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Hardware Setup

  • Install up to two PSRAM chips on the designated footprint. Note one is optional, two is recommended.
  • Install a 5 x 0.1" pin header on the USB OTG Header. Note if using the PCB breakout board, the header should go on the underside.

setup

Quick Start

  • Program the usb64 as per compilation instructions.
  • Connect a usb64 compatible USB controller.
  • Connect the player data lines, atleast one ground line and one 3.3V line to/from the N64 Console
  • Power on the Nintendo 64 console.
  • Power on the usb64 (5V via MicroUSB cable).

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Breakout PCB

  • For a clean finish you can use this breakout PCB to house the Teensy which provide nice labelled solder pads and an embedded USB connector.
  • See Hardware for info.
  • Can be ordered here.

Advanced Usages

  • Use a USB hub to connect up to four usb64 compatible controllers. An externally powered hub may be required.
  • Hardwire a custom N64 controller to the designated IO (Each digital pin is internally pulled-up, Analog input respect to VCC, VCC/2 is central position).
  • Hook up a Raspberry Pi or similar via I2C and send button presses via I2C.

advanced

License and Attribution

usb64 is shared under the MIT license, however this project includes code by others. Refer to the list below.