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A project log for RunTinyRun

Tiny, solar-powered gaming console driven by an ATtiny10 with a firmware of just 780 bytes.

ridolucridoluc 10/16/2020 at 21:410 Comments

I like the first form factor of RunTiny and its design. However, I spent some time trying different options. 

I came up with an even more compact solution that has all the electric components on the front and the solar panel on the back. 

The size is 34x25 mm.

This version is using a cheaper PV cell (about $35c vs $2 of the IXOLAR solution). 

Since this cell has a larger surface and produces higher current, it also charges the supercapacitor faster and works in lower light conditions. 

I just need to make the order and I'll see which one looks better. 
The PCB will be manufactured with the same frame as shown for the earlier version. 

Here some renderings.

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