Post on 17-Dec-2015
Overview
• Aims to solve overheating problems in first gen Xbox 360
• Full size ATX case instead of Xbox case • Additional cooling • Addition of 3rd party wireless networking
hardware• Maintains all of Xbox 360 functionalities
Motivation
• Needed an affordable media center • Xbox 360 already on hand suffering from red
ring problems after several repair attempts• Aftermarket cooling options helped but still
failed, more drastic measures needed
Problem Statement
• Needed media center capable of streaming over Wi-Fi on a limited budget
• Xbox 360 on hand suffered from overheating problems causing it to be unreliable
• 360 also lacked wireless capabilities
Assumptions
• Cost effective but only if Xbox does not need to be purchased
• Assumes source of Xbox failure is poor ventilation and insufficient cooling
Proposed Solution
• Disassemble console down to basic components
• Transplant all Xbox 360 hardware into a full size ATX computer case
• Include additional cooling fans • Add wireless networking hardware• Extend all connections and make them
external to the computer case
Results
• Wi-Fi Capabilities from TP-Link TL-WA701ND Access point configured as a client bridge
• Internal to computer case
Results
• USB and HDMI ports made accessible externally via extension cables
• USB connected to computer case front panel ports
Conclusion
• Rough around the edges but fully functional • Overheating problems solved• All functions of Xbox 360 console maintained • Compatible with 802.11 (b/g/n)
Future Work
• Replacement of Xbox power brick and auxiliary power supply with standard computer power supply
• Cleaner wire routing • Additional fan (total of 3)• Addition of LED lights inside case
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