dkap01 #1 Posted August 24, 2004 Well I just got back from CGE2k4, where I unvailed my new Portable Jaguar. It has a PS1 screen, PS1 joystick and run's on 8 AA rechargeable's. The only thing I have left to do on it is to do the LED mod for the screen. So check it out here: http://www.portablesystems.bravepages.com Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveW #2 Posted August 24, 2004 Dang, that's nice! I can't imagine it running for very long, though. I remember an article with one of the Tramiels when the Jaguar was about to be introduced, where he discussed creating a portable version of the Jag. He said that if they used the same amount of batteries as the Lynx (6 AA batteries) it would only run for something like 45 minutes, if I remember the article correctly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkap01 #3 Posted August 24, 2004 Its not to bad, with 8 AA rechargeable's and doing a LED mod to the screen you get about 1 1/2 hr. Because the Jaguar uses 9v @ 1.2a and the screen uses 7.2v at 1a. But if you do the LED mod to the screen you only use 350 mah . The batteries I use are AA 1.2 @ 2a x 8 = 9.6v @ 2a. What I still need to find is a power supply that is rated at 9v @ 2a. The one that comes with the Jaguar isn't enought to power both the Jag and screen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V.R #4 Posted August 24, 2004 Hey that looks very sweet indeed. Wouldn't mind getting my hands on one of those. Or perhaps I could make my own. Hmm! Portable jag- heaven. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serblander #5 Posted August 24, 2004 Thats AWESOME!!! Congrats on the fantastic job done How long did it take? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justclaws #6 Posted August 24, 2004 Hello, Well I just got back from CGE2k4, where I unvailed my new Portable Jaguar. It has a PS1 screen, PS1 joystick and run's on 8 AA rechargeable's. The only thing I have left to do on it is to do the LED mod for the screen. Beyond words! That is a beautiful unit, I really applaud you on the appearance! :-) The only enhancement is to change it for a Pro-Controller in there, that would be nice, and the round buttons would match the joystick? However, with the standard buttons, it looks unmistakably, a Jaguar! So is it true you sold one? I'd love one myself. Gear up production! Cheers, Richard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songbird #7 Posted August 24, 2004 Dave, it was great seeing you again and extremely cool to see the awesome portable Jaguar you had! Everyone at the Songbird booth flipped out when we saw AvP booting on that hardware. AFAIK he didn't sell it at the show, it's still a work in progress... in particular, the short battery life could use some work (hey, Dave, ever think about adding a power plug for the Lynx D-cell x6 battery pack?), but the general layout and functionality of the unit was superb. Nice work, and let me know when I can buy one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K3V #8 Posted August 24, 2004 Nice work, and let me know when I can buy one. Yeah, what he said Looks cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Punisher5.0 #9 Posted August 24, 2004 Very impressive looking. I was making a portable Jaguar but got stuck on the case. I have no idea how to make a good looking case without using a router. I was getting 2 hours of playtime with my setup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanadium #10 Posted August 25, 2004 Well I just got back from CGE2k4, where I unvailed my new Portable Jaguar. It has a PS1 screen, PS1 joystick and run's on 8 AA rechargeable's. The only thing I have left to do on it is to do the LED mod for the screen. So check it out here: http://www.portablesystems.bravepages.com Dave That doesn't look bad at all! Bravo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkap01 #11 Posted August 25, 2004 Very impressive looking. I was making a portable Jaguar but got stuck on the case. I have no idea how to make a good looking case without using a router. I was getting 2 hours of playtime with my setup. With the setup you had what did you do the get 2hr of play? Like what kind of batteries did you use, and what kind of screen? Thanks Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godzilla #12 Posted August 28, 2004 I just want to know when I can buy one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leearco #13 Posted August 28, 2004 Looks cool, I want one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregory DG #14 Posted August 28, 2004 Checks date... Nope, it's not April 1st! Wow, that's pretty cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempest #15 Posted August 28, 2004 Neat! Now if only someone would make a portable Atari 8-bit I'd be set... Tempest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+davidcalgary29 #16 Posted August 28, 2004 Neat! Now if only someone would make a portable Atari 8-bit I'd be set... Tempest Why don't you buy one of those 65 XEP protos from Curt? You'd also think that it shouldn't be too hard to convert one of the more common 64 portables into an XE version, but I'd have no idea how to do this myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy_bernstein #17 Posted August 28, 2004 @ Tempest & David Calgary I'm still toying at the idea of creating a new XE portable machine (I started a thread a year ago - here's the link) http://www.atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.p...5800&highlight= This last year, I've been very busy with both my professional and personal life so this project hasn't much advanced but I still plan on finish it. AB. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omar #18 Posted August 28, 2004 Wow, It looks great! The Playstation stick is a good idea. I like a lot how it looks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godzilla #19 Posted August 29, 2004 Neat! Now if only someone would make a portable Atari 8-bit I'd be set... Tempest Try the treamcast. It makes an AWESOME 100% speed portable 8 bit. That's actually my number one use of the treamcast. Nothing like running numen on the road :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shep #20 Posted December 19, 2004 Not bad, looks kinda heavy, but not bad at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goochman #21 Posted December 19, 2004 @ Tempest & David Calgary I'm still toying at the idea of creating a new XE portable machine (I started a thread a year ago - here's the link) http://www.atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.p...5800&highlight= This last year, I've been very busy with both my professional and personal life so this project hasn't much advanced but I still plan on finish it. AB. 8bit portable - very interested Jag protable - somewhat interested - price would be a factor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geosteve #22 Posted December 20, 2004 I'm interested too if the price is right! Sweet idea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlawleZ #23 Posted December 30, 2004 Beautifully done! I applaud your work. PLEASE let me know if you decide to produce/sell any portables. ESPECIALLY the Jaguar. Bravo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justclaws #24 Posted January 23, 2005 Hi, Well I just got back from CGE2k4, where I unvailed my new Portable Jaguar. It has a PS1 screen, PS1 joystick and run's on 8 AA rechargeableAny updates on this amazing project? Summer is coming, eventually,and the prospect of a Jaguar on the beach sounds far too tempting... Cheers, JustClaws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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