Well I'm new to this,I know literally nothing. But i'm really determined to build a portable Dreamcast.
I guess I just need to know everything I'll need to build one. I already have the dreamcast itself so thats probably the only thing I won't need.If there's a tutorial already here could I get a link? Yeah sorry if I sound stupid here,I'm just new to this but i've wanted to build one for along time.
Thanks.
How do i to build a Portable Dreamcast?
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- AngelArm1110
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Re: How do i to build a Portable Dreamcast?
i dont think there are any actual guides out there parsay, but if you check out other DCps built here, you might be able to uncover a few pointers.
first of all ur gonna wanna look around this site to get some of the fundamentals of portablizing:
http://kyorune.com/modding/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and as for other DCps:
you've probably already seen these, but they are a good place to get some ideas
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=26128" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=26140" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=35100" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://moddedbybacteria.wordpress.com/m ... -portable/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
first of all ur gonna wanna look around this site to get some of the fundamentals of portablizing:
http://kyorune.com/modding/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and as for other DCps:
you've probably already seen these, but they are a good place to get some ideas
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=26128" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=26140" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=35100" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://moddedbybacteria.wordpress.com/m ... -portable/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: How do i to build a Portable Dreamcast?
But do you know what parts I may need? Only thing else besides the actual dreamcast that I would need is one of those ps1 screens and a soldering iron..
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Re: How do i to build a Portable Dreamcast?
well, in order to power the dreamcast ur gonna need a Pico Psu:
http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/it.A/id.417/.f" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and to power the screen ur gonna need one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/AX3022-Based-Switchi ... 3a578e5739" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
(they are really good fyi, lol)
and i suppose this would be a good place to start looking for batteries:
http://www.batteryspace.com/polymerli-i ... isted.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and if you dont have a screen yet, this is a pretty good deal:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Xbox-PS2-Portable-5- ... 563576e7cb" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and yes this is a psone screen, it just has a different case, a better one if you ask me, lol
http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/it.A/id.417/.f" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and to power the screen ur gonna need one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/AX3022-Based-Switchi ... 3a578e5739" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
(they are really good fyi, lol)
and i suppose this would be a good place to start looking for batteries:
http://www.batteryspace.com/polymerli-i ... isted.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and if you dont have a screen yet, this is a pretty good deal:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Xbox-PS2-Portable-5- ... 563576e7cb" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and yes this is a psone screen, it just has a different case, a better one if you ask me, lol
Re: How do i to build a Portable Dreamcast?
you need a battery, and probably two or three controllers or a bunch of tacts. also, you need a case. but, really, the best thing to arm yourself with,, is knowledge. if you understand fully what needs to be done, the rest becomes a lot easier.
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Re: How do i to build a Portable Dreamcast?
Ugh..I have no clue where to start..
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
Re: How do i to build a Portable Dreamcast?
Read. Then read some more. And when you're done with that, keep reading. Read the stickies, read progress threads, read as much as you can. Try your hand at some small/cheap/easy projects to get some experience.
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Re: How do i to build a Portable Dreamcast?
Well any ideas where to start reading?
Re: How do i to build a Portable Dreamcast?
the stickies in every section, especially the technical Q&A.