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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.
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== What You'll Need ==
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=== Parts ===
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! Part
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! Cost
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| [https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/pi-zero-w/ Raspberry Pi Zero (or Raspberry Pi Zero W)]
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| $10
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| [https://www.amazon.com/Generic-Super-Nintendo-Classic-Controller/dp/B01M1K6HKT/ USB SNES Controller]
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| $6.90
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| [https://www.amazon.com/DTOL-HDMI-Micro-Adapter/dp/B0046S54GC/ MicroHDMI to HDMI Adapter]
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| $1.40
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| [https://www.adafruit.com/product/328 2500mAH 3.7v Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with 2-Pin JST-PH Connector]
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| $14.95
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| [https://www.adafruit.com/product/1903 500mA Power Boost Circuit]
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| $9.95
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| MicroUSB Power Cable, HDMI Cable, and Television/Monitor
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| N/A
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! Total
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! $43.20
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=== Tools ===
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TK
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== Steps ==
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TK
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== Tips ==
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* 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.
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* Remember that most Lithium Ion Polymer batteries ''do '''not''''' have thermal protection circuitry built in.
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* 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
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* 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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Revision as of 22:11, 26 April 2017

This project is currently in development and should not be currently considered complete. Contact the project owner for more information.


SNES-in-a-Controller
Creator Andrew Vaughan
Version 1.0
Date April 26, 2017
Estimated Time 30 Minutes
Estimated Cost $33-$43



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

Part Cost
Raspberry Pi Zero (or Raspberry Pi Zero W) $10
USB SNES Controller $6.90
MicroHDMI to HDMI Adapter $1.40
2500mAH 3.7v Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with 2-Pin JST-PH Connector $14.95
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 1200mAH, or less - but playtime will be drastically reduced between charges.


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