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Ben finishes his Raspberry Pi portable gaming device in this episode. He goes over a 3D printed case, device assembly and software install.

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nobble over 9 years ago

This is honestly one of the best Pi Portables to date. So clean and elegant! I was so enthused to build my PiP when I first saw this video! Thanks Ben!
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frikkiev over 9 years ago

I love the portable Mame build, I purchased a car reverse camera kit with monitor to build something similar. The issue was that the screen runs on 12V (for a car battery) but I read online that this could easily be bypassed to 5V by soldering the wires to a different place. Unfortunately during my testing I did something wrong and I heard a popping sound followed by the dreadful magic smoke. I keep checking the local bidding sites for another special but no luck so far. Does anyone else know where you can get a good small monitor for the Pi that won't cost an arm and a leg?
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retrogamer over 9 years ago

This is so awesome. Looks great as well. The layout of the components are really nice and neat. Awesome video.
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yrakcaz over 9 years ago

Ben,
How did you retain the hdmi and hook up the video to the smaller screen?
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campm over 12 years ago

Ben,
Thanks for putting this up on Thingiverse. I might try and build one up for myself.
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Blacksheep32 over 12 years ago

Never a comment "I'm building a Porta-Pi" Your comedy-fu is weak on this build! Excellent project!
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Former Member over 12 years ago

Truely a work of art. I am just starting to look into 3D printers and CNC machines for my shop, and this project turned my head!!
Great job, gonna have to build one......
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t_martins over 12 years ago

Great episode, the front pannel looks awesome, hope to see more Raspberry pi related episode .
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Sabrina over 12 years ago

Part 1 can be found here:

And you can enter the drawing to win it here.
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