Camden-png/SNES-bot

A Discord bot that uses authentic Super Nintendo Hardware.

SNES-bot

Synopsis:

This is a Discord bot minigame written in Python that allows players to control an authentic Super Nintendo
console from the '90s with emoji reactions and messages like Twitch Plays Pokemon!

How It Works:

Python code converts PS3 controller signals into PS2 signals and then into SNES signals

The Discord bot and SNES video feed are hosted on a Raspberry Pi 4

Example Videos:

YouTube demonstration
Professor LeMieux demonstration

Requirements:

• Python 3.7
• Discord Library - pip install discord
• On Windows and Mac download a Discord certificate
• GIMX Adapter and Launcher to convert Discord interactions into PS3 controller signals
• Brook Adapter to convert PS3 controller signals into PS2 controller signals
• Tototek Adapter to convert PS2 controller signals into SNES controller signals

Usage:

• Put your Discord bot token into Token.txt
• In the GIMX launcher, Output: GIMX adapter, Input: Network, IP: 127.0.0.1:51914, Messages: None
• In your terminal: python SNES-bot.py

Support:

• Windows ✔️
• Linux: ✔️
• Mac: ✔️

Special Thanks:

• Professor LeMieux for helping me play-test this Discord bot!