Question GBA SP redesign

[IAMKINGOFKEYBOARDS]

Genuine question. I want to make a GBA SP that uses the slider mechanism like the PSP go uses, or those old blackberry phones. How should I even begin to design that? If you've seen my posts you know I am a die-hard franken-caser. Problem is, I have no 3d cad skills, and this project can't be built any other way. Would love some advice on this.

 

[GreaterMichiganModding]

Genuine question. I want to make a GBA SP that uses the slider mechanism like the PSP go uses, or those old blackberry phones. How should I even begin to design that? If you've seen my posts you know I am a die-hard franken-caser. Problem is, I have no 3d cad skills, and this project can't be built any other way. Would love some advice on this.

disassemble devices that sue that

 

[Customledmods]

I used it in my Wii portable that I was working on here, you can buy the psp go slide mechanism online

Worklog - [2024 Contest Entry] WII GOmega

features Psp go style First portable with slide feature? PSP go analogs (if I can get them to work) if not joycon analogs Custom pcb carrier board to hold all 4Layertech boards Omega trim Custom fan possibly 3.5” hdmi display with glass cover (might look into the laminated lcd) Batteries i have...

www.bitbuilt.net

 

[randomguy]

Damn,@Customledmods I was having this project in mind for the summer contest but I needed to choose between that and the Wiirtop.Anyway,have you finish it?

 

[IAMKINGOFKEYBOARDS]

The PSP go slider was what I had in mind, just couldn't figure out how to get one. Thanks for the link.

 

[Kamp]

Keep in mind that you'll need a about 70mm of travel in the mechanism in order for the screen portion to clear the buttons.
It's tough to find an off the shell part that has that much, so you may need to design your own mechanism.

As far as the 3D modeling goes, I'd recommend looking at some Fusion tutorial online.
There's tons of great examples that will help you get started.
When you get to modeling, you can use Wesk's 3D scans of the SP in the Scan Repository as a reference: https://bitbuilt.net/forums/threads/gba-sp-shell-scan.4769/
Best of luck!