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NINTENDO CONTROLLER TO ATARI 2600 CONVERSION

FAQ Volume 1.11

BY Chris Pepin

cpepin1@hotmail

Copyright (c) 1997 by Christopher James Pepin

11/21/00

Actually got around to updating my email address and new web page
location.

01/23/97

	This FAQ should be available at my web site.

	THE FORGOTTEN ARCHIVES
	http://www.geocities.com/cpepin1976

	Here is a way to convert old 8-bit Nintendo controllers to
work on the Atari 2600, Amiga, and compatible systems.  After
both of my Nintendo controllers died mysteriously on me, my
brother and I took them apart and fixed them to work on our Amiga.
They also work quite well on the Atari 2600.  This method only
gives you one fire button.  If anyone knows how to convert the
second NES button for the 7800 and/or Colecovision, please let
me know.

1)  Find an old (preferably working) Atari 2600 joystick at a
garage sale or wherever.

2) Have an old 8-bit standard NES controller, preferably in
working condition.

3) Open up the Atari joystick and unsolder the connector cable.

4) Open up the NES controller and unsolder EVERYTHING.
Remove the chip and cable.


Chip Socket Diagram

	A B C D E F G H

	I J K L M N O P

5) Take a razor blade and cut the circuits in the board directly
above holes I, J, K, L, & M.

6) Directly to the right of the chip socket, there will be four
vertical black stripes.  Take a razor blade and cut at the BOTTOM
of the fourth stripe where it connects to a circuit.

7) Take the individual wires from the Atari connector cable and
stick them through the back of the circuit board through the holes
left by the chip and solder them in.

Color of Wire	Hole

BLACK                   I
BROWN                   J
GREEN                   K
BLUE                    L
WHITE                   M
ORANGE                  P

8) Put the circuit board back into the case and screw the back on.
You now have an atari 2600 controller made from an 8-bit standard
NES controller!


I've tried to be as clear as possible and I don't think I've left
anything out, but USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AT YOUR OWN RISK.  IF YOU
USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS, I AM NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL
INJURY CAUSED TO YOU, YOUR PROPERTY, AND/OR ANYONE ELSE AND THEIR
PROPERTY.

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