This chip will transform your n64 controller! - Switch Online ESP32/Blueretro N64 Mod

[@VKsChannel]

UPDATE: if you have issues with the button combination to switch modes between switch online and blue retro after programming the chip there is an alternate firmware file that you can download and install you can follow the troubleshooting here on this page, the issue is already fixed and yakara will soon update his online installer with the latest version git hub discussion: github.com/JPZV/BluN64-ESP32/issues/7 updated firmware: github.com/JPZV/BluN64-ESP32/files/12141452/BluN64-Yakara-ESP32.zip How to install the latest firmware (download the program follow the screenshot, use only address 1, and flash it to 0x0 instead of 0x1000) www.martinloren.com/how-to/fashing-esp32/#:~:text=Connect%20the%20ESP32%20development%20board,software%20will%20recognize%20the%20hardware.

[@theskipster]

Awesome project showcase! Love that it gives an alternative to the impossible to get official Switch Online controller. Also great to be able to use the original N64 stick, particularly with all the options for replacement sticks, bowls, and gears. Since the NSO N64 controller uses a different bowl and gears, I haven't found a single replacement other than harvesting from an original, which made me worried about the long term use of the NSO controller. But now with this mod, I can use my Steelstick64 steelbowl, N64gears replacement gears, and (hopefully soon) and Oudini stick to keep the controller alive for years and years to come. I would personally love a way to disable button combinations and set it permanently to BlueRetro, since I hope to use it on original hardware only.

[@billj.8690]

I wish someone would make something that plugged into the rumble pack port of official N64 controllers and made them wireless bluetooth multi-platform controllers.

[@VKsChannel]

That port don't have the necessary connections for all buttons I think and you would still have the long wire to deal with In the end the best solution is still using a custom board

[@emmettturner9452]

That’s Jungle Green. The special edition transparent green was Extreme Green. Also, you definitely don’t need to remove that many components!

[@VKsChannel]

How interesting! here in brazil it is called kiwi imgur.com/a/EF0i0dF I'd never think that the names would be a regional thing

[@emmettturner9452]

@@VKsChannel They only called it “Jungle Green” here because of the DK64 bundle. ;) Limited Edition Extreme Green was much brighter and was Toys R Us exclusive. I always wanted an Extreme Green console but they never made one. They did make an Extreme Green Game Boy Pocket though (also Toys R Us exclusive). I believe Funtastic Grape is called “Midnight Blue” in Japan where I think it was also Toys R Us exclusive (yes, they had Toys R Us in Japan). They also got a bunch of two-tone transparent colors there.

[@lagjara5364]

Incredible mod! A bit to difficult to perform for my actual skill soldering.

[@officedullard8722]

This was intense. If they do make the drop-in version, I am definitely getting one. I'm too clumsy to do it the hard way.

[@cptmike90]

8bitdo diy

[@officedullard8722]

I took a look for it, thanks for the info!

[@cptmike90]

Its selling out like hotcakes

[@officedullard8722]

For real, all they had remaining were stick modules. Hopefully they keep on producing so I can get one.

[@emmettturner9452]

I feel this needs a controller pak module with rumble and the battery in there along with extra buttons for the NSO functions. Also, since you cannot preserve the original precision while converting back and forth, I’d like to see support for the cheap 4-wire N64 potentiometer sticks you can buy which only work in clone controllers.

[@emmettturner9452]

Also, N64 is immune to drift for a different reason: Every boot or controller connection triggers it to reset the calibration. You can also manually do it with any official software by holding L & R while pressing Start.

[@VKsChannel]

@@emmettturner9452 there are 2 sources of drift, 1 is from damaged plastic parts which causes an uncentered stick, 2 comes from the potentiometer where the stick "drifts" without being touched, both problems cause the same symptom that is the character moving without touching the stick, drift as we know on the switch is the second, centering the sticks can help with drift number 1, but not with potentiometer drift, that's why hall sensing / optical sensors are important

[@CarrotsNotCake]

That's pretty dope!

[@Ogk10]

Nice tip with the fan cable for modding. Is there a DIY kit for clicky facebuttons for a smaller sized controller like joycons?

[@VKsChannel]

Buy joycons already have clicky buttons

[@Ogk10]

@@VKsChannel Yeah but I have a BSP D3 😅. It's layout is on the smaller size, comparable to joycons but the buttons are a bit mushy for my liking. With clicky buttons and a bigger analog cap it could compete with the whole market for an extreme good price. Would you give modding it a try? I would watch for sure 😎

[@ThePreciseClimber]

Ever heard of SteelSticks64? A version of the N64 analogue stick with metal & silicone components. Unfortunately, there could be issues with availability.

[@VKsChannel]

Yes but they're too expensive and never available

[@stefanspelt3578]

I would've loved it if ther was a Physical mod that i can pay for, just to give my N64 NSO controller a Minus/Select button on the middle front. To make NES/GB(C)/GBA games more playable.

[@TheUnlimitedRecord]

The Link you shared for the 330 Ohm Resistor (For LED) on aliexpress is for 9.1k Ohm, why?

[@VKsChannel]

Its for the general page they sell lots of values You have to choose the resistance value in the options

[@Jacob-ui6br]

Will i still be needing all the extra components according to the schematic if i skip the Miniaturization process, and just stick with the full size esp32?

[@VKsChannel]

The full size chip won't fit in the shell... you'll need to reduce the size

[@Jacob-ui6br]

@@VKsChannel yeah, but im looking into making a completely custom controller.

[@xxmaddonaldduck]

Does the rumble pack work? Pokémon stadium is out and I’m trying to find a way to use the transfer pack to use my Pokémon from Pokémon red or yellow files

[@VKsChannel]

No because you remove the transfer pack slot

[@ikeavaughan]

If we manage to keep the rumble/mem card chip intact and have that area clear will this work if we input a transferpak or memcard?

[@ikeavaughan]

Judging on how every component is removed i doubt it but maybe...by an act of God itll work? Lol

[@VKsChannel]

Sadly no it won't

[@ikeavaughan]

@@VKsChannel but eh! At least we got a beautiful mod! Ive been trying to find a homemade mod like this for a long yime and 8bitdo...well all too easy. Thanks for translating the mod and makong this vid i will have fun doing this project

[@Jacob-ui6br]

Do you think it would be possible to do a similar mod on a third party USB n64 controller?

[@VKsChannel]

if you get the wiring correct, yes, the hardest part is figuring out the traces on the third party controller

[@Jacob-ui6br]

@@VKsChannel Yeah, that was what i suspected too. I was wondering if there might be a way for the esp32 to read the usb connection and use that to emulate the NSO n64 controller.

[@cptmike90]

I'm getting stick drift on my n64 controller can anyone help me. It drifts down. I changed all the parts. It really shows in goldeneye nso

[@VKsChannel]

You did this mod or is it the nso controller?

[@cptmike90]

Oem nus 005 to usb adapter

[@cptmike90]

Its a 2 port hyperkin I'm trying to recalibrate it but it won't let me

[@ikeavaughan]

I love you

[@ikeavaughan]

Fuck.....i installed the chip on the n64 before programming it...... am i fucked? Or is there a work around

[@VKsChannel]

You can resolder it to the programming board or buy an esp32 test board like the one i show on the cideo

[@ikeavaughan]

@@VKsChannel gotcha...serves me rght for not watching from start to end. Lol i will buy the test board. Cheers

[@DaMu24]

no rumble

[@elecmaster6]

It has input lag?

[@VKsChannel]

Only 1 frame

[@LITTLE1994]

Sorry, I keep retro systems and other things original for authenticity.

[@VKsChannel]

Well it is still the same controller, the same buttons, and the same analog stick with the same precision when used on the original console The only difference is that it is wireless