My latest Build... Pi 3A+ with Retro PSU

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My latest Build... Pi 3A+ with Retro PSU

Post by lightpixel » Thu Mar 21, 2019 3:01 am

Hello GB makers....

I want to show my latest build with the new raspberry Pi3 A+.

Feature List:
-Kedei Hdmi Screen with selfmade HDMI cable...WTF :roll:
-Helders great Retro PSU with Mintybatterymonitor script
-GPIO Controlls with simple Button PCB
-classic Sound Design:---->HDMI Screen---->5 Pin Poti ---->Headphone Jack ---->Mono Amp board 2,5W----Speaker
-Fully charged LED
-Fan with fan duct and Cover inside Game Module
-All 3d printed parts are designed by myself
-Soft Trigger Button
-USB C Jack
-Mode Button
-Screen Helper with brass inserts
-4000 mah battery
-USB A Jack

...and self designed Battery Icons optimized for Kedei Screen... If you like, I can share it.
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Re: My latest Build... Pi 3A+ with Retro PSU

Post by VeteranGamer » Thu Mar 21, 2019 3:56 am

Nice build...

having used Helder Retro PSU (and a Pi3 A+), did you consider adding in a Analog Stick as the Retro PSU supports that....

also is your Fan temperature controlled....




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Re: My latest Build... Pi 3A+ with Retro PSU

Post by lightpixel » Thu Mar 21, 2019 4:48 am

no, the fan is not temp controlled... I am looking for a Gpio solution, no success.
On my Kites circuit build i´ve added an analog stick, but I does nt like it... Iám child of the 80´s , there was no analog stick :-)

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Re: My latest Build... Pi 3A+ with Retro PSU

Post by VeteranGamer » Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:21 am

lightpixel wrote:
Thu Mar 21, 2019 4:48 am
no, the fan is not temp controlled... I am looking for a Gpio solution, no success.
On my Kites circuit build i´ve added an analog stick, but I does nt like it... Iám child of the 80´s , there was no analog stick :-)

I've also not been a fan of adding a analog stick to these builds....
especially as most games don't require one
and you need to incorporate a pro-micro or teensy into the build....

but if you've got a Retro PSU and a RPi3 A+/B/B+
then why not add it in....
you'll be able to play the odd few N64 games
especially Mario Cart 64, which runs OKish



I'm in the process of adding a temperature controlled fan to one of my up and coming builds (RPi3 A+)
(it will work with any RPi)


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i'm just waiting for the transistors to arrive before I can completely test
once I've tested
I'll be sharing the board on OshPark
(hopefully very soon)




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Re: My latest Build... Pi 3A+ with Retro PSU

Post by lightpixel » Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:11 am

great... I give it a try when it´s ready.

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Re: My latest Build... Pi 3A+ with Retro PSU

Post by phreaky » Fri Mar 22, 2019 3:11 am

cool! and what did you do to the cartridge ? do you have some detailed pics ?

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Re: My latest Build... Pi 3A+ with Retro PSU

Post by infinitLoop » Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:45 pm

VeteranGamer wrote:
Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:21 am
I'm in the process of adding a temperature controlled fan to one of my up and coming builds (RPi3 A+)
(it will work with any RPi)

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is this the approach you were going for? i was thinking about switching the fan i have on my 3a+ to be temp-controlled with it:

https://hackernoon.com/how-to-control-a ... 13b6e7f92c

right now i just have a mini flip switch to turn it off and on.

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Re: My latest Build... Pi 3A+ with Retro PSU

Post by VeteranGamer » Fri Mar 22, 2019 1:11 pm

infinitLoop wrote:
Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:45 pm
VeteranGamer wrote:
Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:21 am
I'm in the process of adding a temperature controlled fan to one of my up and coming builds (RPi3 A+)
(it will work with any RPi)

.
is this the approach you were going for? i was thinking about switching the fan i have on my 3a+ to be temp-controlled with it:

https://hackernoon.com/how-to-control-a ... 13b6e7f92c

right now i just have a mini flip switch to turn it off and on.

that and coupled with this.....

viewtopic.php?t=3914


I've just opted to use GPIO 14, as its right next to a 5V & GND, which makes for a compact connector
(still not sure if it will work, but I can't really see there being any issues)




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