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I relocated both the 5GHz GamePad module and the 2.4GHz WiFi module! Both worked first try-- if you keep the wires short and neat, it's really not bad. @Crazzyleprechaun has also done these relocations on his test mobo, so we know it's replicable! Connectors wired up under the microscope. The...

Ok, if you remove and bypass Q1077 and Q1078 as shown, you no longer need any PGOOD jumper wires near the ABLIC. Explanation: 1.25V/5V PGOOD enables Q1077 to provide 3.3V to the video encoder and DRH. 3.3V/12V PGOOD enables Q1078 to provide 1.5V to the Latte. Added bonus is that the...

I've made some major progress! Time for an info dump. Big news! WUP-50s only draw ~9A on the 1V line. This is 5 to 6 amps less than a WUP-01! So it appears there was a dieshrink (or some other silicon optimization) on the later revs with smaller MCMs. 1A @ 1V = 1W, so this is a ~6W power save...

Big ups to @Crazzyleprechaun for inspiring me to get back in the Wii U zone! I de_Fused a WUP-01 and set it to autoboot into Aroma. This is currently the best softmod setup for a Wii U in my opinion. By installing Tiramisu, then Aroma, and configuring minute to autoboot into IOSU, you get a...

I like that method of shorting PIO0 and PIO1 to GND for perma-VGA! Very clever

ShinyQuagsire has been making huge headway with the softmodding side of things, which has big implications for the hardware: Thanks to his Wii U modchip (which uses the de_Fuse exploit he discovered), the disc drive has been entirely patched out and is no longer required for boot...

Woohoo, the Dreamcast is getting some love! A VA2.1 based portable will be super unique. Keep up the good work! The sillkscreen on the UT-HDMI035 driver board is incorrect-- H-Sync and V-Sync are swapped. Maybe that's the cause of your issues? You did say you got VGA working on it with your...

AVEFlex is now fully open-source on GitHub! This is a revamped version that has improved grounding, cleaned-up routing, and widened spacing between passives to make assembly easier. The GitHub repo includes the EAGLE schematic and board files, BOM, iPCB JSON, and ready-to-order teardropped...

Super cool! Your PS2 work is awesome, so I know this will be a great portable. We're in the middle of a PS1 renaissance! :D

@thedrew has tried all manner of exotic methods of removing the GPU without stressing it thermally. That includes grinding away the motherboard from behind, both mechanically and with a laser cutter. Also, both Drew and @Aurelio have cut out the mobo around the GPU to reduce the thermal mass...

Thanks guys! :D You might've noticed the thread name changed. Originally I was going to name the portable "PS Hana", since hana (하나) means "one" in Korean. But then @StonedEdge mentioned that hanami parties in Japan were happening for the first time since COVID. And with my Wii portable named...

OK, time to wrap up this retroactive worklog. I got the case design mostly blocked out by March 6. My primary goal was to minimize the bezels around the 5" 640x480 screen. Pretty happy with the results! Despite my best efforts I could not fit dual analog sticks AND large front-facing speakers...

All remaining screens have been shipped, along with the Shinobi Scalers! Check your DMs on the forums or Discord for tracking info.

Just shipped out all (paid-for) Shinobi Scalers! Check your DMs here on the forums or on Discord for tracking info. Each one was tested with RGBs from a SNES Jr. and the group buy LCD, using press-fit pin headers (no soldering). The 0.1uF decoupling caps for the SDRAM are not populated. You...

I just shipped out all screen-only orders! If you ordered just LCDs and no Shinobi Scalers, check your forum DMs or Discord for your tracking number. Some technical info about these screens, for those interested: Just like the Wisecoco screens, composite video input is NOT enabled in the...

DM'd you! All Shinobis are claimed now.

Yeesh, sorry for the delay. Been busy with work and the LCD buy. There's been a minor Shinobi schedule slip for a couple reasons: 1. Realized I ordered the wrong ferrites for the output filters; yes, I could just bridge the pads, but that might degrade video quality and I don't want to do...

Everyone pre-paid for their screens, so there aren't any extras for me to sell. Sorry! I can coordinate a second group buy later on if there's enough interest (~20pcs or more).

The screens arrived! This is the true wholesale experience-- very different from resellers like Wisecoco! The PCBs are v-scored but not fully singulated and the LCDs are still in their trays. I'm going to test a couple screens and then start packaging them up. Should be able to begin...

After working through some customs stuff with the seller over the weekend, they finally shipped the screens today! :awesome: I've been prepping in the meantime... should be able to get everything mailed out to you guys rapid-fire once the LCDs arrive.