Items used:
- Pi 3
-BW 3.5 screen
-Helder's AIO 2.2
-Micro JST ( not recommended for final build)
-Snes controller for buttons
-Potentiometer wheel
-Powerboost
-micro usb breakout board
-slide switch (on/off switch)
-Samsung S4 2600 mah battery (I will use a better batter for my final build)
This is the work I have completed so far.
For my gameboy build I wanted to go with a white case and Snes color themed buttons. However, after testing this case I concluded that it gets too dirty, too fast. A black case and different buttons will be used for my final build. For the screen protector I made one using the cover of the original screen case (idea from Chiz). This screen protector is just for my prototype build. I have a screen from dominator waiting for my final build.
[spoiler="White Gameboy pi 3 with Snes buttons"]
- Buttons are from an ebay snes usb controller
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The main benefit of using a pi3 is the ability to play some Nintendo 64 games.
[spoiler="Zelda running on pi3"]
- zelda opening.jpg (22.22 KiB) Viewed 10765 times
Note: I have not yet figured out how to get audio using Helders AIO and the pi3. Suggestions are welcomed
The screen frame and button well print came in very very useful. I'm surprised not many people use it in their builds! Since this is just my prototype, I'm using micro JST cables for testing purposes. In my final build, however, I will use thicker wires for my power circuitry.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1815950
[spoiler="Internals"]
- internals.jpg (48.2 KiB) Viewed 10765 times
- Power circuits
- power and usb.jpg (40.34 KiB) Viewed 10765 times
- Screen frame with button wells http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1815950
- screenshroud.jpg (37.86 KiB) Viewed 10765 times
It is no secret that the pi3 and powerboost tend to warm up during use. To alleviate this I attempted to add fans to my build (sorry, no pictures). However, I couldn't find small effective fans. My next idea was to add some ventilation holes and vent openings to allow cooler air to flow in and out. For the side vents I glue a piece of a PCI Slot Cover bracket on the inside to give it a better look. I need to work on carving those vents out.
[spoiler="Ventillation holes and vents"]
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- ventilation holes.jpg (40.27 KiB) Viewed 10765 times
I also wanted to add a second usb port to my build. I made this square hole on the side to achieve this. I'm still debating whether or not to add this to my final build.
[spoiler="Usb port side hole"]
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Future work. Suggestions are very welcome!
-Figure out a way to add audio to the pi 3
- L&R buttons
-Implement a joy stick to the build. For this I believe I have to reprogram Helder's AIO board.
-Implement a cooling method
-Hide the pi 3 inside a game cartridge
-Implement the setting buttons from the screen neatly somewhere
-Use magnets to close the battery compartment
It is also possible I might scrap this idea and just add the new pi zero w to this build since Kites board is hopefully on its way to my desk
Thank you! If you have any suggestions of questions please post them!
