How to add LEDs to a Nintendo 64 Controller

A tutorial on LED modding your Translucent Nintendo 64 controller. Simple and sure to catch some attention at the next smash Bro's throw down!
Tutorial How to add LEDs to a Nintendo 64 (n64) Controller
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Please use caution and common sense when performing these modifications.
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[@dorritocreature6838]

Super helpful, well thought out, and good tips along the way, well put together video mate thanks!

[@TechnoOnTop]

I appreciate the feedback, and thank you for your support

[@Crashoverride1234]

Thanks for the video! I'm trying this!

[@TechnoOnTop]

+luther303 thanks for watching and good luck!

[@startingwithnothing5423]

If I did this to Aftermarket clear controllers you think I could splice into the incoming cables from the console? Or would there be a way to test the board to find out which are positive and negative?

[@TechnoOnTop]

A multimeter, but I doubt the pins are in a different order so I'd just follow this tutorial as is.

[@yungtiger419]

hello, love the idea. what lights did you use.I can only don't flat top led.I can't find flat

[@TechnoOnTop]

hey antonio! thanks i appreciate it! the LEDs i used where 3mm blue flat tops www.ebay.com/itm/3mm-Blue-Flat-Top-Ultra-Bright-Wide-Angle-LED-50-Pieces-/271863314415?hash=item3f4c50f7ef:g:9mcAAOSw7NNULHtU you dont need to use a flat top led it really doesnt matter, the flat tops just give off a wider angle beam then normal Leds. also for wire i would recommend 30 AWG

[@yungtiger419]

You're the man! Thanks

[@alexdafaatty]

i love you.

[@TechnoOnTop]

+alex grossman Lol thanks for watching!

[@mattdh7000]

I understood how to use 1 470hms resistor and 3mm 1.8V leds in red color, like other ports I have not tried because I do not know very well about kkk, I am following your design.

[@TechnoOnTop]

Matt dh I ran my leds in parallel, are your ran in series?

[@sofasniperman]

Hi, I have a question. Would my n64 be okay if I modded all 4 of my clear controllers along with the n64 already being led modded with 4 leds? Or is that too much stress on my system?

[@TechnoOnTop]

iv heard of people having issues with LED's not all lighting up, but iv never encountered it myself iv had all 4 controllers led modded with no problems. personally i wouldnt worry to much

[@sofasniperman]

TechnoOnTop and is your system lit?

[@sofasniperman]

Bc I'm lit!

[@TechnoOnTop]

no my n64 has no leds in it

[@mattdh7000]

I used 3 leds of 1.8v but it did not work and I removed 1 ran but very weak. What is going on? thanks for answering

[@TechnoOnTop]

Matt dh what size are you using and what color? Iv did this to a few different controllers and I found I had some 5mm whites that didn't work, and some 3mm yellow, are you using resistors? The game pad gets very little power, do they react the same in day controller port 2-3-4?

[@gabeisclueless]

So I attached the LED's but my 64 pick up the controller anymore. My other controllers work just find, so it isn't the controller port. Any idea where I messed up?

[@TechnoOnTop]

what size, color and amount did you use? i found while doing more controllers that some colors made the controller not work because they where pulling do much current. i would first try disconnecting them. if your controller works then either try some smaller or use less LEDs. if it still doesnt work you may of shorted something and fried the controller

[@gabeisclueless]

5mm, green LED's, and I use two of them

[@crashoverride576]

how would you do this in the N64 system itself?? great video btw. :)

[@TechnoOnTop]

I actually plan on showing that in my next video, so be on the lookout for that should be soon. Thanks for watching

[@crashoverride576]

+TechnoOnTop AWESOME!! thank you!

[@crashoverride576]

+TechnoOnTop not sure why i cant reply with a message. but.. sorry to hear. i was looking forward to it and i look forward to any more videos you make.

[@MonsterConrad]

@@crashoverride576 well this is a tad late, but there are videos that exist that you can follow if it isn't present on this channel. I'm just passing though so I won't be checking myself

[@SkyScourgeGod]

I have a clear purple N64 controller that I'd like to refurb with a new analog stick sometime (damn Mario Party wore out my original stick, lol), I'm willing to bet that some purple LED's would make it look super cool while I'm doing that. Btw, did you check out my message on your discussion page about the N64 mod? I can understand if your busy so no rush. :)

[@TechnoOnTop]

yeah the damn tug-o-war game is brutal to controller sticks! lol no? n64 discussion page? im missing something haha

[@SkyScourgeGod]

TechnoOnTop No, I mean on your channels comment section. Its titled disscussion. My bad.

[@mikemulligan7619]

My stick is worn tf out on all my controllers, I had to put sewing thread in the joystick to keep me playing for now. Racing games are crap tho, and walking in sensitive places in ocarina is a bitch 😂

[@elnombresiimporta]

te resistor is only to low the brightness?

[@TechnoOnTop]

Yeah I'm pretty sure the source is some really low like 3v's so you can get away with not using resistors... even with the resistors it's extremely bright.

[@fr3etrial314]

Can I do this to make a indication light so I know the controller is working

[@TechnoOnTop]

Working as in plugged in? Yeah they come on with the console.

[@fr3etrial314]

@@TechnoOnTop thanks, that's good to know

[@mattdh7000]

Which wattage of the led you used?

[@TechnoOnTop]

forward voltage 3-3.2v

[@Crashoverride1234]

What power output does the controller have? Mine wont power 4 led's!

[@TechnoOnTop]

+luther303 not much the power your connecting LEDs to is 3.3v. i had some white LEDs that my console couldnt power. a quick and easy test to see if a particular LED will work or not is turn on the console take your positive leg of the LED and place it in the left most hole for player 1 (console controller port) the put your negative in the farthest right for player one (www.raphnet.net/electronique/gcn64_usb_adapter_gen3/gc_n64_pinouts.png) check that image if you need help. also do this at your own risk it never ruined my stuff but i cant guarantee it wont cause harm

[@Crashoverride1234]

+TechnoOnTop Thanks mate, I appreciate the quick response! I ended up sorting it out. They were 5mm leds and for some reason they wouldn't power up from one to the next like you did, only when I connected them to a 12v cordless drill battery. I ended up soldering two wires to the negative and positive and soldering resistors to each led and the running all 8 wires from the 4 leds to the two wires. A friend of mine borrowed my N64 and returned it today. I jumped the gun and wired it all up last night before he returned it lol Re wiring it all today gave me an excuse to change the wires to thinner wires too, because it was painful trying to get the case to shut last night. Appreciate your help dude.

[@derrellwilliams2814]

Can this mod be done with 5mm LEDs?

[@TechnoOnTop]

Derrell Williams Yes you could use 5mm LEDs

[@derrellwilliams2814]

TechnoOnTop cool. thanks!

[@jmeister7482]

This is probably a Stupid question, but does this method work with Multi Colored Leds?

[@TechnoOnTop]

J Meister if your taking about the self contained rainbow leds then yes, they have a controller built into them. But Rgb leds typically need some type of controller. So if the leds have a positive and a negative then your good

[@jmeister7482]

TechnoOnTop Okay, Thanks I appreciate it, Great Video by the way

[@TechnoOnTop]

J Meister no problem happy to help, thanks for watching I appreciate it

[@xmonks]

Why not use something like an epoxy instead of hot glue?

[@TechnoOnTop]

Hot glue is semi permanent just in case you change your mind down the road. Another thing is its very easy to work with. Thanks for watching

[@yagavitchold711]

id just say fuck the resistors i made my mod with a non transparrent conntroller and i used no sodder i just used e tape

[@TechnoOnTop]

well thats one way to do it lol thanks for watching

[@Davidevgen]

Thanks alot for the tutorial! i made an extreme green led modded controller :P with 8 leds! turned out great! You can see it here if you want. nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=7&threadid=167854&StartRow=13#bottom btw i tried your method of putting the metal led leg in the back of the controller but it kept shorting so i just did two wires off the top. i also angled the leds up top for better coverage. and used 24 gauge clear speaker wire to blend better

[@TechnoOnTop]

No problem man happy to help! it turned out really well much more lit then mine. i put white led in my extreme green controller. thanks for sharing your mod. and i appreciate your support

[@Davidevgen]

TechnoOnTop no problem! :P ill defiantly recommend your tutorial to others.