XBOX360 Modification and Repair

XBOX Modification and Repair

Bonus: Installation of XBOX Media Center which allows you to stream audio and video to your TV.

Serving Philadelphia and the tri-state area. Contact repair@beastmasterelectronics.com for service.

I’m hosting a group buy of PCBs for this awesome, PIC-based webserver in a 2×3.5″ form factor, posted on Hackaday. The order will be placed this Friday, and boards will be distributed at the end of the month. Please contact me at richard@beastmasterelectronics.com if you are interested.

Hackaday Webserver Article
Forum Discussion
Mouser Partslist (.csv format)
Original Project Files (mirror)

Modified Eagle files for Molex MicroSD connector
Modified Eagle files for Alps MicroSD connector

Momentary pushbutton controling DC voltage on a Load (or circuit).

This has been on my mind for the past few days: getting rid of the toggle, and bringing in the pushbutton to control the on/off function of a gadget. I found an article on EDN that accomplishes this with about 15 parts (a few resistors, transistors and a cap), uses 0A when off, and works with a 3V source. With a bit of tweaking, you can get it working with 9V. Also, a company called Pololu Robotics sells a kit that does the same thing. 

EDN Article – “Latching Power Switch Uses Momentary-Action Pushbutton”
Electronics Lab Forum – Using a 9V source with this circuit
Polou Electronics - Pushbutton Power Switch SV

At the beginning of March, I ordered a cocktail table kit from MameRoom Designs. They sell a host of arcade cabinet styles that come flat packed and are assembled by the end user. Here is part one of my photo album documenting the build:

Arcade Cocktail Table Build – Part 1