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Old 02-28-2008, 03:08 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default I wish someone would mod this into an amp, or DAC, or both!

I wish someone would mod this into an amp, or DAC, or both!




The sockets for the controllers could be replaced with (gasp!) BALANCED sockets!

AAAAAWWWWWWW YEAH!

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Old 02-28-2008, 03:11 AM   #2 (permalink)
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That's actually a really cool idea. It doesn't seem like it would be too bad if you're just swapping the guts out of it. But how many people want their high-end components looking like an old Nintendo? (I for one do)
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Old 02-28-2008, 03:19 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I wish someone would mod this into an amp, or DAC, or both!




The sockets for the controllers could be replaced with (gasp!) BALANCED sockets!

AAAAAWWWWWWW YEAH!

On a related note:
NES MP3 Player and Speakers - Hacked Gadgets - DIY Tech Blog


If I can muster the funds and the motivation, I may do so. But I would keep all the sockets and buttons, that would be really cool.... Splice up the controller connector for single-ended use... Thanks for the great idea!

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build a tube amp where the tubes sit under the cartridge lid so when you need to change tubes you lift up the lid like you would if you changed a game. you would have to blow inside it to cool the tubes down before rolling just like the old days.

keep the controller connected and use it to control volume, mute, and switch between inputs on the amp (nes).

connect the headphones by getting the old robot dude and have the balance xlr connections come from his eyes or something...

ok i am done...
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Strange amp or DAC casing imo.
But nice to see that people have different taste...
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a very fun idea
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Most awesome. I have one, might attempt this someday.
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The NintenDAC! You should use one remote for the volume control. Maybe use the d-pad for volume and A/B to switch sources.
I'd love this, but I would need to do it on a broken NES. Gutting a functional NES would be far too painful of an experience. I would die a little inside.
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Wow, thanks 1117, now I can't stop thinking about how to do this :evil: With your permission I'd love to pick up an NES off eBay, do the mod with my CMoy, and post pictures (with credit going to you of course).
I'm thinking:
-Use the stock video and mono outputs as RCA input jacks.
-Use the original wall wart for power.
-Build an adapter cable to use one of the controller ports as a mini jack. (ie wire 3 of the controller port pins to the audio output on the CMoy, then splice a mini jack onto a controller cable).
-Use the controller for volume, power, and source switching. I'm thinking "select" will power off, "start" will power on through a relay. "A" and "B" can also go to a relay for source switching. The tough part is volume control with the d-pad. I think I would use my spare Arduino microcontroller board to take inputs from the d-pad and then rotate a servo-motor that is coupled with the potentiometer I'm currently using for volume control. Not too elegant, but simple and it will work.
EDIT: Doh! If I use the stock ports, I can only have one source. Maybe I could map A and B for power and leave start/select open.
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This would be amazing. I'd buy one if I had any money at all!
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