View source for Nintendo NES PC

{{Project|Creator=Missscarlet
|Status=<onlyinclude>Assembling</onlyinclude>                                <!--LEAVE ONLYINCLUDES FOR STATUS HACK--> 
|Born On=12:40, 17 September 2012 (CDT)                                                                  <!--DO NOT EDIT -->
|Last Updated={{#time: H:i, d F Y| {{REVISIONTIMESTAMP}} }} (CDT)              <!--DO NOT EDIT -->
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==Overview==
After attaining an empty NES case, I plan on making it as small PC emulator for playing any number of games.

The main idea and instructions were found [http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Nintendo-NES-PC/  here]

==Research==
===Links===
:*[http://www.mini-itx.com/projects/nespc/ Project NESPC]
:*[http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Nintendo-NES-PC/  How to Build a Nintendo NES PC]
:*[http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/357869-31-mini-build-power-questions NES PC Power Questions]
:*[http://www.retrousb.com/index.php RetroZone.com]
:*[http://www.joystiq.com/2004/09/07/how-to-make-a-nintendo-controller-into-a-pc-joystick/ Joystiq.com]
:*[http://www.viewonline.com/pages/articles/messiahnescontroller.htm Viewoline.com]
:*[http://ppjoy.bossstation.dnsalias.org/ Parallel Port joystick driver for Windows 98/Me/2000/XP v0.75]
:*[http://arcadecontrols.com/Mirrors/www.ziplabel.com/dpadpro/nes.html DirectPad Pro]

==Materials==
:*NES Case
:*Motherboard: Mini-itx board
:*Processor: Best if built into motherboard
:*DDR3 Memory: 1GB
:*Slimeline dvd/cd
:** Slimline dvd/cd adapter
:*PSU: 80 watt picoPSU
:*2.5" Hard Drive
:*Leads(?)

===If Bought===
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! Item !! Part !! Link !! Price (w/o shipping)
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| Motherboard || ASRock E35LM1 AMD E-240 || [http://tiny.cc/2d6mkw Newegg.com] || $54.99
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| DDR3 Memory || Crucial 1GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 || [http://tiny.cc/wx6mkw Newegg.com] || $8.99
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|PSU || picoPSU-80, 80w output, 12v input DC-DC Power Supply || [http://tiny.cc/wt7mkw Mini-box.com] || $25.00
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'''Total Cost (w/o shipping):''' $88.98
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==First Build==
===Materials===
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!Part !! Description !! Comments
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|NES Case || Empty NES Case ||  Item received from [[User:Omegix | Omegix]].
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|Motherboard || Unknown ||  Item received from [[User:Omegix | Omegix]].
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|Processor || Unknown ||  Item received from [[User:Omegix | Omegix]]. Could be integrated into Motherboard.
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|DDR3 Memory|| Not Found ||  Still looking.
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|Slimeline dvd/cd || Unknown ||  Item received from [[User:Missscarlet | MissScarlet]]. Found in old dell laptop.
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|PSU || Not found ||  Still looking.
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| 2.5" IDE HDD || Travelstar 10GB || [[User:Omegix | Omegix]] can give this to you.  It's really small, but how much space do you need for an emulation system?  There may be bigger ones upstairs in storage.  --[[User:Omegix|Omegix]] ([[User talk:Omegix|talk]]) 14:33, 19 September 2012 (CDT)
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===Progress===
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! Date
! width=30% | Accomplished
! Notes
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|9/18/2012 
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# Removed mounting pegs from inside case 
# Brainstormed 
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* Considered removing bottom raised plate 
* Considered removing original controller connectors and replacing with USB. Looking at pre-made instructions show that the initial creation has nothing in the controller spots.
* Need to get an 2.5" to 3.5" IDE Hard Drive Adapter
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|9/19/2012 
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# Research
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* Considering multiple ways to connect controllers to system
#USB Port on front of system for USB controllers
#Wireless gamepads with USB transmitter
#Leave original ports in front and convert the wire receivers into USB to easily attach to motherboard
#Combination of all of the above
*Must remember that this is the first build and is on the tightest schedule, so must go with easiest build options.
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|9/21/2012 
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# Cut out back of NES to fit back panel of Motherboard
# Installed Motherboard
# Converted power and reset buttons to connect to motherboard
# Connected laptop hard drive attained from Gregabyte
# First Boot Up
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* Need to replace power source, too big for the system but can be used till new power source is purchased.
* Still working on installing Windows XP on hard drive.
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|9/22/2012 
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# Hard Drive failed
# Attained classic NES controllers and NES Advantage
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* Hard drive attained from Gregabyte has failed, seeking new hard drive.
* Collected controllers for NES. Tested on other another working NES to make sure controllers work.
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|9/29/2012 
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# Received Two Retrolink Nintendo NES USB Adapter for PC and Mac
# Replaced original NES controller connectors with Retrolink adapters
# Found new hard drive
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* Retrolink ports fit into system after slight alteration to case. However, these are untested.
* Still working on putting Windows XP onto new hard drive
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|10/16/2012 
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# Installed Windows XP on Hard Drive.
# Researching Emulation Frontends and controller software.
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* Took me awhile, but finally got it!
* Looking around for some good frontends and boot up screens for customization of the PC.
* Researching controller software so I can use my nes controllers.
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|10/17/2012 
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# Installed drivers
# Installed Maximus Arcade (frontend) and emulators
# Testing software
# Configuring controllers for each emulator
# Systems working so far: NES, Nintendo 64, and Sega Genesis
# Two controllers tested: Steelseries USB controller and NES controller.
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* Maximus Arcade booted wonderfully, very nice software.
* Play tested some games on the NES and Nintendo 64. 
* Controllers still needs to be set up for Sega Genesis 
* Need to test Player 2 capabilities
* Need to test Nintendo Advantage controller
* Still need to work on MAME
* May consider buying more usb controllers
* Need to purchase new smaller power supply
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===Gallery===
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File:NES_1.jpg
File:NES_PC_2.jpg
File:NES_PC_3.jpg
File:NES_PC_4.jpg
File:NES_PC_5.jpg
File:NES_PC_6.jpg
File:NES_PC_7.jpg
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