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RetroDS v2: ESP32-S3 NES Handheld on a Custom 4-Layer PCB

A handheld NES emulator on my own 4-layer ESP32-S3 PCB, hand-assembled and debugged with a multimeter. Sound, saves and a 3D-printed case.

RetroDS v2: ESP32-S3 NES Handheld on a Custom 4-Layer PCB

Andres Moreno
17

Open-source ESP32 handheld with 40 learning games, from Maths to Chess over Bluetooth. No Accounts, No Telemetry. Flashes from a browser.

Braino! — a 40-game learning console on a CYD

GUME Esp32
22
RP2350 Gameboy mini

I built this because I wanted a compact way to play Game Boy and Game Boy Color, unlike the many oversized RP2040 projects I’ve seen.

RP2350 Gameboy mini

Manoch Teachajareonvikul
2.5K
PicoPocket

A Pi Pico (RP2350 or RP2040) handheld based on the open source PicoPad schematic.

PicoPocket

Megazoid
9.3K
CrokPocket

An ESP32-S3 based retro gaming handheld running Retro-Go

CrokPocket

Megazoid
9.7K
CYD Galagino Handheld

A handheld version of Galagino based around a Cheap Yellow Display (CYD)

CYD Galagino Handheld

Gavin Knight
4.3K
Handheld Thermocouple Thermometer

Handheld thermometer for measuring high temperatures.

Handheld Thermocouple Thermometer

Giovanni '@Cyb3rn0id' Bernardo
1.5K
Portable AI Agent with UNIHIKER K10

Will guide you to build an portable AI Agent with UNIHIKER K10

Portable AI Agent with UNIHIKER K10

Pradeep
2.9K
Arduboy on ATMega4809

Porting Arduboy to the ATMega4809 and making it run on a Arduino Nano Every.

Arduboy on ATMega4809

Team Karooza
3.3K

Build a handheld video player using an Arduino Giga R1 and a Display shield with OpenMV.

Watch movies on the Arduino Giga R1

Naveen
3.3K
Arduboy Home

Play Arduboy games on the big screen with the Arduboy Home game console.

Arduboy Home

Nick Bild
1.3K
Portable Raspberry Pi Zero W

Embed a RPi Zero W into a moleskine notebook for a small and portable gaming station or terminal.

Portable Raspberry Pi Zero W

Nick Brewer
15K
Wireless Handheld IoT Ultrasonic Distance Sensor

Just a quick showcase on a handheld, wireless and battery operated distance sensor. Incredibly long-life (8 + years!).

Wireless Handheld IoT Ultrasonic Distance Sensor

mcThings
2.8K
WALKPi PCB Version

Audio Player Project Powered by Pico 2 and DF Mini Player

WALKPi PCB Version

Arnov Sharma
2.7K
Arduboy Game and watch

Actually I do many versions of Arduboy, but I think this one is my most like.

Arduboy Game and watch

Manoch Teachajareonvikul
1.8K
Gameboy XL

Large Version of Gameboy, powered by Raspberry Pi 5

Gameboy XL

Arnov Sharma
1.4K
MegaPocket

An ATmega32U4 based gaming handheld with 2.42 inch OLED display. Arduboy® game compatible with a pinch of 70's vibes

MegaPocket

Megazoid
1.2K
Drachenberry Pi: Dragon Mountain Design

I built my own GameBoy using Raspberry Pi and Adafruit components.

Drachenberry Pi: Dragon Mountain Design

James M. Drachenberg
1.2K
Decktility

Decktility is a handheld PC, inspired by Yarh. io Micro 2, uConsole and various retro handheld PCs.

Decktility

ByteWelder
1.1K
Children's Handheld Scanner Device

A small, cheap, versatile device that uses WiFi and NFC to interact with surroundings - great for games!

Children's Handheld Scanner Device

Craig Hissett
943
Handheld One

A Linux handheld gaming device built in 4 weeks using the phyFLEX-AM62Px SOM, KiCad hardware, and open-source software.

Handheld One

Serah Peterson
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Madelyn T
881
Jadeku - Portable Low-Power Data Acquisition Device

Handheld portable device design for routine check (ex, Watchman's clock).

Jadeku - Portable Low-Power Data Acquisition Device

Hernan Monserrat
728
Diy ArduBoy Micro

I wanted To Create an Arduboy That is Micro sized and The Dream came True! Just Follow my Steps And You'll Make one Yourself!!

Diy ArduBoy Micro

RetroSketch2025
708

PALPi is essentially a Raspberry Pi Zero W based Handheld Game emulation system.

PALPi V6 Retro Game Emulation System

Arnov Sharma
559
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