# Fisher-Price USB Controller ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/120/516/medium800/adafruit_products_IMG_6886.jpeg?1682570712) Toy manufacturers are releasing children's toys which mimic items a child may see in later life. Often in bright colors with smiley faces, they are so cute! But they're usually not functional other than for novelty. Why not make them work as their more functional counterparts? This guide will show you how to turn a Fisher-Price sensory toy into a fully-functional USB controller compatible with Nintendo Switch, as well as devices supporting XInput and DirectInput USB controllers. You'll only need basic soldering skills and the ability to drag-and-drop a file to program the microcontroller. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/120/515/medium800/adafruit_products_IMG_6884.jpeg?1682570575) The Adafruit KB2040 microcontroller, running a custom build of the open-source GP2040-CE firmware, is used here to bring this controller to life. Fisher-Price conveniently provided easily solderable test points for every button on the PCB, making it seem as if this pretend controller was destined to become a real one. ## Features - **Selectable USB input modes** : XInput, DirectInput, and Nintendo Switch. - **Standard button mapping** : D-pad, plus five buttons (A, B, X, Y, and Start). - **Simulated analog** : Front switch sets the D-pad to be left analog stick. - **Speaker Muting** : A rear switch modification is used to mute the speaker. ## Materials & Tools - **Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn** Game Controller - An Adafruit KB2040 microcontroller - 10 x 6in jumper wires (Thin 30 AWG wire wrap recommended) - Heat shrink (optional) - A soldering iron and solder - A hot glue gun with glue stick - A drill and 9/64 in drill bit (3.57mm) - Flush angled cutter pliers - 3D printed cutting jig (optional) - A multimeter (optional) - Phillips screwdriver - USB-C cable ## Materials from Adafruit ### Adafruit KB2040 - RP2040 Kee Boar Driver [Adafruit KB2040 - RP2040 Kee Boar Driver](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302) A wild Kee Boar appears! It’s a shiny **KB2040**! An Arduino Pro Micro-shaped board for Keebs with RP2040. (#keeblife 4 evah) A lot of folks like using Adafruit parts for their Keeb builds – but with the ItsyBitsy not being pin-compatible with the Pro Micro pinout, it... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5302/guides) ![Angled shot of short black microcontroller.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/5302-07.jpg) ### Rainbow "Wire Wrap" Thin 30 AWG Prototyping & Repair Wire [Rainbow "Wire Wrap" Thin 30 AWG Prototyping & Repair Wire](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4730) This stuff is called "wire-wrap wire" because it used to be used for wire-wrapping high-speed digital circuits on a special kind of contact board. It's pretty rare to see wire-wrapping in these days of low-cost PCB fabrication, but the wire is still really handy for prototyping... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4730) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4730/guides) ![Large spool of Rainbow Wire Wrap Thin Prototyping & Repair Wire](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4730-00.jpg) ### USB Type A to Type C Cable - approx 1 meter / 3 ft long [USB Type A to Type C Cable - approx 1 meter / 3 ft long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4474) As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit. This   **USB Type A to Type C** cable will help you with the transition to USB C, even if you're still totin' around a USB Type A hub, computer or laptop. USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4474) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4474/guides) ![Angled shot of a coiled black, USB-C to USB-A cable.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4474-02.jpg) If needed/desired: ### Multi-Colored Heat Shrink Pack - 3/32" + 1/8" + 3/16" Diameters [Multi-Colored Heat Shrink Pack - 3/32" + 1/8" + 3/16" Diameters](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1649) Heat shrink is the duct tape of electronics which I guess makes this heat shrink the colorful and exciting duct tape they sell at craft stores.  This heat shrink comes in six different colors - red, blue, green, yellow, white and the traditional black. Each pack contains ten... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1649) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1649/guides) ![Array of many colorful heatshrink tubes.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/1649-00.jpg) ### Flush diagonal cutters [Flush diagonal cutters](https://www.adafruit.com/product/152) These are the best diagonal cutters, large super-comfortable grip to use and have strong nippers for perfect trimming of wires and leads. I've used my pair every day for years. In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/152) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/152/guides) ![Red and black diagonal flush cutters](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/152-02.jpg) ### Digital Multimeter - Model 9205B+ [Digital Multimeter - Model 9205B+](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2034) This massive multimeter has everything but the kitchen sink included. It's a great addition to any workbench or toolbox.  It's low cost, simple to use, and has a big clear display with all the measurements you need and more! The multimeter includes: - AC/DC Voltage... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2034) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2034/guides) ![Angled shot of a Digital Multimeter - Model 9205B+. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/2034-01.jpg) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/fisher-price-usb-controller/disassembly.md) ## Featured Products ### Adafruit KB2040 - RP2040 Kee Boar Driver [Adafruit KB2040 - RP2040 Kee Boar Driver](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302) A wild Kee Boar appears! It’s a shiny **KB2040**! An Arduino Pro Micro-shaped board for Keebs with RP2040. (#keeblife 4 evah) A lot of folks like using Adafruit parts for their Keeb builds – but with the ItsyBitsy not being pin-compatible with the Pro Micro pinout, it... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5302/guides) ### Rainbow "Wire Wrap" Thin 30 AWG Prototyping & Repair Wire [Rainbow "Wire Wrap" Thin 30 AWG Prototyping & Repair Wire](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4730) This stuff is called "wire-wrap wire" because it used to be used for wire-wrapping high-speed digital circuits on a special kind of contact board. It's pretty rare to see wire-wrapping in these days of low-cost PCB fabrication, but the wire is still really handy for prototyping... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4730) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4730/guides) ### USB Type A to Type C Cable - approx 1 meter / 3 ft long [USB Type A to Type C Cable - approx 1 meter / 3 ft long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4474) As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit. This   **USB Type A to Type C** cable will help you with the transition to USB C, even if you're still totin' around a USB Type A hub, computer or laptop. USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4474) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4474/guides) ### Multi-Colored Heat Shrink Pack - 3/32" + 1/8" + 3/16" Diameters [Multi-Colored Heat Shrink Pack - 3/32" + 1/8" + 3/16" Diameters](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1649) Heat shrink is the duct tape of electronics which I guess makes this heat shrink the colorful and exciting duct tape they sell at craft stores.  This heat shrink comes in six different colors - red, blue, green, yellow, white and the traditional black. Each pack contains ten... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1649) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1649/guides) ### Flush diagonal cutters [Flush diagonal cutters](https://www.adafruit.com/product/152) These are the best diagonal cutters, large super-comfortable grip to use and have strong nippers for perfect trimming of wires and leads. I've used my pair every day for years. In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/152) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/152/guides) ### Digital Multimeter - Model 9205B+ [Digital Multimeter - Model 9205B+](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2034) This massive multimeter has everything but the kitchen sink included. It's a great addition to any workbench or toolbox.  It's low cost, simple to use, and has a big clear display with all the measurements you need and more! The multimeter includes: - AC/DC Voltage... 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