From the 'Just Plain Nuts' Department

Started by Xious, January 14, 2011, 08:25:04 pm

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Xious

I present you with an assortment of weird Famicom system, cartridge and accessory mods and other odd craziness that I like, for those of you who also enjoy zany-silly ideas, or have time and parts to waste. )

From http://famicoroti.blog81.fc2.com we have:

The Plexiglas Portable Famicom
http://famicoroti.blog81.fc2.com/category21-1.html
Wow, I love this beastie!

FC Cartridge Camera:
http://goteking.web.infoseek.co.jp/jyank/fc-dc/fc-dc.htm
A bizarre way to take upskirts?

FC BASIC Keyboard Becomes Windows *Computer*
http://ahiru-server01.ddo.jp/miyage/fami/famipc01.html
I might make one of these eventually; at least I'll make an adapter to use it on other systems. That's awesome!

The NES Mouse (foam model):
http://www.mousevomit.com/blog/art/index.php?showimage=69
I love that! I've been working on adapting...certain, special...mice for the FC/NES along with trackballs for use in certain games (e.g. Lemmings, Maniac Mansion, Rampart, etc.) and this is just too cool. Too bad it's only a solid block of foam inside...

A Weird FC Joycard Phone Case
http://sotosoto.otaden.jp/e61049.html
A bit rough around the edges, but...interesting.

Speaking of Controllers...
Music Please?
http://www.instructables.com/id/NES-Controller-MP3-Player/
Naturally, the same could be made from a FC joycard case, if you wanted to do so.

For the Apple Crowd:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Apple-NesRemote/
None of my Macs support this.

Here's a site with a large list of Mods for the NES, a few of which can apply to the FC:
http://www.freewebs.com/nesmods/
Here are some of my favourites...
http://www.neshq.com/hardmods/goldnes/
Anybody can do this, to any console. Why did I mention it here? Well, because of a special substance: SEM Automotive Paint. If you decide to go Gold, but can't pay for an electroplate job (that is, the way the Zelda carts were made), find a local or on-line SEM paint dealer. SEM bonds to plastic, as it is designed for plastic bumpers and auto trim/interiors, so it wont scratch or flake. No, I don't make a commission. You may also want to make a silkscreen to retouch the faceplate and buttons...
Here are a couple more to add, for good measure, in case you missed them at the time;
http://www.gamespot.com/pages/unions/read_article.php?topic_id=24874698&union_id=181
http://www.videogamemm.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=682
http://kotomiblog.blogspot.com/2005/11/nes-zelda-edition.html
This one is/was well known, but just too sexy to go unmentioned:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/11/portable-nes-modded-into-a-cartridge-hearts-modded-into-love/

The NES PC
http://lofi-gaming.org.uk/nespc/
I made something similar years ago, but I widened the NES case to make it work. I'm pretty particular about logic boards, and I wanted a very specific one for the job. It became a mini-server, in case you're curious.

If You Want A Custom Light Gun:
http://www.nesplayer.com/technical/ps1mod.htm
You can do this with a variety of light guns made over the years. I've modded Atari and SNES (Blue) Guns before to work on the FC. Here's another:
http://g4tv.com/attackoftheshow/features/52389/Project_Duck_Hunt_Sniper_Rifle_.html
If you have a big enough TV.

For the Emu-Crowd:
http://web.archive.org/web/20040604081725/junkmachine.com/NESdrive/index.php
This is really cool, and very easy to make If you emulate, give it a shot.

Lastly, When Nntendo Equipment Gets 'Stoned':
http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2009/03/10/34089.html

linkzpikachu

FUCK YEAH SEAKING!

senseiman

Yeah, the camera does look cool.  Except that the front part seems to be taped on. 

The Famicom TV is my favorite.

manuel


Xious

I didn't include the Nintoaster, as everyone who watches AVGN has seen it. I plan to make one for myself when I have the time and if it proves straightforward, I may make a couple extras to sell.

manuel

There's a toaster on this site you listed: http://famicoroti.blog81.fc2.com/category21-1.html

Although I like AVGN's toaster better.