Discussion My First N64 Portable

[Skeletonicus]

Since early childhood, the Nintendo 64 has always been my favourite console, and after having a spare one suffer case damage when I transported it on a family trip, I've searched for a better way to play my favourite console on the go, and one day, I discovered N64 portables, huge shoutouts to shank and gman, whose channels introduced me to the concept of portable making.

Related skills:
-I can 3D model
-I can weld (learning to solder too)
-Enthusiastic

The plan:
My plan is to make a Portable N64 inside of a custom case based on the Wii U gamepad (narrowed down to fit 4:3 screen, removing the right stick and adding places for the c-buttons, etc), without trimming the N64 motherboard if possible.

I have a basic parts list, although I'm not sure what else I may need:
-3D printer (or at least easy access to one)
-N64 (purchased)
-5" 4:3 display
-Expansion pak
-64amp
-64pms
-batteries
-cooling kit
-soldering iron
-oem N64 controller
-a lot of wire
-Resin casting stuff (for the buttons)

I'm very new to this stuff, sorry

 

[MomSpaghetti]

It's good that you know what you need to start your journey, but in my opinion, the most you need is dedication, you will fail a lot, but you just need to pick up and continue, a lot of portables just die midway.

I look forward to what you have in mind!

 

[Skeletonicus]

Been a while since my previous post, life gets in the way, as does mental illness.

I now possess more of the parts required to build this, but not all of them.

I have:
-PIF relocation part
-expansion pak
-console
-screen
-cooling kit
-plenty of oem controllers to use

I need:
-3d printer or easy access to one
-64PMS
-64AMP
-better soldering equipment

I'm still just as enthusiastic as before, and hopeful that i will be able to obtain the remaining parts that i need!

 

[Luke]

PIF relocation part - I'm wondering, are you planning on doing a pretty small N64 trim? I ask because you had mentioned that you were going to try to avoid trimming the motherboard if possible.

Looking forward to seeing your progress!

 

[Skeletonicus]

PIF relocation part - I'm wondering, are you planning on doing a pretty small N64 trim? I ask because you had mentioned that you were going to try to avoid trimming the motherboard if possible.

Looking forward to seeing your progress!

I changed my mind on the lack of trimming long ago lol. I will trim the motherboard, and I bought a PIF breakout board just in case I want to try an advanced trim someday, but for now, a simpler trim will do!