Tuesday, May 6, 2008

My Dream Arcade NES Mini-Computer - Part 2: Components


Here is a list of all the parts I purchased for the project, and where I got them.

Nintendo Entertainment System with controllers on Ebay

VIA EPIA EX15000G Mini-ITX Mainboard w/ 1 Gb RAM and Pico PSU power supply + 2 USB header pins, power switch, reset switch and LED to show when system is powered on:
http://www.logicsupply.com/

A modern version of the nintendo power/reset switch that will take up less space in the box here:
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/ISW-4/PUSH-SWITCH-ASSEMBLY/-/1.html

1.5' optical S/PDIF (Toscam) cable
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?Partnumber=180-945&FTR=180-945&CFID=23785824&CFTOKEN=77080327

Optical S/PDIF (Toscam) Extension Coupler
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?Partnumber=180-966&FTR=180-966&CFID=23785824&CFTOKEN=77080327

Headphone 1/8 - panel F to M

RCA VIDEO / SPDIF - panel F to M

S-VIDEO - panel F to M

Seagate 120GB Laptop/Notebook SATA 2.5" Hard Drive
Best Buy

USB NES RetroPort (converts original NES controller to USB gamepad)
http://www.retrousb.com/index.php?productID=116

PSX+N64 USB converter (converts 2 Nintendo 64 controllers and 1 Playstation controller into USB)
Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/Nintendo-64-N64-Playstation-2-PS2-USB-Cable-PC-Adapter_W0QQitemZ130186809484QQcmdZViewItem

Linksys Compact Wireless G USB Adapter from Best Buy
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1134691790190&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=9019039789B04

Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/pc_gaming/gamepads/devices/287&cl=us,en



Part 3: Modifications to the Case


This classic clip of voices saying "Sega" might make a good startup sound:
http://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/137/13751.html
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