Are People Interested In Gp2X Modding Still?

[bacteria]

After my N64 portable handheld project, and before doing more on my next and proper Multi integrated console system, I thought I would mod my GP2x, to paint job the case, add a d-pad, and Li-ion cells for powering the system. May keep the current casing, or may make one, not sure yet.

Question - I know the GP2x forum is not as busy as it once was and the GP2x is not "current" anymore, so was wondering who here is still interested in:

-1- reading it (the project will be fully documented so you guys can replicate the work if you like)
-2- doing a similar mod
-3- bothered if the original case is used or a new one is made?

If there isn't much interest, there isn't much point in documenting it here; so just thought I would pose the question...

 

[iprice]

I'm interested

 

[kingoddball]

ME!!

I have an f200(b ) - Lets KILL IT! B)

 

[sbock]

Just do it!

 

[bacteria]

Great! I didn't know how active this site still was. My GP2x is the F-100( B )

I'll put a full WIP guide up here when I start the project.

 

[Gruntfuggly]

I'll be watching too...

 

[JeanLouSchmidt]

Sound interesting to me

 

[sehs33]

-1- reading it --> Me, my Pandora still hasn't arrived obviously and I never upgraded from my F100
-2- doing a similar mod --> If the d-pad mod was simple (for me), I might be brave enough to do it
-3- bothered if the original case is used or a new one is made?
--> Hoping this will make the d-pad mod easier: please use the original case
--> Hoping everyone gets more fun: same case? That is not fun

Baceria, I say you document it both here and on benheck's board, they too deserve to have some fun same as us, but it is your call

Keep up the great work!

 

[senquack]

I always read things, just usually don't post

I am more interested in mods that don't use the GP2X TV out to power an LCD.. I consider those impractical.

 

[Morpheus384]

Yes, i would love to see what you do. I would prefer if you used the original case, but thats up to you. I have a spare MK2 that just doesnt run right with the thumbpad( trouble getting diagonals or trouble with a single direction, cant remember which) :blink:

I was considering trying to do a dpad mod for it since nobody is offering a service anymore. I'd love to see your progress, maybe it would spur me to do some modding myself.

Even though I'm waiting for the first batch on the Pandora, I have no plans to sell by beloved GP2X, theres just too much mature software for it! B)

 

[bacteria]

Great feedback guys, thanks.

sehs33 - No, will document it here, on Assember Forum and also RacketBOY forum; obviously on my own Wordpress site too (which takes preference).

Senor Quack - My mod will use the GP2x screen. TV out is bad on the GP2x after all.

Morpheus384 - I will aim to use the original GP2x case and provide a step-by-step guide to installing a proper d-pad mod. I will try to make it easy enough for anyone with a bit of confidence to do. The backing of the case will be modded though to take the Li-ion cells.

With any luck, I should be able to start this project in around a month or so.

 

[gruso]

I'll be following progress too.

 

[christo930]

I'll be following progress too.

I'm looking forward to it. Thanks.

Chris

 

[bacteria]

Tell you what guys - as there is good interest here, and I know my project will get plenty of reads due to this, and "for old times sake"; i'll give the exclusivity of the project to this site!


I'll upload full work logs as the project progresses here, just use the odd pic here and there from it on my site; although when I make a PDF file to document the project in its final format, i'll have that on my site, other forums and also here too.

Can't say fairer than that - a mod exclusive for this forum!

Thank you for the interest!

As mentioned, I will do this mod after finishing my N64 step-by-step video WIP log guide - anyone who is interested, a direct link on my site is:http://moddedbybacteria.wordpress.c...-modding-guides/nintendo-n64-video-guide-log/

 

[quote]

Yay! I love reading logs, one exclusive to the boards sounds like a nice idea.
. Good luck.

 

[bacteria]

Yay! I love reading logs, one exclusive to the boards sounds like a nice idea.
. Good luck.

Thanks.

I think this forum was the first one I ever joined if I remember correctly, and certainly where I first took tentitive baby steps on modding - I couldn't even solder at the time and what I did, although it did work, was really bad. My modding has "grown up" now so I thought it would be fitting to make the GP2x project on here fairly exclusive as a way of "thanks". I barely use my GP2x these days, so not sure if I will keep it afterwards or sell it, i'll see how I feel after finishing the project.

 

[peelie]

well done bacteria man! hopefully your d-pad mod will be straightforward for any chump to do!

 

[Dave18]

God how I would pay you to mod my GP2X into something playable!

I've spent hours filing, taping and glueing my GP32 joystick so that it works nicely. My Wiz is damn good without any modding. Thing is I bought my GP2X F200 secondhand complete with (and I may be blaming the wrong person here - Gruso mod ) and the 'dpad' was so unresponsive that I have pretty much destroyed it in trying to get it to work.

I thought about restoring the original controls but as the mod cut the cross out of the top case this would require a new membrane, new buttons and a new top case (which my cheeky request on this forum failed to provide )

So, I have all the components of a GP2X but no controls and an abused case. If you would like to make something cool I would be willing to contribute, but with the joy I'm getting of the Wiz and potentially from the (reverse jinx never to be Pandora) I doubt I would use my GP2X for much and therefore I would also be happy to donate all my GP2X parts to a modding project for free.

Let me know.

Dave

 

[bacteria]

PM sent Dave18!

 

[bacteria]

Dave18 has very generously donated his GP2x.

I will therefore make two GP2x mods - both will have Li-ion cells and charger jack, D-pad, paintjob:

First: will be using the original GP2x. I will then offer that unit for sale on this board and offer Dave18 a percentage of the profit gained thereof. (assuming of course his donated unit works ok).

Second: (assuming his GP2x works ok, screen is ok, etc), i'll make for myself, rebox the GP2x in a slightly larger case (I make one) and use better buttons, etc.

For both projects, i'll document the work step-by-step on this forum as an exclusive.