GameCube Journey - Wasp Fusion and HDMI Progress Thread

ok let me explain this QSB with hdmi port is connected via fcc cable to the hdmi main board with the fpga so the gc video gignal go to the mainboard to the fpga and the hdmi signal from the fpga go back to the qsb via the fcc cable then to the hdmi port. the idea is to remove the digital port and install this QSB it will place the hdmiport hwre the original port is and only a small 3d printed plate will go arounf the hdmi port to make it fit the digital port and look OEM no case cuting to shield cuting. its idea in my head but will try to build it in a pcb software.

 

http://www.badassconsoles.com/ has something similar to what you are talking about.

 

I mean, you could, but it would involve more work for what (I think) would be an inferior-looking result. I'd say it's much easier to have a good-looking cut-out for the HDMI port than having a 3D printed cover for the Digital AV port. Plus, you'd have to desolder the Digital AV port.

 

no picture of the hardware yet but i think it will be something like this.

 

Neat looking project.
Curious what the reason for the spacer board is. Is it to increase the thickness/height of the board/HDMI connector? Or is it more for via/circuit isolation from the cage.

 

Its to raise the main board up; it is designed to fit in this plastic area on the back panel:

 

Giving an update about the lack of updates. I was on vacation all last weekend so I didn't get anything worked on. I messed with PCE for a customer last night, just a little bit more work until that is finished up. Now I'm helping my Mom move this weekend and next weekend. I don't have much free time.

I did get a shipment notification for OSH park yesterday for the revised wasp dvd board. This board was changed to fit a 3.3vreg to power the wasp.
I also need to get some more cubes in to do some HDMI testing. Once I get a new cube in I'll assemble that kit with the better chip and see how she does.

 

Hello citrus,
i just wantesd to know if i can order the currant QSB for video on osh park ?? or its the one with the short?

thank you.

 

Order this one, tested and working: https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/rSbLyyap

 

Posted working OSH Park links for WKF/Wasp Host & DVD QSB's in first post

I got it working with audio streaming

 

I can't wait for your pics! Great job!

 

Wasp Install pictures and video posted on 1st post.

 

@citrus3000psi: I have a question for you. Don't you need to cut the signals between the drive and the motherboard? I have always known that it was mandatory...

 

When you install the Host QSB you have to remove all but one of the signal filters. Then the host QSB solders into there place. With the filters gone this simulates cutting a trace. I'll add info to the first post. Forgot to mention that, thanks.

 

thank you for sharing your work

 

Ah, gotcha! I saw the pictures but i didn't notice that you had removed the filters. Nice job, very neat!

 

did someone say line doubleing



I'll post up osh park links tomorrow.

 

Have you done some changes? I thought you have already finished some time ago.

 

Its pretty much the same, but the original was intended for xc3S50a. The new one is designed for the xc3S200a
The differences on this new PCB/QSB
Removed the JTAG holes.
Added SPDIF/IR Pads
Uses 20Pin FFC cable instead (controller pad input nowgoes over the FFC cable)
Added Controller Pad to QSB

But yes otherwise they are pretty much the same.

 

Ah nice! Little changes but very convenient ones!