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Is the mintypi compatible with the raspberry pi 3?

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 6:30 am
by farukhcasy2
I recently got the raspberry pi 3 and I thought a cool summer project would be a portable retro pie. I was wondering if the mintypi will work with the 3, and if it doesn't, is there any similar looking ones that do. I don't want to use one that needs an external controller, because those look ugly. I also have a 3D printer (the monoprice mini,) so I can print the parts. Thanks!

Re: Is the mintypi compatible with the raspberry pi 3?

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:58 am
by gambino37
You mean putting a raspberry pi 3 into an Altoids tin? Not a chance.

Re: Is the mintypi compatible with the raspberry pi 3?

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:39 pm
by dryja123
You'll need to sit there an look at everything. How are you going to fit an LCD screen, 3d printed parts, the button pcb, battery, and a Pi 3 into an Altoids tin. It may be possible if you never expect the tin to close but at what trade off?