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Title: Bluetooth numpad into game controller.
Post by: bear95 on Wed, 13 February 2013, 15:17:32

So I'm thinking of making a wireless game controller with mx switches with a bluetooth numpad. Specifically, I'm going to make it into a nes controller. I'm making it as a gift for someone and I'm thinking of giving it to the person along with a nes emulator to play on the person's mac.

But since it has to be small, I'm going to chop it and I've seen people do it with fullsize keyboards but can you do it on a numpad and make it even smaller?

Title: Re: Bluetooth numpad into game controller.
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 13 February 2013, 15:34:25

I'm not sure I follow, paint diagram may be of assistance.

Title: Re: Bluetooth numpad into game controller.
Post by: bear95 on Wed, 13 February 2013, 15:47:26

(http://i.imgur.com/bYFnxok.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/fPRqQeg.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/vrfNsQF.png)

This is basically my plan. didn't draw in the controller parts or the batteries but i recognize they should be there.

Title: Re: Bluetooth numpad into game controller.
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 13 February 2013, 16:33:23

//Facepalm..

this will be a really ****ty controller that doesn't fit your hand... and you know it... ;D

Title: Re: Bluetooth numpad into game controller.
Post by: bear95 on Wed, 13 February 2013, 16:51:00

Yeah i really do. But I feel the effort will mean more to the person I'm giving it to than its actual function :P rather than buying a gift card or something :P

Plus it will be fun to do :D

Title: Re: Bluetooth numpad into game controller.
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 13 February 2013, 17:23:30

Quote from: bear95 on Wed, 13 February 2013, 16:51:00

Yeah i really do. But I feel the effort will mean more to the person I'm giving it to than its actual function :P rather than buying a gift card or something :P

Plus it will be fun to do :D

:D  if this successfully gets you laid... WIN....

Title: Re: Bluetooth numpad into game controller.
Post by: bear95 on Thu, 14 February 2013, 16:40:01

so IS it possible to cut a numpad?

Title: Re: Bluetooth numpad into game controller.
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 14 February 2013, 17:20:53

You will need a new controller such as using a teensy with Hasu's firmware etc.

Title: Re: Bluetooth numpad into game controller.
Post by: bear95 on Thu, 14 February 2013, 17:32:32

^Woah... that is actually sweet. I might just ditch the numpad and work with that.

Title: Re: Bluetooth numpad into game controller.
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 14 February 2013, 17:34:06

A teensy is not the keypad itself.

Title: Re: Bluetooth numpad into game controller.
Post by: bear95 on Thu, 14 February 2013, 17:43:14

Can't i hook up switches to it and attach it to my own made plate?

Title: Re: Bluetooth numpad into game controller.
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 14 February 2013, 17:48:51

Quote from: bear95 on Thu, 14 February 2013, 17:43:14

Can't i hook up switches to it and attach it to my own made plate?

Yes. but there's going to be duct-tape involved..

Title: Re: Bluetooth numpad into game controller.
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 14 February 2013, 17:51:46

Yes. You can.