Merge pull request #59 from fhoedemakers/PCB

Release of new version PCB

.github/workflows/BuildAndRelease.yml

@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ jobs:
                        releases/${{ env.APP_NAME }}WsRP2040PiZero.uf2
                        releases/pico2_${{ env.APP_NAME }}AdaFruitDVISD.uf2
                        releases/pico2_${{ env.APP_NAME }}PimoroniDV.uf2 
-                       PCB/pico_nesPCB_v0.2.zip
+                       PCB/pico_nesPCB_v2.0.zip
                 body_path: CHANGELOG.md
 
 

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 # General Info
 
-Binaries for each configuration are at the end of this page.
+Binaries for each configuration and PCB design are at the end of this page.
 
 >[!NOTE]
 >For Raspberry Pi Pico 2 you need to download the .uf2 files starting with pico2_
@@ -11,6 +11,16 @@ Binaries for each configuration are at the end of this page.
 
 # Release notes
 
+## v0.17
+
+### Features
+
+- Introducing redesigned PCB. (V2.0) with two NES controller ports for 1 or 2-player games. Design by [@johnedgarpark](https://twitter.com/johnedgarpark)
+
+### Fixes
+
+- none
+
 ## v0.16
 
 ### Features

PCB/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+The file **pico_nesPCB_v2.0.zip** in this folder is the latest version of the PCB. This zip file contains the Gerber files and can be uploaded to a PCB manufacturer of choice.
+
+The v0.2 folder contains the previous version of the design.

PCB/v0.2/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,83 @@
+>[!NOTE]
+> This README covers the old  version of the PCB (v0.2) and 3D-printed case. The zip file containing the latest PCB version can be found in the [PCB](../../PCB) folder.
+
+## PCB with Raspberry Pi Pico or Pico 2
+
+Create your own little Pico Based NES console and play with an orginal (S)NES controller. 
+Several Companies  can make these PCBs for you. 
+
+I personally recommend [PCBWay](https://www.pcbway.com/). The boards i ordered from them are of excellent quality.
+
+[![Image](../../assets/pcbw.png)](https://www.pcbway.com/)
+
+When ordering, simply upload the zip file containing the design.  The zipfile can be found the [PCB/v0.2](../../PCB/v0.2) folder. 
+
+> [!NOTE]
+>  Soldering skills are required.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> It seems that sellers on AliExpress have copied the PCB design and are selling pre-populated PCB's. I do not condone this in any way. For questions about those boards, please contact the seller on AliExpress.
+
+Other materials needed:
+
+- Raspberry Pi Pico or Pico 2 with no headers.
+- on/off switch, like [this](https://www.kiwi-electronics.com/en/spdt-slide-switch-410?search=KW-2467) 
+- [Adafruit DVI Breakout Board - For HDMI Source Devices](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4984)
+- [Adafruit Micro SD SPI or SDIO Card Breakout Board - 3V ONLY!](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4682)
+- Legacy game controller ports (You can use both, or one of them, depending what controller you have lying around)
+  * NES Controller
+    * [NES controller port](https://www.zedlabz.com/products/controller-connector-port-for-nintendo-nes-console-7-pin-90-degree-replacement-2-pack-black-zedlabz)
+    * [An original NES controller](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=NES+controller&crid=1CX7W9NQQDF8H&sprefix=nes+controller%2Caps%2C174&ref=nb_sb_noss_1)
+  * SNES Controller (This connects to player 1)
+    * [SNES controller port](https://www.zedlabz.com/products/zedlabz-7-pin-90-degree-female-controller-connector-port-for-nintendo-snes-console-2-pack-grey).
+    * [An original SNES controller](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=original+snes+controller&sprefix=original+SNES+%2Caps%2C174&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_14)
+- (Optional) a second NES controller and controller port if you want to play two player games.
+- [Micro usb to OTG Y-Cable](https://a.co/d/b9t11rl) if you want to use a Dualshock/Dualsense controller.
+- Micro USB power supply.
+
+For two player setup you need an extra NES controller port. You must solder the GPIO connections directly onto the pico.
+
+|           | Port 2 (Optional) | Note |
+| ------------- | ---- |  ---------- |
+| GND           |      |  ground via on PCB |
+| VCC (Power)   |      |  VCC via on PCB         |
+| NES Clock     | GPIO9 |          |
+| NES LATCH     | GPIO11|        |
+| NES Data      | GPIO10|        |
+
+When using a Pico, Flash **piconesPlusAdaFruitDVISD.uf2** the from the [releases page](https://github.com/fhoedemakers/pico-infonesPlus/releases/latest). 
+When using a Pico 2 flash **pico2_piconesPlusAdaFruitDVISD.uf2** instead.
+
+
+### Image: one or two player setup with usb controller and NES/SNES controller port
+
+For single player games, connect either an USB controller **or** a (S)NES controller. Not both!
+
+For two player games: Connect a USB controller for player 1 and a NES/SNES controller for player 2.
+
+![Image](../../assets/picones.jpg)
+
+### Image: Two player setup using two NES controllers or a USB controller and a NES controller
+
+Choose either of the following:
+
+- Connect two NES controllers 
+- Connect a USB controller for player 1 and a NES controller for player 2. You can use either NES controller ports.
+
+For NES port 2: clock, data and latch soldered directly on the Pico. Ground and vcc soldered on the pcb.
+
+![Image](../../assets/2plpcb.png)
+
+### 3D printed case
+
+[DynaMight1124](https://github.com/DynaMight1124) designed a NES-like case you can 3d-print as enclosure for this pcb. This enclosure is suitable for one NES controller port. [Click here for the design](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6689537). Please contact the creator on his thingiverse page if you have any questions about this case.
+
+For two player games: Connect a USB controller for player 1 and a NES controller for player2.
+
+![image](../../assets/3d1.jpg)
+
+![image](../../assets/3d2.jpg)
+
+
+***
+```