GCC Project

Tools you will need:
- gamecube controller to be modded
- arduino nano and its usb cable (where to buy is in the next section)
- triwing screwdriver
- soldering iron and solder
- 4 lengths of wire about 4" long (a small piece of heatshrink is optional)
- something to cut wire (nail cutters/scissors work fine)
- something soft (tissues work fine)

*note that the wire here is insulated, make sure to use insulated wire

For buying more than one domestically, tayda is the best option in terms of unit price and decent shipping speed and comes with a cable [http://www.taydaelectronics.com/nano-3-0-controller-compatible-with-arduino-nano-ch340-usb-driver.html]

If you're only buying one and need it fast, amazon might be better (note that this one does that have an included cable but uses usb micro, a common cable to charge phones) [https://www.amazon.com/Nano-V3-ATmega168-Compatible-soldered/dp/B072HN77N1/ref=sr_1_31?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1497035619&sr=1-31&keywords=arduino+nano]

If you're willing to wait a bit longer, ebay has many available from china for as little as $2.50 shipped

Install the drivers for the arduino for your operating system [http://sparks.gogo.co.nz/ch340.html]

Install the arduino software for your operating system [https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software]

Open the arduino software and open the library manager [Sketch > Include Library > Manage Libraries]

Search for nintendo, and then install Nintendo by NicoHood

At the top of the code you should see this section

Go into 20XX live analog controller inputs [Debug Menu > Extras > Live Analog Controller Inputs] and record the values that your controller gives in the SE and SW notches and update the values in the code

Connect your arduino to your computer

Delete everything in the arduino window and then copy and paste the code from [https://pastebin.com/YvB9BTp9]

Verify that under tools the Board and Processor are correct, and select the highest number Port available

Hit the upload button (the arrow) at the top and wait until the blue bar at the bottom says "Done uploading."

You may now remove the arduino from your computer

Solder the 4 wires to the pins shown [Gnd, 5V, D2, D3]

Open your gamecube controller (a magnet helps to keep the screws together)

Using whatever you have on hand, sever the red wire as close to the base of the header as possible

Solder the other end of the wires as shown
-yellow to 5V on the arduino
-black to Gnd on the arduino
-red on the pcb to D2 on the arduino
-red from the cord to D3 on the arduino
(if you have the heatshrink that can be used to insulate the connection to the red wire coming from the cord, if not its not a big deal)

Route the wire under the screw hole and around the cut out for the analog stick as shown

Position the arduino in the orientation shown to make closing the controller as easy as possible

Wrapping the arduino in fabric is recommended to prevent a rattling noise

Now you can close up the controller and play melee!