N64 to Gc/Wii PCB - User`s manual
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1. cannot be held responsible for any damage s or loss es caused directly or indirectly by the use of my products including but not limited to loss of data loss of profit computer server downtime device and peripheral damage or failure While believe that all the information contained in this manual is accurate Should any damage s occur due to error s in this manual my responsibility will be limited to replacing my product if it is damaged 5 3 Firmware License and source code The firmware source code Is available under the terms of the GPL license and may be downloaded from http www raphnet net electronique x2wii index_en php 5 4 Revision history February 17 2008 First version of this manual January 18 2012 Update for new GC data wiring August 02 2014 Button mapping and GC data wiring update Manual no M_NSNESTOGCW_PCB_ENG3 Page 10 102. and picture below for wiring Pin Function Standard color Connect to 1 5 volts White 2 Clock Yellow PC5 3 Latch Orange PC4 4 Data Red PC3 7 Ground Brown Note Pin numbers were arbitrarily assigned They do not match any known standard or convention 4 2 Soldering NES controller wires As far as am aware Nintendo brand controllers all use the same color code Many clones use this convention too but not all If your controller uses the standard color code you can follow the diagram on the right Note that the SNES and NES color codes_are different WE If you re not sure about your controller check it s pinout with a multimeter and use the table and picture below for wiring Pin Function Standard color Connect to 1 Ground Brown 2 Clock Red PC5 3 Latch Orange PC4 4 Data Yellow PC3 7 5 volts White pin 4 Note Pin numbers were arbitrarily assigned They do not match any known Standard or convention Manual no M_NSNESTOGCW PCB ENG3 4 3 Gamecube controller pinout Due to the high number of different controller and extension brands which use varying color schemes cannot provide an universal wiring diagram based on wire colors The safest way to find out how to wire your controller or adapter is to figure out the color code yourself with the help of a multimeter and the diagrams below Gamecube socket Gamecube plu
3. is detected the adapter sends the corresponding gamecube event and waits until all buttons are released before continuing to work normally With a NES controller NES mode 1 Defaut NES mode 2 Hold A and B when connecting the adapter With and SNES controller SNES mode Default SNES in NES mode 1 Hold START when connecting the adapter SNES in NES mode 2 Hold START Y and B when connecting the adapter Manual no M_NSNESTOGCW_PCB_ENG3 Page 3 10 1 3 Supported consoles At the moment the adapter is Known to work on the following setups Note Gamecube games on Gamecube Gamecube games on Wii Wii virtual console games raphnet net N64 GC to USB adapter Keep in mind that the NES SNES controller d pad is mapped to the Gamecube d pad The analog stick cannot be controller by NES SNES controllers 1 4 Supported controllers Original and third party NES controllers Original and third party SNES contrllers Any peripheral acting as a normal controller is expected to work 1 5 Unsupported controllers Since the following are not normal controllers they are not supported NES Zapper SNES mouse SNES Super scope Multi taps NES or SNES The list above is not meant to be complete All peripherals not acting as normal controllers are not supported Manual no M_NSNESTOGCW_PCB_ENG3 Page 4 10 2 Getting started 2 1 What you should have received 1 One two sided PCB Note that the actual placement and quan
4. ack the cover 2 Select controller type see section 3 3 Solder the Gamecube wires see section 4 4 Solder the NES and SNES wires see section 4 5 Double check wiring and inspect for shorts Double checking with a multimeter is recommended if you have any doubts 6 Test on a console 7 Install hot glue over the solder points 8 Insulate any metal part in the vicinity e g Cable shields unused wires enclosure which could come in contact with the Circuit Use electric tape or hot glue 9 Finish the installation Close enclosure 10 Play 3 Controller type selection The circuit Supports 3 different modes SNES NES and DBY mode The mode is selected by connecting or not connecting parts of JP1 and JP2 JP1 and JP2 are checked by the firmware at power up or reset 3 1 Enabling SNES mode Snes mode is enabled by not connecting anything 3 2 Enabling NES mode Nes mode is enabled by connecting JP1 pads together Manual no M_NSNESTOGCW_ PCB ENG3 Page 6 10 4 Assembly 4 1 Soldering SNES controller wires As far as am aware Nintendo brand controllers all use the same color code Many clones also use this convention too but not all If piss your controller uses the standard color code you can follow the diagram on the right Note that the SNES and NES color codes _are sail Za different If you re not sure about your controller check it s pinout with a multimeter and use the table
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6. g pinout pinout or looking into or looking into the console controller cable IMPORTANT Colors in the diagrams above are NOT representative of the wire colors in the cable Do NOT follow this color code Manual no M_NSNESTOGCW_ PCB ENG3 Page 8 10 4 4 PCB wiring diagram Once you know which wire does what in your cable solder them to the appropriate locations on the PCB aqnaawer SINS SAN IMPORANT Solder the Gamecube data wire to the location labelled Data2 above On older PCB versions 2012 or earlier the gamecube data wire should be connected to Data instead of Data2 If in doubt trying out either location or even connecting them together is safe Hints gt Pre tinning solder points on the PCB and the wires greatly eases soldering gt Twists the two Gamecube Gnd wires together and pre tin them before soldering both of them on the PCB Manual no M_NSNESTOGCW_PCB ENG3 Page 9 10 5 Copyright Disclaimer and History 5 1 Copyright All the information pictures diagrams tables and texts contained within this manual are Copyright 2007 2014 Rapha l Ass nat All rights reserved Partial or total reproduction is not permitted without the Copyright holder s written authorization except for personal use Trademarks that are mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners 5 2 Disclaimer Even though made great efforts and a lot of testing to make sure my products are safe
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8. tity of components as well as the PCB artwork itself are subject to changes Bottom layer Top layer 2 2 Required material not included L Basic electronic tools cutters wire stripper tweezers U AeA W N Soldering equipment Multimeter for testing continuity Gamecube connector eg Controller cable or controller extension If you plan to build an adapter instead installing the circuit inside a controller you will need a connector that mates with your NES or SNES controller This can come from an extension cord or a broken console lf building an adapter some kind of enclosure to protect the circuit is highly recommended This is especially important to prevent the circuit from coming in contact with anything metallic such as a computer case This could cause a short circuit which could likely cause damages to the circuit and or your computer depending on circumstances 2 3 Recommended equipment l 2 Desoldering braid just in case Hot glue gun and Hot glue to prevent the wires from eventually breaking at the point where they are soldered Especially important if the wires may bend near their solder point Manual no M_NSNESTOGCW_PCB_ENG3 Page 5 10 2 4 Overview of installation 1 Start by carefully planning how you will install the circuit inside the controller or your enclosure Make sure you dont cut the wires too short and that the circuit will not be in the way when you put b
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