Nes Gamepad USB

Hi , this my second instructables .

Because i want to play with a Nes Emulator , but a classic gamepad wasn't cool ,so i made this nes gamepad was work on a classic usb port.

I use the same tools that i use in my first instructables (http://www.instructables.com/id/NES-Cartridge-External-HDD/),a good condition nes gamepad and a cheaper usb gamepad (like the picture).

and before to start , i use acetone to clean the contact of the nes gamepad....

Step 1

I open the usb gamepad , and i cut the corners of the circuit board ,

because the two circuits board don't fit in the nes gamepad ,

i desolder the capacitor to put it in the corner of the nes gamepad.

Comments

[ajfors2080]

Fredlb,

Could you please show clearer pictures for the wiring or explain very carefully which holes on the NES circuit board are being used. One the USB gamepad board, do you connect the button contacts? Thanks for you help.

[marquz]

Never seen this before, I use the RetroKit for my Media Center project. www.retromod.org

[kristopher.hammar]

This mod/diy is really nice man, big up! The piece of rubber sticking out of the controller actually looks better then the original cord haha.

I've got something simular and Im thinking of putting a flash memory in there aswell so all the nes games and saves allways are with the gamepad.

[fredlb]

Thanks ! For your idea , if i understand  , you want play directly from your Nes usb gamepad? if it's this ,me, i can't make this with my poor technicity .......  :-))

[kristopher.hammar]

If you made this nes pad to work with usb, then you can make one with built in memory too =). Check my instructable, nes pad with a 8gb memory in it and backlighted "Nintendo" logo. Everyone who have seen it have been so stoked haha. But it's just that, no gamepad function on it, but I've got another nes usb gamepad too try it on so =)

[atombomb1945]

Well this is a different take on this.  Don't think I have seen anything quite like it.  Awesome

[fredlb]

Tanks !

I try all my best to do a really clear project , as is possible.....

[ironsmiter]

For the old-school look, this is perfect!

For neo-old school...move the turbo-slow-clear buttons to the NES controller.
I'd suggest mounting in the grey stripe just above the "start Select" text.
A half step further, download a font to add labling for the new buttons :-)
Link if you need to print a new sticker.

[fredlb]

Thanks to you !
For the moment , i prefer stay to the old-schol projects .
Because i prefer the "classics" , and second , for the start , i have no courage to cut or perce , print and glue a new sticker..
Perhaps another day ......