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| name=SNES-in-a-Controller | |||
| creator = [[User:Andrewvaughan|Andrew Vaughan]] | |||
| version = 1.0 | |||
| date = April 26, 2017 | |||
| est_time = 30 Minutes | |||
| est_cost = $33-$43 | |||
| in_development = 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. | |||
== What You'll Need == | |||
=== Parts === | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Part | |||
! Cost | |||
|- | |||
| [https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/pi-zero-w/ Raspberry Pi Zero (or Raspberry Pi Zero W)] | |||
| $10 | |||
|- | |||
| [https://www.amazon.com/Generic-Super-Nintendo-Classic-Controller/dp/B01M1K6HKT/ USB SNES Controller] | |||
| $6.90 | |||
|- | |||
| [https://www.amazon.com/DTOL-HDMI-Micro-Adapter/dp/B0046S54GC/ MicroHDMI to HDMI Adapter] | |||
| $1.40 | |||
|- | |||
| [https://www.adafruit.com/product/328 2500mAH 3.7v Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with 2-Pin JST-PH Connector] | |||
| $14.95 | |||
|- | |||
| [https://www.adafruit.com/product/1903 500mA Power Boost Circuit] | |||
| $9.95 | |||
|- | |||
| MicroUSB Power Cable, HDMI Cable, and Television/Monitor | |||
| N/A | |||
|- | |||
! Total | |||
! $43.20 | |||
|} | |||
=== Tools === | |||
TK | |||
== Steps == | |||
TK | |||
== Tips == | |||
* Whenever using Lithium Ion Polymer batteries, pay close attention to maximum charge rates and amperages. Even with protection circuits in-place, these should always be treated with care. | |||
* 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 further reduce cost, the size of the battery can be reduced to [https://www.adafruit.com/product/258 1200mAH], or less - but playtime will be drastically reduced between charges. | |||
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