Worklog 2DC

[Gman]

I am building a Dreamcast portable for the summer competition. My plan is to document most of the progress in a youtube video series. Here's episode 1

I've already got the I2S audio amplifier working on the dreamcast as well as custom regulators measuring the power to around 7 watts not too bad. I'm also working on a dreamcast controller emulator (aka DC+). It seems I've got the basic controller functionality working, it's time to make a new test pcb for testing it in game with full controls. Next I need to study the VMU display and memory.

The case will be modeled after the 2DS which I think is perfect since the Dreamcast has 2 screens.

 

[Blackheart]

Good luck!

 

[ThePuffpuff30]

Seriously love this idea. Can't wait to see it!

 

[Al3x Portugal]

Wow! very incredible !!! I really liked the design ... Dreamcas is one of my favorite consoles, it's a shame we do not have a lot of them, but I'm loving it so far ... please take the project forward, I'll be hitting ...

 

[mknrls]

this is going to be dope! cant wait!

 

[Gman]

Been a while but I've been making good progress. The dreamcast controller emulator seems fully operational (besides VMU capabilities). I aught to make a new WIP video soon since I did promise..

It is not so easy playing it on the table but you get the idea.. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_Kmc5S5dYxoTdhebtDlzaSz5Gz2Uxj4D

The controller pcb is based on a PIC32MZ (dreamcast controller emulator) which has 2 I2C slaves: LM49450 for digital audio, and a DAC for screen controls. Both are functioning. It also has 2 SPI devices: 128KB FRAM (memory card emulation), and .96" OLED display (VMU emulation and other features). I'm working on those two parts next. I admit my bit-banged maple bus receive code can only handle receiving one word at the moment. I need to figure out how to make it more flexible, but it is a difficult protocol -- I'm on it.

 

[Cradiak]

Dreamcast is my favorite system, I’m so excited for this build!!

 

[Gman]

Hi,

The 2DC prototype is built up. This will not be the final color scheme but I really dig it.

Everything seems to fit well so it's looking in good shape for a final assembly soon.

I recently acquired a Form2 which I've been having a blast with. So rather ordering the buttons from Shapeways I was able to print them myself and then mold them.

Gummiesss

 

[darkwing]

Those buttons look so cool!

 

[Pacal]

Those buttons look amazing,I’m getting myself an anycubic photon next week and I can’t wait to start printing

 

[Nold]

... fuck.. i've just noticed, that i not only "copied" your Razer design, but also the "2DC" name - lmao
See it as a "Gman tribute" project, I mean without you, it wouldn't even possible


//Edit:
Can somebody plz throw a "this is flipping hot" meme in here - cause i can't find an appropriate one, for this awesomeness! I already love the prototype - can't wait for the final design!.. O.O"

 

[LOCtroviser]

Hot damn! You keep on upping your level Gman.

It's looks amazing

 

[Gman]

It is complete!!!

 

[Blackheart]

*chants for a video*
Video, video , video!!
Lol

 

[fibbef]

That texture is from a print??? O_o

 

[Gman]

That texture is from a print??? O_o

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It's the prusa powder coated PEI bed sheet

 

[Noah]

mfw watching this all come together

 

[The_Smeags]

It's the prusa powder coated PEI bed sheet

Isn't that similar to what poly case does with their enclosures? (Texture-wise) looks good

 

[StonedEdge]

I can’t help myself...