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Just to preface, I’m such a noob at this stuff I don’t even know what most of the terms mean.
I’ve been researching for about a month now, looking for info, a guide, or even a finished product where an N64 and a projector have been put in one case. I’ve found many handheld versions, and even one monitor version. But there’s nothing on projectors, not even whether or not it’s even feasible.
My basic idea is exactly how it sounds, one box that’s a projector and game console in one. If I had more knowledge on this stuff, I’d try to make it still function as a normal projector with multiple inputs, but I think I’ll stick to the basics for now. I haven’t browsed this forum long, so if there’s something like that somewhere I’d be very grateful for a link to it. If not, there are a few questions I have.
1. Type of projector.
I’m not looking for top of the line image quality. In fact, my budget is somewhat limited. Just something small, cheap, and something that does the game’s graphics justice. I know modern displays mess up the graphics of old consoles, and I assume that goes for projectors too.
2. Which/ what type of power supply and how to connect everything things to it.
3. What to use as/ how to make a case.
The majority of stuff I’ve looked at use 3D printed pieces to build the case, which is something I just don’t have access too. It shouldn’t be too hard to weld some metal bits together, but I’m worried that might mess up the electrical components if I jerryrig something together. I can obviously insulate it but I want to do it properly.
4. Connect the N64 to the projector.
I was hoping to get some really short set of vga cables and just connect it regularly inside the case, but I don’t think that’s recommended or possible with the proprietary connector on the console.
5. RGB modding?
I’ve seen this term used when talking about n64 mods, so I want to know what it is and if it is necessary. I’d rather do as little meddling with the components as possible.
If there’s anything else I need to know or understand before starting, please let me now. Thank you in advance.
I’ve been researching for about a month now, looking for info, a guide, or even a finished product where an N64 and a projector have been put in one case. I’ve found many handheld versions, and even one monitor version. But there’s nothing on projectors, not even whether or not it’s even feasible.
My basic idea is exactly how it sounds, one box that’s a projector and game console in one. If I had more knowledge on this stuff, I’d try to make it still function as a normal projector with multiple inputs, but I think I’ll stick to the basics for now. I haven’t browsed this forum long, so if there’s something like that somewhere I’d be very grateful for a link to it. If not, there are a few questions I have.
1. Type of projector.
I’m not looking for top of the line image quality. In fact, my budget is somewhat limited. Just something small, cheap, and something that does the game’s graphics justice. I know modern displays mess up the graphics of old consoles, and I assume that goes for projectors too.
2. Which/ what type of power supply and how to connect everything things to it.
3. What to use as/ how to make a case.
The majority of stuff I’ve looked at use 3D printed pieces to build the case, which is something I just don’t have access too. It shouldn’t be too hard to weld some metal bits together, but I’m worried that might mess up the electrical components if I jerryrig something together. I can obviously insulate it but I want to do it properly.
4. Connect the N64 to the projector.
I was hoping to get some really short set of vga cables and just connect it regularly inside the case, but I don’t think that’s recommended or possible with the proprietary connector on the console.
5. RGB modding?
I’ve seen this term used when talking about n64 mods, so I want to know what it is and if it is necessary. I’d rather do as little meddling with the components as possible.
If there’s anything else I need to know or understand before starting, please let me now. Thank you in advance.
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