Nobble's RetroPie Futureboy DMG RPi3 Handheld (ENTRY 4 HACK LIKE HECK)
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:21 pm
Alright folks, Ben Heck doesn't give a hack anymore. Now is the time for us in the modding community to RISE UP by blowing the minds of unknowingly innocent normies with our next level mods.
NOBBLE HAS STEPPED UP TO THE CHALLENGE!
My entry build is Officially Titled: Nobble's RetroPie Futureboy
It is a portable emulation handheld resembling the well-known Gameboy with features NEVER BEFORE SEEN BY MANKIND! Based on the Raspberry Pi 3 and running a custom version of RetroPie from tweaks I made.
Concept Sketch
Case
Main board
Screen(s)
Controls
Audio
Batteries/Power
Other Modifications & Features
Splashscreen
STL Files
Check out the official Contest blog for more info besides this work log!
I will post updates as I progress!
NOBBLE HAS STEPPED UP TO THE CHALLENGE!
My entry build is Officially Titled: Nobble's RetroPie Futureboy
It is a portable emulation handheld resembling the well-known Gameboy with features NEVER BEFORE SEEN BY MANKIND! Based on the Raspberry Pi 3 and running a custom version of RetroPie from tweaks I made.
Concept Sketch
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The handheld case is a custom mold for a Nintendo Gameboy DMG made by Kitschbent. I will be modifying the insides to make it more roomy for the components.
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I am using an almost fully stock Raspberry Pi 3 that will have a hat screen attached on top. The only modifications I will do is removing one set of USB ports for hard wiring components.
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I am using a 3.5" HDMI touchscreen "hat" for main display. GPIO will control the touchscreen panel. ON TOP OF THAT I am adding in a pico projector you can switch to, that will illuminate gameplay onto any surface of your choosing. That will be housed inside a Shark MX cartridge made by GameShark. It was a modem cartridge for internet access and email on the gameboy. Service was called GB-Mail. I'm sure it was indeed terrible.. CUE THE MEMES.
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I will be using an Arduino Pro Micro that will be setup as a USB gamepad with a layout seen commonly on most controllers these days. Dual Analog thumbsticks and dual triggers along with the usual d-pad and ABXY, Start, Select. Will be using @sotasystems Arduino program. I need a few 3D printed parts to install the button wells and button supports with ease. *Thanks Spencer!
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The goal is to have a working stereo audio Amp connected to the Pi so that when I insert headphones into the jack, the audio cuts out and goes to headphone line. I may end up going with mono, time will tell.
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I am using a 3.7v 7000mah Li-Po cell that will be connected to a portable battery bank BCM PCB to regulate power at 5v 2.1A to power everything. Charge port will be Micro USB and I expect battery life to be around 3-6 hours.
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I will be adding Programmable RGB LEDs all over inside the case so you can hail a UFO from space. What is a Futureboy without some new age colorful tech? I will be either programming them from the Pi itself, or arduino. I also have a silicone cover to finish off the build aesthetically. It slides snugly right over the case for added protection.
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Trigger Buttons: https://sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=3696
3DS caps for PSP joysticks: https://sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=5429
3DS caps for PSP joysticks: https://sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=5429
I will post updates as I progress!