This will be a very detailed work log.
![Image](http://joinedartists.org/sketch/jae64.png)
Goals:
Make very small
4+ hrs battery life
Include a headphone jack, volume controls, rumble pack/ memory card, expansion pak, av tv connector, charger/batteries, 3 controller ports
Parts:
MB - N64 - PURCHASED ($10)
SCREEN/SPEAKERS - Toshiba 7" Portable DVD Player - PURCHASED - ($25) (has av in/out so i assume it works)
CONTROLS - GC joystick (PURCHASED), PS1 triggers (PURCHASED), Gameboy d-pad/A/B/start/select buttons (PURCHASED), n64 c buttons (PURCHASED)
BATTERY - tbd
CASE - Most likely will design + commission someone once all parts are trimmed and wired
INTERNAL - rumble pack, memory card, and expansion pak, possible led lights for joystick/logo
Tools:
Dremel + drum sanding heads/blades/drillbits (PURCHASED $20)
Screwdrivers (PURCHASED)
Game Bit Screwdriver
Wires
Soldering Iron
Solder Wick
Capacitors/Resistors
Pliers
Pinsers
Wire Trimmers
Multimeter
Electrical Tape in multiple colors
Glue Gun
Sandpaper/Blocks
Screws
I'll be getting started on my work log as soon as my dremel arrives!
NOTES: the screen is 7" but I might make the whole thing horizontal anyways. This way it'll be pretty long, giving it a pretty unique shape with ease of working and game play. Hopefully it'll be short but long.
Here's my ideal N64 portable case layout (I used all the right dimesnions for a 7" screen):
![Image](http://joinedartists.org/sketch/jae64design1.png)
![Image](http://joinedartists.org/mods/jae64/jae64design2.png)
EDIT: Disassembled a 1st party controller. The joystick has already been worn out.
![Image](http://joinedartists.org/mods/jae64/log0001.jpg)