Project: Nintendo Nes into a PC
Objectives
Create a working PC from an old Nintendo NES Console
Prerequisites
Original Nintendo Nes (does not have to work)
Jetway 1.5GHz C7D' board
LCD screen
DDR2 memory
40gb 2.5“ laptop hard drive
44pin→ 40pin IDE adapter
Slimline DVD/CD drive
Slimline → IDE adapter
80 Watt picoPSU
Leads to attach the power led
Possible extra fans
Dremel
Phillips screw driver
Cleaning materials - dry wash cloth, rubbing alcohol, regular tooth brush, q-tips, de-greaser
Small flash light
Solder
Background
Learning basic understanding of computer building with a splash of creativity
Scope
Attributes
Understanding of basic computer building and configuring
Procedure
gathering the needed supplies
preparing the case
preparing switches and power led
placing the hard drive
cutting a hold for the back plate
placing the DVD/CD drive
putting it all together
testing it all / Software installation
current use
final form
Execution
Preparing the case
Acquire the tools needed
Phillips screw driver
cleaning materials
Remove the 14-pin from the board, you may want to use this, if it is still good, as a spare for another NES.
Preparing switches and power led
Placing the hard drive
Cutting the hold for the back plate
Placing the DVD/CD drive
Putting it all together
Software installation
Current use
Final form
Reflection
Love it, just it has a tendency to get me a little stressed out. It is a very fun project for anyone that wants to try it, as long as you have the right materials and pieces of hardware needed.
STILL AN ON GOING PROJECT
References
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