Wireless Hack for NES and SNES Controllers

[naisatoh]

Point taken.. I guess no has tried making one of these, nor is anyone really interested in shelling out the money to make one.

While it is much cheaper and simpler to get a wired adapter, I just thought it would be nice to go wireless, especially since everything else is wireless too.

And while it is expensive, I was hoping to figure out a way to make the process less expensive. The person who posted the instructions has only made one of each controller and hasn't had a chance to minimize cost.

Either way though.. I guess I'm the only one here who would actually be willing to spend a little extra to put one of these together..

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[ronjon13]

umm the classic controller is $24 and is exactly the same shape, it even has a home button

[Budo]

If I had my old controllers, I'd probably give it a shot - looks pretty cool.

[FRuMMaGe]

It's something you do for novelty, not convenience.

[sarspants]

It seems to me like its overly elaborate. There should be some way to take a wavebird and connect the transmitter to the controller. Besides, the controllers wouldn't be right because there has to be a place for the batteries.

[naisatoh]

umm the classic controller is $24 and is exactly the same shape, it even has a home button

They are definitely not "exactly the same shape."

And like FRuMMaGe said.. it's not about spending 20 dollars for a "Classic" controller.. it's about putting in some time and creating something worthwhile out of something truly "classic."

Besides, the controllers wouldn't be right because there has to be a place for the batteries.

These controllers actually run on iPod Mini batteries, which are much lighter and slimmer than AA or even AAA batteries. However, the batteries can be costly and make up a good chunk of the 80 dollars.

[FRuMMaGe]

They are definitely not "exactly the same shape."

These controllers actually run on iPod Mini batteries, which are much lighter and slimmer than AA or even AAA batteries. However, the batteries can be costly and make up a good chunk of the 80 dollars.

At least the batteries are rechargeable. Unfortunately, you may only be able to charge them in an iPod mini

[naisatoh]

I have purchased my used SNES controllers and will begin disassembling/reassembling as soon as I receive the other components. Since I don't have much experience in this sort of thing and since I imagine many of you don't either, I will be updating this thread with simplified instructions as I figure out different aspects of the process. Stay tuned!

[Budo]

Yea, I haven't tried to convert anything from wired to wireless, so I'm completely useless on the subject.

The only thing close to this that I've done, is mod a mouse and a joystick together for FPS games. The hardest part to that was desoldering to extend wire lengths though - not very tough.

Hopefully you get it working, G/L!

[TacosTacos]

ha, I was jsut going to start a topic about this! Guess it is already common knowledge. Glad I didn't and then got yelled at.