I Destroyed My NES… So I'm Building a New One! Part 1 - OpenTendo Build

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In this video, I’m starting a brand-new project to build a modern version of the Nintendo Entertainment System almost entirely from scratch. Sponsored by PCBWay Go check them out here and get $5 off your first order - https://pcbway.com/g/p4gKND After damaging the motherboard in my original NES during a failed Lava RGB mod attempt, I decided not to repair it. Instead, I’m rebuilding the console using an open-source OpenTendo replacement mainboard, combining original hardware with modern components to create a fully working, upgraded system. In this first part of the series, I cover - Why the original NES motherboard was beyond repair - What the OpenTendo project is and how it works - How the NES lockout (CIC) chip is replaced - How to source components using the bill of materials and Octopart - How the project will be built and modified across future videos This video is sponsored by PCBWay, who are supporting the project and helping make the custom elements of the build possible, including a completely bespoke transparent orange NES shell. Future videos in the series will cover - Full motherboard assembly - Testing and troubleshooting - Installing an RGB mod correctly - Completing the final custom build If you’re interested in retro hardware, console repairs, or building classic systems using modern tools, this series should be right up your street. If you enjoyed the video, consider subscribing to follow the rest of the build, and feel free to leave any questions or thoughts in the comments. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Drop a comment below! Join or Support my Channel here - https://kiphak.es/support Join the Instagram Channel for exclusive updates and BTS stuff.. it's FREE! https://kiphak.es/IGChannel VPN powered by NordVPN - https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=612&aff_id=137391&url_id=14830 Cameras from Wex - https://wex.pxf.io/kO5R7N Filming Equipment POV Camera - Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses - https://kiphak.es/RayBanMetaYT Microphone - RODE Wireless Pro - https://kiphak.es/rodewirelesspro Face Camera - Canon EOS M6 Mk 2. - UK - https://kiphak.es/CanonM6-Mk2-UK - USA - https://kiphak.es/CanonM6-Mk2-USA Face Camera Lens - Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens - UK - https://kiphak.es/Canon-Lens-UK - USA - https://kiphak.es/Canon-Lens-USA Overhead Camera - Sony ZV-1 - UK - https://kiphak.es/Sony-ZV1-UK - USA - https://kiphak.es/Sony-ZV1-USA Our channel is powered by Hyperoptic fibre broadband - https://hyperoptic.kiphakes.tv If you fancy getting me a coffee go here - https://www.ko-fi.com/kiphakes Peruse my Wish List here - https://wishlist.kiphakes.tv Or follow me on Instagram - https://instagram.com/kiphakes Threads - https://www.threads.net/@kiphakes Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kiphakestv TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@kiphakes 00:00 Intro & OpenTendo Project Overview 00:33 Building a Modern NES from Scratch 01:04 The Broken NES & Failed Lava RGB Mod 01:37 Why the Original Board Was Beyond Repair 02:15 Replacing the Board & Null CIC Chip Explained 02:48 Open Source Hardware & PCBWay Sponsorship 03:47 What PCBWay Is Helping With (Big Tease!) 04:18 Reusing Old Parts vs Buying New Components 04:52 Series Plan: Ordering, Building & Modding 05:47 Why the NES (UK Nostalgia Factor) 06:12 OpenTendo GitHub Tour & Project Files 06:46 Schematics, Troubleshooting & BOM Overview 07:20 Hard-to-Find Parts & Modern Alternatives 08:29 SRAM Options & Adapter Solution 09:01 Interactive BOM Tool Walkthrough 09:37 Why the Interactive BOM Is a Game-Changer 10:07 Exporting the BOM for Easy Parts Ordering 10:44 Using Octopart to Source Components 11:17 UK Suppliers, Pricing & Availability 12:32 Auto-Building Shopping Carts (The Best Bit) 13:04 Ordering Parts Efficiently Across Suppliers 13:39 Preparing for Assembly in the Next Video 14:16 One-of-a-Kind Transparent Orange NES Shell 14:55 Custom Case Design & Manufacturing 15:35 RGB Mod Considerations for the New Build 16:09 Wrapping Up Part One of the Series 16:37 What’s Coming Next & Final Thoughts