See the first thread (image) after the article on gizmond.... *coff* *coff*
Micro Star Wars Caanoo Hack
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Le Chuck
, Apr 25 2012 03:51 PM
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OpenTortoise
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Posted 29 April 2012 - 05:27 AM
Haha. You were featured on Gizmodo. It is always to part a part of something were you "saw it here first."
I am always impressed with miniatures. There is something awe-inspiring about seeing an object that was originally too large to even fit in a room, to becoming something that can fit in your hand, with the same functionality. Like computers taking up a warehouse, to your fitting on your watch, and doing more than the original. Maybe that is why I adore handhelds. It's so magic to be able to take something I love anywhere I go.
What is really nice is how you machined the joystick. Everything about it is cool.
This makes me wonder if anyone here has done a full case hack. Like, you can't buy a CAANOO without reading people complaints of the joystick, so people will replace it with a D-Pad. I wanted if anyone has like, made a case with extra shoulder buttons to properly play PS One games, or maybe a case with six buttons to better play arcade games and Sega games.
I am always impressed with miniatures. There is something awe-inspiring about seeing an object that was originally too large to even fit in a room, to becoming something that can fit in your hand, with the same functionality. Like computers taking up a warehouse, to your fitting on your watch, and doing more than the original. Maybe that is why I adore handhelds. It's so magic to be able to take something I love anywhere I go.
What is really nice is how you machined the joystick. Everything about it is cool.
This makes me wonder if anyone here has done a full case hack. Like, you can't buy a CAANOO without reading people complaints of the joystick, so people will replace it with a D-Pad. I wanted if anyone has like, made a case with extra shoulder buttons to properly play PS One games, or maybe a case with six buttons to better play arcade games and Sega games.
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Le Chuck
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Posted 01 May 2012 - 03:49 AM
Thanks for all the props guys, it is appreciated. I would not have created it without the help of this forum setting me on the right track to figure out a few key issues. I'll be posting antipated issue on two more builds in the next few days. I'll be doing a TRON and a Gauntlet. I'm just waiting to get the caanoos in the mail so I can get started.
I ended up being featured on about 30 different blogs and most gave a nice nod both to the BYOAC community and this one as well of which I am pleased. As mentioned I'll be dropping back by shortly and really do appreciate how helpful this forum has continually proven itself to be. Great job guys!
I ended up being featured on about 30 different blogs and most gave a nice nod both to the BYOAC community and this one as well of which I am pleased. As mentioned I'll be dropping back by shortly and really do appreciate how helpful this forum has continually proven itself to be. Great job guys!
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Posted 01 May 2012 - 04:16 AM
I read your build summary. Nice work!
Preaching to the choir but re: pots, iirc there are logarithmic and linear pots.
http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/vres.htm#linlog
The linear ones increase resistance proportional to the rotation.
The log ones have a log relationship ie 10% turn = 20% rated resistance & 15% travel = 50% etc.
Get the two mixed up and you get some unexpected effects.
Preaching to the choir but re: pots, iirc there are logarithmic and linear pots.
http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/vres.htm#linlog
The linear ones increase resistance proportional to the rotation.
The log ones have a log relationship ie 10% turn = 20% rated resistance & 15% travel = 50% etc.
Get the two mixed up and you get some unexpected effects.
Edited by coldfis, 01 May 2012 - 05:23 AM.
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