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A project log for Handheld Raspberry PI Retro Game Console

In this project I will be making a Nintendo Switch style retro game console

brandonBrandon 05/29/2021 at 00:260 Comments

Hey guys, I'm back with another dev log! I've been working a lot on this project the last few days, and it is so close to being finished! Here's what i've been doing since the last update:


I soldered the D-pad, A, B, X, Y, Start, and Select buttons to the teensy, and I also put the teensy into the case.


I contacted the original developer of the case I'm using, and he added the missing front place file to his thingiverse here.


I realized that the power supply setup I'm using currently can only supply about 3.7 volts to the Raspberry Pi and Display, which is not enough to power the devices. Because of this, i'm going to need a voltage step-up converter, which can boost the voltage from 3.7v to 5v. That component should arrive soon, and you can find it here. I'll also add it to the bill of materials list.


I've also been working on getting my joysticks mounted to the case, which has proven more difficult than I first imagined, because the mounts in the case don't work with the joysticks I'm using. Because of that, i've been having to design my own mounts and glue them to the case.


That's all the updates for now! I can't believe I'm actually almost finished making this thing. All I have to do is mount the joysticks and shoulder buttons, program the teensy, and solder the new boost converter and then this thing will be done!

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