I'm going to need to modify my NES... - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

CityOfAngels · 11-18-2004, 07:04 PM

I have an incoming NES top-loading version, and now found that I will need to modify it in order to use A/V cables to connect it.

I found this site with directions: http://www.gamesx.com/rgbadd/nes2avmod.htm
But I have NO idea what it all means. It gives a short list of connectors to buy, and says "connect this here this here that there and whoop-dee-do you're done." Obviously this was written for people who are at least slightly familiar with modifying/soldering systems, but I haven't the slightest bit of experience when it comes to this. So, this is what I need from you guys:
1) A complete list of what items I need to perform this operation.
2) Dumbed-down instructions on how to modify my NES to use A/V cables, including safety precautions.
Also, if you have any idea on how to replace the PPU chip with an old NES PPU chip, I would greatly appreciate it!

Thank you to whoever can help me out!!

goddfather40 · 11-18-2004, 08:21 PM

Personally, if you've never soldered or anything like that I would have a more apt friend show you what to do, or walk you through it. Soldering is easy and screwing around with electronics is easier than you think once you've done it once or twice. My complete list would include:

Tools:
Small screwdriver
soldering iron
solder
solder wick
tweezers
dikes/cutters
pliers

Parts list: (I would buy a couple extra of each part in case you break a lead or something)
# 1.3k ohm resistor (x2)
# 33 ohm resistor
# 220 ohm resistor
# NPN transistor (2SC1317 or similar like the 2N4401)

PulpMind · 11-18-2004, 09:20 PM

I'm pretty sure you can get a connector that will do this for you.. can't you?

CityOfAngels · 11-18-2004, 09:30 PM

goddfather40 - thx! Now all I need is highly detailed instructions.

PulpMind - I've tried Radioshack, and they don't have one.

JSwiss · 11-20-2004, 11:21 AM

Just be sure to borrow another NES from a friend that you can practice on so if worse comes to worse you won't be out one. Have you thought about just using an emulator and running your vid card through your tv?

CityOfAngels · 12-02-2004, 12:10 AM

I can just see it now:
"Can I borrow your top-loading NES?"
"Why? I'm still playing it, and you already have one."
"Oh, well, I'm going to do some soldering on mine, and I want to practice on yours so I don't end up breaking mine."
Yeah, that would really work.

bal8664 · 12-02-2004, 12:54 AM

I personally wouldn't recommend trying to mod your beautiful rband new top loader nes. They are pretty rare and expensive and its' not exactly a necessary mod. Is there a reason you need to use A/V cables to hook it up? I would just hook it through a VCR if you need to use A/V. Hook the coax from the NES to the vcr input and the a/v from the vcr to the tv. This also gives you the great opportunity to record your gameplay

brettallica · 01-09-2006, 10:26 AM

Hey, I'm apparently a little bit late to join this topic, but I am also looking to find some "dumbed-down" instructions on how to modify my top-loader. I've seen and read the instructions on the link that is posted earlier in this thread, but it doesn't seem to be "simple" enough.

I had a seller from eBay modify one for me for a small fee ($35 + shipping both ways), but now I want to do one myself. I'm not really happy with the way he did it; the picture is hazy and the sound quality was greatly reduced - if you can believe that. The one good thing is that it did work in the sense that you could hook it up to an a/v input, and the vertical line phenomenon that you see with ALL standard (meaning non-modified ones) top-loaders was minimized. Of course, this was due in large part to the fact that the overall picture quality was hazy.

Anyway, if anyone can find another set of instructions or has a set of instructions that they'd like to e-mail me, I would be extremely grateful!

Thanks!

11-18-2004, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
goddfather40 Llama Location: Cali-for-nye-a	Personally, if you've never soldered or anything like that I would have a more apt friend show you what to do, or walk you through it. Soldering is easy and screwing around with electronics is easier than you think once you've done it once or twice. My complete list would include: Tools: Small screwdriver soldering iron solder solder wick tweezers dikes/cutters pliers Parts list: (I would buy a couple extra of each part in case you break a lead or something) # 1.3k ohm resistor (x2) # 33 ohm resistor # 220 ohm resistor # NPN transistor (2SC1317 or similar like the 2N4401) __________________ My name is goddfather40 and I approved this message. I got ho's and I got bitches, In C++ I branch with switches -MC Plus+

11-18-2004, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
PulpMind Addict Location: Portland	I'm pretty sure you can get a connector that will do this for you.. can't you?

11-20-2004, 11:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
JSwiss Tilted	Just be sure to borrow another NES from a friend that you can practice on so if worse comes to worse you won't be out one. Have you thought about just using an emulator and running your vid card through your tv?

12-02-2004, 12:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
bal8664 Crazy Location: Rochester, NY	I personally wouldn't recommend trying to mod your beautiful rband new top loader nes. They are pretty rare and expensive and its' not exactly a necessary mod. Is there a reason you need to use A/V cables to hook it up? I would just hook it through a VCR if you need to use A/V. Hook the coax from the NES to the vcr input and the a/v from the vcr to the tv. This also gives you the great opportunity to record your gameplay

01-09-2006, 10:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
brettallica Upright	Hey, I'm apparently a little bit late to join this topic, but I am also looking to find some "dumbed-down" instructions on how to modify my top-loader. I've seen and read the instructions on the link that is posted earlier in this thread, but it doesn't seem to be "simple" enough. I had a seller from eBay modify one for me for a small fee ($35 + shipping both ways), but now I want to do one myself. I'm not really happy with the way he did it; the picture is hazy and the sound quality was greatly reduced - if you can believe that. The one good thing is that it did work in the sense that you could hook it up to an a/v input, and the vertical line phenomenon that you see with ALL standard (meaning non-modified ones) top-loaders was minimized. Of course, this was due in large part to the fact that the overall picture quality was hazy. Anyway, if anyone can find another set of instructions or has a set of instructions that they'd like to e-mail me, I would be extremely grateful! Thanks!