Help: Gamecube Controller in an N64 Controller?

[Killericon]

So, I'm quite greenhorn at the DIY stuff, but I wanted to tackle a decent project, and my first thought was to make an N64 controller that'd work with Super Smash Bros. Brawl. I got an N64 to GC adaptor, but I feel that the C-stick is sorely lacking.

I thought I'd ask you guys your opinions. I wanted to put a gamecube controller into an N64 controller, but do you think that'd be too much for a rookie like me to tackle? If so, would it just be easier to somehow plant a c-stick into an N64 controller?

I'd love to hear your thoughts. Really looking forward to this!

Cheers,
Connor

[Killericon]

Alternatively, if you guys think this is way out of my league, but you could tackle it yourself, maybe I could commission someone to make it for me?

[Killericon]

Right now my biggest issue seems to be the placement of the X and Y buttons. Any thoughts?

[kylerock96]

uhhh, you could use the 6 buttons for a,b,x, and y, just mold the c stick in, use the d pad, analog stick, and the L/R buttons, and just make the z button the z button on the gamecube. BTW, You could commison me for this, im always looking for a project!

[hidiosoman]

Could you make a quick sketch in paint of how you want it to look? That might help us see what you want to do.

[Killericon]

Could you make a quick sketch in paint of how you want it to look? That might help us see what you want to do.

[markus]

Maybe if you want, switch the X,Y and A,B buttons so it'd have more of a "GameCube" feel to it.
Just my opinion.

[hidiosoman]

I just took apart a GameCube controller and compared it to an N64 controller. You would need to rewire the Dpad and relocate that, which shouldn't be too hard. I would also use pieces of another controller to connect the buttons to, kind of like this:


I really like this idea and my cousin suggested just the opposite; an N64 controller in a GameCube controller casing.

Another problem will be the shoulder buttons. I have thought of a great solution to this: Use the analog shoulder buttons from a Wii Classic Controller. Of course you will need to adjust the size of the holes for it, but it will do...

Edit: If all you want to do is replace the c-stick, you could buy a 4 directional tact switch and just wire that in there... But I still like the idea of the GameCube controller.

[The Smooth]

If all you want to do is replace the c-stick, you could buy a 4 directional tact switch and just wire that in there... But I still like the idea of the GameCube controller.

[Bush]

I can still do this commission for you if you would like. If you want to do it yourself, by all means DIY.

[gamax92]

What Buttons Get Ported To What.

[hidiosoman]

If all you want to do is replace the c-stick, you could buy a 4 directional tact switch and just wire that in there... But I still like the idea of the GameCube controller.

If so, would it just be easier to somehow plant a c-stick into an N64 controller?

I don't see why you facepalmed that... maybe because I wrote "replace the c-stick" instead of "put in a c-stick". But I thought everyone here was intelligent and could figure stuff out.
So, Killericon, what I would do is just buy one of these: http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=33892" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And solder the stuff to replace the c-buttons with a c-stick

[Killericon]

Bush has kindly agreed to do the Commision for me, so he'll be taking it from here. Thanks for all the input!

[Bush]

YAY