If you want to use an external port without a hub you need to use an OTG cable. Or make one yourself. Sounds like you are using a standard extension cable instead. Guide here: http://makezine.com/projects/usb-otg-cable/ Got one of those cables and now everything works perfectly. Thank you, Zero!! :)

Thanks for the input. I was hoping to get my USB port working, but there is no data connection that I can see. I should be able to connect a usb hub and then have a keyboard and usb plugged in to configure retropi, right? This is my soldering. Pictures look rubbish, but there is decent contact accor...

Hey Okay, so the gbz works, I just need to know how to put games on it. I tried hooking up a keyboard via usb, but its not being detected. I had to remove the usb hub from the case due to minimal space, and I thought I could connect everything through the usb port on the side. Didnt work. I've also ...

I have the blue audio aio pcb. Can that be hooked up directly to the pi or does it have to go through a teensy?

Wow, im so dumb. Yes, I can and I just did. Works like a charm. Thank you so much <3

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Im trying to hook up my new screen to my pi zero. It will power on, but no video feed is being received. Any help appreciated.

Hey guys My first el. engineering project ever, so I'm quite excited to put this together. My parts are: GB shell (clear) with included silicone pads 3D printed button wells from Wermy Button set from kitsch-bent 8ohm 0.5w speaker from Adafruit Potentiometer wheel from Amazon Power-switch from Amazo...

Interested!

Commenting for email updates. Ty Helder, hoping to be able to order one soon as the last part needed