The DreamTrooper : An awesome Portable Dreamcast :) Youtube Video Added

[jonjandran]

Well here it is my Portable Dreamcast:

DreamTrooper

Youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHCl6Pi-Uyg

Some highlights:

LazerDoodle modified case.
5" Psone screen unmodified
Quantam Fighterpad controls
5000mAh Lithium Poly batteries with quick charger
Headphone jack
Custom triggers with Saturn triggers molded on.
Integrated Fan.
Pico Psu for power supply.

http://jonjandran.com/pics/jonjandran/dc18.JPG

http://jonjandran.com/pics/jonjandran/dc19.JPG

I put the orange Led shining down on the Dreamcast Logo. You like ? :)

http://jonjandran.com/pics/jonjandran/dc20.JPG

http://jonjandran.com/pics/jonjandran/dc21.JPG

It took about 90 hours total time to build.

Costs:
Dreamcast - $20
Psone screen - $20
Batteries - $110
Lazer Doodle - $20
Pico Psu - $50
Quantam Pad - $8
Paint/supplies - $30

Total - $258

It was fun to build but more fun to play :)

My complete build thread at BenHeck forums here:
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=26128

[ANONPLOX]

ID Get a working cover for the lense like a moddifed Portable CD player clamshell or something

[walrusmonger]

Looks cool, why did you go for the quantum fighterpad controller exactly? I got that as my first 2nd controller and it was horrible.

[jonjandran]

Looks cool, why did you go for the quantum fighterpad controller exactly? I got that as my first 2nd controller and it was horrible.

It was very easy to use in a portable. And once modified it is as nice as the Sega brand Original.

I modified the triggers and the layout of the d-pad/joystick and I changed the d-pads buttons.

@ANONPLOX ..... I have one in the works, but it really doesn't matter much now. The disc only spins when loading new levels/info and my hands are nowhere near it and even if they were the disc doesn't do anything but stop if you touch it. And the laser doesn't shine through the disc enough to do any damage. :)

[ANONPLOX]

It was very easy to use in a portable. And once modified it is as nice as the Sega brand Original.

I modified the triggers and the layout of the d-pad/joystick and I changed the d-pads buttons.

@ANONPLOX ..... I have one in the works, but it really doesn't matter much now. The disc only spins when loading new levels/info and my hands are nowhere near it and even if they were the disc doesn't do anything but stop if you touch it. And the laser doesn't shine through the disc enough to do any damage. :)
I Mean still just to protect the insides from dust and stuff especially the lense.

[jonjandran]

I Mean still just to protect the insides from dust and stuff especially the lense.

Yea that to :)

The cover is almost done. Just taking a few days break.

[otaku]

very cool. but very expensive also!

[jonjandran]

very cool. but very expensive also!

Tell me about it. Darn Lithium-Polys are expensive.
But I needed the small batteries. Everything barely fit in the case as it is.

Youtube video added :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHCl6Pi-Uyg

[dao2]

very cool ;p shame u used a copied game though :( dc games are not hard to get :P

[SpaceHarrier]

That is awesome, exposed cd-rom or no!

[jonjandran]

very cool ;p shame u used a copied game though :( dc games are not hard to get :P

Whats the difference between getting a used Dreamcast game or a copied game.

Neither Sega nor the original publisher get anything from any Dreamcast games sold now.

So I want to support Ebay or EB Games?

[Kyle15]

You are extremely talented. I dream of doing things like that!
Great work. :D

Did you figure out a way to implement VMUs?

[dao2]

Whats the difference between getting a used Dreamcast game or a copied game.

Neither Sega nor the original publisher get anything from any Dreamcast games sold now.

So I want to support Ebay or EB Games?

EB games doesn't sell them :P And only a small bit would go to ebay, the majority of course would go to the person selling it, or say you could buy them somewhere else, like the dp forums :P

[jonjandran]

You are extremely talented. I dream of doing things like that!
Great work. :D

Did you figure out a way to implement VMUs?

Thanks :)

The vmu is inside and hardwired.

I decided there wasn't a need for an outside VMU since there are only one or two games that use them and even then it's not really "necessary"


EB games doesn't sell them :P And only a small bit would go to ebay, the majority of course would go to the person selling it, or say you could buy them somewhere else, like the dp forums :P

Well the point was the system has been abandoned by the developers and Sega and they don't approve of used game selling anyway, So I really don't see a problem with copied Dreamcast games :)

[Kyle15]

Thanks :)

The vmu is inside and hardwired.

I decided there wasn't a need for an outside VMU since there are only one or two games that use them and even then it's not really "necessary"


Awesomeness! You would make an extreme profit out of these if you started making more. ;)

[Misto]

Wow, nice work. I'd love to make something like this is I had the time. And you probably could sell these if you made more, it looks very professional, except for the opening on the back.

[smork]

Whats the difference between getting a used Dreamcast game or a copied game.

Neither Sega nor the original publisher get anything from any Dreamcast games sold now.

So I want to support Ebay or EB Games?

I was going to say "Nice work!" until I read this.

Now, well, I'll just not say anything.

[jonjandran]

I was going to say "Nice work!" until I read this.

Now, well, I'll just not say anything.

If you have an educated opinion feel free to post it.

[Muscelli]

Looks great. How long do you think it took you total?

[jonjandran]

Looks great. How long do you think it took you total?

It took about 90 hours from start to finish.

[XYXZYZ]

Damn, that's seriously impressive work.

[Sudo]

Very nice, it's always cool to see these portable consoles. I wish I had the skill to do something like this.

[Hitman Tyler]

EXCELLENT!! A+++++ JOB.... You should try to make a Sega Genesis or N64portable, that would be Amazing.
You know what you should do..... sell 1 and only 1 ebay and say that this was prototype sega never made a OFFICAL one... LOL

What made me LOL was theat you said "dreamcast games are hard to get, so we go copy... LOL

[Ze_ro]

Some highlights:

LazerDoodle modified case.
5" Psone screen unmodified
5000mAh Lithium Poly batteries with quick charger
Headphone jack
Custom triggers with Saturn triggers molded on.
Integrated Fan.
Pico Psu for power supply.
Ooooo :D

Quantam Fighterpad controls
Awww... :(

Still, great looking little system! That CD spindle sticking out the back looks a little dangerous though...

--Zero

[jonjandran]

EXCELLENT!! A+++++ JOB.... You should try to make a Sega Genesis or N64portable, that would be Amazing.

What made me LOL was that you said "dreamcast games are hard to get, so we go copy... LOL

My N64 portable :
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=25817

Hey Dreamcast games are hard to come by unless you shop Ebay. :)




Awww... :(

Still, great looking little system! That CD spindle sticking out the back looks a little dangerous though...

--Zero

As I mentioned the Quantam Fighterpad is easy to modify and is actually better than the original Dreamcast pad after it is modified.

And the cd spindle is not dangerous. It spins so slowly that all it does is slow down and stop if I accidentally touch it. But as it's designed your hands never get near it. And the cover is nearly done for it.

[Hitman Tyler]

My N64 portable :
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=25817
Hey Dreamcast games are hard to come by unless you shop Ebay. :)


Damn! is their any thing you can't make.... You should sell them, I know I would buy one (when I have the $$$).. N64 & DC one.

This is true about hunting down DC games.

Keep up the good work.

[Jumpman Jr.]

Amazing looking... just as good as your portable N64. I wish I could make something like this...

[darkslime]

That's awesome! I would buy one if you started making more. It would probably be a lot cheaper to make if you get the parts in bulk.

And I agree with you that there's nothing wrong with copying dc games.

[jonjandran]

That's awesome! I would buy one if you started making more. It would probably be a lot cheaper to make if you get the parts in bulk.

And I agree with you that there's nothing wrong with copying dc games.

It's impossible to make this one in bulk.

And if I had a case manufactured there would still be a ton of work integrating a controller, adding a Psu and batteries and screen.

And then I would need to charge $500-$600 to make a profit.

So yea.....this is more for fun :)

[modest9797]

That...is...crazy...

I love the name BTW.

[Volcanon]

To guy who wanted this made in bulk: if you want a "portable" dreamcast, probably the next next generation portable will be able to emulate it.

anyway: You have any of those fun "making of" pages?

[zektor]

That LazerDoodle seems to be the solution in casing for building these devices :) Looks sweet man!

[jonjandran]

To guy who wanted this made in bulk: if you want a "portable" dreamcast, probably the next next generation portable will be able to emulate it.

anyway: You have any of those fun "making of" pages?

It's in the first post :)

http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=26128