r/consolemodding

Like everyone has done before I had an extra raspberry pi 2b laying around I wasn't using. Decided to set it up as a little samba share and it just works. Easy. I just really hated the look of it sitting on my shelf. So, since I have about a dozen ps2 7900x from building super slims I decided to take one of the ones I have with a dead DVD drive and just replace it with a pi. Simple power converter coming from the backside of the main fuse gives it constant power as long as the PS2 power block is plugged in. Set up a 512gb SD card with diet pi and reduced it to basically nothing. Only really running the samba share and nothing else. Booting takes all of 4-5 seconds and is incredibly stable. Obviously had to trim the case to expose the ports on the pi but it fits otherwise. Then the connection is between the pi and PS2 network ports. If I want to add games, just plug into the pi with a laptop and push them to the share.

I know, this isn't the perfect solution for everyone but I wanted minimal footprint and expandable storage. Only thing I had to buy was the power converter which was like $4 for 10. Works great. Highly recommend

The installation is a bit questionable from a physical standpoint, since the Edge Sharpener Revision C slightly overlaps with the other board underneath. However, the two PCBs do not interfere with each other in any problematic way.

The difference in image quality is definitely noticeable, so the Edge Sharpener actually does what it is supposed to do, while everything else continues to function as expected.

Region switching between 50Hz and 60Hz works properly, the console now has a clean C-Sync signal, and all the other nice little features of the AIO mod are working as well.

Overall, I’m very satisfied with the result. The setup is still in the testing phase, but so far everything appears to be working exactly as intended.

My 4th successful kamikaze method hole, I’m a fan of this size.

I’ve now finished preparing the decals (stickers/labels) for the Sega Neptune case, and the Sega Neptune build is officially complete.
It’s been a long process, but everything is now assembled and finished as intended.

Took longer to edit this video than it did to actually complete, went from a failed modchip install, to new motherboard and successfully mod chipped. The Mario Switch is ALIVEEE! :)))

**EDIT** The new installation was successfully done. Just have to edit down the hour long video haha 😆

Pretty sure they shorted out the APU. Probably left the power supply attached while attempting. All resistors and capacitors are functional, so I’m not sure. Besides the one they knocked off the APU.

Either way, going to replace the motherboard entirely. And also properly install a picofly to the new PCB. Stay tuned, I’ll post a video of the install later on today! 😎😁

The console seems to freeze damn near every time you try to start it, within 30 seconds of starting it. With that being said, when it runs it’s incredible. Nearly every OG Xbox game out there, plus 6+ emulators. 2TB of games on the console. Would be greatly appreciative of any help. Seller claims he never had this issue and tested the console multiple times before the sale.

Project name in my head is the UltraJewel64. It's a small LCD that fits where the plastic logo plate or jewel normally sits on top of the console, with an esp32 based controller running the animations. From the front and sides it looks like a stock N64 until it powers on. I've seen plenty of LCD case mods on the N64 over the years, but I haven't seen one that goes in the jewel area specifically, just a few that go behind a modified stock one.

The screen is mounted in a custom 3d printed mount.

Binary and STL are both free posts I can't link here

Happy to answer questions about the screen module, what's driving it, how it's powered, or anything else about the build.

I wanted a usb-c adapter I could leave on my lcd modded Game Boy Advance SP and didn't fancy risking the console itself with my dodgy soldering skills. Remembered that.the wireless adapter was pretty secure and might fit the bill. An cheap eBay adapter, a few clips with some wire cutters and a bit of sugru later I had this monstrosity.

Works great and now I can keep my gba in my bag full time without needing to carry a separate charger. I even kept the original innards too but God knows if they're still working.

I do process videos of these on my YouTube @ArtistWilkins. Common by! :D

After the F-RAM and BIOS mod on this Sega Saturn, I’ve now replaced all the capacitors as well, and I’m quite happy with the result.