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#Combination of all of the above | #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. | *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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===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Revision as of 12:56, 8 October 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
- Project NESPC
- How to Build a Nintendo NES PC
- NES PC Power Questions
- RetroZone.com
- Joystiq.com
- Viewoline.com
- Parallel Port joystick driver for Windows 98/Me/2000/XP v0.75
- 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
| 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 | Not Found | Still looking. |
| 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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| 9/21/2012 |
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| 9/22/2012 |
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| 9/29/2012 |
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