Building a new NES in 2021! Opentendo build guide and demonstration

[@redherring3253]

Ayy awesome to see someone making a video of my work, thanks a bunch! Regarding the BOM error; that has been fixed in my latest release I put out 9 days ago, so anyone building this in the future will get the correct part. As for the power/reset button connector, my latest release also has a JST footprint for that, which I will be making a new button board to plug into, and I will also be offering a PCB to attach a JST connector to motherboards that do not have the footprint.

[@LIRetroGaming]

First, thank you for making this project! I never would have gotten that original NES working without your board, and it felt good to build a video game console from the ground up with my own hands. Glad to hear that the BOM mistake has been fixed and the new PCB is a good solution for people who don’t have access to a parts board like I did. Thanks again for your work!

[@redherring3253]

@@LIRetroGaming Oh I should also add that I've been working on a replacement for the RF/video board, I believe I'm nearing finishing it after which it'll be on my GitHub. It's nothing fancy, it has a composite amp for the video, has a pot for expansion audio tuning, and allows the use of MicroUSB for power. It's designed to be no-cut, and I've also designed it so the MicroUSB port is on a small daughterboard so it can eventually be exchanged for daughterboards with other style USB ports if desired. (I.e USB C, USB B etc)

[@Robertkopp84]

@Redherring32 Are you planning to make a fully upgraded variant with rgb and controller reset or something like that?

[@omfgbunder2008]

@@redherring3253 a host A port should easily fit in the original ac jack, and is less likely to be ripped off the board from being plugged in a bunch of times forums.nesdev.com/download/file.php?id=19739&mode=view

[@redherring3253]

@@Robertkopp84 I do not plan to, no

[@SyphistPrime]

That's cool that one of these exists for the NES. I've seen one for an Amiga before. Glad people are putting in effort to make things like this possible, because this turns preservation into just keeping a couple of chips rather than maintaining a whole board and all components attached.

[@LIRetroGaming]

Yes I have seen the new Amiga and Commodore boards and I'm happy that this is also possible with the NES. A big help for preservation and also a really fun project! There would have been no other way to fix that ruined NES

[@magoid]

21:50 I grew up with a NES clone, a top loader one. About 10 years later I decided to buy a original NES (before prices skyrocketed). I had a problem with the seller, since he took about 2 weeks to send it. So when I got it, I inserted the cartridge, closed the lid, pressed power and nothing... First thought was that the SOB had send me a broken NES. A couple minutes later, I realized you had to lock the cartridge down after inserting it... Good thing none of my friends was around to laugh at me :-)

[@Z64sports]

@@SnakebitSTI RF in general isn't that bad on a CRT it's just the top loader itself has bad RF out. Also my front loader actually is starting to work better with the games not pressed down with some games

[@Vermilicious]

It's nice to see someone had good luck with that repro-board. It's really great that someone took the time to design it, and I hope someone also does the power/video unit, and who knows, possibly modify the design to have an RGB/HDMI mod right on the same board.

[@LIRetroGaming]

I'm currently working on completing that power/video board, and if I get that completed I will definitely make a follow up video and release the info

[@shiku316]

yeah i would have thought that stereo and maybe some quality of life hacks would be implemented.

[@GUM2291]

I rarely comment but I just have to say thanks for pushing me into actually soldering. I've always been scared but looking at you doing it gave me courage. My point is I've never soldered in my life and I've been watching your videos for a long time. So me watching you do all this had me purchase the DCHDMI and looking at it had me shook. All the points were small. I went ahead despite being worried and I actually got it to work. Boy my excitement was out this universe. Now I think I will push for doing other tinkering. Just wanted to say thanks and cool that you are in NY

[@LIRetroGaming]

I really appreciate that and it means a lot to me. That’s a big part of why I do these videos, I want to encourage people to learn how to diagnose and repair consoles so that they can be preserved. And of course, modifying them with new functionality is also amazing and you should be proud that you got that DC digital installed!

[@GUM2291]

@@LIRetroGaming i really am excited about. Just out of work and I am going to play with it a bit. Great videos. You gained another fan here

[@GUM2291]

@@industrialvectors thank you so much for taking your time to reply. I will actually do that. Thank you for that tip

[@-X3R0]

Journey to Silius music was some of the best of its kind and very nostalgic for me so thank you for the blast to the past.

[@LIRetroGaming]

Yeah I really love that music. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@thisisaloadofbarnacles]

We need more things like this for the sake of preservation. I love it! Thanks for sharing man.

[@LIRetroGaming]

Agreed, the more options there are for preservation the better!

[@MrBorderdown]

Not really. The NES mister core is accurate and more accessible.

[@the79]

You should look up the "Nintoaster" video. The guy who made it might have some things in it that might help. If nothing else, you will be entertained watching him build, in his words, "..... pointless crap!"

[@dillonrios4391]

God It hurts knowing will never be able to explain to most how cool this really is

[@iivarimokelainen]

there are multiple whole communities of people who are doing this a preserving this stuff. why "most" need to know how cool this is? we each have our slice of knowledge and interests. you'll never know 99% of the cool stuff in the world, like all people.

[@joshmiller887]

My luck, I’d have gotten to the end, plugged it in and it would have done absolutely nothing. Lol. Great job!

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks! It was a really good feeling to power it on and see that everything worked!

[@TheTurnipKing]

That's actually the normal expected outcome with a self build.

[@aaron71]

Never heard of this till now, ordered one! Looks like a really fun project. BTW, you should put a soundtrack playlist in your description! Love the tunes

[@LIRetroGaming]

Yeah definitely, I will add the music to the list next time. For what it’s worth, it was music from Bucky O’Hare, Journey to Silius, Gimmick, and Castlevania 3

[@Dakobah20]

@@LIRetroGaming good i was actually trying too have google identify the sounds for me the first one is my jam

[@HAGSLAB]

Great video and very cool open source project! It's so great to have projects like these to be able to rescue as many old consoles as possible.

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks so much, and I’m really glad you enjoyed the video

[@Graylord88]

One thing I always do is instead of soldering the chips straight to a board, I solder sockets instead, that way you can replace parts if needed/wanted with ease and can easily fix mistakes.

[@shadowbird42333]

Internet hivemind, is there a downside to doing it this way? It sounds convenient for some projects.

[@electronerd]

@@shadowbird42333 costs non-zero dollars, mostly

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

It's not worth it for Nintendo stuff, since most of the chips on the board are proprietary.

[@ChengGaos]

@@shadowbird42333 Doing that is a waste of time and in the long run you will regret it, because as any component you mount that way, as cartridges, memories, etc, you will need to clean contacs because it causes a lot of failures. Mounting sockets is just for projects you can arrange easily, you never use sockets in a closed electronic as a final work, the worts idea ever, everything must be soldered.

[@meggs4breakfast70]

@@ChengGaos Electronics technician chiming in here to second this. Only ever socket projects that are either unfinished prototypes or that you plan to go back to often. If the project is finished and you don't expect to have to go back to it, solder straight onto the board.

[@DJMicroNaught]

This is such a cool project! I'm loving that Journey To Silius music too, it's one of my favorite games!

[@greecoboost]

I was wondering what NES game those tunes were from. Thanks for the info!

[@exxor9108]

What level was this one played on?

[@DJMicroNaught]

@@exxor9108 I don't think all the music in this video is from Journey to Silius, but for sure the song played at 9:14 is the opening theme from the game.

[@exxor9108]

@@DJMicroNaught Ah, okay. I knew that was one track of the game, because of the Sunsoft PCM bass.

[@Dygear]

Dude, this is awesome! I'm also on Long Island. Shocking how many good KZbin channels are showing up on the Island. Subbed!

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@robkelly9258]

Wow this man has so much skill with the soldering iron, great job

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@SuperHamsterGaming]

When I saw your thumbnail I thought it was a Nesessity board. I eventually plan on assembling a Nesessity board live so I came to check out your video. I didn't know there was another new NES board out there.

[@LIRetroGaming]

Yeah I think these were released right around the same time. I definitely want to make a NESessity board in the future!

[@badreality2]

You: Holds a circuit board by its pins. Me: "Do you... want an alcohol wipe?"

[@j.m.ratkos5319]

after installing all of the components, you can spray the bottom of the circuit board with westley's bleech white and scrub it gently with a soft bristle brush to remove all of the flux to clean up the board. then rinse with hot water and let dry (or blow off with an air compressor).

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks, that’s a great suggestion!

[@bluefalcon224]

Beautiful Video! I agree with a new 2021 Case. Maybe something acrylic and LED lit as is the 2021 style! Excellent Job!

[@thepeternetwork]

This is the kind of video that I find oddly satisfying.

[@MarshalArnold]

That's awesome! Great work, I didn't know there was an open source anything for the NES, very cool!

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@rgavilanes01]

That’s awesome, it makes me want to learn soldering, and purchase a broken nes.

[@nivek367]

The best restoration I have ever seen.

[@dragoncracker]

the inverter referenced at @16:50 is how nintendo boosted audio levels

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks! Really good to know

[@bobingabout]

11:44 When I used to design PCBs, I used to basically do the same thing. Put a Square pad on one end. usually on the negative side of a capacitor, or LED, but sometimes other components too.

[@LIRetroGaming]

Yeah I always appreciate that - it’s very helpful

[@raelik777]

Get yourself a Blinking Light Win kit, and get rid of the "zero insertion force" toaster-style connector. Converts it to just push the cartridges straight in.

[@delimitnc]

Know of anywhere it's in stock?

[@raelik777]

@@delimitnc HEH that's the tough part, I can't find any either :D :D

[@johnjohnston265]

when i ordered one it took months but they eventually sent me one from the main site. I think they just wait for a certain amount to make them.

[@mrb692]

I have a BLW and find it annoying to use, as the force to remove a cartridge is way too high. I need to use one hand to hold the nes and my fingertips to wiggle the cart back and forth till it comes out. My old replacement connector was such that you didn’t have to push the cart down, and it worked perfectly fine. Unless they redesign the connector tension, I’d rather replace the 72 pin whenever needed than deal with the BLW death grip every time I wanted to change games.

[@raelik777]

@@mrb692 Yeah, that's a pretty common issue with them. What I did with mine was took a basically irreparably damaged cart (Kirby's Adventure in my case. It was well-cleaned, but had had corrosion that ate through a couple of the contacts enough that they lost continuity) and did a bunch of insertion/removal cycles to loosen it up a bit, and also pushed the pins down slightly with a pick. It's still relatively tight, but it's totally manageable. Even when it was really tight, the best method I found was to wedge my fingers between the front corners of the cart and the walls of the slot, and apply pressure that way. Took a little wiggling, but I can remove it one-handed by the cart "tab" now that I've loosened it a bit.

[@tonecv]

Make a version HDMI output and extra Famicom sound channel !!!

[@kemy6775]

I thought he would’ve just gone straight for HDMI or RGB solution with the extra sound channels like you mentioned.

[@slipangle3027]

This new board comes with the Famicom sound channel enabled by default.

[@Budch]

I think RGB mode is already pretty good

[@SilverSpoon_]

that would be smart, or at this resolution, just adapt the video chip's output directly to RGB so you can plug it to any monitor, from a SCART TV to any decent monitor.

[@Budch]

@@SilverSpoon_ Nintendo produced machines that had PPU outputting the RGB

[@wmbauer2]

Now OpenSource PS5 please. Because availability of regular PS5 is rather bad.

[@PopfulFrost]

(Psst, that's called having a decent gaming PC. ... Granted, that's actually the MORE expensive option, so.)

[@lowbudgetify]

An open source PS5 board wouldn't do much good because even Sony can't get a decent supply of the APU chips, LOL

[@ArtisChronicles]

@@lowbudgetify hah stuck with a near useless board. That would be unfortunate.

[@Jurgh909]

Should be doable, if you source a destroyed by failed mod attempt PS5 first, and take the CPU, GPU, APU, basically all the proprietary stuff and microsolder it onto another blank board, along with some diodes and resistors, and VOILA, you can claim you made a NEW PS5 in 2021. Do you make your own new car if you source a used engine and used chassis and fit new seats, wheels, tires, steering wheel, shift knob, pedals and wipers and all the other stuff you can source generically?

[@vgrepairs]

Why? The ps5 is trash.

[@Dark_eVader]

First time to visit your channel but I don't really have time to search through your other videos regarding the nintendo style music you use. Is it something you created or is there somewhere I can download from or listen to?

[@LIRetroGaming]

In this particular video I’m using original NES tracks from Bucky O’Hare, Castlevania 3, Gimmick, and Journey to Silius. However in the other videos I use all sorts of synthwave music, particularly from groups like Fantomenk, Home, and others

[@Dark_eVader]

@@LIRetroGaming Thanks much!

[@Abandoned2377]

we need more stuff like this. this we people who want to use original hardware can update their consoles forever.

[@LIRetroGaming]

Definitely! I hope more projects like this get developed

[@meer1120]

Opentendo board + NESRGB + NES I/O 1.5 (no-cut) + Blinking Light Win + NullCIC + Transparent NES Shell = Ultimate new NES build

[@robertlawrence9000]

Wow! Really nice work! I look forward to seeing the rest of this build!

[@TheMikeyb86]

Wicked! Noob question: Why ceramic capacitors instead of electrolytic?

[@LIRetroGaming]

Ceramic caps and electrolytic caps have a few different properties, so in some cases one type or the other is more appropriate for a circuit. In this case, I was using ceramic vs. electrolytic depending on the designers specifications, and it also matches what Nintendo did with the original design

[@TheMikeyb86]

@@LIRetroGaming great answer for a Noob like me. Completely understand.

[@RastaJediX]

Don't ever throw anything like that out, even if you don't want to or can not fix it, there probably is someone who'd love to! Otherwise, amazing video, thank you!

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks, it was really good to get this Nintendo working again and I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@MoxiePoss]

It would have been interesting if you'd used the game Micro Mages for the testing, brand new NES game that came out in 2018.

[@LIRetroGaming]

I need to try that game, I heard it’s pretty awesome

[@alfiegordon9013]

@@LIRetroGaming it is amaaaaazing

[@Xhaledk]

Great video! Awesome to watch. So sad I only knew 2 og the 4 music tracks. (Bucky O'Hare & Castlevania III)

[@LIRetroGaming]

The other two are Journey to Silius and Gimmick

[@jamesvonblitza7395]

Excellent build. I was working on salvaging an old nes saw this video. So is it just a board swap or does it have a little emulater?

[@LIRetroGaming]

No there is no emulation going on, it’s just a swap. So the original chips were installed from that old Nintendo which gives it complete compatibility with an original Nintendo

[@lamtatyan]

Now this is exactly what we retro-gamers want for the fixation of classic gaming consoles. Thanks for your sharing! Good job!

[@74LS_NE555]

7:36 *resistance*, resistance is for resistors, impedance is really for opposition to ac (inductive / capacitive loads not purely resistive loads as a resistor). Thanks for the content, great channel.

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks for that clarification, as I have used the terms resistance and impedance interchangeably without knowing that there's a difference. I'm a scientist by training but not an engineer, so I'm always trying to learn and I want to use the correct terminology. Glad that you enjoyed the content!

[@azuzastreet9087]

Excellent video. Subscription added! Btw, hope all is well in long island for you...Long Island is my grandmother's home!

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks for the sub and good to hear that you have a connection to Long Island! It's a great place with a wonderful retro gaming community

[@gametourny4ever627]

Very awesome video. Make it RGB out and connect the AV Famicom/Snes/N64/GC video/ audio out.

[@Mchenrygames]

Nice video. The posibilities are endless. Someone should make replica NESes using that design.

[@jordanl5444]

I like the idea, aside from them having to cannibalize original units for the proprietary components

[@banonymous404]

*Nentendo legal has entered the chat*

[@spicydeath82]

patents on old hardware are expired.

[@CarlosRafaelMartinez]

The Bucky O'Hare song!!!! this was my first game in nes!!!! Good Video!!!!

[@LIRetroGaming]

I love this game as well, and it has one of the best soundtracks in the NES library

[@Captain_Dark]

I was wondering what this was about. I saw it on Twitter good video thanks for clearing that up.

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks! Definitely a fun project if you have a busted nes that you want to restore

[@jasonharkrider8172]

First time watching your channel but have you thought about an HDMI mod. Some of them replace the existing power but I'm not sure on the AV side if you would still need the old part if you want AV out still.

[@LIRetroGaming]

Definitely, that’s something that I am considering

[@warpeggioslab]

Interesting stuff! If you can handle all that thru-hole soldering, you'd probably find EasyEDA pretty easy to use for that RF module.

[@LIRetroGaming]

Cool, I’ll definitely have to check that out!

[@waltberger7885]

Wow that a fun video to watch, i wish my eyes were good (I cant imagine trying to solder some of those small parts). Glad ya got it workins. Im impressed. :-)

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks! This was a lot of fun to work on and I’m glad you enjoyed the video

[@R3TR0R4V3]

That's really cool! Might have to give this a shot someday. 😎 Excellent job!

[@LIRetroGaming]

I recommend it, it was a fun project!

[@1MrPooney]

Buckey O'hare has one of the best NES OST.

[@LIRetroGaming]

Absolutely. Konami made some incredibly good tracks

[@Natan_Porto]

Great video friend, I would like to know what are the dimensions of this PCB? Because I intend to have it manufactured to recover my defective Nes.

[@LIRetroGaming]

It matches the shape of the original board and you can actually manufacture the board using the information on the GitHub page. I linked it in the description of the video

[@Natan_Porto]

@@LIRetroGaming Thanks my friend. Your job is beatful.

[@phanominon]

I'm so ordering this. I have 2 NES's that need overhauled. I will be ordering the recap kit for the audio board as well as I will be using the original as well. Thank you so much for this!

[@EdGrudzinski]

Might go ahead and do this project... any recommendations for brands of 40 pin and 16 pin sockets to use for the PPU, CPU and Lockout chip? There's dozens of options out there.

[@LIRetroGaming]

My suggestion would be to get machine pin versions of these sockets. They make the best contact with all the pins and they should last for a very long time

[@mhalekane]

What is the yellow/orange tape placed over components periodically for?

[@LIRetroGaming]

It’s called kapton tape and it’s a high temperature resistant tape

[@AnotherUser1000]

Very good work! But about the modded video board, did you consider cutting some traces away from the RCA connector that is inverted and put some external wires to the correct points?

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Unfortunately there were too many problems with that custom board so I am working on making my own

[@XNAdam]

This is so cool. I bought a ton of stuff over the holidays to get into hobbyist electronics. This I think will be one of my first big projects and I get a handle on the basics. Thanks for the vid!

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Definitely a fun project

[@2Plus2isChicken2013]

This was really cool to see. It’s way beyond my skill level since I don’t know how to use a soldering iron, but these classic consoles should definitely have more life breathed into them. The 8, 16 and 32-bit console eras were the best times for video games as far as I’m concerned. Too bad the top shell has a big hole in it, but the system works. Great job! I’m surprised someone is making motherboards for old consoles like this, too. Can you add the HDMI mod to it like with the original boards?

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks, I’m glad that you enjoyed it! Yes the hdmi mod can be added to this, but they are no longer being sold. Hopefully a new version of that mod will be available soon!

[@Matrxmonky]

HOLY COW!! Hey, @Long Island Retro Gaming !! Just got a non-working NES from someone. They want the original case for an art project, but I would really like to get the actual components working (not sure about component testing/replacement, maybe open source board like this?) with a custom case I'm also trying to source. I'm also enthused to try to get a composite system going (like speed-runner Arcus "CLONK, MASHMASHMASH" uses) where I can take full advantage of emulation stored on a single cart with matching firmware/peripherals to run it. Care to do a how-to? It would be MUCH appreciated!

[@LIRetroGaming]

I would be happy to help out with that. It’s always good to fix another Nintendo!

[@Matrxmonky]

@@LIRetroGaming WOW. I did NOT expect a response! YEAH! I would totally love to do that! I'm looking into what tools I need (spare resistors, a good soldering iron, etc.) but if you have any ideas, I am definitely all ears! I gotta check my comment replies more often. Sorry.

[@archy8822]

I hope u don't find my question insulting, but why not include hdmi to the new board instead in the normal outputs?

[@LIRetroGaming]

That’s something I’m thinking about doing but the hi def NES hdmi kit is sold out

[@Kniffel101]

There are HDMI mods for the NES, right? Maybe that's an option for you to add, in addition to composite or RGB out? =P But this is a damn nice looking board! Kudos to Redherring for this! =D

[@LIRetroGaming]

There used to be an HDMI kit for the NES, but sadly it’s no longer being made. But yes, I do plan to add RGB to this in a future video. Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@SumeaBizarro]

video game fans never cease to amaze me

[@pixeltao]

Thanks for making those awesome and really helpful videos! I finished the NESessity with NESRGB and it works great and I'm now building an Opentendo. One question/detail about expansion audio on the Opentendo board: The resistor is marked as 100K ohms, but a 47K ohm resistor is normally recommended for this mod (or something between 24K and 56K). Did you notice if the 100K ohm makes the expansion audio volume sound too low?

[@LIRetroGaming]

Awesome, congrats on completing your NESessity! Regarding the Opentendo, I did find that 100k was a little too quiet and I eventually switched it out to 47k like you mentioned. Let me know when you finish that Opentendo project as well!

[@pixeltao]

@@LIRetroGaming Excellent, thanks for the clarification!

[@drawingsmusicandmagic7696]

Great work man!

[@mh732]

Awesome video! I also have an Opentendo board and am trying to get the items not listed on Digikey. Any chance you can share the ebay links you used?

[@LIRetroGaming]

DAN601: www.utsource.net/itm/p/11721694.html UPA64H: www.utsource.net/itm/p/6909259.html 2SA937 : www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-2SA937R-Rank-R-hFE-180-390-PNP-Transistor-100mA-FTR-ROHM/123615594017?hash=item1cc8104621:g:wywAAOSwFGNcTdef 2SC2021: www.ebay.com/itm/2SC2021-Original-ROHM-Transistor-2-pcs/293383424757?epid=661422162&hash=item444f03caf5:g:bCoAAOSwd2dd-qEs 30pF trimmer cap: www.aliexpress.com/item/33041115782.html?spm=a2g0o.search0302.0.0.f6b2408b8foTtt&algo_pvid=206fb33d-9f98-49a9-9254-a6013437ddee&algo_expid=206fb33d-9f98-49a9-9254-a6013437ddee-1&btsid=0bb0623d16147334190972380e2097&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

[@mh732]

@@LIRetroGaming thank you so much man!

[@ethandoesit4209]

awesome video dude, I'm glad this way in the recommended video on one of the stonemoutain64 vids I happen to watch. def subbing and liking

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks so much, I appreciate it and I’m glad that you enjoyed the video!

[@n.stephan9848]

Great video! I didn't even knew this existed. BTW, what is the music you used in the soldering montages?

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks! The music was from Bucky O’Hare, Journey to Silius, Gimmick and Castlevania 3

[@SuperLuigiGuy64]

Nice work! Have you ever looked into the NESessity motherboard from low_budget? His comes with a separate new pcb for composite/power and replaces the old ext port underneath the motherboard with a famicom one. 🙂 That's what I used to repair my front loader Nes.

[@LIRetroGaming]

Yes I have seen that as well and it’s a nice option. I think the only way to purchase it is through low_budget, and I might try making one of those some day as well

[@SuperLuigiGuy64]

@@LIRetroGaming Cool 👍🏼

[@Sparkette]

A console gamer's answer to building your own PC

[@brucejones868]

does the version without fixes have any problems? of operation? what's going on in the RF of the old version?

[@LIRetroGaming]

The opentendo works just fine with either the original rf modulator or with this new board. The only reason why I made a new board is that I wanted an easy way to connect RGB and I wanted to use as few old parts as possible. But in reality both worked perfectly fine

[@brucejones868]

@@LIRetroGaming great great, well remembered with many doubts about the new RF card. since its not thinking about asking for help there in the gi hub. version A 1.0 and 1.1 only they work without RGB?it is very confusing his reviews there of the new RF card, if I want to use the new card in nes original which use? I'm thinking of creating one since I dominate the eagle area. only with composite and S video

[@DeadlyVenomKing]

Nice clean work

[@midnitecinema28]

have you thought of using the blinking light win mod for the cartridge slot that is if you can find one

[@LIRetroGaming]

Definitely, I might add that to this as well

[@alpzepta]

I freaking love this! Some day there will be a new Sega 32X

[@LIRetroGaming]

That would be awesome, I certainly hope so!

[@dimitrimotor2861]

great and I also thought about knowing something about it, I especially know how you created that slot can be played for the game, also play from other countries or name-a-task games or even what to do if it breaks

[@steinis6409]

Wow! Scalpers and black-market traders having a hate this trick.

[@39zack]

First time hearing about this 😮 How did you get the board made?

[@LIRetroGaming]

You can purchase it from muramasa entertainment. The link is in the description

[@PokePikaProject]

Amazing project! Love it!

[@LepusProd]

Great video! What was the music you used?

[@LIRetroGaming]

It was from Bucky O’Hare, Journey To Silius, Gimmick and Castlevania 3

[@RyuFalchionX]

Oh man. This is absolutely incredible.

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks!

[@mattswanton3927]

17:34 Best track in Akumajou Densetsu!!!

[@LIRetroGaming]

Completely agree!

[@Meubeu1]

Just found your channel, really cool content, and cool project too ! Maybe you found what you were looking for since, and I'm kinda too lazy to go through the comments, but wouldn't Borti's NES I/O do the trick for the video module? Thanks for the video Edit : just saw you used it in another video, nevermind me haha

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks, glad that you enjoyed the video! If I was also installing NESRGB, then Borti's board would be perfect

[@Meubeu1]

@@LIRetroGaming Right ! I wasn't sure if it was possible to use it without NESRGB, fair enough, thanks for the answer :)

[@craigmcghee4]

This music kicks ass

[@djmips]

It looks like the messed up NES might have been an attempt to make it a top loader? (amongst other things)

[@LIRetroGaming]

Yeah that’s definitely one of the things they were trying to do. That mod caused a lot of damage to the 72 pin connector slot

[@johneygd]

Looks promising, but what you gonna do with the old parts? Not trying to restore them?, for instance you can restore that damaged case by creating a rubber mold and fill it in with lequid plastic, i know it will be lots of work but it well worth it since the nes is getting rarer each day.

[@LIRetroGaming]

I still have everything - it's in my spare parts storage area. I have a pretty large collection of spare parts for all consoles. It's essential for me because I'm always repairing

[@johneygd]

@@LIRetroGaming 👍

[@jkkobe8]

This was fantastic and very impressive. Roughly, how long did it take to solder/complete the build without the time lapse/editing?

[@LIRetroGaming]

It was about a weekend, but I also was going quite slowly. I think it could be done in a day if I was moving quickly

[@dmc16336]

Amazing video! What music is this?

[@LIRetroGaming]

it’s from Bucky O’Hare, Journey to Silius, Gimmick, and Castlevania 3

[@LIRetroGaming]

And thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@abdelazizkara2352]

Your video did my day dude, thank you.

[@AbominusRules]

does this mean you can play import games as well or does it act like the original USA NES?

[@LIRetroGaming]

Correct, you can play import games on this system, in addition to standard North American games

[@AbominusRules]

@@LIRetroGaming very cool! thanks for the reply!!

[@JCLoony]

Still searching for a part that can directly replace the Blue P6 power button connector, as I have a hardware project for the NES that goes inline there and I don't want to ask people to solder. For a moment there I was hopeful that you had found one, but unfortunatly not today.

[@LIRetroGaming]

Yes unfortunately I could not find them either. But I know the developer of this project is making an adapter board so that you can use a more modern connector instead of this original one

[@tobymac21]

Subscribing for the Bucky O'Hare music. Let's go save Blinky.

[@michaeltorrent7829]

What is the transparent yellow tape, and it's purpose?

[@LIRetroGaming]

It’s called kapton tape and I was using it to hold all of the components in place while I soldered one leg at a time. I should have mentioned some thing about it in the video, but it just makes it easier to install all the pieces

[@philexile2954]

Wow . . . Could this be a Drakon special edition?

[@mykalimba]

What do you use to de-flux all of the solder joints?

[@RealDjMarkuZ]

Wow this is remarkable. Several questions I do have. Does the nintendo originally soldering by a machine or by a human? What was the overall cost of assembling this opentendo (parts, etc) Nice DIY

[@LIRetroGaming]

Originally the Nintendo was soldered at the factory by a machine using a process called wave soldering. All the parts for this project cost something around $60-$80, depending on if you salvage parts from an original Nintendo

[@jaimecosta2966]

Brilliant video

[@LIRetroGaming]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@neoradjoao7701]

hello, would you have the value for D1 and D2 and FC2? Thanks

[@LIRetroGaming]

Those values should be in the bill of materials on the opentendo website

[@neoradjoao7701]

@@LIRetroGaming unfortunately, either I didn't see it, or it wasn't specified, yet I looked hard but didn't see anything, thanks anyway

[@rodrigoldiscool]

Is it possible to assemble a top loader with the front loader parts? If so, an Opentendo for the top loader would be nice.

[@LIRetroGaming]

A Toploader version of the opentendo is actually being developed. I think it will be ready pretty soon!

[@thepuzzlemaster64]

Never heard of the opentendo project before, but I find it really cool, as it could make these old consoles live way longer! Are there other open source PCB replacements for other old consoles?

[@LIRetroGaming]

I don’t know of any other open source PCB replacements but I hope that more get made!

[@thejoelpatrol]

What is the background music? Sounds like it would fit in a Mega Man game but can't place it.

[@LIRetroGaming]

It’s from Bucky O’Hare, Journey to Silius, Gimmick and Castlevania 3

[@TheWisemanwilson]

Great video. could you name the music you used when you started soldering please

[@LIRetroGaming]

It’s from the game Bucky O’Hare. The others are from Journey to Silius, Gimmick, and Castlevania 3