1. N64 Controller Buttons
2. Lanc Controller Serial Api
3. Heat Controller Serial Number Date Code

I didn't really know where to put this so. I wanna hook up an N64 controller to my computer via a usb. I have the usb. (And the software.) I plan on doing some soldering. So basically, the N64 controller has THREE chords going thru it: Black White Red And a USB Drive has FOUR: Red Black White Green I don't know what to do really. What I've 'READ' is that Red and Black are positive and negative charges.

Use an Arduino with an N64 controller. Arduino Code in Depth. The N64 Protocol The bits sent to and from the N64. It is simply sent over the serial port.

N64 Controller Buttons

White is power or something. And green is ground. I tried to hook up the Red, White, and Black wired, and tape the green to the side, but no luck:( I HAVE software for it too. And It works (My friend uses it.) But he has an adaptor, I said screw it, I wanna DIY the connection and learn something:P Thanks for your help. I know this is a programming forum, not an electric one. The N64 controller is serial, so that's good.

Lanc Controller Serial Api

From what i remember, though, there is a special protocol to get data from the device, and it's important to have the correct timing as you read the wire. This is not the reference that i looked at years ago when i was thinking about doing this stuff, but it is VERY informative. If you don't understand this document (an assignment from UC Berkeley) then you're probably not quite ready to try this project. (although the assignment talks about making an ASIC; imagine it as a readme for what the chip in the adapters you can buy would do.) ps.

Heat Controller Serial Number Date Code

I'm not a berkeley student, but what a great assignment this would be! Also, see: http://ezhid.sourceforge.net/n64pad.html.