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Putting the Pi Zero into the NES Classic?

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2016 7:52 am
by maseter
I was just watching some NES Classic teardown videos, and it seems there is just enough empty space to also put a Zero into it:
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But the question is how to wire the controller to the GPIO?
Would the following guide also work with a Pi Zero and the NES Classic controller?
Connecting a Wii Nunchuck to a Raspberry Pi

The idea is to leave one controller port as is, but wire port two to the Pi Zero, and then just switch the controller/usb/hdmi ports depending on what you want to play, making it a two in once device! Any thoughts? Thanks, long time lurker, first time poster!

Re: Putting the Pi Zero into the NES Classic?

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 2:14 pm
by Hathe
Wiring to the GPIO is possible, but you could wire a USB hub to the front and use USB NES controllers, way more simple! Also, $60 for just a shell is pretty expensive. I am sure there are some members that would be happy to print you a NES classic built for the pi.

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1727668 <~~ Raspberry Pi 2/3

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1742717 <~~ Raspberry Pi Zero

Re: Putting the Pi Zero into the NES Classic?

Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 2:32 pm
by Droopy22
Arent those controllers USB port with nintendo plug? (it looks like)