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OpenSFC

A faithful open source hardware reproduction of the SNES/Super Famicom motherboard for repair and customization.

Available SNESSuper Famicom
Stylized OpenSFC black replacement motherboard.

OpenSFC

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This is an Open Source Hardware (OSHW) project aimed at creating faithful reproduction parts for SFC / SNES consoles for use in repair and customization.

In addition, parts will be documented, schematics drawn, and replacements for obsolete parts identified where possible.

Models & Accessories

SHVC-CPU-01

Available board

A faithful reproduction of the original launch model Super Famicom. This revision has the best audio and video quality of any of the 2-chip models.

OpenSFC SHVC-CPU-01 launch model motherboard, front.
OpenSFC SHVC-CPU-01 launch model motherboard, back.

SHVC-SOUND

Available sound module

A faithful reproduction of the detachable sound module found in the original SHVC Super Famicom.

OpenSFC SHVC-SOUND detachable sound module, front.
OpenSFC SHVC-SOUND detachable sound module, back.

CCK-N10

Available front panel

A faithful reproduction of the front panel housing the controller ports for the Super Famicom.

OpenSFC CCK-N10 Super Famicom front panel, front.
OpenSFC CCK-N10 Super Famicom front panel, back.

CCK-N20

Available front panel

A faithful reproduction of the front panel housing the controller ports for a Super Nintendo.

OpenSFC CCK-N20 Super Nintendo front panel, front.
OpenSFC CCK-N20 Super Nintendo front panel, back.

56V313A

Available controller

A faithful reproduction of the original 1990 model Super Famicom / SNES controller. This version featured 2x 8-bit shift registers.

OpenSFC 56V313A 1990 model controller, front.
OpenSFC 56V313A 1990 model controller, back.

56V313D

Available controller

A faithful reproduction of the 1992+ Super Famicom / SNES controller. This version featured a single 16-bit shift register.

OpenSFC 56V313D 1992 model controller, front.
OpenSFC 56V313D 1992 model controller, back.

56V314A

Available board

A faithful reproduction of the shoulder board for the L/R buttons on a Super Famicom or SNES controller.

OpenSFC 56V314A L/R shoulder board, front.
OpenSFC 56V314A L/R shoulder board, back.

Why OpenSFC?

There are many reasons why you might want an OpenSFC part

Repairing Damage to Original Boards

Boards can be damaged by a variety of incidents

  • Leaked Capacitors
  • Liquid Spills
  • Flooded basements/warehouses
  • Humidity damage from improper storage
  • Failed mod attempts

These parts can serve as replacement parts to repair the unit.

Learning

There’s a lot you can learn from a DIY project!

  • You may want to learn about how our beloved console works
  • The ability to build one by hand is an excellent way to gain some insight into how the console works

Customization

You can build a stylish custom unit while doing a restoration!

  • Some people find joy in customizing a beat-up unit while restoring it, and OSHW parts are great for that.
  • Please be responsible and choose a rustic unit for your restoration so that we don’t needlessly deplete the supply of original units in good condition

Integrating fixes/mods

Open hardware also means open opportunity!

  • The reference board is a faithful reproduction, but you may want to customize it.
  • You may want to remix a custom board that integrates mods or fixes of your choice into the board.
  • Anyone can create a derivative under the terms of the CERN-OHL-S license.
View showcase
OpenSFC SHVC-CPU-01 red build assembled in a clear case.
Red build
OpenSFC SHVC-CPU-01 purple build assembled in a clear case.
Purple build
OpenSFC SHVC-CPU-01 black board with an Edge Enhancer mod installed.
Black w/ Edge Enhancer
OpenSFC SHVC-CPU-01 green board with the Mike J Moffitt SHVC Video Improvement Kit.
Green w/ SHVC Video Improvement Kit
OpenSFC SHVC-CPU-01 red board with the Torapu/Buttersoft mod.
Red w/ Torapu/Buttersoft mod
OpenSFC SHVC-CPU-01 blue board with RetroSix CleanRGB and EdgeBuster.
Blue w/ RetroSix CleanRGB + EdgeBuster
OpenSFC SHVC-CPU-01 purple board with the SNEdge.
Purple w/ SNEdge