FAQ
GENERAL QUESTIONS
- What is this project about?
Read our goal page.
- How much does it costs?
Nothing. The project is free, here you can find all the necessary documentation for creating your own device.
- So why are you asking for donations?
Because we spend money during beta testing, to buy components and electric stuff. If you feel like you want to help us, please head on to our donations page.
- Under which license is all of this happening?
This project goes under a GNU GPL v3 license.
- Why this project?
The idea is interacting with iPhone using physical controllers.
- Where i can buy this interface?
Nowhere. It is not for sale. It’s an homemade project, we have no official distributors.
- Where I can find your driver?
When published, you will find them here.
- What devices are compatible with this project?
iPhone (2G e 3G), iPod Touch (1G e 2G) with 2.x firmware.
- Do I need to Jailbrak my iPhone/iPod Touch?
Yes, you do.
INTERFACE BUILD QUESTIONS
- What do I need to build a SNES2iPhone interface?
A complete shopping list can be found here.
- Where do I find the documentation?
When published, you will find it here.
- What is the budget for building an interface unit?
Components are very cheap. You’ll get around it with less than 10 $.
- Where can I get a SNES controller?
The best place are eBay, or second-hand shops.
- Where can I get an iPhone dock connector?
You can buy it from Ridax.
- Where can I get a SNES controller connector?
Unfortunately, this connector is not for sale. You can get it from an old Super Nintendo Console (which can be bought on eBay for very low bids, expecially if you buy a broken one)
A suggestion: cut the joypad cable off, and work directly on wires.