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A project log for R-Kade Zero

R-Kade Zero + Raspberry Pi Zero = Tiny Video Gaming System

tonydTonyD 03/15/2016 at 21:373 Comments

I've been thinking about making R-Kade Zero more usable, more expandable. So I'm planning on adding a small expansion interface.

This expansion interface will have a SPI and I2C interfaces on a set of female pin headers located on the bottom PCB side and near the top edge of the PCB.

The SPI interface will allow us to add a LCD panel so R-Kade Zero becomes a hand held portable platform. Either a 2.2" or 2.4" LCD panel should do.

The I2C interface will allow us to use a touch screen controller if the LCD panel has one.

Both interfaces should allow us to use accelerometers sensors and such like, opening up some really interesting possibilities.

Discussions

TonyD wrote 03/15/2016 at 23:43 point

If you're in the Newcastle town centre on a Wednesday night pop in to Maker Space for our Open Evening and I'll give you a demo
http://makerspace.org.uk/

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TonyD wrote 03/15/2016 at 23:41 point

Thanks Craig

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Craig Hissett wrote 03/15/2016 at 21:44 point

This would be a cracking addition - can't wait to see how it turns out!

With i2c you can add all sorts to it. I look forward to seeing what you come up with :-)

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