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#91: Build the NES-PC: Part 1


I am working on a project inspired by a couple of projects I saw on line, but with some major differences.

Basically the goal of this project is to build a computer inside an NES system. The computer will run the Ubuntu Linux Operating System, and will have 2 functions: Online-Video Watching [via Boxee], and NES emulation via the original controllers.

I have some requirements that must be fulfilled by this project, and I have begun organizing the parts to make it come to fruition. I have included them here to keep me honest as I continue.
  • The Computer's only monitor will be a television. It must be able to easily connect to a TV using one or more of the more common display interfaces for a TV.
  • The computer's grand total of parts in the computer must not be greater than $250.00, with a goal of under $200
  • The computers main input will use original NES controllers, which must connect to the console through the original NES ports. This will involve programming a microprocesser, and making a converter inside of the box. Ideally the conversion will be to USB. A sub-goal is having the NES controllers be the computers only input.
  • The NES-PC, when finished, must be as true to the original form of the NES as possible. There will be nothing sticking out of the case. The only alteration allowed is the cutting of a hole for the mobo frame. Even this should be avoided.

With that out of the way, let's give a status update:

Parts Obtained:

Total Spent to date: 134.00

Steps taken:
  • Removed parts except controller parts from old NES
  • Began research into microprocessor programming.
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#96: Learn how to, and install a Car Stereo
Date Completed: 09/18/09
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So, my new car came stereo-less. 2009 Nissan Versa 1.6, by the way. There were speakers, but no stereo. I don't know how well you all know me, but a stereo is nothing short of a requirement for survival for me. Especially having a long commute as I do. These couple weeks have been various levels of boring and stressful commute-wise. I ordered a new stereo, and it is supposed to come with all the required parts. One of the joys of using Crutchfield. However, they were out of my dash kit, so they offered to reimburse me up to $20 for a kit from somewhere else. This struck me as reasonable, and I wasted no time gathering the appropriate kit on ebay. It took it's sweet ass time getting here, and finally arrived here yesterday evening. Apparently you have to assemble dash-kits. I did not know this.

I got to work quickly! I had had the various wires for a while, and had already crimped the conversions together, to make everything fit nicely in my car, so it was simply a matter of assembling the dash kit, installing the receiver in that, and then moving on to my car. After unplugging the negative line to the battery, I used a screwdriver to pop the top off the center of my dashboard, and unscrewed the plate around where the stereo would go. This pulled out nicely, and I simply had to unscrew the blank faceplate that was there. Now, because I'm high-falootin', I got a stereo that will let me connect my ipod directly, and control it through the receiver. I wanted to put this all in my glove compartment, so I drilled an appropriately sized hole in the interior of my glovebox, and pushed the wire through. Piece of cake. From there it was just a matter of connecting all the wires to the stereo, grounding them, and screwing everything back in place. Voila! STEREO! A test proved it worked.

And now I can listen to music in my car. Just in time to drive all over the place this weekend.

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