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* 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. | * 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 | * Need to get an 2.5" to 3.5" IDE Hard Drive Adapter | ||
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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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Revision as of 14:57, 19 September 2012
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Contents
[hide]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 here
Research
Links
- Mini-ITX.com: Project NESPC
- Instructables.com: How to Build a Nintendo NES PC
- TomsHardware.com: NES PC Power Questions
- RetroZone.com
- Joystiq.com
- Viewoline.com
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
Item | Part | Link | Price (w/o shipping) |
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Motherboard | ASRock E35LM1 AMD E-240 | Newegg.com | $54.99 |
DDR3 Memory | Crucial 1GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 | Newegg.com | $8.99 |
PSU | picoPSU-80, 80w output, 12v input DC-DC Power Supply | Mini-box.com | $25.00 |
Total Cost (w/o shipping): $88.98
First Build
Materials
Part | Description | Comments |
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NES Case | Empty NES Case | Item received from Omegix. |
Motherboard | Unknown | Item received from Omegix. |
Processor | Unknown | Item received from Omegix. Could be integrated into Motherboard. |
DDR3 Memory | 1GB memory stick | Item found in shop. Not tested to fit yet. |
Slimeline dvd/cd | Unknown | Item received from MissScarlet. Found in old dell laptop. |
PSU | Not found | Still looking. |
2.5" IDE HDD | Travelstar 10GB | 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. --Omegix (talk) 14:33, 19 September 2012 (CDT) |
Progress
Date | Accomplished | Notes |
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9/18/2012 |
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9/19/2012 |
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