RaspStation 1
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2019 4:16 pm
My new build is a PS1 with 4GB RPi 4B inside.
It uses 3D printed parts bought from eBay for the front controller ports, HDMi port, audio ports and power port as well as an infill for the CD laser and a cradle for the RPi and cooling fan.
It's a WIP - probably 90% complete.
What I've done so far is complete the case prep work.
I've modified the 3D printed parts for USB B power socket, headphone and microphone jacks and HDMI socket on the back and the USB controller ports on the front. Still need a little more fettling, but pretty much there.
I've also installed the RPi cradle, fan, power button mods, power distribution board and LED power light, albeit the latter moved when I was gluing it in place, so its cock-eyed. I'm going to be cutting out the glue and re-gluing it in place.
Basically the power button and power LED light works. The reset button doesn't and is glued in place.
The 2.5" HDD metal cradle is cut down to the minimum and part-screwed in place. Some super glue has got into the screw threads, so I'm going to remove the cradle and burn off the glue with a lighter (that should work, I hope) to clean up the threads so I can properly fix it in place.
I'm planning on installing a 320Gb HDD.
I've installed a microsd extender in the CD drive bay. It also has a micro USB port and push button switch, so I can access the HDD without having to open up the case.
Just waiting for the HDD to turn up then I'll finish putting it together.
Things to do:
1. Clean off super glue from HDD cradle threads and re-fit
2. Remove and re-glue power light
3. Install HDD
4. Install RPi
5. Cable management
6. Screw case together
I think it's at a point where you all get the idea of what the final build will look like so I've enclosed photos. (The case isn't screwed together, so I'm holding it from falling apart)
I should have it fully completed this weekend. I even have a repo USB playstation controller.
It uses 3D printed parts bought from eBay for the front controller ports, HDMi port, audio ports and power port as well as an infill for the CD laser and a cradle for the RPi and cooling fan.
It's a WIP - probably 90% complete.
What I've done so far is complete the case prep work.
I've modified the 3D printed parts for USB B power socket, headphone and microphone jacks and HDMI socket on the back and the USB controller ports on the front. Still need a little more fettling, but pretty much there.
I've also installed the RPi cradle, fan, power button mods, power distribution board and LED power light, albeit the latter moved when I was gluing it in place, so its cock-eyed. I'm going to be cutting out the glue and re-gluing it in place.
Basically the power button and power LED light works. The reset button doesn't and is glued in place.
The 2.5" HDD metal cradle is cut down to the minimum and part-screwed in place. Some super glue has got into the screw threads, so I'm going to remove the cradle and burn off the glue with a lighter (that should work, I hope) to clean up the threads so I can properly fix it in place.
I'm planning on installing a 320Gb HDD.
I've installed a microsd extender in the CD drive bay. It also has a micro USB port and push button switch, so I can access the HDD without having to open up the case.
Just waiting for the HDD to turn up then I'll finish putting it together.
Things to do:
1. Clean off super glue from HDD cradle threads and re-fit
2. Remove and re-glue power light
3. Install HDD
4. Install RPi
5. Cable management
6. Screw case together
I think it's at a point where you all get the idea of what the final build will look like so I've enclosed photos. (The case isn't screwed together, so I'm holding it from falling apart)
I should have it fully completed this weekend. I even have a repo USB playstation controller.