DanthWader Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 I have an aluminium cnc machined nes pad (I made) I'd like to use on my 7800 - the Euro controllers are crappy. I would LOVE to see some photos of this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sixersfan105 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 V1, with some ingenuity, can be modified to work with SMS fairly easily. v1.2 just makes it slightly easier. The main focus is still the 7800 and 2600, the circuit was so similar i had to add that option basically the same circuit without the 2 resistors save for switching a pin or so from the DB9 cable. Of course I won't be able to test the function since I do not own a SMS. Good stuff, thanks. Just a reminder that SMS controllers work on a Genesis if you have any SMS games and a Power Base Converter for a Model 1 or a Power Base Mini for a Model 2. Not sure if you have those items, either, but just thought I'd throw it out there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanthWader Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 Good stuff, thanks. Just a reminder that SMS controllers work on a Genesis if you have any SMS games and a Power Base Converter for a Model 1 or a Power Base Mini for a Model 2. Not sure if you have those items, either, but just thought I'd throw it out there. I have a Model 1 genesis, but no power base converter. I'm going hunting for one soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sixersfan105 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I have a Model 1 genesis, but no power base converter. I'm going hunting for one soon. Good stuff. I have a JVC XEye, so the Power Base Mini that Stone Age Gamer created a couple years back has been awesome for me. With regards to the PBC, sometimes you can get lucky on an untested unit on eBay or ShopGoodwill, otherwise tested units go for about $50 on the bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanthWader Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 I am out of shells!, so after the holidays I will be getting more. I also need to get another batch of DB9 cables which I could sell with the boards. I'll probably offer alternatives like kits. After Christmas I'll have the boards ready. Then I'll have a 'official' post in the Marketplace but here are some prices to expect... V1.2 PCB only: $10 Free Shipping V.12 PCB KIT(PCB, DB9 cable and two 620ohm resistors): $15 V1.2 Fully assembled NES style controller: $25 Again if you ordered a V1 controller then you are on the 50% off list for just a PCB. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlidellMan Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Maybe I could design some shells for your PCBs, Danth Wader? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjchamp3 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Take My Money PM SENT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Ya know...I thought I liked the Euro Pads... But these Blow them Away! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtvic Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Heres an old picture - cant seem to find it among all my retro shizz at the moment... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlidellMan Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Here's my design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanthWader Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 Heres an old picture - cant seem to find it among all my retro shizz at the moment... Wow that's insanity, I love it. Here's my design. That's a good start, get that in a CAD program and get me an .obj or .stl file stat! Here is a little sneak preview of the shells i'm working on, its not much but its a start as well... I can barely get around in any CAD software but I'm still no designer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlidellMan Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 (edited) If I knew how, I would. However, I don't have any CAD programs on my PC. Update: Here's some more I just whipped up. Edited December 21, 2017 by SlidellMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtvic Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 I have actually started some 7800 ally shells myself... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtvic Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 I have found my old cad files, but they are only in 1D (at the moment) - Im going to alter them a bit so they are more suited to 7800 needs & looks. Ill remove the start & select buttons and change all the engraving around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wood_jl Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 When the new shells are finished and you have complete controllers available, I am DOWN with a couple of these! Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtvic Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Here it is, so far... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Here it is, so far... That's sweet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanthWader Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 Here it is, so far... Oh WOW, That is awesome. most expensive controller ever, but I LOVE IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanthWader Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 Here are the real world mock ups, just testing tolerances and rigidity... Don't mind the black one, it's just to show progress... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanthWader Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 If I knew how, I would. However, I don't have any CAD programs on my PC. Update: Here's some more I just whipped up. Go to TinkerCAD.com, It's free and super easy to use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Here are the real world mock ups, just testing tolerances and rigidity... IMG_4212 (2).jpg IMG_4213 (1).jpg Don't mind the black one, it's just to show progress... They look awesome! However, they will be dirt magnets if the logos...etc are engraved into the casing like that. They almost need to be relief upwards instead to get the same effect without dirt getting into the crevices and being nearly impossible to remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtvic Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 If you could share the .stl / .iges files, I could probably cnc MACHINE one out of ally or black nylon (if we have any) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy B. Coyote Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Here are the real world mock ups, just testing tolerances and rigidity... I am totally flipping out over how incredibly awesome that looks! It's the controller the 7800 always deserved, and if you ever do a production run of controllers with those shells then you can put me down for one no question! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 If I knew how, I would. However, I don't have any CAD programs on my PC. Update: Here's some more I just whipped up. Start by using a ruler. It will help a lot next time. It also helps in presenting yourself in a more serious manor. You can find different free\trial versions of many CAD programs for download all over the internet so don't let that hold you back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 graph paper and ruler dimensions no artsy shading libre cad, tinker cad, free cad (aka google) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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