I Built a Portable Super Nintendo - Pt1

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

I modified a Super Nintendo controller to build a custom SNES Portable. Raspberry Pi Zero build. Checkout Part 2 - https://youtu.be/I4JuMUpMiAg
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Filmed on: Samsung S10e

Music:
Back To The Future Jellyfish - NoMBe
Calvin Harris - josh pan

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Parts List:
- Original SNES Controller
- Raspberry Pi Zero
- WaveShare GamePi15 hat - https://www.waveshare.com/gamepi15.htm
- SanDisk Ultra 16GB MicroSD card - https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/sandisk-ultra-16gb-micro-sdhc-memory-card-sdsq16gb
- Little Bird 3.7V 600mAh Lithium-Polymer Battery - https://www.littlebird.com.au/products/lithium-ion-polymer-battery-3-7v-600mah
- 30 pin, 0.8mm pitch, Flat Flex Cable (trimmed to 20 pin) - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/883469891.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.5ea3523cN6Lh2x&algo_pvid=6df84cad-d170-4603-8c9e-a530263e5542&algo_expid=6df84cad-d170-4603-8c9e-a530263e5542-0&btsid=0b0a555f16078207972162151e7a9e&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_
- 28AWG silicon wire - https://www.jaycar.com.au/light-duty-silicone-hook-up-wire-8m-handy-pack-black/p/WH3036

Full parts list in Part 2.

Software:
PinkyPi X for the GamePi15
PinkyPi prebuilt image, based off RetroPie 4.5.1
Using fbcp-ili9341 display driver (60hz!!)
Using RetroGame GPIO controller driver.
Using PiSNES as default SNES emulator
From https://www.crackedconsole.com

Tools:
- Yihua 936 Soldering Iron
- Yihua 2008D Hot Air Rework Station
- Ozito 170W Rotary Tool - https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-170w-flexible-shaft-rotary-tool-with-109-piece-accessory-kit_p6290546?gclid=CjwKCAiAlNf-BRB_EiwA2osbxWzdPl-WLmu_mtmOdkfBDCKpCQ_03Wq_98PN3srT-rDzADg_cGE92RoClwEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
- Drill Press (Aldi)
- Phillips Head #0 Screwdriver
- Custom fume extractor - https://youtu.be/F58hMRR5x_c
- Tec 305-12 hot glue gun
- Kapton tape
- Goot Wick desoldering braid 3.0mm & 1.5mm - https://www.jaycar.com.au/1-5mm-goot-desolder-braid/p/NS3026
- KingBo RMA-218 Flux
- UNI-T UT71D Multi-meter
- Trojan Files
- Dick Smith Precision Pliers
- 240 Grit Sandpaper
- Rotary tool cutting blades (Ozito, Dremel, eBay)
- Woolworths Essentials dish detergent