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Functional Computer Mice Made from NES Controllers
Functional Computer Mice Made from NES Controllers
When is an NES controller not just an NES controller? When you take a broken one and transform it into a fully-functional computer mouse. Continue reading to see more.
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NES Controller to an Optical Mouse in a jiffy!
Gizmo Watch — ... already toyed with their optical mouse by now for they just cannot stand anything conventional lying by the side of their desk. For the ones who still haven’t come up with an idea, here is what you have to do to begin with –find a NES controller preferably a non-functional one. With that part grilled, you would then need- an optical mouse (this modder chose a Logitech MX 400 and even succeeded in retaining the USB connectivity part). Don’t ask me what he did next for we have a video here to explain that, but if you think you would go for it, do make sure that you have a Dremel ...

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