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{{Tutorial | {{Tutorial | ||
| name=SNES-in-a-Controller | | name=SNES-in-a-Controller | ||
| image = snes-in-a-controller.jpeg | |||
| creator = [[User:Andrewvaughan|Andrew Vaughan]] | | creator = [[User:Andrewvaughan|Andrew Vaughan]] | ||
| version = 1.0 | | version = 1.0 | ||
| date = April 26, 2017 | | date = April 26, 2017 | ||
| est_time = 30 Minutes | | est_time = 30 Minutes | ||
| est_cost = $ | | est_cost = ~$40 | ||
| in_development = Yes | | in_development = Yes | ||
| is_project = Yes | | is_project = Yes | ||
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With the size of gaming devices and development boards becoming smaller and smaller, it was only a matter of time before someone put a console inside the controller. Using a [[Raspberry Pi]] Zero, a standard USB SNES Controller, and a few extra parts, you can make yourself a portable, rechargeable gaming emulator self-contained in its own controller. | With the size of gaming devices and development boards becoming smaller and smaller, it was only a matter of time before someone put a console inside the controller. Using a [[Raspberry Pi]] Zero, a standard USB SNES Controller, and a few extra parts, you can make yourself a portable, rechargeable gaming emulator, self-contained in its own controller. | ||
== What You'll Need == | == What You'll Need == | ||
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! Cost | ! Cost | ||
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| [https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/pi-zero-w/ Raspberry Pi Zero (or Raspberry Pi Zero | | [https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/pi-zero-w/ Raspberry Pi Zero W] (or Raspberry Pi Zero) | ||
| style="font-family: courier new, courier; text-align: right;" | $10.00 | | style="font-family: courier new, courier; text-align: right;" | $10.00 | ||
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| style="font-family: courier new, courier; text-align: right;" | $1.40 | | style="font-family: courier new, courier; text-align: right;" | $1.40 | ||
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| [https://www.adafruit.com/product/ | | [https://www.adafruit.com/product/1578 500mAh 3.7v Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with 2-Pin JST-PH Connector] | ||
| style="font-family: courier new, courier; text-align: right;" | $7.95 | |||
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| [https://www.adafruit.com/product/1944 Powerboost 500 Charger Breakout Board] | |||
| style="font-family: courier new, courier; text-align: right;" | $14.95 | | style="font-family: courier new, courier; text-align: right;" | $14.95 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [https://www.adafruit.com/product/805 Breadboard-Friendly SPDT Slide Switch] | | [https://www.adafruit.com/product/805 Breadboard-Friendly SPDT Slide Switch] | ||
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! Total | ! Total | ||
! style="font-family: courier new, courier; text-align: right;" | $ | ! style="font-family: courier new, courier; text-align: right;" | $42.15 | ||
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| [[:Category:Electronics_Equipment|Electronics Lab]] | | [[:Category:Electronics_Equipment|Electronics Lab]] | ||
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| Wire Cutters | | Angled Wire Cutters | ||
| [[:Category:Electronics_Equipment|Electronics Lab]] | |||
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| Wire Strippers | |||
| [[:Category:Electronics_Equipment|Electronics Lab]] | | [[:Category:Electronics_Equipment|Electronics Lab]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 22AWG Wire | ||
| [[:Category: | | [[:Category:Electronics_Equipment|Electronics Lab]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Velcro Tape | | Velcro Tape (or Hot Glue Gun) | ||
| TBD | | TBD | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Philips Screwdriver Set | | Philips Screwdriver Set | ||
| | | Everywhere | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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| instruction = On the back of the controller case, use angled wire cutters to remove any unnecessary plastic from the backing. | | instruction = On the back of the controller case, use angled wire cutters to remove any unnecessary plastic from the backing. | ||
| tip = Don't remove any screw holes! You'll need those later. | | tip = Don't remove any screw holes! You'll need those later. | ||
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{{TutorialStep | {{TutorialStep | ||
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* Remember that most Lithium Ion Polymer batteries ''do '''not''''' have thermal protection circuitry built in. | * Remember that most Lithium Ion Polymer batteries ''do '''not''''' have thermal protection circuitry built in. | ||
* To reduce cost, an original Raspberry Pi Zero can be used, but note that, due to lack of network connectivity (the USB data ports are fully in-use), all administration of the platform (including game uploading) must be done on a separate system | * To reduce cost, an original Raspberry Pi Zero can be used, but note that, due to lack of network connectivity (the USB data ports are fully in-use), all administration of the platform (including game uploading) must be done on a separate system | ||
* To further reduce cost, the size of the battery can be reduced to [https://www.adafruit.com/product/ | * To further reduce cost and bulk, the size of the battery can be reduced to [https://www.adafruit.com/product/1570 100mAh], or even less - but playtime (and charge rate) will be drastically reduced between plays. | ||
== Common Questions == | == Common Questions == | ||
