Chedda's #3 gameboy pi build

[Chedda]

Another sneak peak. The parts are starting to really roll in.

[Mad_Duke]

Ive even cut the board until there is only one set of USB contacts to use Even smaller that way and I don't need 4 USB-s. 2 is enough. (one for expandable storage and accesories and the other for an external connection.

How far did you cut? To the test pads or to the through holes?

To the first 4 and including solder points of USB (both of them). That way right after those I have two sets of 4 points so I have 2 USBs left.

[Ziggurat]

Ive even cut the board until there is only one set of USB contacts to use Even smaller that way and I don't need 4 USB-s. 2 is enough. (one for expandable storage and accesories and the other for an external connection.

How far did you cut? To the test pads or to the through holes?

To the first 4 and including solder points of USB (both of them). That way right after those I have two sets of 4 points so I have 2 USBs left.

I have not done the cut yet, need to get my parts and plan the internal layout first. But I have done some thoughts. There are test pads for the USB contacts, so you can if you need cut even further than the holes. I have done a drawing to plan.

http://imgur.com/9so6zAa

[Mad_Duke]

How far did you cut? To the test pads or to the through holes?

To the first 4 and including solder points of USB (both of them). That way right after those I have two sets of 4 points so I have 2 USBs left.

I have not done the cut yet, need to get my parts and plan the internal layout first. But I have done some thoughts. There are test pads for the USB contacts, so you can if you need cut even further than the holes. I have done a drawing to plan.

http://imgur.com/9so6zAa

I've done my cut between the red and orange ones and everything works great. I'm in no need of the Ethernet port and two USBs is plenty.

But I really wish they would make the RPi smaller in that regard. I would really only need the HDMI port soldered (too many wires and because of possible signal degradation/loss), all other stuff I wouldn't mind soldering myself.

[jothie]

If you use the Pi3 are you worried about overheating? I've seen some people mention it and others say it hasn't been a problem. Also how will api3 affect battery consumption? I was considering a Pi3 since there are some N64 games I'd love to play and I don't really want to use the cartridge as a SD slot. But if overheating is an issue I might stick to the Zero. I start my first build as soon as Camble's Shutdown switch arrives.

[Rolen47]

Also how will api3 affect battery consumption?

Raspberry Pi 3 uses a lot of battery power compared to a Pi Zero. You'll want to put in as big of a battery as possible. Theluthier used a 3000 mah battery in his PiSP Pocket and he says he gets 3-4 hours of playtime.

[Chedda]

I will have about a 4500mAh-6000mAh battery. All depends on what I receive. The manufacture claims 10000mAh but I won't get that much. Them chinese folk like to fluff their numbers.

[Chedda]

Good things are coming!

[Cypher]

Are you still working on your build?

[Chedda]

Are you still working on your build?

Yes I sure am. Life has gotten in the way and I will resume the build soon.