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I figure this would make things much easier to find everything you need to build a mintyPi Lite in one place.

If you have never soldered a RaspberryPi to a PCB before, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you get a couple of practice boards:
https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/voiBAAlu
https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/UTRejiOx
YOU NEED BOTH!
It is much better to destroy a few dollars that to pay for a new kit and pi.

Official Parts:

• PCB Kit: Helder's Game Tech
• Laser Cut Tin: Helder's Game Tech
• Custom Battery: Helder's Game Tech
• 3D Printed Parts: Sudomod Shop
• Silicone Buttons: Sudomod Shop

Other parts:

• RaspberryPi Zero or RasberryPi Zero W (Recommended to wirelessly transfer files)
• 16GB Micro SD Card: Amazon (16 GB is way more than enough to add any games the system can handle along with any metadata.)
• 28-30 Gauge Silicone Coated Wire: Amazon (silicone coated is recommended because it does not melt as easily as plastic coated wire.)

Tools Needed:

• Multimeter: Amazon (Yes, you absolutely NEED one. So many problems is because of a weak connection that could have been detected with a multimeter.)
• Soldering Iron: Amazon (Any with a temperature control will do really but I recommend a 898d+ if you are going to get in to electronics.)
• No Clean Flux: Amazon (If you get flux that needs to be cleaned, it can corrode your connections over time)
• Solder: Amazon (63/37 rosin core is recommended. DO NOT GET PLUMBERS SOLDER!)

Optional Parts:

• 28 Gauge Magnet Wire: Amazon (much easier to solder the speaker on with this so it closes easier and the speaker mostly stays in place.)

Just a heads up, that solder has lead in it, and i think leaded solder is actually easier for beginners to be honest.

Do we really want to start a discussion about solder with or without lead in it? Lead was always better for solid connections. You can be happy to still can use it for private! Many malfunctions on commercial devices are just caused by lead free solder. You just should not eat it and maybe wash your hands and you are safe!

@McGyver I totally agree. I just wanted to point out the author said not to get solder with lead in it, then listed a leaded solder. I don’t wanna argue about it, i prefer leaded. Just wanted to point out the weird contradiction is all.

Ah. I meant plumbers solder. Simple mix up on my end.

Hi, any chance someone point me to the wiring diagram for the MintyPi lite? I got everything and ready to start assembly...

tronicgr wrote: ↑

Sun May 03, 2020 12:43 pm

Hi, any chance someone point me to the wiring diagram for the MintyPi lite? I got everything and ready to start assembly...

It’s pretty self-explanatory... solder the pi like in the v3 video, mount the parts (they just fit one way), and run short wires to the same-labeled pads on the boards.


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This might be a dumb question, but what sort of charging cord goes with this?

You will need a 5v USB C charging cord. Most phone (no iPhone) chargers will work these days with this.