Gamecube Pc

[985323]

not much of a name Eh? As promised i will be making a gamecube pc, it will have:
-Pico-itx motherboard
-notebook harddrive
-slot loading cd drive (still looking).

so far i have bought gamecube. tomarrow i will disassemble it and paint it
here it is.
front
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/comp/DSCF2841.jpg
and back
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/comp/DSCF2842.jpg
thats all for now, tell me what you think

[nevermind1534]

Cool. I'm waiting on this mod.

[DonT-FeaR]

cant wait...

[The boy 4rm oz]

You do know that all Nintendo stuff uses weird star shaped bolts. You need a special "Nintendo" tool to take it apart. Looks really cool, reminds me of the one over at Bit-Tech.

[SXRguyinMA]

its just a torx screw :up:

[The boy 4rm oz]

I tried a torx driver when i tried to pull mane apart to make a clear plexi case for it and they didn't fit for me. Oh well, worth a shot.

[nevermind1534]

It's like an inverted torx. You can get the security bits on ebay, or make your own by melting a plastic rod. Other than that, they're the same as NES screws, but with a different head, and the ones inside are Phillips, and they're exactly the same as the ones in the NES.If you want a bit from ebay, search for "gamebit" and you will get a list of them. Make sure you get the right one, because they come in two different sizes.

[985323]

im pretty sure i will need a standard 5/32 socket screw driver like seem in this video
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=287148722109597025

[nevermind1534]

Interesting.

[985323]

well... Canadian tire didn't have the socket screw driver i was looking for so i checked the dollarama and found this...thing, unfortunately it didn't fit
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/comp/DSCF2843.jpg
so i used a bit of "persuasion" http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/comp/DSCF2844.jpg
that did the trick
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/comp/DSCF2845.jpg
I then followed the video, here it is disassembled
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/comp/DSCF2847.jpgheres the empty shell with the primar and paint
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/comp/DSCF2848.jpg
here it is with the gamecube and ati logos taped off
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/comp/DSCF2849.jpg
and finally here it is with the primar on
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/comp/DSCF2850.jpg
ill let it sit a few hours and then ill paint it black, so expect that update later tonight

[985323]

heres the other update
i started painting it black
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/comp/DSCF2851.jpg
here it is a couple of hours later after a few touch ups, don't worry about the darker parts thets where i touched up and it wasnt dry yet gamecube log came out nicely...wish i could say the same about the ati logo
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/comp/DSCF2852.jpg
now to let it sit and dry for a day or two, also i was able to salvage the power switch which i hope to use http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/comp/DSCF2854.jpg
that is all for now until i order my parts
all comments and critisism welcome

[DonT-FeaR]

much cooler... nice paint job

[Karbon Killa]

Just an idea, but you should try and re use the controller ports as custom usb ports. And then make the ones for your keyboard and mouse for this machine the same way. That would be really cool in my opinion.

[The boy 4rm oz]

I have a black one to start with lol. BLACK FTW!!! Nice paint job man.

[SXRguyinMA]

lookin good so far :D

[985323]

thanks, before i can do any work to the cube its self i need above all a dremel of course and a few other supplies,but i should be able to get some work done soon

[DonT-FeaR]

good to hear... looking forward to it

[nevermind1534]

I would put all of the ports on the bottom, where the expansion ports were, except for 2; maybe DVI or vga, or you could wire up the motherboard to the existing ports.

[985323]

sorry for long wait just having finacial issues, i finally got round to smoothing out the insides
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/comp/DSCF2864.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/comp/DSCF2879.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/comp/DSCF2880.jpg
thats all for now

[The boy 4rm oz]

That will make it a lot easier to mount the hardware.

[985323]

yea, thats the hope

[DonT-FeaR]

yea it will... alot easier... look at moditors early pics.... i couldnt mout anything

[mittelmeier]

Looks nice. +sub

[985323]

Not so much as an update as im waiting for some cash to buy the inards and the shell itself is ready, this is more of a Hey look what i got, what can i say it was $40.00
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/DSCF2886.jpg
200 piece

[The boy 4rm oz]

Damn, great value for $40 mate. 200 pieces is a lot.

[nevermind1534]

Nice buy.

[FuzzyPlushroom]

Heh, Kawasaki, really?

Good deal anyway.

[Luke122]

If you want to use that power switch, you need to modify it to be a normally open, momentary style. It's actually not too hard to do, PM me if you want some help with it. :)

Have you got a controller for this thing too? You should take one apart, and see if it could be used as a remote, or a controller or something.

[985323]

yea i kinda already figured that out about the switch, but im not sure where i put it ( im a klutz) so i was thinking about a normal switch. no i didnt get a controller but i am thinking about it

[DonT-FeaR]

nice dremel thingo lol 200 piece!!!! wow

[985323]

Unfortunate news, my source of income has gone as i was recently laid off, till i get a new job, no money means no parts, no parts means no mod :( .so until i get a new job dont expect any updates

[The boy 4rm oz]

Damn man, that sucks. I am having trouble finding a job ATM, really sucks ass lol. Good luck on the job hunt.

[985323]

Hooray an update...of sorts
since my last update i have figured how to mount the power switch(no pic) then given the cube another coat of black.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/DSCF2947.jpg
and glued the little memory flaps in place. (yes i know horrid pic, need a new camera)
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/DSCF2949.jpg
And the biggest update of all...I have a job YAY, yea i know its a small gig as a barista at starbucks but hey its a job. so expect an update within a month

[Bopher]

And the biggest update of all...I have a job YAY, yea i know its a small gig as a barista at starbucks but hey its a job. so expect an update within a month

Hey with tips some of those guys make some good money, congrats on the job though!

[985323]

Small update, got a package in the mail today, not sure if ill use one for this project or not.
Today arrived 3 Viewsonic 15" LCD Flat Panels
Heres one of everything from the box
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/DSCF2951.jpg
one of the power supply and buttons
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/DSCF2952.jpg
and one of a pannel
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/DSCF2953.jpg
what do you guys think i should do?

[Datech]

Well, you could mount them together and let the GameCube have a DisplayTriangle. Or get another LCD and make a DisplayCube. This wouldn't exactly be the most functional for you, but it'd be cool.

[chaksq]

Hmm I have a thought on the optical drive. Although I am not sure it would work because of the gamecube uses minidisks. Anyways my first thought would be to take a normal laptop optical drive, strip it of it's shell and mount it where the gamecube drive is normally. But I dont think normal 120mm CD/DVD disks fit, I remember contemplating buying a replacement case because it was clear, and all of them were modified so you could fit a normal size DVD inside. Would be kind of a waste to get one of those at this point though.

[pcclan]

hope to see it finished

[985323]

As do I, it's sitting beside me as I type this. But dont you guys fear it has not been forgotten for when i get paid this friday i will be buying the parts and finishing it so look out fellow modders for this mod will be ending soon.

[DonT-FeaR]

:) ill be watching

[985323]

Ok so i have just placed all the necissary orders to complete this mod.
but heres some pics to hold you guys over for a week.
i decided to go witht he original look and use the old ports
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050518.jpg
then i finally got a switch in there right without glueing the switch itself closed
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050523.jpg
and of course the glamour shots
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050524.jpg
oh shiny
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050526.jpg
thats all for now

Will

[DonT-FeaR]

looking good
hope to see this wrapped up soon

[Collinstheclown]

You should make some kinda GC controller to USB adapter and keep the stock ports. That would be pretty neat.

*Edit: Ever see the Panasonic Q (http://personal.telefonica.terra.es/web/mallorcadisco/infoconsolas/fotos/Panasonic/Panasonic%20Q/panasonic-gamecube1.jpg)?




-CollinstheClown

[985323]

Ok so the motherboard came today and I got a surprise, the IDE is smaller than a regular and NOT a floppy, so either need to find a converter or find a way to run both the dvd drive and hdd of the one sata. any ways gues i should post some pics of the board.
First off, OMG look how small this thing is
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050562.jpg
then check out the power supply and what it uses to connect to the board
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050570.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050571.jpg
as you can see I have Plenty of room
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050563.jpg
then i have many differnet ways of fitting it all in heres three
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050565.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050566.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050567.jpg
heres some work I did, I made the hole for the power with my "dremel"
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050569.jpg
and finally, the difference of size i ide ( grey is the one it came with, black is the one i need to use)
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050574.jpg

Will

[The boy 4rm oz]

Does your 2.5" HDD retrieve data and power through the same cable? May explain why the cable doesn't fit.

Love the board though, I want to get one really bad lol.

[985323]

The hdd is sata, the dvd drive is IDE, the board has one sata port

[985323]

so turns out i can just get a slimline to 44 pin adator but it'll cost me quite a bit

[The boy 4rm oz]

Ah, I misread.

[985323]

ok so i placed the hdd, like it is in the plenty of room picture
EDIT: I also just fitted the board like it is in the plenty of room picture, i now have the shell on and it looks great, pics in the morning

Will

[BerticusPryme]

yeah i just looked at it. the ide port is for a laptop ide hdd. the old ata-6 i beleive. that is why it wont fit right. try and look for a ata6 to ide or ide to ata6 adaptor. other than that it is looking awesome man.

[DonT-FeaR]

cool
i love those mini boards..

how much it cost you.. i might get one.. :)

[The boy 4rm oz]

Mini-Box.com:
http://www.mini-box.com/site/index.html
Your one stop shop for everything to do with micro tech lol.

I wanted to get one of those PICO ITX boards and make a little download box mod, since I got my laptop there is no need. A real shame you can't get the boards in Australia.

[985323]

Yea, I got mine from http://www.logicsupply.com

[985323]

UPDATE
of coarse a view from the front
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050575.jpg
and from the top
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050526.jpg
now actual progress, i put two usb ports on each side
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050576.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050577.jpg
from the back you have your power, ps2 ports, ethernet port, and your monitor port
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050578.jpg
inside is very cramped, and this is without the dvd player, wich will be going in when the adapter gets here in 1 day
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050581.jpg
thats all for now

Will

[DonT-FeaR]

nice work mate looks good

thanks for the links

[Performer]

Hey, im new here and im impressed at some of the stuff you guys can do! It looks great mate :) Keep up the good work.

[985323]

Heyy guys, sorry I havent updated, I got the 44 pin adapter two days ago and hit another snag wich brought my spirits down and I just lost the motivation to work on it till now. (Link to adapter) http://www.logicsupply.com/products/slimcdide44
see, where on that do I plug in power?

Will

EDIT *sigh nevermind, the power comes throught the ide cord

[985323]

Small update, just installed xp with no problems and am now setting it up to my standards

[BuzzKillington]

Where's the airflow man! haha

[985323]

ok, so i cut the slit for the dvd's to go through in the front and assembled it. Like its together for good since I couldnt figure out a way to hold it together its glued together.
Pics up soon.

Will

[985323]

OK so i got pics, and they are FINAL.
I'll let the pics speak for itself
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050590.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050592.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050589.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050591.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/895232/P1050593.jpg
And thats it for this mod, it's been a long road but it's finally over and it works like a charm. My goal for this project was to get a computer I can take anywhere and I can happily say that I have done so.

Will

[The boy 4rm oz]

Excellent work mate, except, I hate the disk slot, if you file it smooth and touch up the edges with some black permanent marker it would be perfect.

[DonT-FeaR]

looks mad but i gota agree with jase