Turn a NES controller into an iPhone Dock

In this instructable I will be showing you how to turn an old NES controller into a sweet iPhone Dock. There are several articles online showing pictures of a French dude(at least the original picture was on a French forum) who made one, but I'm gonna show you step-by-step on how to make your own!

The "Several Articles":
http://www.gearfuse.com/nes-controller-iphone-dock/
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/nes-controller-iphone-3gs-dock/
http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/30/nes-controller-turned-iphone-dock/

Step 1 Get the Materials Needed

Materials Needed:

NES controller
IPhone/iPod Computer Cord
Scissors
Utility Knife
Sandpaper
Screwdriver-Really Small
Wire Cutters

Comments

[thomasandkatie]

OK....Two things, very awesome instructable, completely inspired to take it to the next step and turn my whole NES into an Ipod docking/music station. and second, I was wondering if there was an instructable to mod an adapter to plug my ipod into my TV for music/video or game play, any ideas or links? once again great job!!

[TabbyDeAnne]

Very cool! I've been wondering what to do with my old NES controller! I may have to try this! Nice!

[mazingo]

Hey! I just made a dock like yours and it's come out great!

Thanks so much for your Instructable :)

[Mathisca]

Now if we merge these two projects to the ultimate NES IPOD dock. Check out the link.
http://www.instructables.com/id/NES-Controller-iPod-Remote/step7/Final-Assembly/

[mickroolz]

To Flyinseamnky: Ya i do realize what you're saying, but in order for what you're talking about to happen there would have to be two cords comin out of it and a lot more work customizing the inside to fit the extra cord. And "making it into little more than a paper weight" well i just had it lying around and i didn't have my nes anymore-it broke. So ya it does make it pretty useless, and playing games like centipede...that's what emulators are for ;-)


To nvhalderen: Wow, nice job! that looks great. Just as good as mine...if not better.

[nvhalderen]

Thank you very much for posting this manual. Yesterday I've created my very own NES iPhone dock by following your directions. You can check the result here: www.webeffectief.nl/NES.html

[Flyinseamnky]

I don't get it. You are taking something functional, and making it intolittle more than a paper weight. It would be cooler if the NEScontroller worked to control games on the iPhone/iPod touch, and theport was located at the top, and not the front. There are a lot ofclassic games, like centipead that would be awesome with that kind of a setup.

[canida]

Sweet.