Build a Nintendo NES PC

Step 3 Preparing switches and power led

Next, I unscrewed the switches and power led from the case and soldered the motherboard leads for them. Make sure there are no shorts that could cause problems. The PCB is nice and big, 80's style, so you shouldn't have trouble.

Comments

[otedawg]

You could also use the switches from here. They are much smaller, and can still be mounted in the case the same way.

[KingAntonius]

Here is an updated link for the push switch assembly in case anyone wants to order one.

http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/ISW-4/PUSH-SWITCH-ASSEMBLY//1.html

[corl45]

You can just remove the copper part on top, and the pin under it and use the original switches just fine, turns it into momentary. Reset is already momentary.

[hatsuli]

Heh, you're right :) I didn't know those existed.

[ddarkeststar]

If I was a nintendo fan I would be really, really jealous :-).
Great job. :-)

[plunkster]

hey can you give me some steps on how to connect the power button to the motherboard please I am real confused?

[longshot789]

Well, I have rewired power switches before. Power switches tend to be connected to 2 jumpers on a motherboard. The two jumpers should be identified in the motherboard's manual and/or with some POW type code on the motherboard itself. If you close the circuit between these two jumpers, it is the same as hitting the power button. Attach the two leads from the power button, or solder new ones, and run them to these two jumpers on the motherboard. I'm sure it won't be quite this easy in practice, you'll need to interface between the leads and the jumpers, but we're all creative people here. I'm sure you can figure something out. Hope that helps.

[Vogo]

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[dombeef]

But the owner died.Very sad I know

[plunkster]

yeah :(

[cowgomoo]

if you look closely most motherboards have an indication of power, reset, and power light on by your pins and a little + to tell you positive.

[Mario1]

you could consult yourself with the motherboard's manual :) it's explained how to connect the power sw, reset sw hdd led and power led ;) could be usefull!

[animal0307]

On my NESPC project what I did was completely removed the circuit board and soldered straight to the posts of the switches and LED. This saved room in my case and also proved to be just like a normal PC switch/light set up. For the cables you will need the wires and harnesses that connect to the pin headers of your motherboard. You can buy some off the internet or salvage them from another computer. You will also need the specification of your board so you know what pins to connect your cables to. If you bought your board new then it should come with a diagram of the pins if not you can probably get one from the manufacturer online in a PDF format Hope this helps and give you an idea of what to do

[plunkster]

thanks mate legend yeah it helps

[animal0307]

No problem man. Glad I could help.

[mishathegoat]

Nice tutorial! Some better instructions for wiring the Reset/Power buttons would be nice.. [wink] [wink]

[sobelivin666]

never mind i figured it out =P

[sobelivin666]

I'm not understanding where to attach the piece to the motherboard...what kind of attachment is that?