Phase 1 - Make it Work - Controller

Well,

I decided to convert a SNES controller to test the MVS. The ideia is simple: re-wire the SNES controller to the MVS

Cheap Chinese version of SNES controller

Phase 1 - Make it Work - Video Converter

In order to test the video converter all I had to do was to connect a power supply, connect to the TV and done. But I decided to make a simple enclosure, so I dont have to touch the board. :)

First take measurements

My plans - where am I going

Now that I got everything it's time to lay out the plans to how am i going to make it happen. I have a 3 phases plan:

1. Make it work: Just connect everything and make sure that everything it's working;
2. Build a Supergun: build a supergun to connect to the MVS and connect the controller;
3. Consolize the MVS: This will be the harder part, but I want to consolize the MVS and that will involve a lot of work.

In between the phases I will also add some additional information. Let's see what happens.

I am happy to finally be able to start my project. :)

The last item arrived :)

Today I got the video converter :), now I am ready to start my project.

Gonbes GBS-8220 HD-Converter Board

Features:

• Latest & official Gonbes GBS-8220 HD-Converter Board
• Supports CGA/EGA/VGA/YUV Component Signal Input
• Supports VGA Output (640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1360 x 768)
• CGA/EGA/VGA signal auto scan (15KHz, 24KHz, 31KHz)
• YUV Component signal auto scan (480i, 576i, 720i, 1080i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p)
• On Screen Display (English and Chinese)
• Supports image position control & image zoom control
• True digital 24-bit A/D converter for true 16.7-million color conversion.
• Supports ALL types of VGA monitors (CRT, LCD, PDP, Projector, etc)

Input Power	5VDC +/- 0.5v (2A)			P7 or P9
Input  signal	CGA/EGA	14.5kHz - 16.5kHz 23.5kHz - 25.5kHz 30.5kHz - 32.5kHz	Auto scan	P3 or P11 or P10
	RGBHV	30.5kHz - 32.5kHz	Auto scan	P10 or P11
	VGA	30.5kHz - 32.5kHz	Auto scan	P10 or P11
	Ypbpr	480p,576p,720p,1080p	Auto scan	P2
	Ycbcr	480i,576i,720i,1080i	Auto scan	P2
Output signal	VGA	640*480,800*600 1024*768,1360*768		P4 and P13
User controls	Input Switch, Image Zoom, Image Position, Output Resolution ,R\G\B gain adjust.			Menu Key R\G\B VR

Package:

• 1 x PCB Dimensions:115mm (W) x 105mm (D) x 20mm (H)
• 1 x Power Cable
• 1 x RGB Cable
• 1 x User Manual

Look what I got today :)

Today I received the HAPP buttons and joystick :)

HAPP Buttons from eBay