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| {{TutorialStep | | {{TutorialStep |
| | number = 1 | | | number = 1 |
− | | instruction = Unscrew all screws on the back of the SNES controller | + | | instruction = Unscrew all screws on the back of the SNES controller and place them somewhere safe. |
| + | | tip = Make sure to look under any warranty stickers for hidden screws! |
| + | | image = snes-in-a-controller--unscrew.jpg |
| }} | | }} |
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| + | {{TutorialStep |
| + | | number = 2 |
| + | | instruction = Carefully move any wires and components out of the center to make room for extra boards. |
| + | | tip = Your controller may look slightly different than this Retrolink controller. That's okay! |
| + | | image = snes-in-a-controller--move-components.jpg |
| + | }} |
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| + | {{TutorialStep |
| + | | number = 3 |
| + | | instruction = Before continuing, place all components on the back board to ensure they fit. |
| + | | tip = Make sure you account for screws! You may need to move components slightly for a good fit. |
| + | }} |
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| + | {{TutorialStep |
| + | | number = 4 |
| + | | 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. |
| + | |} |
| + | |
| + | {{TutorialStep |
| + | | number = 5 |
| + | | instruction = Use the angled wire cutter to cut about 6" of the USB cord from the controller. |
| + | | tip = The remaining USB cord can be discarded or used for another project. |
| + | | image = snes-in-a-controller--cut-cable.jpg |
| + | }} |
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| + | {{TutorialStep |
| + | | number = 6 |
| + | | instruction = Strip the outer black wire from the trimmed wire, revealing the 4 colored wires inside. |
| + | }} |
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| + | {{TutorialStep |
| + | | number = 7 |
| + | | instruction = Strip a small amount of wire from the end of each exposed wire, to allow for it to be soldered. |
| + | }} |
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| + | {{TutorialStep |
| + | | number = 8 |
| + | | instruction = Tin the ends of each wire using a small amount of solder. |
| + | }} |
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| + | <!-- TODO: load retropie on card, use keyboard to program, solder switch on, bend switch, solder data wires to rpi, solder power wires to +5/GND, solder separate wires from boost to rPI, attach microHDMI adapter, cut holes in case, attach battery, reassemble, charge, test --> |
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| == Tips == | | == Tips == |
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| == Common Questions == | | == Common Questions == |
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− | No common questions have been made yet. Feel free to add one! | + | No common questions have been made yet. Feel free to ask one! |
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| == Variations == | | == Variations == |
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− | Nobody has created their own version of this project, yet. When you do, please add a link to your new project here! | + | Nobody has created their own version of this project, yet. If you do, please add a link to your new project here! |
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