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  1. KamenSqwirl

    Question Saving Files (scrapes, cfg, etc) to SSD

    Back again. I'm still in the planning stage, so: I'm considering going a different route with the controller now. I've got a knock-off wired Switch controller that I've been using with my Pi for a while now and I like it. Turns out its absurdly easy to disassemble as well. Its got big juicy...
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    Worklog The Retro Dream - RetroPie in a Dreamcast VMU

    OOooo. This is a cool idea! Can't wait to see it.
  3. KamenSqwirl

    Question "GameGirl" GameBoy Color Screen Protector

    Exactly what I needed. I'm going to order several when he has more lol
  4. KamenSqwirl

    Worklog The Beginning: a.k.a. I dont know how to solder

    Alright. I have trimmed and sanded down the board (the pictures attached are before I sanded or cleaned it up) to what I think is a pretty good size, and it fits just right into the item I want to use as my case. I wasn't originally going to trim this far so this drastically changes my plans...
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    Question Saving Files (scrapes, cfg, etc) to SSD

    That explains why I couldnt find the information that i was looking for, I was searching for the wrong thing. This will do it for me, I think. Thanks!
  6. KamenSqwirl

    Question Saving Files (scrapes, cfg, etc) to SSD

    Second question: I've seen very little documentation about wiring up joycon sticks to be used as analogs in portable projects. I have.... a great deal... laying around. Any information on that would be appreciated too.
  7. KamenSqwirl

    Question Saving Files (scrapes, cfg, etc) to SSD

    Hey Guys and Girls, I have a raspberry 4 that I've been using in a cabinet for a bit, and now I want to move it to a portable. Everything is going well so far, but it keeps running out of space. I have a 64gb card to boot from and a 5tb SSD that I have my roms/etc mounted on. The problem is...
  8. KamenSqwirl

    Worklog The Beginning: a.k.a. I dont know how to solder

    Im thinking that i should give trimming the board (at least for practice) a go now. I wonder what the chances are that I may find and trim away the problem lol. Basically, is it possible that with a complete trim, the board may work again?
  9. KamenSqwirl

    Worklog The Beginning: a.k.a. I dont know how to solder

    Thanks Smeags, I appreciate the info. I'm going to try it when I rewire it. So! I haven't given up. I'm currently (like right this second) desoldering my mess and cleaning the board. I'm pretty sure I shorted it, and unless I fixed it without noticing when I desoldered the cart relocation...
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    Worklog The Beginning: a.k.a. I dont know how to solder

    So.... I rewired/redid my cartridge relocation and finally plugged it in and started it up. There was a little 'POP' and then the red indicator light slowly faded away.... Looks like I shorted it... :< Next I'll try to see if I can bring it back and try my best to fix the solder joints that I...
  11. KamenSqwirl

    Worklog The Beginning: a.k.a. I dont know how to solder

    Turns out its both lol. And now that I look at it again, it seems small enough to be redundant to try and trim it, I guess.... EDIT: [Added new photo] I did some more soldering last night and I have another question. First, I'm likely going to have to re-solder parts of it as I trim and test...
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    Worklog The Beginning: a.k.a. I dont know how to solder

    I have another question (im still working on the cart, and my next step is to start trimming), about the screen this time. I ordered this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019GQS3UC (because cheap), and it seems to work well (so far). I'm curious as to whether or not the board can be...
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    Worklog The Beginning: a.k.a. I dont know how to solder

    I've made progress with the soldering and got some practice in on other (work-related) projects recently, I'll update the worklog on that soon. Next I want to work on the wiring and battery. Now, I've seen the BOM and know what I can purchase one, but I have a big slew of electronics just...
  14. KamenSqwirl

    Question PSP Mods

    I couldn't decide if this should go here or in the Sony forum, but in the end I chose here. So, I've stumbled across a metric buttload of (mostly faulty) PSPs and gotten a few back in working order. I've added some to The Collection as is, but I want to mod one of them. So my question is this...
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    Worklog The Beginning: a.k.a. I dont know how to solder

    Oh, don't worry lol, Im gonna trim it further than that. I just got another motherboard recently, so I feel a bit more at ease about making mistakes. xD And yes, I'm working with a super cheapo Wal-Mart soldering iron and (rather) large wiring lol. Guess I should step up and switch to magnet...
  16. KamenSqwirl

    Question "GameGirl" GameBoy Color Screen Protector

    That may be my best option... and I have a spare or two lying around to attempt on.
  17. KamenSqwirl

    Worklog The Beginning: a.k.a. I dont know how to solder

    So I started work on my N64P (yet to be named). Its been slow going, but I'm making a bit of progress each day. I've ordered/found (most of) my parts and so far I've only broken down the board. In the pic, I've marked (a tiny bit of) where I'm going to cut. But I want to get the cart relocation...
  18. KamenSqwirl

    Question "GameGirl" GameBoy Color Screen Protector

    Hi all, So, I'm looking into modding (just a shell and button replacement) a GBC to give to my niece. And I wanted to make it a 'GameGirl', rather than a Gameboy. Of course, I cant find a mockup at the moment (I'll post one in an edit when I find it), but basically, I need to find a GBC screen...
  19. KamenSqwirl

    Discussion Helpful Food Budgeting

    Wow. Best stumble-upon thread ever! I'm living on my own now and haven't caught the hang of it yet and I went the Ramen route every time to save money on groceries. Not anymore lol. Wish we had had home ec still.
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