Portable N64

Portable N64

     This is my first attempt at creating a portable system out of a console. The idea was inspired by Benjamin Heckendorn and his book (www.benheck.com). After picking up the book and looking over the forums on the website, I decided that despite the fact that many people had problems with Nintendo 64 boards that it was the way to go. I bought a used 5" PSone screen, a used N64/controller, a 7.2V RC battery along with other parts from RadioShack, and a couple of sheets of styrene then went to work on it.

     After taking everything apart and rewiring a couple of things, I had an N64 and PSone screen running off of batteries:

N64 and PSone screen on batteries

     Once I knew I could make it work, I started on the case. I made it entirely out of sheet styrene, using the buttons from Nintendo's N64 controller.
Front panel

Front panel (backside)
The front and backside of the front panel of the case.

Running Perfect Dark
So far so good...

Side view

Back view
Side and back view of the case in progress.

     After I finished glueing everything together, I gave the case a coat of nice and shiny paint (chrome spray paint), assembled, and took it for a spin.

Left side

Back side

Bottom view


Final Specs:
Dimensions: 8 5/8" x 6" x 3"
Screen: 5" LCD
Power: 7.2v 2000 mAh NiCd RC battery, LM2576 regulator for the 3.3v line on the N64
Battery life: approx 1.5 hours (2.5 with 3000 mAH battery)
Sound: 2 speakers (stereo) and one 1/8" stereo headphone jack
Input: 4 controller slots, slot one wired to internal controls

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