So here is a little "update".. I've finished up some Rev.1 PCBs & designed my first flex PCB. it allows mounting two RAM chips on the n64.. so i can repair a few stock n64 boards.
But before i can order a new PCB batch i need to do some work on the PCB.. as it tourns out, my 3.5" inch screen...
Some of your solder joints look pretty good (the on the PSU mostly), others look like they could need some more heat/solder/flux
6-layers can be bitchy.. make sure to sand very very well atleast up to 800~1k grid. even then the lowest voltage can have like 6 ohms to GND which should be fine...
How are you going to provide airflow through your heatsinks? I guess if you just pack them into a print, they wouldn't do much cooling & the bracket might even melt.
You could also better spread the heat by using a single copper sheet that connects all ICs/heatsinks.
Anyways you seem to be on...
I'm totally hyped to tell you that the "LibreHDMi" & "VGA-Dock" PCBs are tested & working :mrgreen:
Somebody [TM] swapped the IN/Out Labels tho..
Anyways...
Good News: We got a working PD & PMS :)
Sadly the PMS is still missing the 5V reg cause i bought the wrong footprint -.-''
Anyway, here are some beautyshots
JLC did a good job with the cascaded-pads.. except for the PMS where they are not plated.. (maybe i set the edge cut wrong) but...
While waiting for the PCBs and parts to arrive, i reworked the game pak slot. feels like it works more reliable now, too..
Also check out how cool wii caps look on this n64 :D
Today.. i'm kinda happy how the front turned out so far :)
The back still needs some work.. like... SHOULDER BUTTONS!1 .... O.O
Anyways this time i'm going to use some resin printed buttons, so it's gonne be great!
Luckily Morty jumped in so i could take a break