[robert1986]

Originally Posted by Syph

Ya I could, but really 95% of it is just disassebling the PSP. Other than that, all I did was modify 2 pieces. I cut the channel out of the memory card housing, and the rectangular hole in the case. That's pretty much it. The actual mod part is pretty easy like really easy. I'd say 3/10. Now completely tearing the PSP down is more like a 7/10. So really, if you're comforable with small screwdrivers its quite doable. The only things you want to be careful of is the LCD and not getting fingerprints on the inside of the faceplate. Compressed air is handy for reassembly too.

Ah OK, could you maybe give me a quick run down on the tools that are required for this?

[Syph]

Originally Posted by robert1986

Ah OK, could you maybe give me a quick run down on the tools that are required for this?

This is what I used.
Small screwdriver set
Tweezers
Compressed air
Dremel with cutting disk

Heck if you don't have a dremel you could propably make do with a drill or just a sharp knife an patience. Luckily in this mod, both places you need to cut plastic are hidden, so if it isnt perfect, you dont see it anyway. I learned how to use the dremel back in my xbox modding days. I used to make custom cases and put xboxs in other cases like a NES case. It's a fun hobby!

[mclain1]

thanks for this awesome mod SYPH. This open up a whole new world for PSP.

My only concern would be the cost effectiveness of this mod vs SDHC mod using a $3 USB SDHC card reader, $6 DUO-microsd converter, and a single 32gig SDHC card that you can find on newegg for $127.

Both ways has some advantages...

Fastcard...... vs...... USB
~$170USD........... ~$140USD
Easy to do........... requires some soldering skills.
internal............... internal mod also
Only sdhc............ can use 6 different types of mem cards if you use a 6 to 1 card reader.



$30 difference is a lot... what do you all think..?

[robert1986]

Originally Posted by Syph

This is what I used.
Small screwdriver set
Tweezers
Compressed air
Dremel with cutting disk

Heck if you don't have a dremel you could propably make do with a drill or just a sharp knife an patience. Luckily in this mod, both places you need to cut plastic are hidden, so if it isnt perfect, you dont see it anyway. I learned how to use the dremel back in my xbox modding days. I used to make custom cases and put xboxs in other cases like a NES case. It's a fun hobby!

I have those tools apart from compressed air. Sounds easy enough to do, I might just hack away at it on saturday.

Originally Posted by mclain1

thanks for this awesome mod SYPH. This open up a whole new world for PSP.

My only concern would be the cost effectiveness of this mod vs SDHC mod using a $3 USB SDHC card reader, $6 DUO-microsd converter, and a single 32gig SDHC card that you can find on newegg for $127.

Both ways has some advantages...

Fastcard...... vs...... USB
~$170USD........... ~$140USD
Easy to do........... requires some soldering skills.
internal............... internal mod also
Only sdhc............ can use 6 different types of mem cards if you use a 6 to 1 card reader.



$30 difference is a lot... what do you all think..?

Its really up to you, your money. I can't say which is better as I haven't tried everything out there.

[Syph]

Originally Posted by mclain1

thanks for this awesome mod SYPH. This open up a whole new world for PSP.

My only concern would be the cost effectiveness of this mod vs SDHC mod using a $3 USB SDHC card reader, $6 DUO-microsd converter, and a single 32gig SDHC card that you can find on newegg for $127.

Both ways has some advantages...

Fastcard...... vs...... USB
~$170USD........... ~$140USD
Easy to do........... requires some soldering skills.
internal............... internal mod also
Only sdhc............ can use 6 different types of mem cards if you use a 6 to 1 card reader.



$30 difference is a lot... what do you all think..?

Main difference is skill level needed and speed.

This mod has a faster read and write speed than when I tried with a sd card and memory stick adapter. This mod also requires zero soldering so its easier and faster. Not everyone has the skill or patience to solder a ribbon cable onto the memory slot of a PSP mobo. I've done it but it took me awhile. Also remember that when 32 gb cards become cheaper, this mod can take you to 64 gb if you want. I think I'm fine with 32.. heck even 16 would have been enough for me, but I can't help it, I have more fun modding things than using them most of the time.

Oh also I liked that it would be possible to remove it pretty easy if i wanted. I have 4 PSP slims, and if this one died on me, I could pretty easily move it to another.

[Syph]

Originally Posted by robert1986

I have those tools apart from compressed air. Sounds easy enough to do, I might just hack away at it on saturday.

I say go for it. Really as long as you are gentle and dont force something too hard, you really cant break anything. Basically you can buy replacement plastic parts from DX all under 3 bucks for any part you might break, except the LCD. Its really the valuable part, so just be careful. If you need help or get stuck let me know, I'd be happy to assist.

[Bewood]

I'm not really sure what the compressed air is for.

It's just me, but I've never used it.

[mclain1]

Originally Posted by Syph

Main difference is skill level needed and speed.

This mod has a faster read and write speed than when I tried with a sd card and memory stick adapter. This mod also requires zero soldering so its easier and faster. Not everyone has the skill or patience to solder a ribbon cable onto the memory slot of a PSP mobo. I've done it but it took me awhile. Also remember that when 32 gb cards become cheaper, this mod can take you to 64 gb if you want. I think I'm fine with 32.. heck even 16 would have been enough for me, but I can't help it, I have more fun modding things than using them most of the time.

Yes thank you Syph you brought up some very good points there with your argument... im really impressed with your speed and how easy it was to internalize this mod. Those 2 alone makes it worth the added cost.


Not to sound like a cheap bastard or anything but by looking at the PCB and SD card layout of the CR-3100 unit, is it possible to make your own by using two solder together sd readers, ribbon cable and Duo adapter...?

[Syph]

Originally Posted by Bewood

I'm not really sure what the compressed air is for.

It's just me, but I've never used it.

I use it to get dust off the lcd and inner faceplate. It works really well. I'm very anal about dust and perfection of the screen. The first time I took a faceplate off there was dust underneath and it really bugged me. I got some compressed air and it just makes it so much easier to have it clean. You can lift up the edge of the facplate and insert the nozzle and blow anything clean. Then power on the screen and check, repeat till perfect. Then when closed it looks as good as when it was first bought.

[Syph]

Originally Posted by mclain1

Yes thank you Syph you brought up some very good points there with your argument... im really impressed with your speed and how easy it was to internalize this mod. Those 2 alone makes it worth the added cost.


Not to sound like a cheap bastard or anything but by looking at the PCB and SD card layout of the CR-3100 unit, is it possible to make your own by using two solder together sd readers, ribbon cable and Duo adapter...?

Sorry no chance of that. Its not jsut wiring cards together. There is an IC controller that works to use them as one card.

[bense]

thank you so much for posting this!

[bense]

Originally Posted by robert1986

Sony low balled us by not including a built in hdd with the psp. If apple can add an 80gb hdd to an ipod, sony can sure as hell do so too.

No they didn't. Think about it like this

1. Sony wants to sell UMD's, the psp was introduced 3.5 years ago, this is in a time when the idea of buying games from the ps-store (which wasn't nearly what it is now if even in existence) would not have sat well with customers. Most customers want a physical product in their hands.

2. The psp is even cheaper for the masses. Having a system that's catered to the masses is a great thing, because it drives the prices down.

3. Flash memory prices are falling very very fast, about 1 year ago i wanted a 6gb microsdhc, i was about to pay $85 for one, now I can get a 8gb microsd for $33 shipped! Flash memory is far superior for a portable device, I never want to run or do any physical activity with my ipod because I'm worried about damaging the physical harddrive. Harddrives are more expensive to manufacturer, they consume more power, and they weigh more. The only advantage that a harddrive offers is higher capacity. Sony is just now putting 160gig drives in their ps3. When the PS3 was introduced the higher end model had 60gigs. Sony would never drop a fat harddrive in the psp, and if it did it would have cost $500. With this, we pay $60 to get this adapter, $40 shipped (as of now) for a 16gig SD card, and the prices are dropping.

I'm willing to bet that within 1 year the 32gig SD is going to be $50 or less.

After I do this mod, I can eliminate my ipod.

[DumpsterDiver]

Originally Posted by bense

After I do this mod, I can eliminate my ipod.

My thoughts exactly. Except that my Ipod was eliminated already.... twice. ='[

Syph.. any chance you want to sell one of those slims?

[Syph]

Sorry, I use all the ones I own currently. If I made extra ones I could part with some tho. Gotta make some more cash to buy more as is ones on ebay first though.

[bense]

i'm waiting until the psp-3000 comes out, cause then the prices of the 2000's will drop significantly.