and the TV out.
1) I am going to RGB mod the console so I can use it with my SNES setup, which runs from scart to a YUV converter, to HDTV. Does this mean I can then connect to an RGB compatible TFT and get an RGB picture without any other modification or added components? Or am I stuck with composite?
2) Is it easy enough to relocate the AV out port? I really want to keep it, but it protrudes a good 25mm off the top of the board. I'm thinking I can just break it off and solder wire between the motherboard pins and the 12 metal strips on the av out. Is it that straight forward? If this is possible is there a maximum wire length I need to take into consideration so there are no picture or sound issues?
3) To save space I am thinking I can move the controller ports up the motherboard (11mm or so), by running wires from board to the backs of the controller and cutting off much of the excess. Will this work?
Here's a few mockups of how I think I could procede, again input is appreciated.
A) With the adjustments I mention in my questions.
B) Similar but with some trimming to the board. Would this effect the RGB output or is it just a case of wiring to elsewhere on the board.
C) Even more trimming, plus the cartrige slot is bent at 90degrees to save more space. With the original AV and power pins removed, is there a guide to where alternative connections can be made?
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