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Creator:
Missscarlet
Status:
Assembling
Born On:
12:40, 17 September 2012 (CDT)
Last Updated:
08:11, 18 October 2012 (CDT)
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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 here
Research
Links
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Materials
- NES Case
- Motherboard: Mini-itx board
- Processor: Best if built into motherboard
- DDR3 Memory: 1GB
- Slimeline dvd/cd
- 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
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| DDR3 Memory |
Crucial 1GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 |
Newegg.com |
$8.99
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| PSU |
picoPSU-80, 80w output, 12v input DC-DC Power Supply |
Mini-box.com |
$25.00
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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.
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| Motherboard |
Unknown |
Item received from Omegix.
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| Processor |
Unknown |
Item received from 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 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 |
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)
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Progress
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Accomplished
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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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