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Comment on Custom PCB for Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii by nosuchthingastwo

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:54:03 -0500

At 04-Apr-2008 14:54:03, nosuchthingastwo posted:

A couple of notes as I'm constructing:

1. The latest version of the PCB (2.5a) still has a problem with the resistors interfering with the A button area of the controller. I mounted the 2 offending resistors on the other side of the board to make it fit.
2. A trace that runs along the bottom of the PIC from the TX circuitry to the uP is very close to my bottom-center drill hole, but as long as you're careful drilling it shouldn't be a problem.
3. I have to place the battery above the board as opposed to your placement below it. I removed 2 padded strips that came on the battery (presumably to keep it from rattling in an ipod) and even with that extra space it was completely flush with the bottom of the PCB. However there is ample room on the top side of the controller, even given that I'm using a socket for the PIC.

So far so good, I'll post some pics when done!

Comment on Custom PCB for Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii by emptyset

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:32:28 -0500

At 30-Mar-2008 22:32:28, emptyset posted:

The only advice I have is to make sure all your components are in good working order. It's damn near impossible to desolder from these boards without lifting traces. Its a good thing you have plenty to work with. Be sure to take some pictures of the finished product!

Comment on Custom PCB for Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii by nosuchthingastwo

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:16:34 -0500

At 30-Mar-2008 14:16:34, nosuchthingastwo posted:

I finally got my boards in the mail last Friday - I ordered 1 and received 4!!

Any extra construction tips before I get to soldering? Can't wait to see this puppy work!

Comment on Custom PCB for Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii by nosuchthingastwo

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:24:00 -0600

At 02-Mar-2008 21:24:00, nosuchthingastwo posted:

Awesome! I'll submit my order now.

Comment on Custom PCB for Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii by emptyset

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:21:57 -0600

At 29-Feb-2008 02:21:57, emptyset posted:

I got the boards in the mail today. They actually sent me twice as many as I ordered. I'll get pictures up Friday evening. If you still haven't ordered yours go ahead and do it. They came out great.

Comment on Custom PCB for Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii by emptyset

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:21:29 -0600

At 22-Feb-2008 18:21:29, emptyset posted:

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I can assure you that the boards won't come back with mounting holes, and I'm confident that they will be routed properly. I included a note in the comments to route all boards to the printed border. I decided to have some produced myself, and they should be in my mailbox within a week. As soon as I get them, I'm going to post pictures and a more detailed construction guide. Keep an eye on this site next week, as I'll be updating it quite a bit.

Comment on Custom PCB for Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii by nosuchthingastwo

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:50:26 -0600

At 22-Feb-2008 13:50:26, nosuchthingastwo posted:

Were you able to find out if they route the board correctly? I was also somewhat concerned that the board might come back with drill holes in it, which you said were just guidelines. Thanks again for your work!

Comment on Custom PCB for Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii by emptyset

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:23:45 -0600

At 24-Jan-2008 14:23:45, emptyset posted:

Yes that is right, you only need to select eaglepcb, don't worry about the other stuff. Also before you submit, I need to find out if they will route to the printed border. Otherwise you might get a rectangle board back.

Comment on Custom PCB for Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii by nosuchthingastwo

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:37:44 -0600

At 24-Jan-2008 13:37:44, nosuchthingastwo posted:

Thanks for posting the gerber files! When I submit them to batchpcb, it asks for the name of the software used to create the drill file as well as some measurements. I took what I assumed to be the default - eagle pcb and 2.3 trailing zero suppression. Do those sound right?

Comment on Custom PCB for Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii by emptyset

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:58:42 -0600

At 23-Jan-2008 15:58:42, emptyset posted:

The gerber files have been posted. The page for the receiver/charger will be up in a few hours.

Comment on Custom PCB for Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii by emptyset

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:20:05 -0600

At 22-Jan-2008 15:20:05, emptyset posted:

I'll try to get some files posted by Wednesday.

Comment on Custom PCB for Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii by nosuchthingastwo

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:17:56 -0600

At 22-Jan-2008 13:17:56, nosuchthingastwo posted:

I was looking at getting the PCB fabricated at batchpcb.com since I haven't etched a PCB before, but they require the file in gerber format (which is apparently exportable from Eagle). Is there any chance you could post an Eagle or gerber format file that I could use?

Comment on Custom PCB for Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii by nosuchthingastwo

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:35:57 -0600

At 21-Jan-2008 18:35:57, nosuchthingastwo posted:

Thanks emptyset! This looks like a very elegant solution and I'm looking forward to putting it together.

Comment on Custom PCB for Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii by gqcustoms

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:38:32 -0600

At 20-Jan-2008 23:38:32, gqcustoms posted:

I look forward to seeing a SNES PCB. It's funny though, my main interest is in a NES PCB. I am very familiar with Mark's site. I'm actually in the process of mass producing these controllers so when I saw this write up of yours, It really made me want custom PCB's. I'm familiar with making PCB's but have very limited design and building time. That's why I asked if you were interested in designing them and I would produce them. Hopefully I will be able to learn enough at Instructables to be able to design a NES one. Thanks for the info.

Comment on Custom PCB for Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii by emptyset

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:17:55 -0600

At 20-Jan-2008 22:17:55, emptyset posted:

I got the plug from http://www.allelectronics.com. It is just a 3-pin connector with .1" spacing. I'm going to see if I can get access to some of the fabrication facilities on campus, If I can I might do an SNES one for fun, but no guarantees on time. It takes a long time and a lot of troubleshooting to get all the holes, and pads lined up. If I get one made I'll publish it here. I don't really have any interest in doing an NES controller though. Mark Feldman has published a method for a wireless NES here: http://www.ppl-pilot.com/nes_asm.htm If you are really interested in a custom circuit board, There are lots of good tutorials at http://www.instructables.com I pretty much learned everything I needed to know from there. Look for Eagle tutorials.

Comment on Custom PCB for Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii by gqcustoms

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:58:14 -0600

At 20-Jan-2008 12:58:14, gqcustoms posted:

I know from reading this write up that your busy at school and far from home, but I was wondering if you would be able to design a custom CB for the SNES and NES. I don't mind paying you for your time if money is an issue. Also, where did you get that plug you used for the transmitter?