Hack Like Heck - Mike G - Retro Switch

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I modelled my portable after the Nintendo Switch and it uses a Raspberry Pi 3 and RetroPie to play games on it's 6.5" screen. It's compatible with Nintendo Joy Con controllers and can use them for single or multiplayer games. I've posted the code and 3D files here: https://github.com/imdaftmike/RetroSwitch

Some of the parts I used are below:

Raspberry Pi 3
AT065TN14 LCD
Nintendo Joy-Cons
Adafruit PowerBoost1000C
Arduino Pro Micro
MAX17043 Fuel Gauge
3.7V 3000mAh Lipo battery
20 pin 0.5mm FFC Cable (100mm length)
20 pin 0.5mm FFC Board Connector (Top Contacts)
20 pin 0.5mm FFC Board Connector (Bottom Contacts)
PANASONIC https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2079597&nsku=NULL&COM=noscript ESE22MH24 ESE22MH24ESE22MH24 Switch

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daftmike over 7 years ago

Thanks guys, I really enjoyed building this and making the video was a lot of fun too.
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rocits over 7 years ago

Congrats Mike!
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airbornesurfer over 7 years ago

Congratulations, Mike! This is a great build!
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agoodenberger over 7 years ago

Very impressive build. I really like that you included the kickstand, it makes it that much more versatile.
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daftmike over 7 years ago in reply to bocud

I made the bezel from a glass screen protector for the real Switch. I masked it off with tape and spray-painted the backside so that the front would stay glossy. I write a very tiny bit about it at the end of my post here.
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bocud over 7 years ago

Hey Mike,
How did you make screen look "reflective" like that? And the bezel? I want to make something like this myself at some point as well, thats why.
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airbornesurfer over 7 years ago

The Switch is a great form factor for a portable. Glad to see you got it working!
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tariq.ahmad over 7 years ago

Great project and presentation.

You did a great job of walking through your thought process, starting with design and then accommodating engineering to fit design, which I imagine was a lot more difficult than you made it look.

You did a really good job of presenting content that was informative and useful!

A Pi Switch would be welcome addition to any rooftop party!
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balearicdynamics over 7 years ago

Look surprisingly great! What a big job...

Enrico
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makerkaren over 7 years ago

That turned out looking just like a Switch. Super cool build and loved watching the process. Great job!
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