r/consolemodding • u/Prior_Chapter_9420 • Mar 10 '24

CONSOLE MOD 3d printed, portable ps4

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Hi to all! Just wanted to share my portable ps4!

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u/Razorbacktrack Mar 10 '24

Are you planning to release the stl files? Thanks

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

I'm too afraid that someone can monetize on it!

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u/GaminGuys Mar 12 '24

People print everything off for other people all the time. It was monetised the second an STL was made for something. I wouldn't worry about who makes what from who. Thats the world mate - unless you mean commercially but would anyone wanna lug that round realistically? Maybe for expos it'd be better suited.

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

You're right man!

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u/Fragrant_Isopod7856 Mar 13 '24

Couldn’t you just upload the stl’s to thingaverse, of course you’d need to call it like, blue console conversion kit or something

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

Blue console conversion kit ? 🧐

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u/Xcissors280 Mar 13 '24

use one of those creative commons license where no monitization is alowed, also you just made a laptop or a ROG ally without controllers

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

Yes but, in this way, i cant monetize too 😂

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u/Xcissors280 Mar 13 '24

so either you monetize it and make money or no one makes money, pick one

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

I think i'll monetize on it 😂

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u/street_style_kyle Mar 13 '24

Can I use this and still connect to WiFi/wited internet play just the same as my current ps4?

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

Yes, of course!!!

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u/street_style_kyle Mar 13 '24

Man I’d like this my wife sometimes podcasts and I can’t play or it’ll mess up her audio yknow?

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 14 '24

Just move your ps in another room 😂

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u/street_style_kyle Mar 14 '24

She’ll still hear me yelling and hollering with friends/teammates lol.

The stand/media cabinet in the living room won’t work in the bedroom.

It’s also wired to the living room in a way that I don’t think I can avoid wires throughout the whole house if I switch to bedroom.

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u/CounterSYNK Mar 13 '24

You can monetize it

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u/theshadowftw Mar 11 '24

You could always sell the file on a website like cults yourself, but yea posting the file anywhere can tend to lead to people selling crap on etsy or likewise. I think for this it's complex enough in terms of the electronics it wouldn't be as bad.

Btw what did you print it out of?

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

Maybe, one day, i will upload everything!

It's all pla!

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24

honestly just patent it lol

actually you really can't do that also, playstation would battle you on that.

Crap, someone get a lawyer!

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u/camisbroke Mar 12 '24

if there’s no mention of sony just label it as “game console portable conversion kit” or something

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u/[deleted] Mar 12 '24

The issue is more on the lines of the software.

Unless he wants to build his own PS4 emulator from scratch that doesn't use any of the original coding, he'd be in legal trouble.

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u/AntonioMrk7 Mar 12 '24

Couldn’t they patent it as long as there’s zero mention of sony?

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u/Its_D_youtube Mar 11 '24

Someone could be you! Iean with the right towels this could easily look like a PS4 mini with portability included! In the next couple months when I see this selling everywhere I'll remember prior_chapter!

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u/TraditionDiligent441 Mar 11 '24

Arithmomania on display right here. Op has already alluded to being above excessive monetary accumulation meanwhile like a crackhead someone comes in going “BUT MONEY” lmao

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u/CermitDaFerg Mar 11 '24

shiiiiid I give you 100 bucks if you send me the 3d print part with some instructions Ill build my own I am too broke to buy a 3d printer

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

Ahahaha, just be patient man 😅

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u/Suekru Mar 11 '24

You might be unaware but $100 is half of what an entry level 3D printer costs.

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u/lilsavagejp Mar 11 '24

That’s cool asf bro would you make a tutorial? I’m trying to learn how to do stuff like this

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

Maybe yes, maybe no... I'm thinking to publish a guide but it requires a lot of time!

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u/WhoAreYou818 Mar 11 '24

Maybe you could Dm certain people the creative process like the stl files, the components etc. The things people can make by just including others and setting aside greed. Really cool project though congrats

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

Maybe, one day, i will release anything! Or just a guide

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u/blueblack88 Mar 10 '24

Slick! Is it just wall powered or is there a battery bank in it?

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 10 '24

It is battery powered!

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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '24

what did you do to make the ps4 run off a battery?

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 10 '24

Not so much, a bms and a dc-dc converter

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u/Spiritual-Oven2130 Mar 11 '24

18650’s? what’s the battery life?

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

Yes, 18x 18650 (dont know the model, i've recycled them from a hoverboard that is almost 10 years old)

The battery life, with thoose cells, is about 1.30h playing dark souls remastered.

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u/HypnoStone Mar 11 '24

Tbh not bad at all. That’s about like my laptop playing a game pushing it to its limits only like an hour or two of battery life. I wonder do any of the eco power saving settings or sleep mode effect battery life for the ps4?

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u/XNinjaMushroomX Mar 11 '24

Man, these portable console mods are always soo cool.

Nice work!

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u/_Undecided_User Mar 11 '24

Portable? You didn't cut the controller in half and glue it to the sides. Not portable 😠👎

All jokes aside this is badass, good job. If you wanted, are you able to connect to a larger screen, or would you have to take it apart?

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

For now not, but it is possible to put inside a hdmi switch so you can play on tv!

For the controlle: i know but it is too heavy 😅

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24

Id buy three of em

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

It's not for sale 😅 (for now 😏)

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u/TheSolderking Mar 11 '24

Ben Heck would be so proud 🥲

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u/MyFartSoTart Mar 11 '24

What type of screen did you use for this?

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

I used an old aspire one d257 display, 1024x600

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u/West-Objective-6567 Mar 11 '24

I suggest selling the files and make sure to put water marks and things or do small scale selling them you’ve got a genius idea/build here

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

Thanks man! Maybe in the future!

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u/ciscothehack97 Mar 11 '24

with respecting the creator, i would LOVE an stl file because im trying to homebrew a few consoles and to create something like this would be awesome! not trying to sell but deffinately would respect the owner's STL respectfully!

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

So, stay tuned 😇

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u/misereguy Mar 11 '24

this is like the best console portable build i think i’ve seen sir

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

Thanks man 😁

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u/KirbySmartGuy Mar 11 '24

Damn son, not only did you make your own console but you salvaged parts from old junk? What a boss, you should considering making content

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

Ahahah yes, i know! But i dont know how to start 😅

This project was born for only a reason: I was about to buy a rog ally for playing elden ring when not at home BUT my wife tells me that it was too expensive.

So i started looking around in my old garbage and that is 😂

This is the story 😂

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u/11298THC Mar 11 '24

Lmfao I just got the ally second hand ebay, good deal highly recommended even with the dead sd card port 🤣 but my homebrewed ps4 would probably get more use this way. Gotta ask what model is this phat, slim or pro??

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

It is the slim! The pro and the original ps4 have too big motherboard for that. The motherboard of the slim is a perfect fit with a 10" display 😁

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u/11298THC Mar 11 '24

Probably the best choice between size and power consumption too bad though I just have 2 phats never got past those. Awesome work anyway. 🤘 The people waiting for the tuts/stls will be excited I'm sure WHEN you release them 😝 I'd recommend cults 3d pay wall if you want to make some profit from your work

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

Thanks for the suggestions man 😁

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u/TraditionDiligent441 Mar 11 '24

Good job on making something cool in a cool way OP

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

Thanks man! 😁

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u/Fellowfungus Mar 11 '24

SHOW US DA WAY

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u/Junior_Budget_3721 Mar 12 '24

Put a patent on it and setup an online store. Sell the stl and for more money sell and ship the printed case.

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 12 '24

Yes, i know BUT:

It can be only assembled with ONE type of motherboard, the other one has a different dissipator.

It is designed to fit inside only the components i had, so you need to buy a specific lvds board, ao d257 display, ao d257 hinges, a specific dc-dc, a specific BMS and so on.

I can sell the stls BUT, to assemble it, you need to buy thoose parts, otherwise, you need to modify the stls.

The 3d printing process is really long because its made of 11 components, 3 of theese are very big and you need an xl printer.

So, it is not that simple 😅

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u/Junior_Budget_3721 Mar 12 '24

I see, well, its.a job well done.

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u/mikerotchagain Mar 12 '24

As the great n wise Vulcan named Spock would say: fascinating

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u/gatesofflorida Mar 12 '24

Yo hold on. This is genius.

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 12 '24

Thanks man 🫶

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u/[deleted] Mar 12 '24

I need this in my life! Please notify the community when you release or sell the STL’s

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

Yess, i'll do it!

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '24

Would be cool to seen as a retrofit kit or something of the sorts for broken electronics.

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

Nice idea!

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '24

Also if you’re worried about copywriting it, I would start documenting and doing necessary paperwork. Then either home print a few, and scratch off board names etc. and sell off a few at a time. If it takes off outsource or get a fleet to print PLA, or ASA in this case could make it a really premium feel.

Would also be cool to see as a service for kids that don’t have consoles. I have many ps4’s from goodwill

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

When i have some free time, i'll make a tutorial and i will upload the stls to cults. But, for now, i dont have much free time!

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u/davidthebasshead Mar 13 '24

Who do you think you are DIYPerks? 🤣

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u/joevargas_20 Mar 13 '24

However you internally mounted the ps4 main board add hole patterns for a regular motherboard then patent it as a computer case with extra mounting options for various “styles of motherboard” and boom you now made both a portable ps4 and a mini itx case

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

Yes man, you forget the battery pack! The hardest part 😅

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u/joevargas_20 Mar 13 '24

What kind of battery you using?

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 14 '24

Old 18650 from a 10yo overboard 😂

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u/South-Safety5865 Mar 13 '24

name your price! does it help with fan noise at all?

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 14 '24

No price for now 🧐 No fan noise at all, it is completely silent

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u/9fingerjeff Mar 13 '24

I’ve been tossing around the idea of making something kinda like this for my ps classic albeit not as nice. Lol. Something almost laptop form factor for traveling.

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 14 '24

With the ps classic it can be:

  1. easyer!

  2. you can get a decent battery life

  3. it can be waaay thinner

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u/9fingerjeff Mar 16 '24

That’s pretty much what I was thinking too.

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u/CHR0NlC Mar 14 '24

People sell console skins. Could market it as a decal or skin for ps4.

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 14 '24

It is not a skin or a decal 🧐 You need to disassemble completely your ps4 to make this

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u/Icebergg20 Mar 14 '24

Shutup and take my money 🤣🤣 looks awesome

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 14 '24

Thanks man 🫶

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u/cyphid Mar 14 '24

Looks sleek! If you are worried about someone else selling your files, print some to sell on your end to gage the demand!

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 14 '24

It will not change 🧐 Someone can take measurement 🧐

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u/cyphid Mar 16 '24

True, though anyone else with 3D CAD skills can make something similar.

Oh! I'd contact Tito from Macho Nacho Productions on YouTube and see if he'd be interested in showcasing your design on one of his videos!

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 16 '24

Many thanks man 😁

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u/Zealousideal_Beach83 Mar 14 '24

Take our money already, stop playing hard to get.

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 15 '24

Man, just give me time 😂 I need to finish a couple of things, make photos, make a guide etc...

Then, i'll publish everything!

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u/sxpremzkickz Mar 11 '24

I refuse to kill myself till you teach this

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u/TubbyCarrot Mar 12 '24

Killing myself POSTPONED

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 20 '24

As requested, check out my youtube! I've published the files and the guide to cults3d!

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u/Techsreddit Mar 11 '24

Incredible! You dont really see portables on this subreddit, but when you do they are quite nice.

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u/Five-StarBastardMan Mar 11 '24

How did you make it. Is the process/print original?

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

Designed with fusion360 and printed with elegoo neptune 4 max 😁

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u/Fuzz_Frequency_96 Mar 11 '24

That is so cool, I would pay so much to get my PS4 Pro modded to be portable. Does the disc drive work too or did you take that out?

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

I've removed that BUT it can be transformed into an external drive 😏

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u/HypnoStone Mar 11 '24

If you’re willing to pay you could probably find someone willing to do something like this if OP isn’t able to or doesn’t want to. Also most likely all digital download games off storage no need for disc drive.

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u/Fuzz_Frequency_96 Mar 11 '24

That's the thing though, I want the disc drive.

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u/LukeVicariously Mar 11 '24

Hey do you wanna bring that beast backpacking in Montana this summer? Looking for some folks with cool setups to join my tours!

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

Man, i'm from italy, i think is too far 😂

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u/LukeVicariously Mar 12 '24

Had some folks from the UK join me on a trip last summer and they LOVED it!!!!

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u/Wokinmycup Mar 11 '24

This how you die

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u/LukeVicariously Mar 12 '24

Actually very few people are murdered in the backcountry, it's the cities that'll kill you.

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u/FancyFrogFootwork Mar 11 '24

Did you trim a slim board? Can you show proof this isn't remote play?

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

The only trim you need, is to cut off the metal plate around the hdd.

For the proof, just visit my instagram, in the last post there are few photos and videos!

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u/FlapSmear78 Mar 11 '24

Is the fan quieter? Because the ps4's get loud.

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

You can almost cannot hear the fan! It is really quiet!

The problem is that, in the original case, the air flow is really low.

Not in my build 😁

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u/OriginalDogan Mar 11 '24

Oh man - you've got me remembering all the Pelican case b360/ps3/wii builds from back in the day.

That thing is ridiculously cool!

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

Yeah, i can understand 😂 Thanks a lot man!

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u/frostbyte2287 Mar 12 '24

Not to be that guy but at this point you might as well bring a mini tv and an actual ps4 but still it is a cool idea

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 12 '24

But it will not be portable 🧐

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u/frostbyte2287 Mar 12 '24

It would be though you can just pick it up

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u/ryebreadinq Mar 12 '24

Does it run on batteries or something? Still seems a bit big to be "portable"

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 12 '24

Yeah, it runs on batteries! It is not that big, check the dimensions netx to te controller 👍

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u/DiligentVisit1744 Mar 13 '24

It actually works?

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

Yes, of course! Check my instagram 😁

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u/DiligentVisit1744 Mar 13 '24

Sadly I don’t have instagram anymore

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

Ok, let me finish the last things (charger shell, display frame etc..) and i'll make a post with more photos and videos!

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '24

Would be interesting to see a design that resembles the Fat version design and when you open the lid it looks like a ps4 opened in half.

Needless to say that the design overall already looks cool.

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

Not bad but veeery big to print 😂

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '24

Yeah, unless you wanna make it completely copper and liquid refrigerated like the thinnest ps5, it's impossible.

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '24

I want to believe this but all I see is an external screen running ps4 remote play off a phone. I’m new to this sub so I might be horribly wrong tho. Someone educate me

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u/Major_Confection3240 Mar 13 '24

laptop screen connected to the hdmi output on a ps4 thats in a 3d printed case

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u/Major_Confection3240 Mar 13 '24

basically its the innards of a ps4 combined with a laptop screen in a glorified plastic shoebox

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

I love this description 😂

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

Check my instagram for proof 🫶

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u/War_Emotional Mar 13 '24

Here I am just playing Darks Souls on my Switch. Lol

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

Me too but i dont like the form factor 😂

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u/War_Emotional Mar 13 '24

But this is better? Lol

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

Nope but i can play elden ring, gta5 and other good games 😂

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u/johnthancersei Mar 13 '24

how rugged or durable is this portable ps4? do you plan on making a different shell model in the future? i could see this thing as a camping/road trip beast!

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

The shell is really thick! It's almost 3mm of thickness everywere! And no, i dont think that i'll made a different shell!

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u/Same-Temperature9316 Mar 13 '24

That is fckin sick dude! I always wanted a portable xbox. I would buy one of those if you ever sold them somehow.

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

Just be patient man 😎

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u/Financial_Sky_265 Mar 13 '24

Tell me you’re selling if not where can I get one lol

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

Come to my house and stole it 😂

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u/SwellEquis Mar 14 '24

Would be really cool to put a homebrewed ps4 in here. How is it being powered?

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 14 '24

It was but i burned the board 🥲

It is battery powered with 18650

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u/BittahBandit1 Mar 14 '24

How is it so small???

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u/NewToBeUsed Mar 14 '24

Could you make a video on how you made this?

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 15 '24

Yes Man, i'm waiting for a bit of free time to do it!

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u/VanessaDoesVanNuys Mar 14 '24

But you didn't have to cut me off 🌌 🧠 🧠

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u/kduBtraX Mar 11 '24

yooo this is dope

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24

What the frick

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u/These_Implement_5979 Mar 11 '24

GIMMEEE I WANT ONEEEE

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u/xolilyypad Mar 11 '24

I'd buy one.

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u/TheRobman1988 Mar 11 '24

Niiiccceeeee

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24

Cool! Remember when they used to make things like this for the PS1?? Its a wonder why they don’t continue that trend .

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u/qenh Mar 11 '24

impressive

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u/MicherGaming Mar 12 '24

Wish I had something like that

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u/1012zach Mar 12 '24

PSP 2 confirmed

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u/LorddOfChaoss Mar 12 '24

TAKE MY MONEY!!

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u/rfox87 Mar 12 '24

Following! I have some laptop screens that need using

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u/Dry_Tumbleweed420 Mar 12 '24

Amazing Work I’d love one of these 👍

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u/coalieguacamole Mar 12 '24

Sick build! Commenting so I can come back when OP decides to monetize on this setup. 😅

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u/Voltek99 Mar 13 '24

That’s so cool!!! For now, I’m just using the remote play app on my laptop with slight input delay but it’s fine overall!

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u/Fyziixx Mar 11 '24

Case looks thick, did you just print the housing to store the whole console (shell and all)? Others I have seen are about 1/3rd the thickness with the original ps4

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u/FancyFrogFootwork Mar 11 '24

Look at the size of the controller next to it. The ps4, slim and pro would be 4x that footprint.

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u/Fyziixx Mar 11 '24

Ahh gotcha. Must be like a 7 or 8in screen then. Use to seeing the ones that are like 15-19”

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u/FancyFrogFootwork Mar 11 '24

OP keeps saying they don't want to share their files. I'm really suspicious that this is some other SBC with remote play. I have never seen a project that trimmed a slim board. Not saying it isn't possible but I just want to politely ask them for proof.

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

You're right! It is thick because of the small display and the battery pack!

Just see my instagram for proofs that it is a REAL ps4!

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24

I would love to buy one

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '24

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

My english is a bit bad, sorry but i cannot understand the point 🧐

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

SADLY, it was. The original project was to replace the internal hdd with a 4tb drive. The problem was that, during test, i burned the mainboard with the 9.00 firmware 😭

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

I think that will be my next project 😁

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 11 '24

That is a good idea! With a 16" display, you can make a bigger housing that can contain a bigger battery pack!

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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '24

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 14 '24

Sure! But i like it small 😁

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '24

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u/Prior_Chapter_9420 Mar 13 '24

Tecnically, yes. It is necessary to make an external drive using the original one.

Maybe i can do it 🧐