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Turn a NES controller into an iPhone Dock

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/
 
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Step 1Get the Materials Needed

Get the Materials Needed
Materials Needed:

NES controller
IPhone/iPod Computer Cord
Scissors
Utility Knife
Sandpaper
Screwdriver-Really Small
Wire Cutters
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8 comments
Mar 23, 2012. 8:04 PMthomasandkatie says:
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!!
Nov 30, 2011. 10:25 AMTabbyDeAnne says:
Very cool! I've been wondering what to do with my old NES controller! I may have to try this! Nice!
Feb 2, 2011. 9:31 AMmazingo says:
Hey! I just made a dock like yours and it's come out great!

Thanks so much for your Instructable :)
Mar 7, 2010. 8:42 AMMathisca says:
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/
Oct 18, 2009. 7:35 AMnvhalderen says:
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
Oct 14, 2009. 1:04 PMFlyinseamnky says:
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.
Sep 2, 2009. 12:47 PMcanida says:
Sweet.

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