There's currently a 1.75mm clearance with the current revision of this mod above the vias where the original power connector sat. Please try to make the top section of the board post soldering as flush as possible during the installation.
@@sayonara5699For w/e reason, the mobile apps didn't show this so I made a post, but the answer is No and Yes. I'll just put a shorter version here if that's alright. The current version requires the shield trimming because of the space it needs. To not require shield trimming, I would need to redesign the mod to reposition the 3.3v step down converter for the internal installation. I initially made an external version, but requires the port from the power supply which isn't ideal - maybe if I locate a vendor who sells the port alone, then I could consider making those as well. If people want a no-trim version, then I can definitely invest the time to do a redesign to give people different options! I just won't have an ETA when that'd happen at this point in time as I'm wrapping up the USB C mod for the Wii
@@RenewedGamingRelics just got them in the mail today, I dont have a desoldering gun so I just soldered them to the same points without removing the PSU connecter. Is that going to lead to any issues? If not feels like maybe having a dual power supply could be the way to go where you can route the USB C to take the wire through the outer shell fins while also retaining the ability to use the original power supply. Works perfectly my only complaint might be that there's no haptic feedback like a click or something when you connect the cable but I don't really care that much about it, other than that this is a really good mod!
It seems like you might be some sourced OEM compatible connectors away from making these solderless pigtails. Good luck with this adventure. I just subscribed and will be cheering you on!
This looks cool, more compact. I'm curious if you can add a different on/off switch to the 64? like a push button or something else with wires to put the switch in a different location? I have my N64 inside a toy car and want the switch outside haha
Thanks and good question! Yes, you can. A little hard to get to the switches inside of a toy lol Must look pretty cool inside it though! You'd need a single pull double throw (SPDT) switch, you could easily reuse the switch on the board if you wanted to relocate it for sure. I'm not aware of push buttons that do multiple throws, but you could do that for the reset button. The single switch on the board breaks both the 12v and 3v lines at the same time hence SPDT. So whether you decide to reuse the switch or not, you can def run cables from the board to the new spot where you'd like the switch to be; likewise for the reset button.
@@RenewedGamingRelics Thanks for replying. Do you have instagram or somewhere I can send you pics if you'd like to see what I've done so far? I'll look into one of those switches and have a go. I've just started to do some soldering.
You're welcome! While I don't have an Instagram as of yet, I do have a discord where you can post pics - links in the description. Unfortunately at this time, I do not sell or ship outside the US and Canada. I'm looking into tax compliance internationally; something that I wish was made easier to navigate so everyone can grasp it lol
Yup, it'll do the job just fine provided your USB PD adapter supports supplying 12V 3A. I run my N64 with the Retro Gem, and has worked very well with the Everdrive cart.
Good question! The point is to have another viable power option for people who want to power their N64s via USB C whether it's because they simply want to or want to ditch the large brick sticking out the back. There's also the possible event where someone gets an N64 and the power connector on the board is damaged. Some people may gravitate towards it because they don't want to use 3rd party power supply made just for the N64 where they may rather prefer to get a PD wall adapter that could power the console with this mod as well as charge their phone, tablet, or power some other thing. Whatever someones' reason may be, there's now another option available to them to choose from.
There's currently a 1.75mm clearance with the current revision of this mod above the vias where the original power connector sat. Please try to make the top section of the board post soldering as flush as possible during the installation.
Is there a way to do this without having to cut the shielding
@@sayonara5699For w/e reason, the mobile apps didn't show this so I made a post, but the answer is No and Yes. I'll just put a shorter version here if that's alright.
The current version requires the shield trimming because of the space it needs.
To not require shield trimming, I would need to redesign the mod to reposition the 3.3v step down converter for the internal installation. I initially made an external version, but requires the port from the power supply which isn't ideal - maybe if I locate a vendor who sells the port alone, then I could consider making those as well.
If people want a no-trim version, then I can definitely invest the time to do a redesign to give people different options! I just won't have an ETA when that'd happen at this point in time as I'm wrapping up the USB C mod for the Wii
@@RenewedGamingRelics sounds good bought some off Etsy to test out looks super cool man
Thank you so much - I hope you like them!
@@RenewedGamingRelics just got them in the mail today, I dont have a desoldering gun so I just soldered them to the same points without removing the PSU connecter. Is that going to lead to any issues? If not feels like maybe having a dual power supply could be the way to go where you can route the USB C to take the wire through the outer shell fins while also retaining the ability to use the original power supply.
Works perfectly my only complaint might be that there's no haptic feedback like a click or something when you connect the cable but I don't really care that much about it, other than that this is a really good mod!
It seems like you might be some sourced OEM compatible connectors away from making these solderless pigtails.
Good luck with this adventure. I just subscribed and will be cheering you on!
Thank you very much!
That would be very nice for sure! With all the power mods I've made so far, it would improve the quality of life.
This looks cool, more compact. I'm curious if you can add a different on/off switch to the 64? like a push button or something else with wires to put the switch in a different location? I have my N64 inside a toy car and want the switch outside haha
Thanks and good question! Yes, you can. A little hard to get to the switches inside of a toy lol Must look pretty cool inside it though!
You'd need a single pull double throw (SPDT) switch, you could easily reuse the switch on the board if you wanted to relocate it for sure. I'm not aware of push buttons that do multiple throws, but you could do that for the reset button. The single switch on the board breaks both the 12v and 3v lines at the same time hence SPDT.
So whether you decide to reuse the switch or not, you can def run cables from the board to the new spot where you'd like the switch to be; likewise for the reset button.
@@RenewedGamingRelics Thanks for replying. Do you have instagram or somewhere I can send you pics if you'd like to see what I've done so far? I'll look into one of those switches and have a go. I've just started to do some soldering.
also, do you ship that n64 usb-c to australia?
You're welcome! While I don't have an Instagram as of yet, I do have a discord where you can post pics - links in the description.
Unfortunately at this time, I do not sell or ship outside the US and Canada. I'm looking into tax compliance internationally; something that I wish was made easier to navigate so everyone can grasp it lol
Interesting, there is a buck converter and trigger board inside to get a 12v and 3v3 line?
Yup, the trigger is PD for 12v and a buck rated for up to 3A converter set for 3.3v.
I'm assuming something like this won't have any trouble providing enough juice for rgb video boards and an Everdrive?
Yup, it'll do the job just fine provided your USB PD adapter supports supplying 12V 3A.
I run my N64 with the Retro Gem, and has worked very well with the Everdrive cart.
What's the point of this?
Good question! The point is to have another viable power option for people who want to power their N64s via USB C whether it's because they simply want to or want to ditch the large brick sticking out the back. There's also the possible event where someone gets an N64 and the power connector on the board is damaged. Some people may gravitate towards it because they don't want to use 3rd party power supply made just for the N64 where they may rather prefer to get a PD wall adapter that could power the console with this mod as well as charge their phone, tablet, or power some other thing. Whatever someones' reason may be, there's now another option available to them to choose from.