Worklog PS2BOY

[Customledmods]

“Ah shit here we go again”

working on new ps2 portable using a leftover gboy housing,

this time around I have to go old school and take out the old dusty tools since my 3d printer gave out on me a while back.

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I want to thank @Retro95 for printing some parts for me to be able to use on this build.

I also reused some leftover pcbs from @Dustin Fisher and wired up this tiny ps2 controller I had, I tested the controller and it works with joycon analogs.

The only work that needed to be done to the top shell was the left analog I sanded the edges to be able to fit my analog in a different orientation.

For the back I added some gray soft buttons and made some small adjustments to fit another button for L1.

 

[Y2K]

 

[Retro95]

That's freaking SWEEEET!

Glad I could help out another hobbyist. I can't wait to see this thing progress.

 

[Customledmods]

Tiny update I just wanted to say that this is considered to me a weekend project and updates will be slow.

I changed the buttons to these resin ones and clear dpad.

I’ve also added the lcd, but I still don’t know if I should use hdmi or vga or the Shinobi scaler what do you guys suggest best video quality.

 

[Retro95]

Oh wow it's beautiful! I really love those buttons. They look like little gummies.

VGA would probably be plenty on a screen that size.

If you went VGA, then you could also add an electron Shepard VGA to HDMI converter board so you can do video out to a TV.

Cant wait to see more progress!

 

[Customledmods]

Oh wow it's beautiful! I really love those buttons. They look like little gummies.

VGA would probably be plenty on a screen that size.

If you went VGA, then you could also add an electron Shepard VGA to HDMI converter board so you can do video out to a TV.

Cant wait to see more progress!

Thanks I thought about doing the hdmi out on a portable so I picked up a board a while back maybe I’ll use it on this portable.

 

[Y2K]

Thanks I thought about doing the hdmi out on a portable so I picked up a board a while back maybe I’ll use it on this portable. View attachment 29424

Analog2HDMI would be one way to go but it does draw roughly 1.5W on 5V - something to consider as that is definitely not a negligible amount of power, but it's less compared to something like Shinobi Scaler, so it's probably your best option.
Unfortunately, that 3.5in display driver doesn't accept 15KHz sources by default, and considering a lot of PS2 games don't support 480p, Analog2HDMI is probably your best option. I'm currently looking into a custom firmware option to allow 15KHz on that driver, but its been slow going. I'll get in touch with you if I figure it out, as that would be your best option in the end.

 

[Customledmods]

Analog2HDMI would be one way to go but it does draw roughly 1.5W on 5V - something to consider as that is definitely not a negligible amount of power, but it's less compared to something like Shinobi Scaler, so it's probably your best option.
Unfortunately, that 3.5in display driver doesn't accept 15KHz sources by default, and considering a lot of PS2 games don't support 480p, Analog2HDMI is probably your best option. I'm currently looking into a custom firmware option to allow 15KHz on that driver, but its been slow going. I'll get in touch with you if I figure it out, as that would be your best option in the end.

Thanks for the suggestion and info also looking forward.

 

[cfc_12]

Thanks I thought about doing the hdmi out on a portable so I picked up a board a while back maybe I’ll use it on this portable. View attachment 29424

I have tried this.

The screen goes on and off.

It's not stable unless you stretch out the fcc cable and it doesn't get bend or folded when inside the portable.

That's why I switched back to using VGA screens again because of this.

 

[ohkin86]

I just want to briefly demonstrate the PCB, I need some time to improve its wiring, and then make a sample for testing,

 

[Customledmods]

Yes that’ll work.

 

[Customledmods]

Tiny update

I finally was able to trim my motherboard I just need to test it to make sure it works.

test fitted it in the case and it fits perfect. I will also be using my analog2hdmi adapter thanks @Y2K for the suggestion.

I hope to get most of the soldering done this upcoming Weekend since it’ll be a 3 day weekend from work.

 

[Customledmods]

Update

my ps2 trim works I was also able to undervolt my regulator board thanks to @thedrew for helping me with that.

I soldered on my memory card and confirm it works.

next I will connect my usb drive and set motherboard in its place.

 

[thedrew]

Awesome, looking good!

 

[Stitches]

undervolt

 

[Customledmods]

Update

Sorry it’s been some time since last post, I soldered my memory card and got a game to load

I then glued my usb adapter to bottom of shell, I also added the vol +/- buttons in place of the standoffs I removed,I also added the regulator button on top left.

I’ll post another update soon next thing on my list is to solder my audio amp.

 

[RegDogg]

Loving this project so far, keep it up!

 

[E-M-I]

I literally was thinking the other day about a ps2 inside a gboy, awesome work dude!

 

[Customledmods]

I literally was thinking the other day about a ps2 inside a gboy, awesome work dude!

Thanks

 

[Customledmods]

does anyone have suggestions on where I should place my select button?

I didn’t want to make a hole in the front shell right above the start since I think it’ll look ugly.