Model Remixed PS2 Ultra Slim cases for SCPH-79001 & Dummy Memory Cards

[Androxilogin]

As mentioned in the project thread, I've edited Wesk's files to use a cheap Arduino Micro SD module rather than chopping up an SD Micro to full sized adapter. I've had bad experiences with those in the past so I wanted to avoid them completely. What these are more durable, there is one setback- the module doesn't have an ACK connection so wiring up a switch would have to be done differently. For my build, this is fine because I wired up an internal Nyko memory card and don't plan on using the ports ever. So I also made some dummy memory card placeholders. Also, please note that the memory card placeholder was intended to be a semi-permanent solution in my build. It's not intended to be inserted and removed easily. You'll most likely have to open up your case in order to remove it once plugged in.

Now, my board was a SCPH-79001, so it was basically the same other than the lid detection switch was actually part of the power button board. The reset line was the same to get function from the board but that portion of the board was missing completely. So I created a simple spacer in order to place a tactile switch such as this one with a 5-8mm pole in the center of the same location.

As for the case, I've remixed two different versions. One with the hole for the intended memory card switch by the original author and one without.

And so, the Micro SD card slot cover:

Hopefully this is useful for someone.

 

[ajthenoob]

Awesome mods! By the way, is there any way to restore original power button functionality?

 

[Androxilogin]

Awesome mods! By the way, is there any way to restore original power button functionality?

Do you mean like remove the original power button from the PCB of the SCPH-79001? Maybe extremely carefully, but odds are you're going to melt it trying to get it off of there. As for the wiring, it's the same as found in the project thread. You just have to provide a tactile switch in place of where it would normally be and wire it to ground.