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MyPi Raspberry Pi Kit for Retro Gaming

The MyPi is a well documented kit that uses a Raspberry Pi 3 running RetroPie to create a large screen handheld retro game system.

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MyPi Raspberry Pi Kit for Retro Gaming

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Amazon Alexa Amazon partial parts list
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Mouser Project parts listing
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Hand tools and fabrication machines

Soldering iron (generic)
Soldering iron (generic)
Solder Wire, Lead Free
Solder Wire, Lead Free
Wire Stripper / Cutter, Full Flush
Wire Stripper / Cutter, Full Flush
Multitool, Screwdriver
Multitool, Screwdriver
Mastech MS8217 Autorange Digital Multimeter
Digilent Mastech MS8217 Autorange Digital Multimeter

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Custom parts and enclosures

MyPi Squared case files

The 3d printable case files in STL format

MyPi Jellybean styled case files

The case files for 3d printing your own case. This is a bit more compact than the squared case style.

Schematics

MyPi schematic and parts list

The overall schematic for the MyPi and parts listing are included in this directory as well as clear decorative stickers if desired.

Code

Pimoroni LliPo Shim code

Pimoroni LiPo shim driver code is used to monitor and react to battery low voltage.

Adafruit Retrogame driver

The Adafruit Retrogame driver is used to process the inouts and simulate keyboard key presses.

RetroPie

Retropie is used as the front end to make running vintage game emulators easier.

Credits

JessLGames, LLC.

JessLGames, LLC.

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I'm a retired controls engineer with a degree in electronics technology and a degree in information technology.
Thanks to Scott Fillerup and Connor Lewis.

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