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USB to N64 Controller

Started by sliceanddice Nov 7, 2006 at 10:48 AM 6 replies 17.4k views

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Nov 7, 2006 at 10:48 AM

I didn't really know where to put this so..... I wanna hook up an N64 controller to my computer via a usb. I have the usb. (And the software.) I plan on doing some soldering. Uhhh..... So basically, the N64 controller has THREE chords going thru it: Black White Red And a USB Drive has FOUR: Red Black White Green I don't know what to do really. What I've "READ" is that Red and Black are positive and negative charges. White is power or something. And green is ground. I tried to hook up the Red, White, and Black wired, and tape the green to the side, but no luck :( I HAVE software for it too. And It works (My friend uses it....) But he has an adaptor, I said screw it, I wanna DIY the connection and learn something :P Thanks for your help.. I know this is a programming forum, not an electric one.... slice

Ravuya

Nov 7, 2006 at 3:13 PM

Try an electronics site, like pinouts.ru -- we are not an electronics forum.

joanusdmentia

Nov 7, 2006 at 3:38 PM

There will be at least a small amount of circuitry in the adapter, you cannot just solder the N64 controller wires to a USB connector and expect it to work. The most obvious reason looking at the pinout is the N64 has a single DATA line, whereas USB requires both +D and -D data lines. Voltages also differ, the N64 controller seems to run off 3.43V whereas USB provides 5V. You'll most likely need to get a USB client controller chip and a variable voltage regulator.

Palidine

Nov 7, 2006 at 4:23 PM

alternately if you just want a console controller for the PC you could just by an XBOX 360 PC controller:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Common-Controller-Xbox-360-PC/dp/B000BK4C80

-me

chollida1

Nov 7, 2006 at 4:27 PM

I posted this earlier today, guess it got eaten:)

check out Pay attention to the voltage

Cheers
Chris

ianp622

Nov 7, 2006 at 4:28 PM

If I were you, I'd use the adapter and the software.

I don't know if there's a direct connection you could make. Don't assume an adapter just switches cables, it could have a chip in it.

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