DIY NINTENDO 64 CONTROLLER TO USB

Preview and how to build https://youtu.be/u9F29tuCS0I

Fully functional to use the original N64 controls in PC emulators, although in my case I have used it taking advantage of the TRANSFER PAK function to extract game boy and game boy color game saves before the battery dies.

Recommendations:

Print all parts vertically except the lid to avoid problems with holes and threads, layer height used at 0.2 and fill 15%, 3 walls using 0.4 nozzle.

Once the box is primed leave the area where the pro micro slides well clear without any plastic debris obstructing the area.

Sand and try to round the tip of the wires either with sandpaper by hand, dremel or sander.

(PM_MICRO_USB_MODEL UNTESTED)

Material used:

Pro Micro ATmega32U4 5V/16MHz https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeR1Dv9

AMS1117 voltage regulator to 3.3v https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeadpYL

1.2mm 304 stainless steel wire https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DcJmX9H

Credits:

Modeling by Piturros https://www.artstation.com/adriazta

Diagram + tutorial and programming of the pro micro by XGAMES VIDEOJUEGOS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgXr9HVFGGU

Materials + updated diagram by XGAMES VIDEOJUEGOS https://davidxg.blogspot.com/2024/05/adaptador-n64-usb.html (1.2mm 304 stainless steel wire, Pro micro 16 MHZ Dual or 5v, in case of using the 5v use a voltage regulator to 3.3 as seen in the diagram, 4 M2 screws 4mm to 8mm long)

STL of the N64 connector by oldcyclist https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5340450

Software by Raphnet https://www.raphnet-tech.com/index.php

Fully functional to use the original N64 controls on PC emulators, although in my case I have used it taking advantage of the TRANSFER PAK function to extract saved games from game boy and game boy color before the battery dies.

Recommendations:

Print all the pieces vertically except the lid to avoid problems with holes and threads, layer height used at 0.2 and infill 15%, 3 walls using 0.4 nozzle.

Once the box is printed, leave the area in which the pro micro slides clear without leaving any remaining plastic obstructing the area.

Sand and try to round the tips of the wires either with sandpaper by hand, dremel or sander.

(PM_MICRO_USB_MODEL UNTESTED)

Material used:

Pro Micro ATmega32U4 5V/16MHz https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeR1Dv9

AMS1117 voltage regulator at 3.3v https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeadpYL

1.2mm 304 stainless steel wire https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DcJmX9H

Credits:

Modeled by Piturros https://www.artstation.com/adriazta

Diagram + tutorial and programming of the pro micro by XGAMES VIDEOJUEGOS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgXr9HVFGGU

Materials + updated diagram by XGAMES VIDEOJUEGOS https://davidxg.blogspot.com/2024/05/adaptador-n64-usb.html (304 stainless steel wire 1.2mm, Pro micro 16 MHZ Dual or 5v, if using 5v use a voltage regulator at 3.3 as seen in the diagram, 4 M2 screws from 4mm to 8mm length)

N64 Connector STL by oldcyclist https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5340450

Software by Raphnet https://www.raphnet-tech.com/index.php

Tested with:

FDM 1.75mm

Layer height 0.2mm

Nozzle 0.4mm

Infill 15%