Every retro computing enthusiast knows that playing old games on original hardware is a true pleasure. Unfortunately, vintage consoles are now delicate and expensive, which is why more and more people are turning to emulators. However, there’s something about the original controllers that adds a different flavor to the game.
One creator, known by the pseudonym Dome, came up with the idea of combining the latest technology with the classic SNES controller. After purchasing a controller from a store in Akibahara, Dome decided to install an Arduino Pro Micro board inside it. What does this mean? It allows the controller to be connected to a computer and used just like the original.
What impressed us about this project is that Dome didn’t remove the original electronics. Instead, he connected the Arduino board to the original serial interface. As a result, the controller remained true to its roots. The Arduino reads the signals from the original controller at the same speed as the console, and then converts them into a USB interface that can be connected to a computer.
The article provides a detailed description of the code and how to create it, in case you want to try your hand at a similar project.
Of course, if you can’t always have a computer at hand, there is another option – turn the entire computer into a controller. This innovative modification allows you to take your computer with you wherever you want, while still enjoying the game on a classic controller.
This fascinating combination of old and new technologies opens up infinite possibilities. Who knows, maybe soon we will have a full-fledged computer in the size of a game controller.
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The source of the article is from the blog mgz.com.tw