Vanilla Thunders Turbo Express

BladeDancer314 · Nov 24, 2014

I forgot to take video of the AV out, it also has composite out thru the headphone jack.

Tacitus · Nov 24, 2014

Jesus, that looks amazing.

Awesome, thank you so much for doing this.

Metal Slug · Nov 24, 2014

Good work that man!!!

That's how the screens should have looked.
Not sure about the battery mod, that's brutal!!
How long did it take this time?

Atro · Nov 24, 2014

absolutely brilliant.
that screen rules hard. seriously.

congrats.

BladeDancer314 · Nov 24, 2014

Metal Slug said:
Good work that man!!!

That's how the screens should have looked.
Not sure about the battery mod, that's brutal!!
How long did it take this time?

It took me Saturday and Sunday to finish it, I could have done it maybe in one day if I had worked on it the entire day and everything goes smooth.

Yeah the battery mod just looks horrendous, but this way you can have more than one pack, so if one battery pack dies you can just put in another one and keep gaming.

At least you don't have to look at the dang thing lol.

If anyone has any suggestions on how to make the battery mod better looking, please post them up.

VanillaThunder said:
Jesus, that looks amazing.

Awesome, thank you so much for doing this.

No problem, glad to help.

Metal Slug · Nov 24, 2014

BladeDancer314 said:
It took me Saturday and Sunday to finish it, I could have done it maybe in one day if I had worked on it the entire day and everything goes smooth.

Yeah the battery mod just looks horrendous, but this way you can have more than one pack, so if one battery pack dies you can just put in another one and keep gaming.

At least you don't have to look at the dang thing lol.

If anyone has any suggestions on how to make the battery mod better looking, please post them up.

No problem, glad to help.

Hi BladeDancer,

Don't get me wrong, I think the battery mod is ingenious!
Especially the way you've incorporated a charging port.

As you are no longer using them, you could remove the old terminals and gain a little extra space.

How would your mod compare with simply using good NiMh rechargeables in the original configuration?

BladeDancer314 · Nov 24, 2014

The thing about those rechargeable batteries is that they are not 1.5 volts, they are closer to 1.2-1.3, and once you turn on the power the voltage probably drops even more.

I'm not even sure if the system would turn on.

I leave the old terminals in there because they actually help stabilize the battery pack.

Metal Slug · Nov 24, 2014

BladeDancer314 said:
The thing about those rechargeable batteries is that they are not 1.5 volts, they are closer to 1.2-1.3, and once you turn on the power the voltage probably drops even more.

I'm not even sure if the system would turn on.

I leave the old terminals in there because they actually help stabilize the battery pack.

Ah, I see.
Well, you are certainly a talented chap.
I collected handhelds SERIOUSLY for nigh on 20 years and the NEC effort never entered my collection because of it's 'limitations'.
Your mods cure it SPECTACULARLY!

GutsDozer · Nov 24, 2014

That is freakin' rad. Awesome job!

Neo Ash · Nov 24, 2014

That's tits.

Tacitus · Nov 24, 2014

I'm so stoked to get this back that I'm paying for overnight shipping.

BladeDancer314 · Nov 25, 2014

It's on its way, should be there tomorrow before noon.

Syn · Nov 25, 2014

VanillaThunder said:
I'm so stoked to get this back that I'm paying for overnight shipping.

Been there! I was so geeked when I was told mine was on it's way back.

Prepare to be overwhelmed by what to play next :lolz:

alec · Nov 25, 2014

That looks incredible. Makes me want to fix up my Nomad now. Have fun VT!

BladeDancer314 · Nov 26, 2014

alec said:
That looks incredible. Makes me want to fix up my Nomad now. Have fun VT!

I can also replace the LCD on a Nomad.

Tacitus · Nov 26, 2014

Just got it back.

AMAZING. If you can get him to do yours, I *highly* suggest it.

Looks huge, clear and stunning. Work is all clean, professional and more importantly functions flawlessly.

opt2not · Nov 26, 2014

damn, that video makes me wish I didn't pass it up! It looks absolutely incredible.

BladeDancer314 · Nov 26, 2014

VanillaThunder said:
Just got it back.

AMAZING. If you can get him to do yours, I *highly* suggest it.

Looks huge, clear and stunning. Work is all clean, professional and more importantly functions flawlessly.

Thank you!

Voultar · Jan 24, 2015

That's some awfully clean composite.

I like what I see.

mr.2jz · Jan 25, 2015

That's amazing...

Speechless on how fantastic that looks.

If I ever find a TurboExpress, that's a mod that must be done.

Congrats and enjoy!

Xian Xi · Jan 25, 2015

Next time try using a flat pack battery, you can easily find one that fits and has the same capacity. Nice job though.

Tacitus · Jan 25, 2015

I can't say enough good things about this thing. I play it all the time.

Side Arms is playable on the express!

The Star Soldier games look awesome as well.

Best mod of anything I think I've ever had done.

NeoSneth · Mar 24, 2015

gah still super sexy. I was thinking of doing the McWill mod on my Lynx, but i'd play my express more.

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