foothead
Omnicide now.
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I've been wanting to do this for years, ever since I saw Ben Heck's Atari 800 laptop, but it has always seemed like far too much for me... until now. Atari has a new version of the flashback II out without the glitches of older models. What do you think, should I snatch one up, cartridge mod it, and attach a 7" lcd from our old portable DVD player? The total cost of the mod would most likely be about $75, plus the cost of some games for it. I would also need to build a custom lcd lid (how the heck can I do that?) to make it look nice.
I also need ideas for the controller. Right now I'm thinking of inlaying a standard atari joystick in the case, cutting off the handle, then threading the base (where the handle goes) and the handle so it can screw in place. The handle would fit in a special compartment drilled into the side of the case.
What do you think? I am just mulling over ideas for now, until I get some extra money.
I also need ideas for the controller. Right now I'm thinking of inlaying a standard atari joystick in the case, cutting off the handle, then threading the base (where the handle goes) and the handle so it can screw in place. The handle would fit in a special compartment drilled into the side of the case.
What do you think? I am just mulling over ideas for now, until I get some extra money.