N64/Snes/Nes controller to gamecube/Wii conversion project

[wraggster]

Nintendo's idea of implementing support for NES, SNES and N64 games in their new console, the Wii, is in my opinion one of their greatest ideas. As soon as I learned that it would be possible to use Gamecube controllers to play those games, I started thinking about designing an Snes/Nes controllers to Gamecube adapter which would be compatible with the Wii.

As soon as I got access to a Wii (I still dont have mine), I started testing my code which I had prepared in advance. I started by doing the NES and SNES adapter. Later, since a friend kept insisting that I should also design a N64 to Gamecube/Wii adapter, I implemented such an adapter.

Because of the complexity of the Gamecube's controller protocol, it's not possible to build a simple conversion circuit without using programmable components. For this project, I used an atmel Atmega8 microcontroller. Maybe it's a little overkill, but using this chip allowed me to use my Multiuse tiny 1 PCB. Given the small size of this circuit, it's possible to fit it inside an original controller.

http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/x2wii/index_en.php

[Eviltaco64]

It would be pretty cool to play Mario 64 on a Wii with a N64 controller. Then mod the N64 so it has Tilt Motion. At least that Would work in some games.

[lipnox88]

there are already converters for this such thing available to order online. (haven't seen one for 64 though, but due to the crappy control stick that's probably why)

[triplehelix]

www.retrousb.com

no soldering and costs a flat $19.00 usd with $6 shipping. Just placed my order for an snes one.

would be cool if he was doing us a service a opposed to making such a profit, retrousb is more stable, less work, and slightly cheaper.

Still a good referance guide for some electrical engineering hack for the wii.

[Baboon]

I thought this was quite cool:



An offical snes controller that will work oon the wii! :thumbup:


info:

Official Super Famicom Classic Controller
Suitable for Nintendo Wii™
Ideal for playing Virtual Console classics
Limited Nintendo Club item
In stock on Apr, 2008