2 years later ? in 2011-2012 you already had handhelds like the xperia play , JXD , archos gamepad , etc... they have been out way longer than you think
HDMI wires have twisted pairs inside, same as ethernet wire. This removes the noise you were seeing with the hdmi port relocation. Maybe it helps for the next iteration!.
It's the reason the hdmi port is soldered directly to the board you see this with every game console now a days hdmi repair can be finicky whenever I have to repair with a jumper there's always issues
This is the coolest build I ever seen! The fact that u fit all that inside a Super Nintendo controller is nuts! How do u keep that steady hand when soldering those tiny parts and the ribbon cord??
I must admit that soldering the tiny HDMI port wires was super hard, especially without a microscope (my new microscope was delivered after this project). I would often desolder the adjacent wire accidentally and have to go back a step.
@Rolan Pretty sure next year Nintendo’s going to be flogging retro gaming devices similar to this build, but with as much of their own proprietary tech used in its construction as possible in order to cut down any potential middlemen, all the while claiming Old Shigzy himself was the one who had the inspiration to create such a product, just sayin’. 😂
You can get out of a lambo, holding this in you hand. The car wouldn't catch my interest as this thing would.. And I love cars.. but this... this is just another level of awesome...
When I saw all the new bits & pieces they were adding to it I thought its not all going to fit inside the controller, shocking that it looks amazing, like an official Nintendo device. Awesome work
For the hdmi issue, there is maybe the alternativ to use a 4-contact jack socket and a jack-rca cable. The video signal can be taken from "tv" on the Raspberry.
For a version 1 of this, it is absolutely amazing, I’d love to see what you could do after everything you learned here in building a 2nd version, you got a new subscriber and I look forward to future projects
I've got a pi Zero W and been considering something like this, nice work! 12:58 Plastic welding tip... use kapton tape to hold the extra material in place and heat through the tape with the iron, it keeps the iron tip clean, stops plastic sticking to the iron and allows all plastics to melt to each other, this tip is also handy for resealing antistatic bags. Greaseproof paper works well it in a pinch Kapton tape is not available at the time.
@@RestoreTechnique Glad to hear you like it. For something like that screw post, heat through kapton with a few tack spots to hold it, then a clean seam. Add a little extra material with some fresh Kapton to creat I nice fillet. Have fun and happy new year from your new subscriber!
Extremely satisfying that you fit this entirely within the original shell. The only change I would suggest would be to pop a watch crystal over that screen. You can easily get to the battery if it fails, but that screen is buried and needs protection.
I loved this video!! I can't imagine how long this took with all the attention to detail. I have seen so many cut corners on projects like these. Great job and I love the close camera shots.
Wow, you deserve my subscribe man. The entire controller looks extremely clean on the exterior and its super impressive that you fit everything into 8 cubic inches! THATS TINY!
Although this seems like a pretty neat idea, the screen seems like it would be too hard to play on because of how small it is. Nice job, though. This is one of my favorite Nintendo projects I've ever seen.
First off, I absolutely LOVE how you did this. Few questions on my mind having seen all of this though. First is how has the Pi Zero not overheated yet since I didn't see you install a heat sink on it. Granted the Zero doesn't generate that much heat at all but this just comes as a surprise to me since I thought the CPU would need one to fully compensate for extended periods of use. Second question is would it be possible to do this in a larger controller type, for example an original XBOX "The Duke" controller so that more button options were available? Last is can I buy one of these off of you without games on it / Do you take commissions? Love watching fun engineering projects like this get done to such fun degrees. Gives me a raging brainer whenever I see a pile of old parts become a new gadget.
Any idea why the HDMI port didn't work? Too much interference? Bad port/cable? Anyways, awesome work! Even the editing of the video was very well done. You're a talented bloke!
Incredible video, incredible skills, please post any project, actually learned something. Let me know when you if you start mass production, would definitely buy.
FICOU BOM! (Mas achei a tela 1,54" muito pequena) Faz um com o Joystick do PlayStation 4, com uma tela um pouco maior, para emular PS1 e Nintendo 64 (Além de SNES, Mega Drive, Master System, etc.). É possível? 😊👍
Woah this is epic! Though why is the screen sooo smaaall? No way you playin it without leaning in and squinting. Why not use a clamshell design to keep the size but increse the screen size??
Yeah I can't play for more than 30mins at a time haha I couldn't fit a screen that much bigger and still have the same controller size. I wanted it to be the same shape and size as original. It's just a novelty.
@@RestoreTechnique But with a clamshell design you could increase screen without the controller changing size. Because itll be above the controller itself and fold on top. That way you could get a screen that goes between the dpad to between the face buttons (3.5 x 2 inch screen). Though my entire experience is videos like this, i don't know how realistic that is!
Thanks. Well the power USB goes to the GamePi15, whereas the data goes to the Pi Zero. I would need to run the power wires to the GamePi, and the data + power wires to the Pi0. I didn't know if that would create any complications, probably not. In hindsight I should've tested it at least.
If you were able to, these would sell like crazy! But the cost would have to justify all the time an effort. It would cost like $400! Lol but I'm sure some people would pay that for it. Great work! Nice quality!
So many people are saying they want to buy it. Even though the screen is so small. It's only a novelty project for Restore Technique but I wonder if it could be produced cheaply enough if it ever went into production by Nintendo - unless they used sweat shop labour at $1 an hour.
@@RestoreTechnique in that time was my favorite games is shadow of dancer shinobi street of rage 1 tmngt desert storm moon walker wwe donald duck quick shot home alone sonic part 1 oh man that was good time 😢 thx again bud peace.👊 i forgot somthing the smurfs l😂l
2 years later with all the handhelds out there .... this is still awesome
l00ks like garb HAHA
2 years later ? in 2011-2012 you already had handhelds like the xperia play , JXD , archos gamepad , etc... they have been out way longer than you think
@@PocketPixels-z2m k lol
HDMI wires have twisted pairs inside, same as ethernet wire. This removes the noise you were seeing with the hdmi port relocation. Maybe it helps for the next iteration!.
Ahh I see, thankyou! Yes I will remember for next time 👍
@@RestoreTechnique also all individual cables have to be the same lengh.
Was scrolling down to see an explanation for the problem. Well I really hoped that there was going to be a 1 up.
It's the reason the hdmi port is soldered directly to the board you see this with every game console now a days hdmi repair can be finicky whenever I have to repair with a jumper there's always issues
@@RestoreTechnique HDMI is a really iffy signal (at a pretty high frequency), it needs proper impedance, shielding and connectors
I can just imagine the day when people fit a PS4 into the dual shock 4
That'll probably be 30-40 years from now sort of like SNES.
@@Vandel212 15-20 doesn’t sound super unreasonable yet with that said I’m sure your idea is on the dot
@@defaultuser9925 we already have the power of a ps4 with those windows handheld from gpd
@@imre31000 big facts gpd is super cool
@@imre31000 it would need to be like twice as powerful as a ps4 to emulate a ps4.
This is the coolest build I ever seen! The fact that u fit all that inside a Super Nintendo controller is nuts! How do u keep that steady hand when soldering those tiny parts and the ribbon cord??
I must admit that soldering the tiny HDMI port wires was super hard, especially without a microscope (my new microscope was delivered after this project). I would often desolder the adjacent wire accidentally and have to go back a step.
@@RestoreTechnique how much would you charge if I wanted to buy one? I’ll honestly start bidding at 500$
This needs to be mass produced, it would sell in huge volumes. You could do different ones for different systems.
@Rolan Pretty sure next year Nintendo’s going to be flogging retro gaming devices similar to this build, but with as much of their own proprietary tech used in its construction as possible in order to cut down any potential middlemen, all the while claiming Old Shigzy himself was the one who had the inspiration to create such a product, just sayin’. 😂
I'd need diazepam.
Imagine telling your friends back in 1993 that one day your tv and the snes console itself will be inside the controller. You are crazy bro!
You have the cleanest fingers I've ever seen on a restoration/build/repair channel.
Thankyou 😄👐
This is one of the coolest builds I have ever seen! 13 year old me would have killed for one of these babies!
"The next day it's hard as rock"
Every morning pal....
😂
Hmmm...
@@RestoreTechnique Can I order this portable SNES? What's the price gonna be?
@@jimmyjones6086 Hi, I am not selling it/them sorry
@@RestoreTechnique :(.... Even if it's a price that really does justice to all the hard work?
You can get out of a lambo, holding this in you hand.
The car wouldn't catch my interest as this thing would..
And I love cars.. but this... this is just another level of awesome...
When I saw all the new bits & pieces they were adding to it I thought its not all going to fit inside the controller, shocking that it looks amazing, like an official Nintendo device. Awesome work
Thanks dude. Yeah it was a tight fit
@@RestoreTechnique Ever thought of selling them? You'd make a fortune
@@Stuart267 unfortunately not, it's just a 1 off build. Might get sued by Nintendo
This is so effing clean.
Man I don’t think anybody back in 1991 thought that someday they might be able to play the snes inside it’s controller unbelievable
@@nathanuniverse8607 first nintendo inside the controller
That HDMI cut out was so impressive. It’s a shame it had to be filled
@@omermide5692 SNES = Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
So yeah. SNES.
The inside is a nightmare but on the outside its really cool.
For the hdmi issue, there is maybe the alternativ to use a 4-contact jack socket and a jack-rca cable. The video signal can be taken from "tv" on the Raspberry.
I would need to change the hardware and the coding for that right? That's beyond my abilities at this stage.
For a version 1 of this, it is absolutely amazing, I’d love to see what you could do after everything you learned here in building a 2nd version, you got a new subscriber and I look forward to future projects
I honestly have this idea too but I thought it is impossible and now you came ... You deserve my praise you wise man..
Thanks man 😀
You made a handheld console out of a controller.
I'm blown away.
I know right
I've got a pi Zero W and been considering something like this, nice work!
12:58 Plastic welding tip... use kapton tape to hold the extra material in place and heat through the tape with the iron, it keeps the iron tip clean, stops plastic sticking to the iron and allows all plastics to melt to each other, this tip is also handy for resealing antistatic bags.
Greaseproof paper works well it in a pinch Kapton tape is not available at the time.
Thanks for the tip, I'll have to try that 👍
@@RestoreTechnique Glad to hear you like it.
For something like that screw post, heat through kapton with a few tack spots to hold it, then a clean seam.
Add a little extra material with some fresh Kapton to creat I nice fillet.
Have fun and happy new year from your new subscriber!
Oh, remember I was saying about sealing antistatic bags....
I used to seal my friends car keys in bags all the time as a prank!
@@welshdave5263 😂
I am simply astonished!
This is one of those builds you can not put a price tag on. Well done.
The time spent, the hand skills, the determination,...
Hats off to you mate
Thanks dude 😃
Man, it would be totally epic if you can make a series out of this by doing it with other Nintendo and PlayStation controllers like that
😉🤫
😱😱😱 I think you’re a mad scientist! Amazing job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks! 🥸
@@RestoreTechnique exactly 🥸 😆
Wow. Amazing work! Felt for you when the HDMI port wouldn't work. What a pain. If only we could show our childhood selves this!
3:04 such a satisfying fit!
😀👌
6:57
Watched both part's every minute and i must admit, you sir, are insane. :)
😃
Extremely satisfying that you fit this entirely within the original shell. The only change I would suggest would be to pop a watch crystal over that screen. You can easily get to the battery if it fails, but that screen is buried and needs protection.
I cannot even begin to imagine how much time and passion must have been put in here..
Absolutely amazing work, good Sir!
That's an absolutely beautiful creation! Love that you could keep the original logo and text on the controller (mostly) intact!
I have a broken NES controller waiting for years to became a portable retro game exactly like this! Congratulations 👏
Thanks :)
I know nothing about electronics or engineering. but i can't stop watching these build videos
This is awesome! Also love that there is no obnoxious background music that most other similar channels have. Great work, subbed! :)
Awesome! Where did you get the select and start buttons plastic covers 1:39?
AliExpress. Link in the description
One of the coolest builds I have ever seen as far as these portables go. Keep it up man. :)
your patience is limitless !!!!
that's such an amazing and unbelievable hard work you did there... I salute you !
I loved this video!! I can't imagine how long this took with all the attention to detail. I have seen so many cut corners on projects like these. Great job and I love the close camera shots.
For such an oldschool partially handwired build, it's for sure one of the neatest.
This was an incredible build. Keep up the good work
I found this absolutely fascinating to watch. You could say i was glued to my screen.
😄
it's a damn shame you couldn't fit a large screen but man is that still cool as hell
A true master piece... your a king sir!...
That is awesome. You have a real talent for this looking forward for your next project
This is legit the coolest thing I’ve ever seen
Great use of transformation old controller.
Excellent retro handheld design
Greatest build I've ever seen ¦]
Great skill. Amazing patience. Amazing work
Thankyou 😀
RT: *builds a portable snes*
Nintendo: WHAT
This console goes against all the biggest rules of handheld design and yet looks incredible. Great job man.
Nintendo should hire you! You build your own game console but like a gameboy. They can use you. You built that on your own. Genius! You’re the man!
Wow, you deserve my subscribe man. The entire controller looks extremely clean on the exterior and its super impressive that you fit everything into 8 cubic inches! THATS TINY!
That's amazing!
I'd love the final result
Thank you ! with this videos I just maked my own portable snes . You now has a new subscriber!
Awesome, thanks!
I werent alive when the snes was made but i'd legit use this daily if i had one
I love how you kept the plastic cut offs and repurposed them awesome video
Thanks!
Pt3: revenge of the hdmi port?
Haha, maybe!
The lack of shielding is a problem. Try to keep the connections as short as possible.
@@RestoreTechnique please, this is so good
@@RestoreTechnique ...
Best restoration videos on UA-cam bar none. You have a gift my friend.
Although this seems like a pretty neat idea, the screen seems like it would be too hard to play on because of how small it is. Nice job, though. This is one of my favorite Nintendo projects I've ever seen.
True, it's just a novelty build
@@RestoreTechnique I see
It's more a satifsaying video than a DIY Snes project
First off, I absolutely LOVE how you did this. Few questions on my mind having seen all of this though. First is how has the Pi Zero not overheated yet since I didn't see you install a heat sink on it. Granted the Zero doesn't generate that much heat at all but this just comes as a surprise to me since I thought the CPU would need one to fully compensate for extended periods of use. Second question is would it be possible to do this in a larger controller type, for example an original XBOX "The Duke" controller so that more button options were available? Last is can I buy one of these off of you without games on it / Do you take commissions? Love watching fun engineering projects like this get done to such fun degrees. Gives me a raging brainer whenever I see a pile of old parts become a new gadget.
Superb build. Love the soldering skills and patience. Vey well done.
Thanks! :)
That is Awesome! Shame the controllers were so small, A bigger screen would of made it a lot better. It does take skill to do stuff like that
Bro this project is awesome and incredibly small I think you should probably make a second revision of it with hdmi working. Amazing piece of art
I was really determined to get the hdmi working, as it meant it could be played on a larger screen too. I will get HDMI working with the next one.
Wooow ,now just imagine if we had this back in 1994, i would,ve been all over it.
The portable once/tg16 exist as well as the sega nomad
Would've been $1,000 though lol
Sega nomad would like a word with you
You would have needed 8 AA batteries and they'd only last about 45 minutes
@@MasterControl90original too bad battery life did not exist for the nomad. Double A-ivore.
Awersome
not every hero wears a cape It was wonderful I love your work I'm from Brazil happy new year, peace my friend
Thankyou! 😃
So cool! Too bad the HDMI wouldn't work! Maybe use wires from an actual HDMI cable maybe??
Can't believe you did this! Must be a master solderer.
yep, amazing! even the way you have edited it!
this is probably the best portable snes in my opinion
Thankyou! 😀
You done something really nice and clean, I wish I can do something like that, much respect.
I just subscribed.
Thanks so much :)
@@RestoreTechnique You welcome.
This is art.
Can‘t say anything else than. WOW! 😍😍😍
Did you attempt twisting the data wire pairs for the micro-hdmi? I would think it would be unnecessary for the short distance but you never know
I didn't, i was not knowledgeable enough in HDMI cabling. Next time!
Very good! Similar to the one I dream about.
Wow... you are an artist my friend. Seemed like I was watching someone fixing a swiss wrist watch. Congratulations for the good work.
Damn really cool and very professionally done i wish i could do that
This is actually amazing work.. subscribed
Mad fecking respect
Great Build! Wonderful attention to detail.
Any idea why the HDMI port didn't work? Too much interference? Bad port/cable?
Anyways, awesome work! Even the editing of the video was very well done. You're a talented bloke!
Wire timing
More zeros please. So good.
Absolutely gnarly man
Incredible video, incredible skills, please post any project, actually learned something. Let me know when you if you start mass production, would definitely buy.
Good job. This is super impressive. Amazing what can be done today.
It's amazing. Great job 🤘🎉
FICOU BOM! (Mas achei a tela 1,54" muito pequena)
Faz um com o Joystick do PlayStation 4, com uma tela um pouco maior, para emular PS1 e Nintendo 64 (Além de SNES, Mega Drive, Master System, etc.). É possível?
😊👍
Woah this is epic! Though why is the screen sooo smaaall? No way you playin it without leaning in and squinting. Why not use a clamshell design to keep the size but increse the screen size??
Yeah I can't play for more than 30mins at a time haha
I couldn't fit a screen that much bigger and still have the same controller size. I wanted it to be the same shape and size as original. It's just a novelty.
@@RestoreTechnique But with a clamshell design you could increase screen without the controller changing size. Because itll be above the controller itself and fold on top. That way you could get a screen that goes between the dpad to between the face buttons (3.5 x 2 inch screen).
Though my entire experience is videos like this, i don't know how realistic that is!
Pretty cool, I want to make one now 😂😭
This is really cool but I've gotta ask, why didn't you combine the charging/power and the data connection?
Thanks. Well the power USB goes to the GamePi15, whereas the data goes to the Pi Zero. I would need to run the power wires to the GamePi, and the data + power wires to the Pi0. I didn't know if that would create any complications, probably not. In hindsight I should've tested it at least.
@@RestoreTechnique that's fair enough. Still an awesome build either way. Now do a ps1 controller ;)
Daaamn that went well! I just subscribed, love your Videos so far.
I'd buy this mini snes no doubt 😂
Hdmi RIP....I must Cry ;) Great Project!!
Cheers 😁
Your soldering skill is amazing 👏
Since you use pi as motherboard
Why don't you make a ultimate psp for your own?
Thankyou. I may one day 👍
@@RestoreTechnique subscribed
Brilliant! A mesmerising build pulled off with aplomb. Well done.
Thankyou :D
This is so cool. Nice work!
If you were able to, these would sell like crazy! But the cost would have to justify all the time an effort. It would cost like $400! Lol but I'm sure some people would pay that for it. Great work! Nice quality!
So many people are saying they want to buy it. Even though the screen is so small. It's only a novelty project for Restore Technique but I wonder if it could be produced cheaply enough if it ever went into production by Nintendo - unless they used sweat shop labour at $1 an hour.
@@lisarayner3091 I'm sure it could. They make the Supaboy affordable.
respect i also have many projects but im to lazy to start anything xD
Excelente trabajo, quedó buenísimo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thankyou :)
you pretty good that super kool
excellent work buddy
Thanks man!
@@RestoreTechnique np mate yeah i l😘ve classic games but i miss 2play moon walker on sega md good job anyway keep it up👍
@@The-Warm-voice1359 Oh yeah I liked Moonwalker too 😀 on Sega Master system I think, not sure if I played the Mega Drive version also
@@RestoreTechnique in that time was my favorite games is shadow of dancer
shinobi
street of rage 1
tmngt
desert storm
moon walker
wwe
donald duck quick shot
home alone
sonic part 1
oh man that was good time 😢
thx again bud
peace.👊 i forgot somthing the smurfs l😂l
I wish i had the money to pay you to build one for me.
Its awesome!
You could probably sell these for a lot of money. That thing is a work of art.
That can damage your eyes, take care.
Is that a joke I don’t seem to get?
@@Nadie47 I think they mean because the screen is so small, it can cause eye strain
@@RestoreTechnique I guess that’s a good point, take care alright? I personally played on a lot of small screens back in the day
An incredible amount of work for an awesome result. Congratulations !
@@jcsworkshop5906 Thanks!
All that build and 1 minute of video game play. Would be nice to show more gameplay. Nice build though.
Hats off bro